It’s the end of the world as you know it, and how do you feel?
A British survey using the apocalyptic premise of an asteroid barreling towards earth revealed 54 percent would choose to be with or phone their loved ones.
What would you do before the end of the world?
Pray? Eat? Loot?
Or sit back, accept the inevitable and reach for a glass of champagne?
Send us your comments.
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Not even a moment’s hesitation: I’d spend it with my wonderful wife of many years.
- Posted by Geoffrey MehlSpark one up and sit back and enjoy the show
- Posted by BSRI’d go pick up my loved one, pray together to resolve commitments and go to Forks of Three with a nice bottle of wine, and stick our feet in the stream.
- Posted by Robertpray with the wife and children, then have one last cup of coffee
- Posted by DamianCall home and then watch it come down.
- Posted by leeI would open a bottle of wine, and watch the show. Preferably with family/chosen family with me.
- Posted by DollyI don’t drive so if it’s all going to end in an hour I’d wait at the nearest red light and jack a car to race home and kill the people next door.
- Posted by Anthonysay what’s always stored in my heart and the secrets to my love ones so i may rest in peace.
- Posted by TommyI would gather up my 10month old son, say some prayers, then sit and hold him and play his favorite games. Not too much to worry because we would just be spending eternity together a little sooner than planned.
- Posted by DesireeMake love to my lovely wife of 28 years followed by a great cuban cigar / glass of single barrel whiskey…. ahhhhhhhhh
- Posted by Jim HarrisonA life time, or an hour, or a minute, it is not death but the mysterious beauty of life that is the wonder. I will spend my last moments in thankfulness for the love I’ve given and known, the beauty of being and of being consciousness, and an adventure that has no end.
- Posted by Hugh Malafrysurf the internet and probly write about doomsday in my blog lolz
- Posted by joeTo stay seatted in front of the sea with my wife and my dog and give him at last a very big chicken and after, so long.
- Posted by giovanni dellepianeMeet up with as many family members as possible, tell them I Iove them, and then try to convince them to become a born again Christian.
- Posted by DarrylWine, women and song.
- Posted by Jasonwine, women and song. Go out greek.
- Posted by JasonI wouldn’t have time to watch all of “West Side Story,” so I suppose I would have to watch a favorite episode of “I Love Lucy.”
- Posted by PatrickI would complain about the A– holes who only let us know 6o minutes before the thing was going to hit the Earth. Why couldnt it be two weeks or even three? It also depends on what time of day ect. Are the bars closed? It would be fun to have sex while drinking from the tap. Who cares who watching when theirs only 60 minutes left. I would also finally have my confirmation that God doesnt exist.
- Posted by KFI would ask my people to declare independent of my country (Kosovo) so at least we could have that feeling, living in an independent state…
- Posted by KreshnikEat as much chocolate as possible.
- Posted by pennyredbull, cigarette, whiskey, cigarette, masturbate. in that order.
- Posted by ajSpend it making love with my boyfriend.
- Posted by Bob ShanahanI would take the champagne. Obviusly I also would call my relatives.
- Posted by Carlos A SanchezMake love to my wife, then spend the remaining 58 minutes with our son.
- Posted by Mike Dehmquit work and drive down to MCdonalds ,get 100 combos, do the scratch and win and try online monopoly just to see if i have any luck at all.
- Posted by AugieIt takes 45 min to go home by drive, so I would drive home and spend my next 15 min with my lovely wife and my little dog “BOBO”. I would tell them It was nice that spent my last 11 years.
- Posted by BobbyPlay great music, drink good wine, have passionate sex.
- Posted by VillemoHMMMMM???? Where did I put that damn list? and who the hell moved my gun? Oh well i guess the family thing wins out on this one. I am still pissed someone moved the gun though. I am going to remember that…. lol
- Posted by DaleThats funny … why not do it all now? Why wait for doomsday?
- Posted by What theI’d load up the Thompson and wait for “Anthony” the car jacker…
- Posted by ddJust get my soul ready for the continuing of my life in Eternity.
- Posted by clemusThat’s easy. I’d grab a cold one and listen to some Help Line. “Norma Jeane” preferably…
- Posted by HelpLineChrist, try to survive. It’s not like everyone would die. Freakin’ flakes.
- Posted by BrianI’d like to go after my ex-girlfriend and say I deeply sorry for all sins that I commited to her.
- Posted by Alberto de HolandaAnd hopeful wait for my forgiveness.
I’d hunt down and kill all known bad guys in my neighborhood, then hang their heads on tent poles, eyes pointing up at the sky. Then, if there’s time, I’d pop a Foster’s and salute the Universe
- Posted by JonBoy MooreOpen a bottle of champagne, climb up onto the roof, try to call my wife to say I love her, and watch it all happen.
- Posted by getplaningHold my family close.
- Posted by littleboyI’d spark one up and laugh. Sometimes I wonder what the hell we are doing on this earth anyways (whats the purpose). Besides, all we are doing is making a mess of it.
- Posted by scottAs a teacher, I would ask my students who are learning English to leave their comments here.
- Posted by teacherWell, I would wish the countries behind the coalition forces had used the war funds to move ALL DECENT HUMANS away from barrels eye!
- Posted by OstergaardI doubt I could drive anywhere - all the roads would be blocked because of widespread panic. So…I’ll put a chair in my back yard, put ‘Comfortably Numb’ on repeat, and pound margaritas till it all comes crashing down.
- Posted by VickI’d thank the Lord for all my blessings and tell him we’ll see Him real soon.
- Posted by TraciI wound enjoy the remaining time I had with loved ones.
In response to the statement of “KF” previously:
I am sorry you feel that there is no God. I happen to believe that there is in fact a God and that He loves you. I hope you realize that someday.
- Posted by MikeReach to EVERYONE who had an impact on my life to say thanks.
- Posted by Justina cold drink, a fast horse, a hot woman, some great music, loose shoes and a comfortable chair with an unobstructed view. Well, that was life!…….
- Posted by stingerLike someone else stated the roads would be congested from the chaos and cell phones wouldn’t be working such as when 9/11 occured. I would spend my last hour reaching out to as many people such as “KF” who posted earlier that don’t know Jesus Christ. The last thing I do when I leave home in the morning is kiss my wife and tell her I love her. She and I have both accepted Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior. GOD gives us a hope for a better tomorrow when one day we can be with him forever in Heaven. “Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known GOD”.
- Posted by CarlosThe end of the world as we know it will one day come as it says so in the bible. Be right with GOD so you can know where you’ll be going and don’t live life in fear. TRUST GOD PERIOD