The Big Apple Takes a Big Tumble: A Most Unscientific Look at NYC's Cinematic Demise
Ah, New York City. The city that never sleeps... unless, of course, a giant lizard decides to take a nap on the Empire State Building. NYC: a melting pot of cultures, a haven for dreamers, and apparently, Hollywood's favorite punching bag.
That's right, folks, when it comes to onscreen destruction, no city takes a beating quite like the Big Apple. But just how many times has New York been reduced to rubble in the flickering light of the silver screen? Buckle up, movie buffs, because we're diving into the wonderfully weird world of NYC's cinematic demise.
The Great New York City Smackdown: Keeping Score is Hard
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Here's the thing: there's no definitive answer. Counting NYC's cinematic meltdowns is a surprisingly contentious hobby. Film scholars (bless their studious souls) might put the destruction count at a measly 20-something. But come on, that's like saying pizza only has a "few" delicious toppings! The reality check, according to some, sits around the 50-movie mark. A respectable pile of rubble, to be sure.
Then you've got the "way over 60" club. These folks, and let's be honest, they're the ones we want to party with, believe Hollywood has a whole Pinterest board dedicated to "Most Creative Ways to Destroy NYC." We're talking alien invasions, rogue asteroids, and even disgruntled pigeons with a taste for urban mayhem (though that one might be a documentary).
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Who Destroyed NYC and Why? It's a Rogue's Gallery, Baby!
The list of NYC's onscreen destroyers is a wild one. We've got your classic giant monsters like Godzilla (come on, who even counts those anymore?), angry aliens with a serious case of the Mondays (Independence Day, anyone?), and even some good ol' fashioned human-caused mayhem (think terrorist attacks in countless action flicks).
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Special Mention: The Most Outlandish NYC Demise Award
This one goes to the 1995 film "Desperado." Apparently, all it takes to level the Big Apple is a well-placed shot to a fuel tanker. Talk about a chain reaction!
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How to Avoid Being Crushed by Falling Skyscrapers: A Totally Unhelpful Guide
- Befriend a giant ape. On second thought, maybe not. King Kong wasn't exactly the gentlest house guest.
- Invest in a good pair of running shoes. You never know when you'll need to outrun an angry mob of… well, whatever's destroying the city this time.
- Move to, oh, I don't know, Cleveland? Just spitballin' here.
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FAQ: NYC's Cinematic Apocalypse Edition
- How to tell if a movie is going to destroy NYC? Easy! If the trailer features a LOT of dramatic shots of skyscrapers, that's a bad sign.
- How can I prepare for the inevitable NYC destruction? Stock up on canned goods and learn basic survival skills. You never know when you might need to barter for a decent bagel in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
- How come they never destroy Los Angeles? Maybe because all those palm trees would get in the way of a good explosion?
- Is there a support group for people who are worried about NYC getting destroyed in movies? Probably not, but there should be!
- Is this whole post a bit silly? Absolutely. But hey, at least it's more fun than counting sheep.
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