Eight Signs You’re Under a Dome
Between worrying about hurricanes or tornadoes, we couldn’t even begin to predict the circumstances behind this year’s hottest Monday-night act-of-God disaster: The Dome (Sharknado aired on a Thursday). As seen in CBS’ Under the Dome, this behemoth, Pyrex-esque barrier has held the small Maine town of Chester’s Mill hostage for the better part of our summer every Monday night.
The show’s delivery ranges from riveting to hokey, but one thing is true: It’s kept us on-board for its full run. To prep yourself for the show’s sixth episode, which airs tonight at 10 p.m. on CBS, take a look at eight sure signs that you’re stuck under a Dome. And then call Domeland Security. Or get Dome-owners’ insurance. Or maybe…Ed.—We cut him off here.
8. There’s No Cellphone Service
Thanks to The Dome’s coverage, the first thing you might notice is that you’re digitally cut off from outside civilization, possibly even your loved ones, but most noticeably Facebook and Instagram. But the worst part about these first moments under the Dome—and a lingering pain that lasts through episode three for many of the teenagers—is that you can’t even YouTube a clip of the first dork who runs head-first into the invisible barrier. I thought you might just get charged extra for Dome-ing fees.
7. Cars Be Crashin’
If you think you’re under a Dome, your best bet is to stick to bike or foot transportation. A key characteristic of a Dome hanging over your town is that cars—even Hummers, semi-trucks and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety award-winning Honda Fit—will crumple into metal piles out of nowhere when they hit the Dome, even at cruising speeds. But for those who must use gas-powered transportation, keep an eye out for dead birds or halved cows to mark your way (we’ll touch on this one later).