**Vienna Celebrates with Concert as Strauss’ ‘Blue Danube’ is Broadcast into Space: Aliens Now Officially Confused**
In a move that has left both Earthlings and extraterrestrials scratching their heads, Vienna celebrated the 150th anniversary of Johann Strauss II’s iconic waltz, “The Blue Danube,” by broadcasting it into the cosmos. The event, dubbed “Waltz to the Stars,” was attended by thousands of enthusiastic Viennese, many of whom were dressed in traditional garb, while others opted for space-themed outfits, complete with tinfoil hats.
Mayor Franz Wurst declared, “We wanted to show the universe that we are not just about schnitzels and strudel. We have culture! And if aliens don’t appreciate a good waltz, then they can just go back to their home planets!”
The concert featured a live orchestra, a choir of enthusiastic cats (who were later revealed to be just regular cats that wandered onto the stage), and a surprise appearance by the ghost of Strauss himself, who reportedly said, “I’m not dead, I’m just intergalactic!”
As the music floated into the void, local astronomer Dr. Helga Von Spacey commented, “We expect a response from aliens any day now. I mean, who wouldn’t want to dance to the Blue Danube? If they don’t respond, we’ll just assume they have two left feet.”
Meanwhile, conspiracy theorist and self-proclaimed alien ambassador, Zog the Unbelievable, stated, “I’ve been waiting for this moment my whole life! If they don’t send back a waltz, I’m going to be very disappointed. I mean, what’s next? Sending them polka?”
As the night concluded, the Viennese celebrated with fireworks, schnitzels, and a collective hope that their musical message would resonate across the galaxy. And if not, at least they can say they tried to make interstellar friends—one waltz at a time.
