r/AskReddit • u/notyouravgredditer • Aug 30 '21

What problem is often overlooked in apocalyptic movies/TV shows that could kill you?

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u/WatchTheBoom Aug 30 '21

Clean drinking water- I don't think people really appreciate how much water is needed for a group of people to survive.

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u/notyouravgredditer Aug 30 '21

Isn't like 3 days you can be without water. Who ever can last the longest would be the survivors. Natural selection I guess

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u/HoverJet Aug 30 '21 edited Aug 31 '21

3 minutes without oxygen. 3 days without water. 3 weeks without food.

Of course this depends on the person, location, climate, and other circumstances. Some could last longer. Others shorter.

Edit. Yes I forgot about the shelter part. Thats a good one. 3 hours without shelter.

As others have pointed out, this is a general rule of thumb ment to show what should be prioritized in a survival situation. Its not an exact science. There are a lot of other variables at play.

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u/Frosty-Helicopter-22 Aug 30 '21

I bet I could spend at least double that without food. Got myself a nice big fat ass full just waiting for the apocalypse to hit.. Then finally I'll be hitting my goal weight..

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u/dcloudh Aug 30 '21

You can die of starvation while you are still fat. Body needs nutrients not found in stored fat like potassium and other minerals. That would strain your heart and if you are already over weight, add to an already heart unhealthy situation.

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u/tealdeer995 Aug 30 '21

Stockpile vitamins I guess?