What Should the Young Man Do to Escape Danger?
If you were in this life-threatening situation, what would you do to survive?

A young man finds himself in a terrifying “no way out” scenario. Below him is a giant male lion. If he jumps into the water, a crocodile is already waiting. Climbing higher into the tree seems safe—until he realizes a massive snake has been lying there all along.

When faced with this situation, what would be your first move?

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Suggestions:

Some clever thinkers offered advice after seeing the image. See if you agree with any of these:

• Option 1: Grab the snake by the neck and throw it down to the lion. While they’re fighting, quickly climb down, grab a gun (if there is one), and take out the crocodile.

• Option 2: The young man should pull out his phone and start recording—because cameramen are always immortal in these kinds of stories!

But among all the suggestions, Option 3 received the most agreement:

• Option 3: Climb up and stay still—use “calmness to defeat motion.” Snakes have poor eyesight and tend to be quiet unless provoked. They usually only attack when frightened. If you stay perfectly still, the snake won’t bite. Wait patiently for it to slither away. Then, face the test of patience with the lion. Once the lion leaves, you’ve successfully escaped the danger.