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Does your DP have future post apocalyptic warlord potential?

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Fedupandpoor · 27/04/2020 16:37

So if the worst happens, how would your DP handle him/herself in an end of the world situation?

My ex is strong, athletic and very brave so would be an excellent soldier. He has fast reflexes (ex professional athlete) and good instincts so would be very useful on supply runs. Unfortunately, he's a miserable, whingy bastard so would probably suffer an 'unexplained accident' in his community or be exiled to live on the settlement boundary wall.

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thebeatofthedrum · 27/04/2020 18:14

We'd probably die of starvation or boredom as DH tries to do one thing to perfection which would probably take several weeks and everything vital would fall by the wayside.

GrumpyHoonMain · 27/04/2020 18:17

My DH is an engineer and can build anything so he’d be ok in an apocalpytic scenario that didn’t involve (literally) fighting for survival. (I am the athletic violent one).

bellinisurge · 27/04/2020 18:18

DH has me to do that!

MitziK · 27/04/2020 18:21

I forgot. We'd also, more importantly, not succumb to the Original Infection or any other diseases, thanks to both having somewhat overenthusiastic immune systems that normally attack skin or joints when they get a bit bored repel all invaders and leave us surrounded by sick people but continuing on largely unaffected.

Proven that one last month. We both got it, I felt rough but worked at home, got a bit worried one night, but, other than some residual post nasal drip and breathlessness, we're fine.

Just don't make me run anywhere.

Faircastle · 27/04/2020 18:23

DH would be his usual competent and resourceful self (medic, runs marathons, was a Queen's scout). Unless any DIY was needed.

I'd be a complete liability.

hettie · 27/04/2020 18:25

Dunno about DH, bit I have potential...I have perimenapausal rage that would make me ruthless as fuck and I am an excellent shot (rifle sports as a child Grin)

thegcatsmother · 27/04/2020 19:54

Mine has been trained by the finest for post apocalyptic planning..due to his extensive training and practical knowledge (HM Forces and then a defence career), he could organise said warlord . He's also a C.Eng, and is very good at fixing things.

I'll do the cooking....

Tigercakes · 27/04/2020 19:58

Yes, go I love my DH..he looks like he was born for that situation.. But strong beardy man. Absolute sensible head on him, calm in a crisis, intelligent and bags of common sense and so strong. Blows me away how strong he is. A born protector too. He'd totally be a survivor...me, polar opposite, probably curl up and die if there was no way of plugging a kettle in Grin

Tigercakes · 27/04/2020 19:59

Big strong beardy man. Bloody phone.

rosegoldivy · 27/04/2020 20:02

Lovvveee this.

Walking dead fan so we have had the what if convo many times and fallen out about it

DH used to be a fighter so would be good in that sense but with everything else he would be totally shit. He would moan, whine, complain, question authority.

In our debates arguements I have said I would just take DD and fuckin leave him to it and I would make my way to a place I have intensely scrutinised for such an event 😂😂

Fluora · 27/04/2020 20:02

No. But I could be Alpha.

Clevererthanyou · 27/04/2020 20:06

My husband (bless him) would not be a warlord 😂 he’s so zen! I on the other hand would be a brilliant survivor because I can fix things, create things and generally Macgyver my way through any armageddon. i couldn’t do it without him though.

pussycatinboots · 27/04/2020 20:06

Mine can't do heights, and he's 6'2" so that's a challenge in itself Grin
He'd probably fall asleep after any meal, and would snore like a drain.
He has no idea what food is where in the kitchen, fridge, freezers etc. He might remember to feed the cats Hmm if they were very lucky.

Post apocalyptic world looks a bit shit from here...

dementedma · 27/04/2020 20:16

Dh is very overweight and unfit, and hates exercise, the outdoors and bugs. He's good with older kids though so could be involved in looking after the child care facility as long as nappies werent involved.
All in all, he's not going to be much help in a post apocalyptic scenario unless there was football.

