6. Windows 95 computer. Hurtling star screen saver
is the real universe. Voyager crew discovers interesting
implications when they realize that their ship is nothing
more than a pixel on the Blue Rivets wallpaper.
5. McDonald's corporation. Continuum is stagnating,
all new efforts gone the way of the Arch Deluxe,
endlessly recreating past successes like the Big Mac.
4. The movie "Twister". Q searches for the new way to
do things (accompanied by his life-partner) against
forces of nature (played by the Continuum).
3. The planet Vulcan. Logical Vulcans represent the order
of the Continuum, while some certain Q affirm their
deeper passions and attempt to break away.
2. The Federal Reserve. In control of the nation's finances,
and the ultimate unseen authority behind all monetary
transactions.
1. Garlic cheese bread. Tasty, yummy, and over a foot
long. Oh... wait a minute. Metaphors for the Continuum,
not Q's... nevermind.