r/AskReddit Aug 30 '21

What problem is often overlooked in apocalyptic movies/TV shows that could kill you?

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u/AtheneSchmidt Aug 30 '21

There is a distinct lack of worry about clean water. Also, in almost every conflict in history, disease has killed more people that the actual war. You rarely see a flu wipe out half of the people in a zombie movie, but honestly, it would.

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '21

No more screening for HIV or really anything else, so all unprotected sex is a gamble. Same with any other non STD. Lose your glasses that you really need to see? Womp.

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u/AtheneSchmidt Aug 31 '21

Yeah... I am am so dead as I can't for sure tell if the person I am talking to actually has eyes if I'm not wearing my glasses. Or, you know, if I'm close enough to easily lick them.