BadgertheBodger · 27/04/2020 20:17

DH is big and beardy and therefore gives the impression of being a handy sort but in actual fact is complete garbage at organising, planning ahead and seeing the bigger picture. He can build stuff though, as long as you’re ok with it taking 8 times as long as he said and it happening to the total exclusion of anything else.

I’d be a brilliant warlady though. I’m excellent at getting other people to do what I want and I like to think I could proper kick some arse doing warrior type things.

LuluJakey1 · 27/04/2020 20:17

I have actually given this a lot if thought over that last year. I watched The Walking Dead from series 1 to 9 and decided I would be good in a zombie apocalypse because I absolutely know I could kill them and I'd be quite skilled at it once I was trained up, and not scared of them- not if they were in small numbers anyway. I'd be good with a large zombie sword and a knife. I am not squeamish.I have lots of stamina and never give up.

Wondered about DH. He is big - 6ft+, and strong - and he can run quite fast. He would be very supportive and put me and DC first and not panic. He'd make rational decisions and be creative in finding solutions. He can take people along with him- good leader. Very fair. He's not phazed by many things - except moths and spiders. He's very determined.

But, I am not sure he could face zombies. He would definitely need more training up than me. He'd be a bit scared and squeamish at first and hesitant which you can't be with a zombie- hesitate and they're taking chunks out of you. I think he'd get there though but he'd be sad about what humans had become.

He's not hugely practical but would chuck himself into any manual work. He can garden and cook.

He can be ruthless so if anybody wasn't doing the right thing he wouldn't be scared to sort that out however tough it was. He's got a really strong view of what is right and wrong about society and how people treat each other. He's clever. He'd need keeping in check- the power might go to his head.

pussycatinboots · 27/04/2020 20:18

demented mine and yours could keep the sofa warm and watch footy and horseracing on the telly while we do all the grunt work...not a great option, is it? Hmm

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Fedupandpoor · 27/04/2020 20:26

Lots of Walking Dead fans here. I quite fancy myself as Michonne as I can give a good stare down and look awesome with dreadlocks. Although I'd probably end up batshit crazy like Alpha.

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MinnieMountain · 27/04/2020 20:53

DH is good at getting people to like him (he is genuinely nice), learns new physical skills quickly and can make most random ingredients into a tasty meal. He would feel he's not enough of an arsehole to be a warlord. And don't ffs move his weapons, or he'll never find them. So probably a decent second in command.

I'm a planner, stubborn and good at finding things. And at climbing trees. I'd be in charge of supplies.

Jupiters · 27/04/2020 21:06

*Nope, he is incredibly clever and sharp but the least said about his fitness or strength, the better.

But it's OK, because I am strong af and I don't back away from a challenge so I can be a post apocalyptic warlady*
I agree with this!
DH is very clever and average/reasonable fitness... But not so good in a crisis and terrified of blood.
I, on the other hand, am much more better in a crisis and would be much more likely to get my hands dirty when needed. I like to think I'm the Sam Vimes of the household but in reality I might be more of the Lord Veninari...

fairyfingers · 27/04/2020 21:31

He is tall, active and strong. Very practical so he could build shelter etc. He has a beard so will retain warmth.

He will protect us from marauding hordes by boring them to death over online gaming and formula 1.

PennyArrowBar · 27/04/2020 21:34

I am the warlord, he is the muscle. We have discussed this amongst ourselves. I would absolutely be in charge, I am the brains.

But he can lift and carry a fridge freezer without breaking a sweat and would be really proficient at the hunter-gathery type shit.

Actually, thinking about it, our 3 yo is a tiny dictator anyway, capable of arguing a point and getting his way by reason and logic, he'd probably be the head of this crime family.

TSSDNCOP · 27/04/2020 21:37

My husband would tidy the cycling arse out of it and keep the garden looking lovely.

JosephineDeBeauharnais · 27/04/2020 21:41

I'm the one with warlord potential, DH would be in charge of all the animals, large and small, farm and domestic.

SaltySeaBird · 27/04/2020 21:49

No, DH doesn’t have it in him. At all.

My 4 year old DS is already a tiny warlord in the making though. Nobody would mess with him. He rules this household.