"In the beginning there was nothing, which exploded"

This quote from Terry Pratchett is a funny take on the production story. It indicates that prior to the production of deep space, there was absolute nothingness. However then, suddenly, something caused this nothingness to explode, resulting in the development of the universe as we understand it today. This quote is a spirited commentary on the concept of how the universe came into being, and how, in spite of our efforts to describe it, there may constantly be a hint of mystery and uncertainty surrounding its origins. It reminds us to never ever take ourselves or our beliefs too seriously, and to discover humor in the unidentified.