“It’s not gonna happen,” Jackson Ellis (11) scoffed.
The “End of the World” theory is widely popular throughout media. With the zombie theory eradicated by “The Walking Dead” and terror tactic movies like 2012, an estimated 140 million people in the world are actually preparing for the end of the world, complete with bunkers, weapons, wills, and dry foods.
Though the end of the world in media is well known and highly disregarded but the actual Mayan “End of the World” theory welcomes an age of rebirth and renew; the start of a new calendar, rather than the end of an old one. But they’re just theories- this myth that has been regarded for decades is open to interpretation even if the interpretation pertains to anarchy, rebirth, or nothing at all.
“I don’t believe the world will end next month,” Christian Castillo (11) said. “The [apocalypse] theory is simply flawed has been proven wrong on many occasions. I’ll be surprised if it actually does occur.”
And though its widely impractical, it strikes fear into certain students hearts.
“I don’t think it’s true,” Emma Armstrong (10) said. “But it gives me anxiety just thinking about it. I think everyone’s scared of dying, especially not knowing when or how it will happen.”
Though there’s little belief that chaos will actually ensue, the interpretation is likely based off a human psyche’s basic understanding of chaos and personal hopes and fears.
“I think the Mayans are crazy and there’s no way that the world is ending this year.” Jacob Basse (12) said. “But, I’m still going to be scared the night before.”
