Royalty—
Gilded dysfunction.
King?
First influencer.

Governance—
Smoke and mirrors.
State?
Magician's trick.

Ballots—
Illusion of choice.
Democracy?
Game show host.

Freedom—
Marketed ideal.
Liberty?
Limited-time offer.

Dollars—
Scorecard for life.
Money?
Universal inside joke.

Eco—
The end's beginning.
Climate?
Earth's subtle "I told you so."

Extraterrestrial—
Galactic scapegoats.
Aliens?
The ultimate distraction.

Curtains—
Last act of the play.
Just die?
Nature's punchline.