Optimist: Half Full. Pessimist: Half Empty.

Survivalism laughs at your invalid argument.

Doomsday Prepper: 7040 Glasses in Reserve.

Preppers are real. I just read, "What is a Prepper?" by Salon:

Preppers focus much more on being prepared for things that will more likely be an issue – such as the family bread-winner losing their job, passing away or being incapacitated. Other primary concerns for Preppers are: death or serious illness/injury to a family member, all-consuming house fire, flooding or other natural and man-made disasters.

Preppers undoubtedly attract a fringe element. The APN site talks often and explicitly about “The End of the World As We Know It,” which it refer to as TEOTWAWKI. And judging from the abundance of videos and blogs of self-identified preppers arming themselves while touting conspiracies about government, financial collapse and the apocalypse, it’s clear this isn’t strictly a peaceful movement of people hoarding canned goods.

Preppers don’t just stockpile nonperishables — they collect weapons. Like Nancy Lanza, who owned five guns — three of which were used in the Sandy Hook massacre — preppers believe having weapons is just as important as having enough water. They are also deeply suspicious of government overreach, sounding Tea Party-like in this statement on Christianity and the Constitution.

There's a fine line between espousing Personal Responsibility and planning for The End of the World (As We Know It).

Noah: The Original Doomsday Prepper

Tell me more about crazy Doomsday Preppers when you're done getting food and water.

I wonder if the Doomsday Preppers saw the end of Twinkies coming.

It could be worse. The Federal Reserve could be in charge of the bacon supply.