For An Emergency Contact, An Unreal Choice
When “real” friends and family failed to show up for her, 40-year-old single gal Jasmine Smith decided to lean on someone who’s never left her side. She joined the “emergency contact” TikTok trend, revealing that her contact is neither a goofy guy nor a capable lesbian, but rather her childhood imaginary friend, Q. “My relationship with Q is the most stable, trustworthy, and reliable relationship I’ve ever had! They always know what I am thinking and feeling,” said Smith. She went on to say that more people should embrace the reliability of their imaginary friends. “Listen, our society glorifies romantic partners, but imagine having someone unconditionally supportive, by your side, at all times!” When asked what would happen in an emergency where a body was necessary, Smith dismissed the question as “body-centric.” Q failed to comment on their role as emergency contact, but Smith was quick to jump in and defend. “Although Q isn’t flesh, they are blood.”
