In 1945 New Mexico , the first atomic bomb is detonated . Around and inside a building labelled " convenience store " which appears burnt out , a procession of circulating woodsmen takes place . Floating in a void , the Experiment ( Erica Eynon ) a white humanoid form spews a stream of primordial/ectoplasmic fluid ; amongst various ova oozing in said fluid one darker globule manifests BOB 's visage . Red and gold imagery follows like burning embers , a fireworks radiation of atomic energy . In an imposing windowless building atop a staggering craggy outcrop amidst an endless purple sea , Señorita Dido ( Joy Nash ) sits next to a imposing metallic bell shaped form/machine , listening to the music of a phonograph . When the machine begins to buzz loudly , the Fireman ( Carel Struycken ) enters , inspects and switches the siren off , then moves upstairs , to a room alike a small vintage movie theatre with a film projector . On the screen , images from the detonation , the convenience store , and the Experiment sprouting BOB play as the Fireman watches . He then begins to levitate , light and tendrils of energy emanating from his head like a forming galaxy , as stars are projected onscreen . Señorita Dido enters , and the Fireman emits a golden crystal/light orb with Laura Palmer 's face within ; the orb floats down to her . After kissing the orb , she sends it to Earth ( which appears on the screen ) through a golden tube contraption emanating from the whirring luminaire ceiling
the first atomic bomb is detonated
Trinity (nuclear test)
Part 8 (Twin Peaks)