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The theory of impending doom, which originated in our community, gradually became a hot topic throughout South Korea. There was nothing particularly remarkable about the catalyst. The government, realizing the seriousness of the situation belatedly, issued a statement threatening severe punishment for spreading unverified information and causing public anxiety.

“We will immediately shut down any websites that unsettle the citizens and disseminate false information, and those responsible will face strict penalties.”

“But why can’t we delete this?”

“Huh?”

They failed to remove the website as they had claimed. Of course, they didn’t openly admit defeat. However, it had been several days since the government’s announcement, and the site remained unblocked. That’s just how things are in Korea—a country known for its great control, even preventing adults from accessing adult content. Naturally, those who are observant already know that it’s not just some provocative website.

“If the government can’t delete it, does that mean it’s real?”

“Is this really fucked up? No, why isn’t it working?”

“Stop acting all high and mighty. In the first place, it’s normal for such sites to have individual codes that can’t be removed.”

Whether the government was struggling a bit or whether it was truly impossible to delete wasn’t important. The key point was that the public was anxious. People on the internet started discussing the theory of impending doom seriously. In the supermarkets, an unexpected shortage of emergency rations and survival kits occurred.

“The product is sold out.”

“The product is sold out.”

“The product is sold out.”

“The product is sold out.”

“Well, people are incredibly resilient.”

In Korea, if you search for emergency rations on the internet, dozens of online shops appear. Some even offer bargains for reasons unknown. But now, the emergency rations have become so scarce that they can’t be bought. Canned food, which is easily accessible, goes without saying.

[Title]

The current situation in our supermarket

[Content]

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All the canned food in our neighborhood’s supermarket is sold out lololololol. It’s like seeing something for the first time in my life.

Oh, I haven’t bought any yet lololololol.

Various disaster supplies and food items being sold out became a meme and spread on the community platform. It was a temporary phenomenon caused by people hoarding.

It was evidence that people were anxious.

Such memes would further accelerate that anxiety.

As a result, the number of hoarders increased, causing more anxiety.

Eventually, a vicious cycle ensues.

“I did well to prepare in advance.”

Of course, before such a situation arose, I stored a large amount of food in the bunker.

Including chocolate bars, combat rations, and various canned goods.

There is also a freezer to store perishable items like meat.

I also stocked vegetable seeds to some extent.

At least I don’t have to worry about starving to death.

“Hehehe… The quick ones dominate the food.”

Now, when I see people diligently stockpiling food, I honestly feel proud.

It’s like being one step ahead of others.

Well, even if you try, those who are destined to die will die, it’s just a game called “Last Day” after all.

[Title]

How about your own stockpile?

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Just in case, I filled one wardrobe with instant noodles.

This should last for a few years, right?

“Instant noodles aren’t really good as emergency rations.”

It’s commonly said that when a disaster strikes, instant noodles are the first to disappear.

But instant noodles are not a great preservable food.

Aside from needing a large amount of water and fire, there’s another issue.

The oil oxidizes, so its shelf life isn’t long.

As expected, the comments didn’t receive favorable evaluations.

[Comments]

-You stacked up so many instant noodles, idiot lol

-When the apocalypse happens, where are you going to get water, fire, and gas? What about doing the dishes?

-Plus, they’ll all oxidize, so you won’t be able to eat them lolol

-Oh, why bother then? If you eat them all before the disaster, you’ll just become a fat pig lolol

Perhaps because they are people who take the apocalypse seriously, criticism immediately follows.

I also chuckled and left a comment.

[Comment]

-And there’s Jinsoon. Clueless about taste ㅉㅉ

I can’t forgive Jinsoon, even if I don’t know anything else.

Well, speaking of which, I did manage to gather several boxes of instant noodles.

It’s more like a special meal than emergency rations.

As long as you fill it with nutrients, the human machine can keep running.

But in the long run, it’s not a good choice.

The happiness humans derive from food is quite significant.

If you mess up, you might end up hanging yourself with depression before the Asa arrives.

If you had to eat military rations for over 50 years… wouldn’t there be people who seriously consider suicide? Anyway, we had various discussions about the dwindling food supply in our gradually collapsing world. …And are humans truly creatures of harm and positivity? The people here even started turning that into “humor.”

[Title]

Could the cheeseburger be the most perfect food?

[Body]

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Bread – Carbohydrates

Patty – Protein

Cheese – Fat

Vegetables – Vitamins

With preservatives to ensure a durability comparable to that of MREs (Meals Ready-to-Eat). Undoubtedly, the cheeseburger is the most perfect emergency food.

Counterargument: Captain America.

[Comments]

– What’s this crazy person talking about? LOL

– They must have ordered dozens of burgers, LOL.

– Logically, they’re right. It’s irrefutable.

