Doomsday Phobia: China Goes Nuts For End Of The World After Screening Of Apocalyptic Movie ’2012′
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from IB Times
While many have written off the possibility of the end of the world this Dec. 21, 2012, some have made extreme moves in fear of doomsday and have even developed a phobia for the event.
According to the Asia Times, a screening of the 3D film “2012″ in China last month has prompted a number of Chinese people to act out in panic for the doomsday prophecy and a heightened sense of importance for apocalyptic coverage in the media.
The online newspaper reported several instances of rash behavior which happened after the screening of the apocalypse film last month ahead of December 21.
One woman mortgaged her apartment in Nanjing for 3 million yuan ($482,000), took out her entire family savings and even borrowed money from friends in preparation for the end of the world.
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