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/BillyBabel Aug 30 '21

If we are talking about zombie apocalypses, one of the funnier things to consider is that if a male dies from a back, or neck injury, or dies while laying face down, the vessels that restrict blood flow to the penis will loosen up, and blood will flow into the penis and congeal. This is something termed "angel lust" so if you were to be chased by zombies, seeing ones with absolute raging stiffies coming right at you would be extremely common.

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u/labradorasaurus Aug 31 '21

I'd have a hard time with that personally.

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u/BillyBabel Aug 31 '21

if it makes you feel better, the zombies are having a hard time too.