Ah the Bentham Box. We all have core memories associated with that corpse behind glass.
Well, what if I told you that corpse still had functional DNA? Science boffins from the UCL genetics lab have managed to extract Mr Bentham’s DNA and successfully create a clone, (a living clone!), of the man himself.
“What would any self-respecting geneticist do with this potential?” I hear you ask. Why, create a score of Bentham clones and place them in a theme park open to the public, of course!
Welcome to Bentham Park.
Initially designed as an 18th century recreation of London, the theme park was re-designed following a mishap where Jeremy Bentham’s DNA merged with ancient reptile DNA in the genetics lab, creating Bentham-Dino combinations.
As Bentham himself was a staunch advocate for animal rights, the Bentham-Dinos were given a new home in the park, and the project has been deemed a commercial success. There have only two human casualties occurring in the last month.
I was very lucky to be able to spend time with the Benthams in Bentham Park. Here are some wise words from the clones themselves:
Bronto-Bentham:
“Bentham park has been a privilege to be part of. I hope to work with my Bentham brethren to continue advocating for individual and economic freedoms.”
Tyranno-Bentham:
ROOOOARRRR
Ptero-Bentham:
SCREEEEECH
Stego-Bentham:
ARRRRRGHH
Human-Bentham:
“Ug.”