# Do you believe the world will end in 2012? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [September 29, 2011, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-the-world-will-end-in-2012/598020 "2011-09-29T15:41:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-the-world-will-end-in-2012/598020/41 "2011-09-29T23:20:10Z")
The only thing that will end in 2012 is 2012, and all the stupid predictions that we’ve had to listen to. ---
**Author:** ![Rysdad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7cd45c/32.png) [@Rysdad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysdad)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-the-world-will-end-in-2012/598020/42 "2011-09-29T23:29:12Z")
Aw, man, don’t tell me I’m storing up all this freeze dried food, ammo, fuel, ponchos, heirloom seeds, how-to books, tools, wax, matches, raw wool, commo equipment, gold, toilet paper, liquor, antibiotics, solar panels and tobacco _for nuthin’!_ ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-the-world-will-end-in-2012/598020/43 "2011-09-29T23:42:20Z")
> [@Rysdad](#): > > Aw, man, don’t tell me I’m storing up all this freeze dried food, ammo, fuel, ponchos, heirloom seeds, how-to books, tools, wax, matches, raw wool, commo equipment, gold, toilet paper, liquor, antibiotics, solar panels and tobacco _for nuthin’!_ Party at **Rysdad’s**! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Lemur866](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lemur866/32/434_2.png) [@Lemur866](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lemur866)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2011, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-the-world-will-end-in-2012/598020/44 "2011-09-30T00:32:24Z")
> [@Rysdad](#): > > Aw, man, don’t tell me I’m storing up all this freeze dried food, ammo, fuel, ponchos, heirloom seeds, how-to books, tools, wax, matches, raw wool, commo equipment, gold, toilet paper, liquor, antibiotics, solar panels and tobacco _for nuthin’!_ A guy could have a pretty good weekend in Vegas with that stuff. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2011, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-the-world-will-end-in-2012/598020/45 "2011-09-30T00:49:16Z")
This is the end. Beautiful friend. This is the end. My only friend. The end. ---
**Author:** ![dangermom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e274bd/32.png) [@dangermom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dangermom)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2011, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-the-world-will-end-in-2012/598020/46 "2011-09-30T00:58:07Z")
I read an interesting book on the actual Mayan archaeology and whatnot that tried to figure out why this is such a popular theory. _2012 and the end of the world_, it’s called. I enjoyed it. ---
**Author:** ![gonzomax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e8c25b/32.png) [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2011, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-the-world-will-end-in-2012/598020/47 "2011-09-30T00:59:43Z")
I actually know Christians who are college graduates who are waiting the end of times. They think it could happen any minute . They believe they will be saved. Not so sure about me though. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2011, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-the-world-will-end-in-2012/598020/48 "2011-09-30T01:01:59Z")
> [@gonzomax](#): > > I actually know Christians who are college graduates who are waiting the end of times. They think it could happen any minute . They believe they will be saved. Not so sure about me though. I’m sure they’ll be happily disappointed. ---
**Author:** ![VunderBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/839c29/32.png) [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2011, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-the-world-will-end-in-2012/598020/49 "2011-09-30T01:03:22Z")
No. ---
**Author:** ![Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/f04885/32.png) [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2011, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-the-world-will-end-in-2012/598020/50 "2011-09-30T01:04:49Z")
If Barack Obama is reelected. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![gonzomax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e8c25b/32.png) [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2011, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-the-world-will-end-in-2012/598020/51 "2011-09-30T01:50:29Z")
> [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](#): > > If Barack Obama is reelected. 😉 Or Palin or Bachmann get elected. Then Bush junior, Perry, would be a real peace lover too, wouldn’t he. ---
**Author:** ![Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2011, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-the-world-will-end-in-2012/598020/52 "2011-09-30T02:14:00Z")
> [@mrklutz](#): > > It will, but only if I manage to find my Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator. As the Collections Department has told you thrice, you’ll get that back when you catch up on your payments. ---
**Author:** ![Gary\_Robson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gary_robson/32/3448_2.png) [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2011, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-the-world-will-end-in-2012/598020/53 "2011-09-30T02:56:16Z")
> [@El\_Kabong](#): > > > [@John\_Mace](#): > > > > I believe that this thread will be moved to IMHO before 2012. > > [Quote=Gary “Wombat” Robson] > [moderating] > Thread moved to IMHO > [/moderating] _Prostrates self in awe and terror_ [/QUOTE] You have no idea how tempted I was to move this someplace random (GD 'cause it’s kinda religious?) just to mess with **John Mace**. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2011, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-the-world-will-end-in-2012/598020/54 "2011-09-30T03:09:33Z")
> [@gonzomax](#): > > Pretty simple. The TV is full of TV shows from Mayan Calendars to shows that claim ancient prophets saying the world will have a cataclysmic end next year. > > Does anybody buy this shit? I grew up among people who bought into shit like this on a daily basis. ---
**Author:** ![kurtisokc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/bbce88/32.png) [@kurtisokc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kurtisokc)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2011, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-the-world-will-end-in-2012/598020/55 "2011-09-30T03:44:23Z")
I think we will know one way or the other by the end of October. If the Cubs win the World Series, I’m going to start putting my affairs in order. ---
**Author:** ![MacTech](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c0e974/32.png) [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2011, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-the-world-will-end-in-2012/598020/56 "2011-09-30T04:11:10Z")
No ---
**Author:** ![cmosdes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@cmosdes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmosdes)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2011, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-the-world-will-end-in-2012/598020/57 "2011-09-30T04:19:53Z")
> [@kurtisokc](#): > > I think we will know one way or the other by the end of October. If the Cubs win the World Series, I’m going to start putting my affairs in order. If that is your marker, you’ll know by mid-August. ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2011, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-the-world-will-end-in-2012/598020/58 "2011-09-30T04:58:38Z")
What the hell do Mayans know? They didn’t even invent the Playstation. ---
**Author:** ![Gary\_Robson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gary_robson/32/3448_2.png) [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2011, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-the-world-will-end-in-2012/598020/59 "2011-09-30T05:20:12Z")
> [@GuanoLad](#): > > What the hell do Mayans know? They didn’t even invent the Playstation. Will the Playstations end in 2012? ---
**Author:** ![RadicalPi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/radicalpi/32/9806_2.png) [@RadicalPi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RadicalPi)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2011, 7:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-the-world-will-end-in-2012/598020/60 "2011-09-30T07:30:03Z")
We’re doooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooomed. Or not. Most likely not. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-the-world-will-end-in-2012/598020.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-the-world-will-end-in-2012/598020.md?page=4)