I am a huge fan of Egotrip. I’ve worked with them years ago, and they still are the standard when it comes to critical thinking, race, humor and hip hop. I’m so glad they are back!

Here’s their take of the Sliding Doors variety: What if Charlie Sheen had started his career with his given name, Carlos Estevez? In true Philip K. Dick fashion, they explore the divergent Charlie/Carlos and speculate how one life can change from a slight course change in the cosmos. So, yeah, kind of like that Gwyneth Paltrow movie, when she was in her faux British phase.

Anyway, here’s some choice predictions in the bifurcation of Mr. Sheen/Estevez in two concurrent alternate timelines:

1986
CHARLIE SHEEN: Becomes a legitimate Hollywood star in the lead role of Oliver Stone’s celebrated Vietnam drama,Platoon.

CARLOS ESTEVEZ: Cast as an extra, his character is killed in the first five minutes of the film.

2000-2002
CHARLIE SHEEN: Replaces Michael J. Fox for the last two seasons of the sitcom Spin City. Wins first Golden Globe Award.

CARLOS ESTEVEZ: Replaces George Lopez for several episodes of Lopez’s self-titled TV series. White America doesn’t notice the difference.

2011
CHARLIE SHEEN: Goes on a public crusade against Two and a Half Men creator and executive producer Chuck Lorre, at one point stating: “Clearly I have defeated this earthworm with my words — imagine what I would have done with my fire breathing fists.” Sheen’s rants and behavior force CBS to shut down production on the show for the rest of the season.

CARLOS ESTEVEZ: Unemployed and unable to get any worthy acting roles, changes his name to Charlie Sheen.

There are more bon mots over at Egotrip.