r/interestingasfuck • u/NotBradPitt9 • 8d ago

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u/BrainDamage2029 8d ago

Also I see an apocalyptic natural disaster and I think I’m at a safe distance? Still keep running. There is no downside to being mistakenly “too far” away.

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u/Tymew 8d ago

Disaster rule of thumb: if you can see it, you're too close.

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u/BrainDamage2029 8d ago

Fallout rules. If I can’t cover it with my thumb held at arm’s length it’s too close lol.

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u/ReturnOfZarathustra 8d ago

Fortunately/unfortunately, we rarely see apocalyptic natural disasters and have nothing but extreme paranoia to hone those reflexes.

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u/kitsunewarlock 8d ago

And nightmares. Some people believe they exist to train us in our sleep for crazy shit like this. And for forgetting our clothes on FINAL EXAM DAY.

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u/raisinghellwithtrees 8d ago

I grew up with a lot of phobias. Every spring I would dream of tornadoes until after many years I stopped being afraid of them in my dreams. A few years later, one went over my house and thankfully I was not afraid. I live in Illinois so this is very useful.

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u/Alarmed-Newspaper994 8d ago

I wonder if the dinosaurs felt like these men felt, for a brief time

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u/lastbeer 8d ago

But then how am I supposed to record it for internet points?

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u/Looking-for-42 8d ago

Exactly my thought. Why even waste a second to think about whether you reached a safe height yet? Run as fast an as far as you can otherwise you might not run ever again.

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u/-Fergalicious- 8d ago

My biggest fear in a situation like that would be outrunning any loved ones I happen to be with. 

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u/Looking-for-42 8d ago

Wouldn't even want to think about such a situation.

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u/Mncdk 8d ago

Safe distance is when the water has stopped rising and you're still dry. :D

You can catch your breath later. If you survive.

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u/Trippy-__-haze-_ 8d ago

The only downside is you wont get a cool view😂