Posted on Monday, February 1st, 2021 by Ben Pearson
Think back to your time in elementary school. Think about that one kid in your class who snorted Pixie Stix, constantly drank way too much soda, ran circles around everyone else at recess, and maybe even inspired some awe at his seemingly boundless amounts of energy. That kid’s actions were always so far removed from the traditional behavior of you and your peers that he may as well have been an alien, dropped into your school as some sort of bizarre social experiment.
If that kid were a movie, he’d be
No, ‘Mad Max’ is Not Set in 2021
Mad Max was not set in 2021.
The classic dystopian action film portrays a world where lawless motorcycle gangs rule the streets, while violence and anarchy abound. Given the tumultuous headlines which have dominated the real world - from mass shootings, to riots in the nation’s capitol - it’s understandable why some online individuals would like to connect the dots between
Mad Max and modern society. Such a link would make the movie seem prophetic, while also offering juicy clickbait. Problem is, it’s wrong.
The trailer for the original
Mad Max, which was initially released in Australia in 1979 before reaching American shores in 1980, states that the events of the film occur “In the not too distant future.” These sentiments are echoed in the films itself, which opens with a title explaining that the story happens “A few years from now.”
Twitter Compares Capitol Siege to Scenes From Mad Max , Believed To Be Set In 2021
On 1/7/21 at 5:11 AM EST
Twitter users reacted with shock to the unfolding events that saw the Capitol stormed on January 6, comparing the events to those of the Australian post-apocalyptic film
Mad Max the story of a lawless society that has turned to violence (and increasingly bizarre costumes.) This followed on from a meme that had been doing the rounds, which falsely claimed that the Mel Gibson film was set in 2021.
On Wednesday, Donald Trump-supporting rioters descended on the Capitol building as the certification of Joe Biden s electoral victory was underway. Some rioters were able to storm the building s rotunda and lawmaker offices. Washington, D.C police chief Robert Contee said in a press conference that four people had died in the riots, with more than 50 people arrested.