Stranger Things: Welcome to the Real Upside Down
Where Megalomaniacs Rule and Demogorgons Roam
If you thought Stranger Things was just a sci-fi thriller about kids fighting monsters in a parallel universe, think again. Because the real Upside Down isn’t in Hawkins, Indiana—it’s right here, unfolding daily in the chaos of our own world.
Welcome to the America (and world) flipped Upside Down, where the rules don’t just bend—they break, twist, and mutate into something almost unrecognizable. Where the Demogorgons don’t lurk in shadowy caves but tower in skyscrapers, dressed in designer suits, tweeting from plush offices, and hosting dinners with controversial royals at the White House.
Meet the Modern Demogorgons
There’s a new breed of monster stalking the halls of power—the megalomaniacs. Billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, political figures like Donald Trump, and their entourage make up the Mega Crowd of Demogorgons. They feast not on flesh, but on influence, control, and the collective patience of a society teetering on the brink of exhaustion.
Musk, with his space rockets and trillion-dollar ambitions, paints a picture of salvation but often leaves behind trailblazing chaos—a digital wild west on his once-promising social platform, now wracked by misinformation and division. Bezos, ever the reticent giant, expands his shopping empire while dodging scrutiny, his fortune growing even as workers demand dignity.
Trump? The most flamboyant Demogorgon, weaponizing chaos with every tweet, blurring lines between fiction and reality, and somehow maintaining a loyal following in the perpetual storm of this upside-down narrative.
The Extinction Crisis Ignored
Outside this monstrous spectacle of distraction, the real world edges closer to an ecological cliff. Species vanish, temperatures soar, and natural disasters rage—yet these Demogorgons and their Mega-Crowd bicker over trivialities. They host dinners honoring questionable allies like the Saudi crown prince—a Master Demogorgon in his own right—while painting themselves as champions of progress.
In the real world, we would slap each one with a rap sheet, but here in the Upside Down, it’s the “void ledger”—a dark, cursed record where deeds and disappearances are etched in shadows. And who’s got the most notorious void ledger of all? None other than MBS, the Crown Prince with a taste for grim power plays and record-breaking execution sprees even Vecna would raise an eyebrow at. His ledger is the stuff of Upside Down nightmares—overflowing with names, dates, and sinister deeds, a true “black mark” on the fabric between worlds.
Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) - Master Demogorgon - Void Ledger
2019: Mass execution spree—37 lives taken in one go, mostly “terrorists” but some still question the evidence. Oh, and minors? Executed too. MBS’s early power play.
Mar 2022: Outdid himself with a record-breaking mass execution of 81 men—terrorism charges and vague “monitoring officials” accusations lead the hit list. Death penalty game on fire.
2022 Total: A cool 196 executed. Not just a number—more like a grim scoreboard. MBS signing off on a killing spree that shocked human rights watchers.
2023: Over 170 heads rolled. Special shoutout to the peaceful dissidents and a school teacher sentenced to death for tweeting critiques. Cyber-terrorism or thought crime? You decide.
2024: Execution bonanza—345 and counting. The highest toll ever. Drug offenses now a get-out-of-jail-free card to the grave. MBS’s war on drugs? More like war on human rights.
Early 2025: 111 executions by mid-May; Ramadan did slow the party down, but only briefly. One execution a day, give or take.
June 2025: 46 dead in one month. Mostly drug offenders, mostly foreigners. The MBS execution machine running hot.
August 2025: Peak killing month with 1.58 executions per day. Year-to-date tally near 302 and climbing. The world watches in horror.
Overall MBS Style: Trials? Fair? Nah. Confessions? Often coerced or tortured out. Dissenters? Silenced permanently. Foreign nationals? Making up over half the dead. The house of Saud’s deadliest season ever.The Show Must Go On
As the world struggles to discern what’s real in a narrative hijacked by billion-dollar egos and political theatrics, the Upwardly Downward elite cast headlines, tweets, and “breaking news” like sorcery—bending truth into whatever shape best suits the spectacle, while dodging the messy inconvenience of consequences.
Those of us watching this show are left gasping in disbelief, half-horrified, half-fascinated—witnessing a drama too bizarre for any TV script, yet inescapably real.
So, What Now?
As the Demogorgons lunge through our societal shadows, perhaps it’s time to stop playing along in the Upside Down’s theater. To demand accountability. To find the light in a world that’s desperately seeking one.
After all, even in Stranger Things, hope flickers amidst the darkness. The question is: will we act before the Demogorgons make it impossible to turn back?
Because in the show, the kids don’t beat the monsters by just hiding in their rooms and doomscrolling—they fight back. Together. Messy, scared, outmatched on paper, but still choosing to show up.
If you’re ready to do more than just watch this twisted season of reality unfold, I’d love for you to go deeper with me into the Upside Down we’re living in—and what it might take to claw our way out. These paid essays (just $24/year for full access—grab the limited-time offer!) are where I push further into the madness, the megalomaniacs, and the small, stubborn ways we can still resist.
