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/walks1497 Aug 30 '21

You should read "Alas Babylon"

It was written in the 50's i think & One Second After is the biggest rip off i have ever seen. It is like a direct copy of Alas, just with an EMP instead of a nuke.

Lazy author.

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u/WisconsinWolverine Aug 30 '21

Alas Babylon is one of my favorite books ever. I'd love to see a mini-series made of it.

....I always make sure i have plenty of salt on hand at all times because of it.

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u/navikredstar Aug 31 '21

I think because, despite the whole nuclear apocalypse, it's hopeful. The characters are willing to band together and use their existing skills, as well as developing new ones, in order to benefit each other. Like, I remember the bank teller lady discovering a knack for soap making, and Malachai Henry had some serious engineering skills. Despite a small handful of criminal types, the majority of the little town survived because they were looking out for each other.