Alright, It’s Time To Start Emotionally Prepping For ‘Avengers: Endgame’

The aftermath of seeing Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame is going to be a tsunami of emotions.

As none of us have seen it though, there’s no predicting exactly what emotions people will be feeling. If I had to take a wild guess, I’d assume grown adults are feeling overwhelmed, dizzy and will probs resort to shame-eating bulk burgers in the carpark.

Just a hunch.

So, with this in mind, we should really be taking some measures to ensure we’re as ready for the latest instalment as humanly possible. Look, no one can really say how they’re going to react but at least it’s better to be prepared.

Here’s what you should be doing as Marvel fans heading into the event of the year/decade/century.

LET GO OF FALSE HOPE

This is going to sting but you’ll thank me in the long-run – some of your favourites may die and they won’t come back.

This is, of course, a very broad statement given that I have no clue what’s going to happen in Avengers: Endgame but I think it’s best to prepare yourselves for the worst just in case. I may be way off on this but best to go in with realistic expectations than to come out of the cinemas crying and holding onto your popcorn like it’s going to leave you forever (which it will).

CHOOSE YOUR VIEWING BUDDIES WISELY

This movie is a big deal and you need to see it with friends who won’t get in the way. If you take someone who’s going to sneak in a big ol’ tin of tuna and stink out the entire theatre, or you go with that one a-hole who won’t stop asking you to explain what’s happening, you’re not going to have the perfect viewing experience.

Advice? Conduct a series of written and verbal tests to measure the likelihood of your mate grinding your gears if you go together. If they seem like they’re gonna make you vexed, break up with them temporarily or forever, whatever works for you.

DEAL WITH ANY BAGGAGE PRIOR TO SEEING IT

You know what you don’t want? You don’t want to be going into Avengers: Endgame with something else playing on your mind.

Whether it’s partner problems, financial troubles etc, get that baby sorted before the big day – break up with your partner, ignore your financial woes and just put your worries on hold for a bit over three hours. Your problems will still be there so why distract yourself during the movie? Seems like a lot of wasted energy.

AVOID SPOILERS AT ALL COSTS

The only thing worse than going into a movie knowing full well that you’re going to be emotional in front of strangers is going into a movie knowing exactly why you’re going to be emotional in front of strangers.

This cannot be stressed enough: Do. Not. Give. In. To. Spoilers. You’re likely going to see the movie as soon as it comes out anyway but if you have to wait a day or two, lock yourself in your room, smash all devices with internet access and wait it out. It’s just not worth it. If you have a friend who relishes in the opportunity to ruin movies for everyone, wrap that mate up in duct tape, slap a stamp on ’em and ship them off to Wakanda.

LEAN INTO YOUR EMOTIONS

This links back to the point about bringing people to the movies who get you. You want to be able to feel what you’re feeling without having any Judge Judys breathing down your neck asking you why you’re hyperventilating.

What you also don’t want to do is lie to yourself. If something is happening in Avengers: Endgame that is making you have an extreme reaction, don’t suppress it. Shout, cheer, sob into the stranger’s shoulder next to you, throw up into your popcorn – just let it all out.

FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH WHAT HAPPENED IN INFINITY WAR

No one except for the blackest of souls were okay after Avengers: Infinity War. If you relished in seeing half of humanity wiped out at the click of a finger then you have some serious issues to address, sir or ma’am.

For us normal, fragile souls, it was certainly a shock to the system and one that time will never heal. What we can do to soften the blow is to make sure we go into Avengers: Endgame with the knowledge that yes, it happened and no, we weren’t dreaming.

While you’re at it, reacquaint yourself with the latest sneak peak right here:

Get your tickets to Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame HERE, in cinemas April 24. Brace yourselves.

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