**BREAKING: PANDEMONIUM ERUPTS IN NATION’S CAPITAL AS LEGO MASTERPIECE DEPICTS PANDA INVASION**
Washington D.C. – In a shocking turn of events, the annual D.C. Lego Contest has crowned a winner, and it’s a doozy. The winning entry, titled “Panda-pocalypse,” depicts a dystopian future where giant pandas have overrun the nation’s capital.
The intricate Lego diorama, built by 12-year-old Emma Chen, shows the pandas in various states of mischief and mayhem. The scene is set in the heart of downtown D.C., with pandas lounging on the National Mall, playing the piano at the Kennedy Center, and even hijacking a Metro train.
“I was inspired by my trip to the National Zoo,” said Emma, beaming with pride. “I love pandas, and I thought, what if they just… took over?”
The diorama features over 1,000 Lego pieces, including custom-made panda minifigures, a Lego replica of the Washington Monument, and even a panda-sized American flag.
But that’s not all – the pandas aren’t just taking over; they’re also taking charge of various government institutions. One Lego panda is shown presiding over a mock Senate hearing, while another is leading a pack of panda police officers on a high-speed chase through the streets of Georgetown.
The judges were blown away by the sheer creativity and detail of Emma’s entry. “It’s like stepping into a parallel universe where pandas are the dominant species,” said contest judge and Lego expert, Mark Smith. “We’ve never seen anything like it.”
As the winner, Emma will receive a trophy, a year’s supply of Lego bricks, and a special invitation to the National Zoo’s Panda Enclosure, where she’ll get to meet the real-life pandas and show them her masterpiece.
When asked what she plans to do with her winnings, Emma quipped, “I’m going to use them to build an even bigger and better panda empire. The world will soon be ours!”
The D.C. Lego Contest organizers have announced plans to display Emma’s “Panda-pocalypse” diorama at the National Museum of Natural History, where it will be on exhibit for the next six months.
In related news, the National Park Service has issued a statement assuring citizens that there are no plans to establish a panda sanctuary in D.C. anytime soon. However, they did confirm that the pandas in the diorama are available for cuddling and playtime – for a small fee, of course.
