Whelp! Aren’t you a martyr… You just traded your own life for Tom Hanks and I don’t blame you. He’s awesome! But why is he more worthy than you? You, my friend, are worthy! Your sacrifice is meaningful and I know Tom would be grateful. Sadly, neither of you will see the inside of the dome, because while you have demonstrated a commendable selflessness, dome residents need to possess a rich tenacity and sense of self-worth. Sweet Tom Hanks failed this test at the first question, being unwilling to embrace vegetarianism. Your selflessness was for naught. Or perhaps not. Maybe it’s a value you are not willing to compromise on. What a beautiful thing!

As you make a plan to navigate what is to come, remember to stay true to yourself while also protecting your own interests. It’s okay to be a little selfish in an apocalypse, and seriously, who’s going to be around to hold it against you anyway?

If you haven’t started building your shelter, don’t waste any more time. And if you’re looking for some book recommendations to take with you (remember, no internet!) let me suggest Tom Hanks’ book of short stories, Uncommon Type — specifically the story about the typewriter repair man and the time travel story which were wonderfully engaging and well told. Funny thing about books is that they’re evergreen. No matter what happens to Tom, his stories will live on. And if they get burned up on the outside, don’t worry. We’ve got a hardcover copy in the library in the dome.