In some ways, living in one of the five boroughs could be considered training for the end of days.
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You're already used to the smell of garbage and urine.
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At least we hope that's garbage and urine.
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Survivors' quarters wouldn't be much different than your current living situation.
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Living in a cramped, highly demanded space with practical strangers? Check.
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Random smoke rising out of the streets is hardly cause for alarm.
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Just another beautiful day in the neighborhood.
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You live fine without a car, an elevator or laundry facilities at home.
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Here's to 5-floor walk-ups and washing your delicates in the sink!
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You're accustomed to spending a lot of time underground.
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Daylight is overrated.
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Malevolent overlords are no match for your malevolent landlord.
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At least they won't raise your rent.
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You'll fit in with zombies thanks to years of dead-eyed, lifeless staggering.
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A.K.A. your daily commute.
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The poison you inhale on an everyday basis will make you impervious to disease.
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And maybe even give you super powers!
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You already see unimaginable things on a daily basis.
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Nothing to see here.
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What better training for night watch duty than living in "The City That Never Sleeps?"
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The 24-hour delis will outlast us all.
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You're already used to surviving with barely a dollar to your name.
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We'll have whatever he's having (because we're broke).
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One of your city's most cherished decorations is already just a big-ass tree.
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Done and done.
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You're totally cool with growing food on your fire escape for nourishment.
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Hey, in NYC, every inch of outdoor space counts.
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Your city's tallest man has already been chosen to lead.
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That's how post-apocalyptic elections would work, right?
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Most of your city's signature dishes can be prepared in a cart.
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Hot dogs, pretzels and street meat forever!
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And finally, when it's just us and the cockroaches left, you'll be prepared
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This is what we've been training for!
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