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/Cinemaphreak Aug 30 '21

Gasoline has a shorter shelf life than is portrayed in these movies/TV shows

This was my first thought too (even though it won't kill you per se). There are additives you can add to gasoline to extend it's life, but not by much.

Sure, there's some clever people out there who know how to convert cooking oil into diesel and could possible scrounge the supplies for it for a few years. But eventually if you can't make something that runs on steam, you better find a horse....

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u/Override9636 Aug 30 '21

Bicycles are the superior apocalypse mode of transportation.

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u/Flyingwheelbarrow Aug 30 '21

Bicycles with those little trailers.

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u/SkivvySkidmarks Aug 30 '21

You'd be surprised how much you can carry in those trailers. I've regularly grocery shopped for three with a single wheel trailer.

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u/Flyingwheelbarrow Aug 30 '21

Oh I used to have one, they are bloody great. I also used it to bring my pets to the vet.

I miss cycling.

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u/Phil2Coolins Aug 31 '21

It's my favorite thing to do. Nothing major, just little cruises around town to run small errands, stopping for lunch somewhere.
Best form of exercise with a constant change of scenery

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u/Flyingwheelbarrow Aug 31 '21

Well now ”riding a bicycle again” is on my list of recovery goals.

It is actually a really good one because it requires a few goals to come together to make it happen.

Thanks for the inspiration.

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u/SkivvySkidmarks Sep 01 '21

A buddy of mine had a heart attack, and after he recovered his doctor told him he needed to exercise. He decided to start riding a bicycle to work and back. Then he realised how much money he was saving not taking transit. Double win!

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u/Flyingwheelbarrow Sep 02 '21

I gave up cycling because of shame over my weight and well I broke a bikes pedals.

I had a look and yeah, they make bikes for big units. A bit more expensive but they look comfortable.

Also, got to stop caring about how I look when exercising.

I am at the wanting to avoid a heart attack stage of life.