World Many Dutch prepare for 2012 apocalypse

[The Helper]

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, June 23 (UPI) -- Thousands of people in the Netherlands say they expect the world to end in 2012, and many say they are taking precautions to prepare for the apocalypse.

The Dutch-language de Volkskrant newspaper said it spoke to thousands of believers in the impending end of civilization, and while theories on the supposed catastrophe varied, most tied the 2012 date to the end of the Mayan calendar, Radio Netherlands reported Monday.

De Volkskrant said many of those interviewed are stocking up on emergency supplies, including life rafts and other equipment.

Many Dutch prepare for 2012 apocalypse - UPI.com

Thousands of people in the Netherlands say they expect the world to end in 2012, and many say they are taking precautions to prepare for the apocalypse.

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[Prometheus]

And then we laugh, laugh when this doesn't happen.

 

[Blackveiled]

I'm also wondering, what the hell is with the life rafts?

 

[Prometheus]

Big hole where ground used to be? Fill up with water?

 

[Blackveiled]

Big hole where ground used to be? Fill up with water?

Wouldn't the water evaporate because of heat though? Besides, I would rather die.

 

[Asehujiko]

I'm also wondering, what the hell is with the life rafts?

We always have those over here.

 

[Darthfett]

I've heard about how the Mayan calender ends in 2012. It's a cool story.

The world is not going to end when people think it's going to end.

 

[Frosthowl]

If the world ends when people think its gonna end, thats a big let down for the Apocolypse. Its supposed to be something that nobody knows about.

 

[Prometheus]

The Myans probably were like "Lets make our calender to 2012 and we can extend it later", and then they died.

 

[Wiseman_2]

Didn't the pyramid at Giza predict that the world would end in 2024?
Looks like the Mayans were 12 years out

 

[Aqua Dragon]

Agreed KC. Thwy already had it almost 1000 yearts in the future - why not wait to add a bit more?

And if the world DOES end in 2012, I would think it would be more on part with thousands of people freaking out then anything (Remember June 6th 2006?)

 

[Prometheus]

Hell, if the world ended every time some nutjob said it would, there wouldn't be one.

 

[MasterOfABCs]

I've heard about this.

I also heard that it's the Mayan's equvilant of the Y2K.

What can I say, I hope we don't all die.

That would make me sad.

 

[Dan]

Everyone knows the world ended in the year 2000...duh.

I love how they are stocking up on emergency supplies... Apparently they are just waiting for a semi apocalypse... or like a big disaster... since apocalypse means end of days...The only big disaster is that they have to throw out their old mayan calenders...

 

[TheDamien]

Hell, if the world ended every time some nutjob said it would, there wouldn't be one.

This.

 

[Prometheus]

> Stocking up on supplies
4 years is a long time for food to last...

 

[New_U.S.]

> Stocking up on supplies
4 years is a long time for food to last...

Twinkies my friend. Lots and lots of Twinkies.

 

[Prometheus]

Or Big Macs.....

 

[tom_mai78101]

It might be possible, if we all look at wars in Iraq, oil prices, economy, etc.

But, with all due to respect, I will be having cheers with my Big Mac and Coke Zero.

 

[Prometheus]

I'll be the one with the closet full of Mac and Cheese, flower, dehydrated cheese, dehydrated cream, and an oven..