MELBOURNE, AU – In a shocking series of events, local dad Mike Henderson’s attempt to stay hip with his children led to a cosmic calamity, as his dabbing maneuver tore a rift in the space-time continuum.

It all began on a lazy Sunday afternoon when Mike’s teenage daughter, Emma, showed him videos of various dance moves. Feeling particularly adventurous, Mike decided to demonstrate his understanding of the famed ‘dab’ move.

Witnesses report that as Mike swung his arm up and tilted his head, there was a sudden flash of light, followed by the appearance of a swirling vortex in the living room. “I just wanted to show Emma that I’m still with the times,” Mike recounted with a bewildered expression. “I wasn’t expecting to open a portal to another dimension.”

The rift, a mesmerising whirl of colours and energy, hovered menacingly above the Henderson’s coffee table. Scientists and experts were quick to arrive on the scene, with Dr. Fiona Quantum leading the investigative team. “This is unprecedented,” she commented. “We’ve always theorised that the fabric of space-time could be affected by profound energy. We never imagined that energy might come from a dad’s misguided attempt at trendy dance moves.”

As scientists scrambled to understand and contain the phenomenon, the rift began to showcase images from different eras. A confused T-rex appeared, gazing at the suburban scenery, followed by a glimpse into what looked like a futuristic cityscape. In one bizarre moment, the family’s cat was seen conversing with Shakespeare.

Throughout the ordeal, Emma documented the events on TikTok, garnering millions of views. “On the bright side,” she said, “My dad’s dab fail has made me a social media sensation.”

The situation took a turn when Mrs. Henderson, armed with a vacuum cleaner and a determined attitude, approached the vortex. “I’ve handled messier situations,” she stated, flipping the switch. To everyone’s astonishment, the vacuum’s force began to counteract the rift’s energy.

Hours later, with a combination of Mrs. Henderson’s domestic prowess and Dr. Quantum’s expertise, the rift was sealed. The living room returned to its usual state, save for a slight scent of ozone and a misplaced gladiator sandal.

The Henderson family has since banned all dance moves in the household, with Mike commenting, “I think I’ll stick to the Electric Slide from now on.”

The scientific community remains in awe of the event, pondering the vulnerabilities of the universe. Meanwhile, in homes around the world, parents are now thinking twice before attempting the latest dance trends.