One unfortunate thing about being a prepper is all the negative stereotypes. Thanks to Hollywood and reality shows like Doomsday Preppers, the average joe thinks of preppers as paranoid kooks who spend most of their time hiding in bunkers.
It’s a shame because everyone–and I mean everyone–ought to do at least a little prepping. How many people have found themselves hungry and helpless after a disaster? And I guarantee some of them were people who thought prepping was only for nutjobs.
If you’re a prepper and you’ve shared your plans with non-preppers, you’ve probably seen a few raised eyebrows and heard a few stupid questions like, “What, do you think there’s gonna be a zombie apocalypse?” VP Prepping & Survival made a couple videos where he responds to comments like this. Check them out below:
Josh says
July 26, 2018 at 9:29 pmActually soon as I read the average joe thinks of preppers as paranoid Kooks I instantly lost interest in this article. 90% of the people who prep are in fact average Joes.
Alan says
July 27, 2018 at 6:42 am90% of preppers are average joes, but that doesn’t mean 90% of average joes are preppers. In my experience, the vast majority of non-preppers consider preppers to be paranoid.
Linda S. says
March 28, 2016 at 4:01 pmWell presented. I don’t talk to anyone about prepping except extended family & even they don’t know how much of what I have. I’m just a little old granny canning her tomatoes & making jam. Pay no attention to the shotgun in the corner.
Jj says
March 25, 2016 at 9:57 amMy neighbor—I’d rather die!!!!!
My reply?? Well, you probably will!!! 🙂