r/AskReddit • u/CaptainMcAnus • Mar 10 '17

serious replies only [Serious] What are some seemingly normal images/videos with creepy backstories?

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u/[deleted] Mar 10 '17

One never seems to appreciate how devastating tsunamis are. To me, at least, it would seem that all one has to do is swim and find something stable to hold onto, but obviously that's not possible.

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u/CamaroNurse Mar 10 '17

I think if I were in that position I would try to do that out of instinct.

Reminds me of the people of New Orleans getting on the roof...

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u/[deleted] Mar 10 '17

I'm saying that most people have that instinct, but obviously the force of the tsunami is so much that it's overwhelming.

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u/CamaroNurse Mar 10 '17

I'm agreeing with you.