In a stunning display of ego and self-importance, local resident John Smith has declared himself the undisputed "Snow King" after miraculously surviving an avalanche at the Frosty Peaks Ski Resort. Smith, who was enjoying a day on the slopes like any other self-proclaimed winter enthusiast, found himself buried under several feet of snow after triggering the massive snow slide.
While most people would consider themselves lucky to escape such a terrifying ordeal unscathed, Smith saw it as an opportunity to crown himself with a title that reeks of arrogance and delusion. "I am the Snow King! The mountains bow down to me!" he declared, much to the amusement and bewilderment of onlookers.
As news of Smith's audacious self-proclamation spread, it became clear that he was not content with just surviving the avalanche. He began demanding that all ski resort employees and visitors address him as "Your Highness" and provide him with a royal entourage befitting his newfound status.
Smith's delusions of grandeur reached new heights when he insisted on being carried up the slopes in a golden litter, carried by resort employees who were forced to wear medieval-style costumes. "I deserve nothing but the best treatment after my brush with death," he declared, completely ignoring the fact that his survival was largely due to sheer luck.
Not content with his royal procession up the slopes, Smith also demanded that all ski runs be renamed in his honor. "The Black Diamond run shall now be known as 'Smith's Path of Glory,' and the Bunny Hill will be renamed 'Smith's Playground of Majesty'," he proclaimed, much to the amusement of his fellow skiers.
While some may argue that Smith's declaration is all in good fun, it is hard to ignore the underlying narcissism and self-importance that oozes from his every word. It seems that surviving an avalanche has only served to inflate his already oversized ego.
As the ski resort struggles to appease Smith's outrageous demands, one can't help but wonder if this self-proclaimed "Snow King" will ever come back down to reality. Perhaps a healthy dose of humility and gratitude would serve him better than a golden litter and a royal entourage.
