The Chaos in the Group Chat
Synopsis: In the SGM (Strategic General Management) class group chat, a group of online students navigates a chaotic storm of messages, misunderstandings, and mounting frustration as they try to stay updated on course information. With a new lecturer, Lect. Khalida, communicating primarily through Noodle, the students find themselves in an ongoing cycle of shared but often unconfirmed information, mistaken links, and repeated requests for clarification. As each announcement—be it a quiz, meetup, or assignment—adds to the confusion, tensions rise, and the chat becomes a battlefield of opinions, sarcasm, and humor. Amidst the chaos, a handful of vocal students try to bring order. Farid attempts to enforce clarity, Isa cuts through the tension with sardonic humor, and Mira diligently shares accurate updates. However, their efforts are often drowned out by a barrage of "thank you" replies, redundant questions, and arguments about group etiquette. When sarcastic remarks and multilingual spamming escalate, some students, reach their breaking point and leave the chat altogether. Through comedic misunderstandings and a few heated arguments, The Chaos in the Group Chat paints a relatable picture of the challenges students face in online learning, capturing the struggle to balance work, school, and maintaining respectful communication in a digital world. Genre: The genre of this short story is comedy-drama with elements of slice-of-life. It blends humor, particularly through the chaotic and sometimes absurd group chat exchanges, with realistic drama that reflects the challenges of modern online learning. The story highlights relatable struggles like miscommunication, juggling responsibilities, and the complexities of digital group dynamics, making it both amusing and reflective.