But a blanket of silence filled the atmosphere after their performance.

Their act melded song, dance, and rap, but the execution bore a lackluster aura. Both the singing and the dance were, at best, pathetic. Their performance inadvertently injected a strain of mediocrity into the otherwise elegant stage.

The online chat room transformed into a cauldron of mirth and remarks.

"Are these two jesters in disguise? The critics' corner must be relishing this new fodder!"

"Unbelievable. Let's hope no one rushes to claim them. On to the next contestant, please.”