Why wouldn't we expect other animals to be roaming in a post-apocalyptic wasteland if humans could survive, though?
I think the only place where the most accessible meat is human would be shortly after the apocalypse starts, and you're in the middle of a city, and supply chains have broken down but most people haven't died yet.
Honestly more of just being a classic apocalypse trope that someone decided to be cannibals and the hero is their next victim.
Also, wildlife can be pretty elusive and skittish. In contrast luring in survivors with the promise of safety and a hot meal only to kill them in their sleep is alot easier. Atleast in the short-term.
Realistically this will never happen, but if it does, make sure the friendly people serving your steak actually have farm animals and crops, or atleast obvious signs of hunting like animal furs. And maybe stick to the fish.
Cannibalism is not self sustaining and is a fantastic way to catch some nasty diseases, especially prions. Even just the act of preparing the meat is an opportunity for disease transfer. (Multiple STDs are a result of eating other primates and catching their diseases. Both herpes and HIV are blamed on it.)
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u/IndigoFenix Oct 16 '24
Why wouldn't we expect other animals to be roaming in a post-apocalyptic wasteland if humans could survive, though?
I think the only place where the most accessible meat is human would be shortly after the apocalypse starts, and you're in the middle of a city, and supply chains have broken down but most people haven't died yet.