Will a trans rights group unleash a powerful global earthquake on April 25? Bolingbrook officials aren’t taking chances.

“Sure, it sounds preposterous,” said John, a village official who didn’t provide his last name. “But this country has been at war against the trans community since the second Trump administration started. It’s only a matter of time before they strike back.”

A new group, Beyond X and Y, announced (or threatened) to unleash a worldwide “transquake”  on April 25. Its leader, Dr. Jey, attempted to unleash a “boobquake” back in 2010. On 4/26/10, Dr. Jey encouraged women around the world to wear immodest clothing. Officially, the event was an “experiment” to test Iranian religious scholar Kazem Rajabi Seddiqi’s claim that immodestly dressed women cause earthquakes. A major earthquake occurred during that day.

“We were lucky they didn’t unleash a global Earthquake that day,” said John. “But Dr. Jey has had years to prepare for this quake. So we need to be prepared, too.”

The official purpose of “Transquake” is to “test the right’s hypothesis that trans joy is too powerful.” While the official event is in Chicago, countless unofficial events will also happen on that day.”

“Maybe nothing will happen,” said Pam, another village official who asked not to be identified. “Maybe Chicagoland will collapse into a massive hole. Why take the chance?”

Both officials urged residents to stock two weeks of canned goods and buy survival gear. If the quake occurs, they suggest residents get outside, instead of standing inside a doorframe. However, they don’t expect Lake Michigan to produce a tsunami that could reach Bolingbrook. 

Dr. Jey denied that Transquake would unleash a global disaster. “The real global disaster is transphobia. Beyond X and Y believes trans joy is natural, while transphobia is learned. It’s time to stop teaching transphobia.”

Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta would neither confirm, nor deny, if the village was preparing for a global disaster on April 25. “Bolingbrook is a great place to live, but we always plan for the worst.”

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