Monday, August 26, 2013

Surprise of the Day: Teenager Obsessed with "Into the Wild" Goes Missing

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Yahoo A concerned father is scouring the Oregon wilderness for his 18-year-old son after the teen mysteriously vanished on a road trip home to Arizona from Washington state.Johnathan Croom was driving back to Arizona after visiting a friend in Seattle on Aug. 16. It is believed no one has heard from the teen since Aug. 18, according to a Douglas County, Ore., Sheriff's Office news release.Croom's father, David Croom, told ABC's "Good Morning America" he sent his friend a text message on his way home that revealed he wanted to go "on an adventure.""She says, 'I hope you enjoy your adventure. Hello? Johnathan? Are you there?'" David Croom told ABC's "Good Morning America." "That's the last time."Croom said he fears his son may have been inspired by the 2007 film "Into the Wild." The movie was inspired by the real-life events of Christopher McCandless, a young hiker who sought isolation in the Alaskan wilderness."We're talking about a kid who has been almost obsessed with this particular movie," he said. "My concern is that he's out there with very limited resources and not a lot of experience."Authorities found Johnathan Croom's 2000 green Honda CR-V abandoned in Riddle, Ore., on Wednesday. The teen's wallet, photo ID, $200 cash and a book on outdoor survival tactics were left inside, leading police to believe he may not want to be found.Croom was due back last weekend before his classes began at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Ariz., on Aug. 19, The Associated Press reported.Since local authorities are not equipped to go deep into the wilderness, David Croom is hoping they'll allow private rescue groups to help him with his search. Until then, Croom's father said he'll stop at nothing until he finds his son."I've never felt a fear like this," David Croom said. "It's unexplainable."Johnathan Croom is described as 6'1" and 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on Croom is asked to contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Ahh another day another stupid white kid who goes missing trying to reenact Into the Wild. I mean seriously do any of these kids actually read the entire book, or watch the entire movie!? The kid dies at the end. It's like guidos trying to live their lives like Joe Pesci in Goodfellas or Casino and conveniently forgetting that he gets killed at the end of both.

If you're going to be obsessed with a movie and live your life by it, at least pick a better one. Here's 5 movies that white kids should try and reenact that are much better than Into the Wild.

5. Beerfest- Learn a ton of new drinking games, be in a constant state of partying, and give yourself liver disease!
4. Magic Mike- Any movie that shows how to have sex with Olivia Munn is fine by me. Take notes!
3. Gran Torino- The outline for how to act when you're a bitter old man. (Wait doesn't he die at the end of this one too? Bad example.)
2. Rounders- You can turn your movie obsession into actual money.
1. Back to the Future- Because it's better to almost fuck your mom then it is to live in the woods.

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