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What would a Siberian think of Jamaica?

posted 11 years ago by cdullaghan
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I'm embarrassed to post such a silly question about a movie I enjoyed and respected so much, but my curiosity has gotten the better of me: If a person born and raised in this part of the world were suddenly transplanted to a tropical environment, do you think they would enjoy it?

My wife and I were compelled to discuss this at length after watching the film last night, but couldn't come to consensus. Anyone with a similar experience to relate, or just an informed opinion to share?

[–] MisterWilliamTell 11 years ago

This is an interesting point. Although I have no real knowledge about this, I'd suppose they'd find it unbearably hot. For someone who is has lived with those temperatures since they were born, to be suddenly transported to a tropical country should be really hard... And I won't even mention the type of life, that I'd suppose they'd hate!

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[–] thomasam32 11 years ago

Well the Red Stripe alone might make the transition worth it for them...

It's actually a very interesting question I think. It of course depends on whether you're talking modern Jamaica or living off the land in a Jamaica-like climate in general.

Their skills probably wouldn't transfer immediately, but since they have an understanding that the land can dictate how you survive I'm sure they'd adapt very well over a short period of time.

If nothing else they'd still be fishing, only all year round instead of a few months.

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[–] JSFound 11 years ago

It's not a silly question. During the film, I thought what the main trapper would think of the modern US. Not that these people don't know modern life or are a different breed of human, but such simple yet hard living makes me wonder what they would think of this country of high convenience where everyone is on their smart phones and the burritos are huge.

[–] Ashnazg1 11 years ago

When you say "Siberian" do you mean an Eskimo or one of other similar indigenous peoples of the continent, or simply anyone who was born in Siberia?

Most of the people live along the Trans-Siberian railroad, where weather conditions and modern conveniences are similar to, say, American Midwest.

[–] Theshornwonder 7 years ago

So living along the railroad is like living in Chicago? Seems doubtful.

[–] MoviesSuck (964) 4 years ago

Similar latitudes have similar climates. It’s not cold year-round in Siberia.

[–] Airman87 9 years ago

They referenced TV, one of the guys served in WW2, etc, so I'm sure they have [some] exposure to know "enough" - the world isn't flat, there are other countries, cultures, etc.

I doubt the humidity/heat would really be their main complaint (what you seem to be implying), it would be the congestion and modernization.

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