by Poisonguy
I find that getting 2 Epidemic cards in a row is more often useful than detrimental. You get rid of 2 Epidemics in one turn; and if you've taken care of the game board then only the 1 Epidemic location is guaranteed to outbreak; and since the first Epidemic card was the last of its grouping, it means there are quite a few city cards that have been shuffled back in the infection deck, lessening the chances of drawing the Epidemic city caused by the first Epidemic. So, it will be clear sailing (flying!) for the next 10 cards, and likely more (if you immediately take care of the first city to outbreak because it is still in the infection deck's top cards).Of course, it also depends on whether the two Epidemic cities are next to each other. That can have disastrous consequences if other cities connected to these cities have cubes...especially if they are lurking at the top of the infection deck.
This is what makes this game so awesome.
BTW, we always admit defeat when defeated; and usually set the game up again and get revenge!
PPS: This is also a case where the First Responder becomes super awesome!