End of days or end of fodder?
Is it really the end of days? I’m fascinated by the end of the world projections, which led me to a search on both sides of the debate. The believers and the nons are passionate and thorough in their arguments.
When the world didn’t end in 2003, the timeline moved to one of the cycles in the ancient Mayan calendar, at the 2012 winter solstice. Last year, Rapture Friday was predicted for 21 october 2011. Nada. This year, doomsday followers believe that Nibiru, the Twelfth Planet, is quickly nearing the Earth, and will hit on 21 december.
For anyone distressed, fear not, for NASA has plainly and declaratively stated on their website:
“21 december 2012, won’t be the end of the world as we know, however, it will be another winter solstice”
There it is, another lovely winter solstice and beyond, is in our future. NASA does provide answers to the questions, myths and rumors of how end of days theories came to be.
However, if you are a doomsday believer, here’s the definitive site for information. You can also sign the Petition for the Truth: A plea to world government leaders for answers, acknowledgment or denial that they know, or are aware, that a life changing event is going to occur.
At this writing, here’s what the skeptics and opportunists are taking to the tweets.
End of the world skeptics: 15 ways to prepare via @awesomeroar target=”_blank” @inc5000 @inc #endoftheworld target=”_blank” ow.ly/fUoJM target=”_blank”
— Inc.(@Inc) December 7, 2012
How can you ensure that you’ll have a continuous supply of H2O in the event of a crisis? on.natgeo.com/VuBmaS target=”_blank” #DoomsdayPreppers
— Nat Geo Channel (@NatGeoChannel) December 7, 2012
Thank you @cnn Great Article!Be honest: Apocalypse seems kind of exciting, in a way:cnn.com/2012/12/07/liv… #preppers#doomsdaypreppers
— Survivor Jane™ (@SurvivorJane) December 7, 2012
Oh my! Two weeks till #Doomsday…but THE COFFEE TABLE BOOK OF DOOM has you covered! ow.ly/fUifq target=”_blank”a>
— Plume Books (@PlumeBooks) December 7, 2012
We have special offers on until the end of month(or end of the world,whichever is soonest)Ask for more details!#winningteam #Apocalypse target=”_blank”
— The Plastic Depot! (@UKPlasticDepot) December 7, 2012
Barbara Walters has named Honey Boo Boo as 1 of the most interesting people of 2012. Yep, its official: the Mayans were right. #apocalypse
— Kevin Brueck (@kevinbrueck) December 5, 2012
If the world is indeed ending in a few weeks, I’d rather go out on a laugh.