The Worst Way To Die?

[harmonica]

Since human mortality seems to be the theme of 2020, I've been giving thought to the worst way possible to die. Not just the worst way, but the way that induces the most dread. For example, dying in the Sarlaac (from Star Wars) would be an extremely horrible way to die, being digested over 1,000 years. On the other hand, because it is extremely unlikely to happen, it's not going to be worrisome to anyone who isn't a galactic bounty hunter with a jet pack.

Statistically, human beings have a 98% chance of dying at some point in their lifespan (+/- 2% margin of error) so this is a topic which should interest most of us.

I purposely chose not to include a poll because it would limit types of deaths into specific categories such as 'gruesome', 'lonely', painful', 'embarrassing', etc. The manner of death you describe should be that which fills you with the most dread. For some, that might be a death by COVID (very topical). For others, being snuffed out with the remainder of life on Earth by a gamma ray burst from a distant star.

I'll start it out with what I consider a particularly terrible way to die...

"Dying of a slow and painful cancer (such as bone or rectal), in a cut-rate nursing home, with dementia and your family never visit."

maybe it's been posted, but a very horrific way is that teen that died from being trapped by the car seat--''knowing''' he's dying--at so young of an age, slow/painful

"Help, help, help. I'm stuck in my van outside the Seven Hills parking lot. Help. I need help," he says.
''''Kyle: If you don't send help I'm gonna die soon.''''

Trapped and dying in a minivan, desperate Ohio teen calls 911 for help that doesn't find him | CNN

Trapped in a gold 2002 Honda Odyssey van with his time running short, 16-year old Kyle Plush asked Siri to call 911 and begged the dispatcher for help in a series of emergency calls released by Cincinnati police.

www.cnn.com

 

[harmonica]

An airplane crash would be pretty horrible.

The airplane losing altitude, plunging to the ground .....so so fast....OMG

Can you imagine those last seconds for the passengers inside? horrible

at least it would be a ''quick'' death once you hit
Kramer was ready for an airplane crash ----I'm READY Lord

 

[Likkmee]

I think an opiod/benzodiazapine + Blantons bourbon will be a reasonable option at check out:30.

 

[harmonica]

Since human mortality seems to be the theme of 2020, I've been giving thought to the worst way possible to die. Not just the worst way, but the way that induces the most dread. For example, dying in the Sarlaac (from Star Wars) would be an extremely horrible way to die, being digested over 1,000 years. On the other hand, because it is extremely unlikely to happen, it's not going to be worrisome to anyone who isn't a galactic bounty hunter with a jet pack.

Statistically, human beings have a 98% chance of dying at some point in their lifespan (+/- 2% margin of error) so this is a topic which should interest most of us.

I purposely chose not to include a poll because it would limit types of deaths into specific categories such as 'gruesome', 'lonely', painful', 'embarrassing', etc. The manner of death you describe should be that which fills you with the most dread. For some, that might be a death by COVID (very topical). For others, being snuffed out with the remainder of life on Earth by a gamma ray burst from a distant star.

I'll start it out with what I consider a particularly terrible way to die...

"Dying of a slow and painful cancer (such as bone or rectal), in a cut-rate nursing home, with dementia and your family never visit."

Waking up in a coffin, buried alive. Scared the crap out of me ever since reading Poe, as a child.

Punch your way out, like in Kill Bill.
They did do a good job of showing her fear when they were shoveling in the dirt, then all goes quiet...
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James Bond got of it

 

[Dogmaphobe]

The very worst way I can think of is Nancy Pelosi forcing me to perform cunnilingus until I suffocate.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Suffocation. No question.

In a round about way Pogo did...

I'm not seeing a lot of folks here say COVID.