with something everyone has always wanted to do -- flying. [ applause ] now that you're dead, let live a little, right? >> i suppose there's a sort of fantasy or escapist element to it where they're in a magical place where, you know, there's a character named janet who knows every fact about the universe. >> janet, i'm finished with cleanup, and i'm ready to fly. how do i start? >> hop on the launchpad and conjure an image that brings you pure joy. >> people puking on roller coasters. people puking on roller coasters. >> but there is always a sort of weird looming threat. >> ow, what the -- >> i think kept it from seeming like just pure escapism. >> is that giant, terrifying ladybug supposed to be there? >> great question. no, no it's not. >> the good place came out in 2016 right when a lot of people were feeling incredibly disillusioned by trump's election. >> we will make america great