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Two electrons in freefall

Two electrons in freefall, one says to the other: “Relax, I’ve got a positive feeling about this.”

The other electron groans. “Great. Last time you had a positive feeling, we got attracted to a proton with commitment issues.”

As they tumble past a passing photon, the photon zips by and shouts, “Heads up! Relativity says you’re falling, but from my frame, you’re just having an energetic lifestyle change!”

One electron spins faster. “Do you ever feel like we’re just waves pretending to be particles so we can fit into society?”

The other sighs. “All the time. I tried to settle down once, but my position and momentum just couldn’t agree.”

Suddenly, they pass a black hole. One electron screams, “Event horizon! If we cross that, no one will ever observe us again!”

The other electron shrugs. “At least then we’ll finally have some privacy. I’m tired of being measured.”

They fall a bit more, then one says quietly, “Hey… if we’re both in superposition, are we technically already at the bottom?”

The other smiles. “Only if someone’s looking.”

And with that, they both wink out of certainty — simultaneously laughing and not laughing — as quantum mechanics proudly ruins everyone’s expectations.

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