A lightning talk is a fast-paced presentation at a conference that’s on a timer and it’s usually funny.
Fred does lightning talks about lightning. Well, how to manage lightning with such things as surge protectors, lightning rods, and circuit breakers.
His views are rather controversial, so people call his lightning talk about lightning a lighting rod.
He’s tried to lighten the mood for his lightning talk on lighting talks, but most people tighten up, if they’re not frightened by Fred.
That’s when the gong hits, and Fred’s talk is done.
Fred exhales, wipes his brow, and is struck by lightning.