San Francisco: Apocalypse Capital of the Silver Screen
Ah, San Francisco. City of sourdough, cable cars, and apparently, a giant disaster magnet for Hollywood. You'd think with all the sunshine and beautiful views, filmmakers would be more interested in rom-coms set against the Golden Gate Bridge. But noooo, gotta keep things exciting, right?
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| How Many Times Has San Francisco Been Destroyed In Movies |
They Really Don't Like That Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge seems to be a particularly popular target. From rogue octopuses (looking at you, "It Came From Beneath the Sea") to a wayward meteor shower ("Meteor Storm"), this majestic landmark has been pummeled, snapped, and even used as a giant club (thanks, Magneto, in "X-Men: The Last Stand").
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Breaking News: Sources report the Golden Gate Bridge is filing a restraining order against Hollywood.
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Seriously though, the list of films that feature San Francisco's fiery demise is long and impressive (or depressing, depending on your perspective). We've got earthquakes ("San Andreas"), alien invasions ("Pacific Rim"), and even a good old-fashioned sharknado attack ("Sharknado 5: Global Swarming").
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Why All the Hate, Hollywood?
Is there some secret vendetta against cable cars? A deep-seated fear of sourdough? The truth is probably a lot more boring. San Francisco is a visually stunning city, instantly recognizable, and makes a perfect backdrop for a good ol' fashioned disaster flick. Plus, let's be honest, a city teetering on the brink of destruction is just good entertainment (as long as you're not living there, of course).
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Fun Fact: A recent study by the San Francisco Department of Totally Made Up Things revealed that 97% of residents would prefer their city to be featured in a rom-com over an apocalypse movie.
So, How Many Times Has San Francisco Been Destroyed?
The exact number is a bit tricky. Movie magic can be subjective (sometimes a good wobble is all it takes for a city to be considered "destroyed"). But a safe estimate puts the number somewhere in the high teens, low twenties.
Look, here's the bottom line: If you're planning a trip to San Francisco, rest assured, the city is most likely still standing. Although, it might be a good idea to pack an umbrella, just in case.
How-To FAQs: San Francisco Edition
- How to Avoid Being Crushed by a Falling Golden Gate Bridge (in the Movies): Stay away from giant monsters, rogue meteors, and anything Magneto might be flinging around.
- How to Survive a San Francisco Earthquake (in Real Life): Drop, Cover, and Hold On! Also, have a plan and an emergency kit ready.
- How to Make the Perfect Sourdough Starter: This one requires a little more research than dodging falling bridges, but totally worth it.
- How to Ride a Cable Car: Hold on tight, and for the love of Pete, don't jump off!
- How to Have an Amazing Time in San Francisco: Explore the neighborhoods, visit the Golden Gate Park, and enjoy the views (without worrying about the apocalypse).
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