Friday the world ends, so what will you do Thursday night?

[Spittybug]

Let's assume for the sake of argument the Mayans were right. What would you do Thursday night? Not what would you like to do (I'm sure Scarlett Johannson is busy), but what would you realistically do if you knew our collective demise were imminent?

I'm always reminded of that Viagra add that says "for an erection lasting more than 4 hours, seek professional help"..... I'd be more inclined to go door to door in the neighborhood, but hey....

Favorite bottle of something you've been stashing away?

Something the wife or girlfriend won't do "until Hell freezes over"?

See how fast a Delorean can really go?

Play a disco album?

???

[ccurzio]

Let's assume for the sake of argument the Mayans were right.

Just to offer some perspective, the Mayans never predicted 2012 to be the end of the world. Just like the Gregorian calendar, the Mayan calendar was also cyclical. 2012 just represents the end of a cycle, not the end of the universe. So they weren't actually "wrong"; people are going batshit insane over a prediction that never really happened at all. :)

But to answer your question, I've already taken the DeLorean VERY fast, probably close to (if not at) its limit, so that's pretty much out. I'm pretty sure that if the end of the world was on the horizon, I'd drive back out to the Grand Canyon, soberly admire the milky way for as long as possible, then the next morning I would get as smashed as possible and set off as much explosives as I could have brought with me, then drive full speed off the cliff Thelma and Louise style with my monkey friend.

That, or I'd do something a friend of mine and I talked about while the attack on the World Trade Center was happening. I'd climb to the highest possible building I could find, jump off, and see if I could strip naked before smacking the pavement.

[Dangermouse]

As the barman in H2G2 (hitchhikers guide ......) said:

"last orders please"




I'd get smashed and watch Ryan Seacrest host "The End of the World - Live from Times Square NY" sponsored by Acme Dry Leaves and Gasoline Inc.

[Shep]

Let's assume for the sake of argument the Mayans were right. What would you do Thursday night? Not what would you like to do (I'm sure Scarlett Johannson is busy), but what would you realistically do if you knew our collective demise were imminent?Visit my DeLorean at DPI. Already planned on it, and I can't think of anything I'd rather be doing ;)




Just to offer some perspective, the Mayans never predicted 2012 to be the end of the world. Just like the Gregorian calendar, the Mayan calendar was also cyclical. 2012 just represents the end of a cycle, not the end of the universe. So they weren't actually "wrong"; people are going batshit insane over a prediction that never really happened at all. :)Party pooper :)

(Although who in their right mind takes the word of an ancient society as fact? Especially since they believe man came from wet clay and wood, and that the sun and moon were married)

[Soundkillr]

I'm going to set my delorean on fire. Then I'm going to put it out with gasoline.

[Dangermouse]

Based on the radio this morning, this whole thing is just a marketing ploy by REM to boost plays of their song

[Morpheus]

Based on the radio this morning, this whole thing is just a marketing ploy by REM to boost plays of their song

Agreed. If you listen closely, you will hear Michael Stipe's wallet getting fatter.

[thirdmanj]

(Although who in their right mind takes the word of an ancient society as fact? Especially since they believe man came from wet clay and wood, and that the sun and moon were married)

Well, we do when it comes to Algebra and Geometry among other things... If I go any further with this I'll be in forbidden territory.

[Mike Z]

If I go any further with this I'll be in forbidden territory.

You'll probably just get banned again...

[thirdmanj]

You'll probably just get banned again...

True dat.

[orbitron3000]

Was able to get the car in stock form up to 110mph.

...Now does anyone know where Miss Johansson lives? Need to arrange a "chance" meeting...:fancy:

[Shep]

Need to arrange a "chance" meeting...:fancy:Have you tried playing Monopoly? Three "Chance" spots on every board! :)

(Side note: This is my 666th post, and I'm posting in a doomsday thread. Awesome.)

[Dangermouse]

6:10 am EST btw.

[awildermode]

I think most of us here have Time Machines...should not be a problem. :biggrin:

[Dangermouse]

Hello,

is anybody out there?

Can I come out from my bunker???


Hello...........................

[cybercusp]

Attention all planets of the solar federation...

[Spittybug]

Damn, now I'm going to have to explain the case of Champagne, 3 hot babes, shower curtain and the woolly sheep to the wife...... Damned Mayans.

[Delorean Industries]

Damn, now I'm going to have to explain the case of Champagne, 3 hot babes, shower curtain and the woolly sheep to the wife...... Damned Mayans.

You did the right thing by being prepared. She will respect that.

[Dangermouse]

Bugger! It didn't end!

Now I have to go Christmas shopping :frown:

[OverlandMan]

Attention all planets of the solar federation...

We have assumed control.

[Shep]

One thing brought up at a party yesterday: there was an asteroid that went in between the moon and the earth (http://www.space.com/18854-newfound-asteroid-close-flyby-earth.html) on the 11th that was only spotted two days prior. If that had actually crashed into Earth, the world may have ended ten days later. So there was a grain of truth to the whole conspiracy, although it (obviously) wasn't entirely accurate.

[thirdmanj]

One thing brought up at a party yesterday: there was an asteroid that went in between the moon and the earth (http://www.space.com/18854-newfound-asteroid-close-flyby-earth.html) on the 11th that was only spotted two days prior. If that had actually crashed into Earth, the world may have ended ten days later. So there was a grain of truth to the whole conspiracy, although it (obviously) wasn't entirely accurate.

Right, like Chris pointed out, it wasn't even a "dooms day" prediction in the first place. But, it would've been a remarkable coincidence, it'd just be a pitty no one was arround to appreciate the irony.

[chenderson2k]

Wasn't the world also supposed to end May 21, 2011? The bible guaranteed it.

[ccurzio]

http://i.imgur.com/eA3fVl.jpg

[Soundkillr]

Wasn't the world also supposed to end May 21, 2011? The bible guaranteed it.

Without getting into (to much) dangerous territory (and I'm also sure you inserted sarcasm) but the bible didn't nor does it guarantee an end of the world date. It does state that it will happen but only one being knows when.

[Ron]

+1

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