Actually it's not that dumb. If you think about it, the instructions are actually reasonable.
It's all about the distance to the detonation center. Ducking for cover will not save you if you are close to ground zero, but at 20 kilometers (I'm no expert) or so it could definitely give you some protection from flying glass shards or falling debris. Seems a reasonable thing to do for me.
The blanket or newspaper...well, in case you are out in the open, and very far away...still better than nothing at all to protect your skin from the radiation.
Read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duck_and_Cover_(film)#Accuracy_and_usefulness
What seems so bizzarre is the "light-hearted" attitude, like a nuclear attack is not that big deal...on the other hand, they were adressing children so it seems appropriate not to scare the hell out of them. The film just documents the fear of impending nuclear warfare which was common at the time. Some people also see it as anti-Sovjet-propaganda.
"The atomic bomb flash could burn you worse than a terrible sunburn."
Sounds nasty. Maybe Bert the Turtle should have advised people to always put on suncream just in case an atomic bomb went off near them.
This film is so dumb to say the least. Duck and cover! ROFL when you see the flash of an atomic bomb there's nothing to do but say good bye to the world and hello to your God.
Like any any piece of wood or cloth or better yet a newspaper!! Will help out in any way during the blast from an atomic bomb.
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Actually it's not that dumb. If you think about it, the instructions are actually reasonable.It's all about the distance to the detonation center. Ducking for cover will not save you if you are close to ground zero, but at 20 kilometers (I'm no expert) or so it could definitely give you some protection from flying glass shards or falling debris. Seems a reasonable thing to do for me.
The blanket or newspaper...well, in case you are out in the open, and very far away...still better than nothing at all to protect your skin from the radiation.
Read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duck_and_Cover_(film)#Accuracy_and_usefulness
What seems so bizzarre is the "light-hearted" attitude, like a nuclear attack is not that big deal...on the other hand, they were adressing children so it seems appropriate not to scare the hell out of them. The film just documents the fear of impending nuclear warfare which was common at the time. Some people also see it as anti-Sovjet-propaganda.
tomsalad
"When you see a flash, duck and cover, and do it fast!"MovieDearest
Watch it here: http://www.archive.org/details/DuckandC1951corchap
Everytime the say "duck and cover", everyone do a shot!Camille Deadpan
I love it! :DAlso, a very nice jingle: "Duck! and cover, duck! and cover..."
ChrisReynolds
"The atomic bomb flash could burn you worse than a terrible sunburn."Sounds nasty. Maybe Bert the Turtle should have advised people to always put on suncream just in case an atomic bomb went off near them.
Matt Addis
It may not have worked but atleast it would have made kids feel safe their last few moments on earthAdGuzman
best comedy short film ever!Dawizz
This film is so dumb to say the least. Duck and cover! ROFL when you see the flash of an atomic bomb there's nothing to do but say good bye to the world and hello to your God.Like any any piece of wood or cloth or better yet a newspaper!! Will help out in any way during the blast from an atomic bomb.
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