--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: You think I've been around these fuckers…" description: "\"“You think I've been around these fuckers long enough to get comfortable enough to SLEEP ten feet away from them? Not fucking likely. (Axel)”\" — Robert..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2b2/robert-kirkman-11824_away-fucking_you-think-i-ve-been-around-these-fuckers_689042.jpg" --- # You think I've been around these fuckers long enough to… ![“You think I've been around these fuckers long enough to get comfortable enough to SLEEP ten feet away from them? Not fucking likely. (Axel)” quote by Robert Kirkman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2b2/robert-kirkman-11824_away-fucking_you-think-i-ve-been-around-these-fuckers_689042.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2b2/robert-kirkman-11824_away-fucking_you-think-i-ve-been-around-these-fuckers_689042.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2b2/robert-kirkman-11824_away-fucking_you-think-i-ve-been-around-these-fuckers_689042.jpg) > ““You think I've been around these fuckers long enough to get comfortable enough to SLEEP ten feet away from them? Not fucking likely. (Axel)”” [Robert Kirkman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/robert-kirkman/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker asserts that true safety cannot be achieved by staying close to danger; vigilance and distance are essential. **In simple terms:** You can't feel safe near danger; keep distance. Key Takeaway Maintain vigilance and distance from threats. Themes survival danger vigilance trust Mood tense defensive Type advice survival When to use this quote - post‑apocalyptic survival - team dynamics - personal safety Key Concepts risk assessment personal boundaries Questions to Reflect On - What boundaries protect you without isolating you? - How do you balance trust and caution? 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