Immanentizing the eschaton...with a cork wheel

Years ago, I was introduced to the concept of Gombligernicampoikananity, which is a religious view based on the idea that someday a large cork wheel, like those used to polish glass (see picture), will descend from the heavens and devour 1/10 of the world's population. Now, while I subscribe to the Judeo-Christian tenets of religious observance, this particular ethos has always seemed to me like an appropriately dreadful belief, especially tailored for someone in graduate school. What happens if this occurs before I can turn in my assignments? Will the teachers believe me when I tell them that this is why I couldn't turn my paper in on time? Would such an event free me from having to go through the comprehensive exam gauntlet? Is this something to be brought on by the faithful here on earth? Or is it a more random event like a magic eight ball? If it weren't for my long held beliefs, this cork wheel deal would probably make me shudder with fear...