Fictional Worlds You Probably Wouldn't Want to Live In - Part III

Written by Shae Rufe

With some time on my hands I’ve had a lot of time to think about this. Let’s be honest, while some of our favorite imaginary places seem awesome, they also are terrifying. Like anywhere in the Marvel or DC Universe. But, I digress. Or do I?
 
Look, we all love Star Wars, but if you had to live in that universe? Nobody would be happy. Your chances of being murdered by the Empire or First Order are pretty high, as just being in the wrong place at the wrong time ensures you get blasted. Better yet, being in a First Order or Empire controlled planet means a whole host of problems for you. Or working on a Death Star like space station, let’s face it, you’re either going to get Force choked to death, or blown up. If you're nowhere near the super weapon of choice, or not involved with either side, even worse! They'll probably test the weapon on your planet. And from what I’ve seen from the Rebel/Resistance side of things, your chances of living are a random roll of luck! So, really, given the choice, I’d rather just not. Very few planets seem to have functioning heating and AC. Living on any space craft is certain doom, and those are chances I’m not willing to take!
 
Star Trek’s universe (The Original Series) hosts its own problems. Alright, say you’re on the beloved U.S.S. Enterprise, cool right? Wrong! Nobody, except the main cast, is safe. If you’re minding your own business, doing your job, the likeliness of you getting shot out into space, and/or dying from any random alien attack is stupidly high. Take a moment here, just think about that. Not to mention if you’re a security detail. That’s right Red Shirts your life expectancy is so short, life insurance companies want nothing to do with you. Or maybe you’re an alien life form. Well, if you’re hot, then congrats! You and the good old Captain are going to have a grand old time.
 
Who out there doesn’t want to be the Doctor’s companion? Me…okay, that’s a bold-faced lie. I am all for being alongside the Doctor, except, your time with him will end in tragedy. Sure, you get to spend your time fighting monsters, saving the known Universe, hanging out with the Doctor, flying in the TARDIS, but there's a good chance you'll most likely find yourself dying at least once, or getting kidnapped, or left behind, or worse! The life of a Companion is great, up until the very end. Just ask the long list of them! Sure, it sounds fun, but in reality, how utterly sad! And, if you’re not a companion, and you meet the Doctor, there is a very good chance something bad is going to happen to you. It’s just a fact. But hey, to see a world that isn’t the one you know? Totally worth it. Except for meeting a Dalek….that is 100% nightmare worthy!

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