| We brought something back with us, something we cannot escape: memories of a great vacation to deepest space! And the merciless Distant Prince. |
| — Cecil |
"Lost in the Mail" is the 79th episode of Welcome to Night Vale. It was released on December 1, 2015.
Synopsis[]
It's Remembrance Day, which means it's time for us to honor those who will someday be lost in the Blood Space War with the most solemn event possible: a fun parade! Also we hear from one young Night Vale citizen whose life has already been changed forever by this future war.
Plot Development[]
- Blood Space War: The war is explored in greater detail, especially as it relates to the life of Basimah Bishara.
Recurring Segments[]
Trivia[]
- The Emissary's method of communication via eerie music is very similar to the aliens in "Close Encounters of the Third Kind".
- "The Misfits" was the name of Jem's rival band in the Eighties cartoon series "Jem & the Holograms".
- Disparition recorded a custom musical intro and outro for this episode.
Proverb
| Ever wondered how a plane flies? Well, the answer is that no one knows. Pilots are scared to ask. If we ask, maybe it'll stop working. |
| — Proverb |