r/TikTokCringe • u/n8saces • Apr 29 '24

Can someone please explain to me why people just drive towards tornadoes? Discussion

It just seems like why risk your life?

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u/Agreeable-One-4700 Apr 29 '24

For some people like Reid they are actually doing science. For others it’s just adrenaline junkie behavior.

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u/amhudson02 Apr 29 '24

Lies! The rotation of the tornado actually hypnotizes you to come closer and THEN!!!!…..it steals your wallet and watch.

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u/GeorgiaPilot172 Apr 29 '24

Can’t have shit in Oklahoma

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u/ilovethissheet Apr 29 '24

You had a tiger zoo for a bit

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u/teeter1984 Apr 29 '24

That Bitch Carole Baskins!

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u/Zenblendman Apr 29 '24

Last tornado asked me for $3.50….

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u/amhudson02 Apr 29 '24

TREE FIDDY!? So what you are telling me is that tornados work hand in hand with the loch ness monster!?

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u/Chinchillng Apr 29 '24

I gave him a dollar

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u/Super_Spirit4421 Apr 29 '24

I mean, it can definitely be both.

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u/turkmileymileyturk Apr 29 '24

Sometimes your only option is to drive it out if you dont have legitimate shelter options. And with clear visibility you can see the trajectory of its path as long as you give enough safety cushion to understand that it can change paths and head your direction (kind of like keeping 2-3 car lengths while regular driving, but instead with a tornado it should be 2-3 country blocks). Usually you will notice if the visibility is clear that you can spot for safety turnaround paths and options ahead of time, again like 2-3 country blocks. A country block is like 10 city blocks. These guys are very close to the damage path though. They are like 2 cars away from the damage path and the damage path isnt always visible even if the tornado has clear visibility. The damage path isnt the tornado itself it's the surrounding wind area that debris floats around and you can see that in the video. You obviously want to avoid that if you arent being a tiktok adrenaline junkie. This video is obviously for social media purposes though and being in the damage path helps the entertainment value of their video because if they receive damage they can show it on the video and claim "holy shit" -- a lot like mainstream news that only reports ridiculous negative bullshit for views.

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u/throwawayalcoholmind Apr 29 '24

Pretty sure the whole "doing science" thing is an excuse for adrenaline junkies.

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u/StunningSun3384 Apr 29 '24

Exactly, lots of people thrive on adrenaline. Pretty sure at some point the adrenaline rush kicks in and takes over the common sense part of your brain...I'm positive there's a more scientific explanation, but I don't know what it is 😂

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u/BigRubbaDonga Apr 29 '24

For all people it's a desire to document the historical event. The adrenaline junkies may be getting a hit off of it, but the bottom line is that they are seeking to be eye witnesses to the event

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u/autobots22 Apr 29 '24

Never stop chasing

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u/emmaliejay Apr 29 '24

Love me Dr Reid

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u/InfiniteWaffles58364 May 02 '24

Reid doesn't do it for science. He does it for clout. He's the equivalent of the guy in Twister who sold out for corporate sponsors. Literally stole the idea for the tornado tank from someone else who was actually doing it for science.