# Did the world end yet? **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [May 21, 2011, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-world-end-yet/582652 "2011-05-21T04:14:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Ca3799](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9f8e36/32.png) [@Ca3799](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ca3799)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 10:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-world-end-yet/582652/21 "2011-05-21T10:21:33Z")
It’s still too soon. I’m pretty sure it hasn’t started yet. But you are no too late for any of the Rapture Parties! ['Rapture' apocalypse prediction sparks atheist reaction - BBC News](http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-13468131) ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 10:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-world-end-yet/582652/22 "2011-05-21T10:30:38Z")
I don’t think the show is due to open until 6:00pm … that’s US Eastern, because we’re so cool. So, don’t worry, everyone has about another 12 hour or so to get good and drunk before kick-off. ---
**Author:** ![Muffin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muffin/32/4341_2.png) [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 10:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-world-end-yet/582652/23 "2011-05-21T10:40:52Z")
I’m a bit busy today, so I won’t be able to be raptured. When is the next one scheduled? ---
**Author:** ![Ferret\_Herder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 11:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-world-end-yet/582652/24 "2011-05-21T11:35:49Z")
Timing is really important here, people. Someone go talk to that crazy Rapture-preaching dude and get the low-down. I don’t want to miss out on prime looting time, and showing up early for that would be so tacky. ---
**Author:** ![Cicero](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cicero/32/3594_2.png) [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 11:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-world-end-yet/582652/25 "2011-05-21T11:40:43Z")
> [@Ferret\_Herder](#): > > Timing is really important here, people. Someone go talk to that crazy Rapture-preaching dude and get the low-down. I don’t want to miss out on prime looting time, and showing up early for that would be so tacky. Thanks for the laugh. I’ll steal it and use it somewhere. ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-world-end-yet/582652/26 "2011-05-21T11:47:31Z")
According to what I heard, the world doesn’t actually end until October sometime. Only the Rapture is supposed to happen today. I guess there will be limited looting available later today. Just remember to circle October on your calendar. ---
**Author:** ![Stan\_Shmenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/94ad74/32.png) [@Stan\_Shmenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stan_Shmenge)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 11:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-world-end-yet/582652/27 "2011-05-21T11:54:28Z")
I notice that the website at Family Radio is still up and the donation page is still functional. :smack: ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 11:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-world-end-yet/582652/28 "2011-05-21T11:56:45Z")
> [@Muffin](#): > > I’m a bit busy today, so I won’t be able to be raptured. When is the next one scheduled? Did you just God on hold? Ballsy. ---
**Author:** ![Ferret\_Herder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-world-end-yet/582652/29 "2011-05-21T12:01:31Z")
> [@Cicero](#): > > Thanks for the laugh. I’ll steal it and use it somewhere. I see you’re starting early, then. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Lightnin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lightnin/32/180_2.png) [@Lightnin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lightnin)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-world-end-yet/582652/30 "2011-05-21T12:03:01Z")
I guess this means I really do have to mow the lawn today. Dammit. ---
**Author:** ![Cicero](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cicero/32/3594_2.png) [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-world-end-yet/582652/31 "2011-05-21T12:04:45Z")
> [@Ferret\_Herder](#): > > I see you’re starting early, then. 😃 But I don’t consider this looting. Recycling perhaps… 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Alka\_Seltzer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c89c15/32.png) [@Alka\_Seltzer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alka_Seltzer)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 12:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-world-end-yet/582652/32 "2011-05-21T12:14:11Z")
You looters are going to be sooooooo disappointed. Don’t you realise the raptured get to take all the good stuff with them? It would hardly be heaven without a widescreen TV and ride-on lawnmower would it? ---
**Author:** ![Ferret\_Herder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-world-end-yet/582652/33 "2011-05-21T12:15:16Z")
> [@Alka\_Seltzer](#): > > You looters are going to be sooooooo disappointed. Don’t you realise the raptured get to take all the good stuff with them? It would hardly be heaven without a widescreen TV and ride-on lawnmower would it? …I thought that was heathen talk. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Stan\_Shmenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/94ad74/32.png) [@Stan\_Shmenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stan_Shmenge)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-world-end-yet/582652/34 "2011-05-21T12:39:55Z")
Hollywood is going to make a movie about Camping… Apocalypse not now! ---
**Author:** ![Slithy\_Tove](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slithy_tove/32/18248_2.png) [@Slithy\_Tove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slithy_Tove)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-world-end-yet/582652/35 "2011-05-21T13:56:05Z")
God changed His mind. Obviously this means He wants them to stay to continue to prevent reproductive rights and same sex marriage. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-world-end-yet/582652/36 "2011-05-21T13:58:27Z")
> [@Slithy\_Tove](#): > > God changed His mind. Obviously this means He wants them to stay to continue to prevent reproductive rights and same sex marriage. No, no. [Turns out the only ones who will ascend are married gay couples.](http://www.derfcity.com/cityarchive/dubyayears/dubyayears30.html) ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-world-end-yet/582652/37 "2011-05-21T13:58:47Z")
> [@Idle\_Thoughts](#): > > Um, not that I believe anything will happen at this time, but I’ve read, many places, that it’s supposed to happen at about 6pm CENTRAL TIME (on the 21st). > By my clock, that’s not for another 17 hours or so. > [@Idle\_Thoughts](#): > > Doing a [Google search](http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=may+21+at#sclient=psy&hl=en&safe=off&biw=1440&bih=809&source=hp&q=rapture+%22may+21+at%22&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=f7cbc9f461f532f7) seems to confirm this. No, as your google search confirms, it’s 6pm \*local \*time - so the Rapture is slowly creeping across the globe, 1/24th at a time. It’s just good people management skills - no one wants a huge rush at the Pearly Gates. ---
**Author:** ![gonzomax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e8c25b/32.png) [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-world-end-yet/582652/38 "2011-05-21T15:22:28Z")
Anybody taking attendance? When god brings out his godly shop vac and sucks all the saved away, how will we know.?If I wake up tomorrow am I to think I was not sucked up because I am not holy enough? How do you feel? Unholy. or lucky ? ---
**Author:** ![Kobal2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kobal2/32/20_2.png) [@Kobal2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kobal2)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-world-end-yet/582652/39 "2011-05-21T15:33:54Z")
Well, it’s 5:45pm local time. I’m heading out for groceries, but I’m not above a little lootin’ if the pickings are good. If I see The Jesus, I’ll tell Him you guys said hi. ---
**Author:** ![Robb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a183cd/32.png) [@Robb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robb)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2011, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-world-end-yet/582652/40 "2011-05-21T15:39:16Z")
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