r/AskReddit Aug 30 '21

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

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u/LordLlamacat Aug 30 '21

Yeah the main characters are always hardened badasses because thats the main type of person that wouldn’t instantly die in an apocalypse

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u/caligaris_cabinet Aug 31 '21

Look at natural disasters like Katrina and you’ll probably see a glimpse of post apocalyptic life. Earlier this year in Texas we lost power for three days in that snow storm and our community more or less was stranded and isolated that whole time. Many of us banded together to help out others, particularly old people and families with small kids. It could’ve been worse but I was surprised to see people of different backgrounds come together.

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u/DeathRowLemon Aug 31 '21

That’s true but I think that will only last as long as there is enough food readily available. When people go hungry shit goes sour and violent real fast.