• GalacticGrapefruit@lemmy.world
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      2 hours ago

      No we aren’t. We like being the heroes in little emergencies.

      When the big emergencies happen, we’re just as likely to die as anybody else. Anybody who says differently is a complete moron.

      Prepare for the most likely scenario, and you’ll be fine. For the big problems, the best insurance against that is being an active member of your community. Prepping by being there for city council meetings and advocating for responsible city budgeting and city planning is way more likely to save you and your family than kitting your Jeep with a generator.

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          7 hours ago

          Realistically speaking, if any of the apocalypses they fantasize about come to pass, I hope I die quickly. I’m not fit, I have injuries and require recurring medication, and it’s unlikely I’d be any boon to any other survivors.

          I’m not in any danger of self harm today, but in a zombie apocalypse, I would be.

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            If you’re a good hang you could still be a boon. I’d rather be in an apocalypse with someone with a positive outlook and a good sense of humor than an asshole with twenty flash lights. You have to remember that even in the world that we live in now, clowns and comedians get sent to hospitals and war torn countries.

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            6 hours ago

            Same. I would hang around for a few days just to vibe, but I’m not fighting for my life in the apocalypse. I’ll chill till it’s really inconvenient and then check out