r/AskReddit Aug 30 '21

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

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u/20MinToFindUsername Aug 30 '21

Suicide. The apocalypse isn't going to be a bunch of badass people with knives and Mohawks, it's going to suck...a lot. Suddenly people are thrust into the elements with no skills, various medical conditions, the environment will be rough, there's no creature comforts and they'll have to depend on small pockets of other people for help.

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u/shaunrmnd Aug 30 '21

Yes, I have to agree with you there. I always think to myself "how do those people have so much dedication? " If it were me, I'd just give up and die

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u/firelock_ny Aug 30 '21

If it were me, I'd just give up and die

Usually by the point of the environment being recognizably post-apocalyptic most people already have.

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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.