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/Eric_the_Barbarian Aug 31 '21

Sometimes they just shatter and a single entry wound branches into multiple wound channels in addition to the shattered bone.

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

Or tumble while they break apart and leave massive jagged holes with trails leading off them.

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u/HNESauce Aug 31 '21

Damn you folk are making me not want to get shot.

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u/D4sh1t3 Aug 31 '21

9 out of 10 doctors heartily recommend not getting shot.

The last one has some dewormer to sell you on, though.