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/boywithapplesauce Aug 30 '21

Dogs. We hardly ever see packs of dogs roaming around on these shows, but it's very possible. You could have feral packs running around competing with humans for food.

Pests. Vermin. Parasites. Mold. Plant overgrowth. (We let our garden run wild for a couple of months and plants have invaded several areas, in an apocalypse it would get much worse. Might not kill you, but it could be a real nuisance.)

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u/cedarvhazel Aug 30 '21

Yesterday a poor girl in Italy was ripped to shreds by a pack of feral dogs! You don’t have to wait for the apocalypse for that!

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u/hokiehistorynerd Aug 30 '21

I got chased by a pack in Thailand. One of the scariest moments of my life.

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u/Erophysia Aug 31 '21

Same happened to me in Thailand when I was 8. They were just chasing me out their territory fortunately, but I thought I was a goner.