Oh no! I’ve been kidnapped by a most unusual kidnapper. My kidnapper is giving me options. Where would I like to be delivered? This bizarre kidnapper is going to take me to said place and leave me, presumably to my own devices. Where, oh where, shall I go?
Option One: Island
Well, this depends a great deal upon the island, doesn’t it? If it’s Oahu or Hawai’i, then yes, please. But let’s assume they mean a deserted island. I’m thinking along the lines of Gilligan’s Island or Robinson Crusoe or the Swiss Family Robinson. That might not be so bad, at least for a while, but I think I would miss my family and I’m not much for a) boat building, or b) sailing away on a raft. Besides, they all had company, I’m assuming I wouldn’t, of if I did it would be more along the lines of Lord of the Flies. Jeez, in that case I hope I would be alone. Now I’m thinking Castaway and frankly, I don’t think I have it in me to live on bugs.
Option Two: Unknown Forest
This one might be a bit better. After all, presumably the forest is connected to some form of civilization somewhere, right? I could make a lean to and snare rabbits. I read My Side of the Mountain. Young Sam did it, so can I. I read Hatchet too, and the whole Hunger Games trilogy. People survive in the forest all the time, right? Or do they? And what about Big Foot? Or bears? Or worse? I saw The Blair Witch Project. And I wouldn’t even have a tent. Or a map. Or a sleeping bag. Ok, so maybe the woods aren’t the best choice either.
Option Three: Locked in a Strange Building
How locked are we talking? And what kind of building? Does it have working plumbing? Because that’s important to me. How about some sort of meal delivery system? At least out in the woods or on the island I assume there would be something to eat. In this locked building I’m not so sure. The whole food and water thing is really important to me. Even more important than the bathroom, and that’s saying a lot.
Ok, Mr. Kidnapper (not to be sexist, but that’s what I imagine in this scenario… a woman might have thought it out a bit better, just saying), I’m ready to pick. The building is out, too many variables. The island, while it might be great for a short vacation, is out too. Too far from civilization. So that leaves the forest. Can I least pack a sleeping bag and some granola bars? And if you don’t mind, would you please let my family and the police know where I am? Thanks bunches.
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January 19, 2014 at 12:08 pm
Interesting. I’ve thought about doing a Castaway post to see if I’d be able to do the same things as Tom Hanks. I then thought again as the post would only have one word -NO. Haha.
January 19, 2014 at 7:00 pm
Seriously. No way. I would make the worst castaway ever. One day in the sun and I would be burnt and done.
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January 19, 2014 at 8:48 pm
Interesting! I hope I get kidnapped by such a kidnapper. I would be a horrible survivalist in the woods if I didn’t have any supplies. I’d opt for the building… I feel like I could break out of just about anything, provided it was abandoned and full of random things. Maybe I could Count of Monte Cristo myself out through a tunnel. 7 years later.
January 19, 2014 at 9:47 pm
The whole idea was sort of silly, which is why it made me think of all those books and movies. I wouldn’t do well in any of those situations! Thanks for the comment.
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