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Apocalypse Tourism: Where To Celebrate Doomsday?

Posted by samzenpus on from the it's-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it dept.

PolygamousRanchKid writes "December 21, 2012 marks the end of the current cycle of the Mayan 'Long Count' calendar. And while this has had some fearful types preparing for the end of the world, others have been preparing to travel. The Mexican government is expecting 52 million tourists as part of their "Mundo Maya 2012," campaign to visit the five regions — Chiapas, Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Tabasco and Campeche, over the next 12 months. So, if you're wondering where to spend the last tourist dollars you'll have as a breathing human being or just want to see the looks on those faces when December 21 comes and goes uneventfully, President Felipe Calderon hopes you'll choose Mexico."

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  1. Already prepared by bonch · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'll spend it in the Y2K vault I built the last time the world ended.

    1. Re:Already prepared by Black+Parrot · · Score: 4, Funny

      It would be the luck of those 52 million tourists to visit the same mountain peak at the same time, only to have it suddenly explode as a volcano.

      Oh - think of the engrams!

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      Sheesh, evil *and* a jerk. -- Jade
  2. How? by cirby · · Score: 4, Funny

    How in the heck to you expect me to celebrate an apocalypse while I'm working so hard to arrange it?

    Working holidays can suck, but this one will be well worth it.

  3. Like I've been saying... by The+MAZZTer · · Score: 3, Funny

    The best dates will be the 22-24th, and the best places will be shopping malls all over the world. I mean, I figure these people aren't going to be doing Christmas shopping until the last minute!

  4. Re:The real question.. by koan · · Score: 3, Funny

    Porta Potties

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    "If any question why we died, Tell them because our fathers lied."
  5. Perfect place by antifoidulus · · Score: 4, Funny

    I mean if the world is going to end, it makes sense to spend the last moments on earth enjoying earthly delights, i.e. hookers and blow, both of which can be found in spades in Mexico. And hey, if the world doesn't end, you can celebrate your new lease on life with what else, hookers and blow. Perfect!

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    Monstar L
  6. Well, duh. by Black+Parrot · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm going to spend it the same way I spent the last eight apocalypses - standing near the eastern edge of my time zone to see what happens on the other side. Then I'll have 59 minutes to decide whether to head for a church or a whorehouse.

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    Sheesh, evil *and* a jerk. -- Jade