– You really plan on eating all of that? LOL

Perhaps it was because of the response to the ramen certification last time, regardless of its meaning, many people uploaded pictures of quirky emergency rations in large quantities. And among them, there was someone who demonstrated exceptional skills.

[Title]

Is ramen insufficient as an emergency ration?

[Body]

That’s because you lack training, rookie.

First, cook and eat the ramen for one meal.

(Photo)

Then, add udon noodles for another meal.

(Photo)

Finally, wrap it in rice and have another meal.

By doing this, even with just one pack of ramen, you can have three meals a day.

[Comments]

– A creation of ramen, wow.

– This person will succeed no matter what, LOL.

– Wait, where do udon noodles and rice come from? LOL

– That’s not the issue, you crazy person, LOL.

– This person is for real…!

This ramen villain receiving particular attention for their three meals is not because of the concept of food shortage, but because it’s real. While other certifiers were simply hoarding food for attention, this person was truly living on the edge to survive. The tattered clothes and furniture, and the moldy walls occasionally visible, revealed the circumstances they were in. However, no one pointed it out. No one was so oblivious as to force reality upon this cheerful friend.

He continued to share his unique ‘recipe’ that received a lot of popularity and anticipation.

[Title]

Insects are valuable protein resources.

[Body]

(Photo)

The fact that insects are nutritionally rich is also evident in Goguryeo’s watermelon.

So, if you eat the bugs at home, you can consume a large amount of nutrients.

Especially spiders quickly devour them as they are my prey competitors.

The number of legs doesn’t matter in the food chain.

[Comments]

– You’re crazy if you don’t have common sense, lol.

– I feel sick…

– “Mom, do we have to eat things like this to survive?”

– But insects are seriously being considered as future food.

┕Well, you have to properly disinfect and refine them before eating. Who just boils and eats them, lol.

– Survival skills GOAT.

His insect mukbang created quite a fresh shock on the bulletin board.

…But is eating insects really such a strange thing?

If you’re hungry, you can eat bugs too.

Surprisingly, they are savory and delicious.

I wish I had known it would be so popular; I would have posted about it too.

While feeling regretful, around the time I thought I could do something similar.

The next certified post was equally shocking.

[Title]

This is the morning sandwich of a dirt spoon.

[Body]

(Photo)

A paper box commonly seen near us.

Of course, you can’t swallow it as it is because it’s tough.

So, sprinkle enough water to make it chewy and soft for easy consumption.

If it lacks a slight crispiness and freshness?

Then bring some weeds and insert them in between.

This is the weed box sandwich.

[Comments]

– What the hell, lol.

– Last time, it was bugs or living organisms. Now you’re just eating industrial products, lol.

┕Oh, but the paper is made from trees, for now!

-Wow, how do you seriously eat that?

-When I was young, I tried chewing on paper for fun a few times. But eating that is just mind-boggling, lol.

-I don’t think they’ll starve to death anywhere.

-But does it have any nutritional value? It seems like it would only cause indigestion and be useless if you eat it.

┕Once your stomach is filled, hunger will subside, I guess.

This time, I have no choice but to admit it.

A weed box sandwich.

It is not an idea that a normal person like me can possibly conceive. Whether it can actually be eaten and be helpful for survival needs to be confirmed. However, the shocking attempt and the photo of eating it were enough to impress people. But his verification did not continue after that. Most people didn’t feel anything strange about it. It was just community activity, after all. People disappearing or quitting was a common occurrence. It’s a tough world to cling to only this place. Even I spent a busy daily life preparing for survival. The recognition of being a “Box Sandwich User” came up after a long time. However, it wasn’t the cheerful content we expected. [Title] The Last Supper [Body] (Photo) The new post he uploaded had only one photo. Still, everyone reacted to that photo. It was a slightly different direction from before. [Comments] – ?? – What is this? – F*ck, don’t do it, you crazy bastard! The only thing that can be known from the photo is that he tried to eat something that should ‘never’ be eaten. The last post he made was swiftly deleted by the administrator. At the same time, problems arose, and his other posts disappeared one by one. The forum members speculated about it as much as possible. No one could ignore what happened based on the photo and the situation. Even though they were preparing for the apocalypse, they were ultimately ordinary people. This incident came as quite a shock to them. “Hmm.” I looked at his empty posting history that no longer appeared even when searched, feeling bitter. To us, a peaceful world where we only prepare for the apocalypse. To someone else, it might already be the end itself. With that in mind, I took a bite of the weed box sandwich. “…I guess a rotten cheeseburger would be better.” I wondered what kind of mindset he had when he ate this. It was a texture(?) that I absolutely couldn’t pass, but I couldn’t bring myself to spit it out. Reluctantly, I pushed the tasteless paper down my throat.