Reply #10: I might visit Rio in 2012

[Meshuga]

Back in 1999 I arrived in Rio de Janeiro, and the cab driver who was driving me from the airport asked me (in a jokingly manner) what I thought of a Nostradamus prophesy that was supposed to take place on the very next day. I think it has to do with this passage:

"The year 1999 seven months
From the sky will come the great King of Terror.
To resuscitate the great king of the Mongols. Before and after Mars reigns by good luck."

This prophesy was not even mentioned in the US like it was in Brazil (so I was oblivious to it until I arrived in Rio) but the Brazilians took the opportunity to turn the "event" into a party. The next night the city was filled with "end of the word" parties competing with each other in the busy nightlife of Rio. There were also comedy shows on TV poking fun at the end of days. In short, the end of the world was a big excuse to party.

I would love to see what they have prepared for 2012.