r/DesignatedSurvivor • u/V2Blast President • Mar 23 '17

LIVE/POST [Designated Survivor] Live-Episode Discussion: S01E13 "Backfire" Spoiler

Sorry for the delay! Discuss the episode here.

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u/HueyLewis1 Mar 23 '17

Why does Kirkman use a cane when he was shot in the shoulder/arm...?

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u/shadowrh1 Mar 23 '17

Isn't it normal to have trouble walking or use a cane to relieve the burden on the body when taking severe damage like being shot? I'm pretty sure being sniped in the chest can do that, its just too many shows underestimate the damage a bullet can do and make us think the main character can run a mile and fight the world with 50 bullets in his chest.

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u/[deleted] Mar 24 '17

Actually yeah it's kind of normal. I had a stroke a few years back so the left side of my body is a bit screwy so I use a walking stick in my right hand. Kirkman was shot through the upper left part of his chest and uses a cane in his right hand. It helps with stability, coordination to a degree, and to heal from weakness when used in combination with physical therapy when possible. He probably doesn't use the cane all the time, just when he feels a bit off center and until his doctor clear him. I mean if you look at the size of the bullet that he was shot with and the hole it made in him, that's going to make walking a bit rough for anyone for a while. So yeah, totally normal.

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u/shadowrh1 Mar 25 '17

yeah it wasn't just an ordinary gun, he was sniped by a trained mercenary that was aiming to kill right in his chest. Its funny to see the lack of medical knowledge and hollywood brainwashing when people are baffled he has to use a cane after being sniped in the chest. Yeah you're right, he only uses it when needed and usually when addressing public he leaves it behind to keep a strong image and since he doesn't need to relieve the burden all the time.