Are Shows Like “After Armageddon” Preparing Us For a Real End in 2012?
Armageddon week on the History Channel has many people glued to the television looking for clues as to what will happen in 2012. Numerous popular shows such as “After Armageddon”, and “Life After People” have attracted millions of viewers. With the sudden popularity of end-of-days themed film and television, the question must be asked: Are we being prepared for something, or is television and film just a reflection of our fears? Fortunately, all of the 2012 hype is fiction. While the Mayan long count calendar does run out in 2012, it will not be the end of the world. Your oversized desk calendar ran out on January 1st, and the office did not explode. 2012 is being promoted for monetary gain. The fear inherent in living in an uncertain time is being leveraged against television and movie watchers. The popular 2012 movie is a work of fiction. The companies, blogs, and Twitter feeds related to the movie are created by Sony Corporation. Russia has jumped into action to divert Apophis, a 90
