string theory

what are you working on today, herr doktor?
my new project, my boy, having to do with string. . . .
string theory? great! the end of particle physics!
yes, well, you see. . .
you've made a new breakthrough?
well, in a sense.
a new theory of relativity, no doubt?
er. . .
doktor, you are a genius!
yes, well, see, I have a this nice ball of string. see?
a ball of string? why are you showing me that?
it's all in one ball.
what does this have to do with quantum field theory?
nothing! but the cat likes to play with it.
the cat?
isn't she cute?
totally.