Ruthless kid can teach all of us about how to survive on a desert island

Do what it takes to survive.
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Andrea Romano
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Ruthless kid can teach all of us about how to survive on a desert island
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We've all thought about what we'd do if we found ourselves stranded on a desert island, but only few of us actually have what it takes.

Being marooned on a lonely island takes cunning, ingenuity and the ability to make tough decisions.

This kid has all of these qualities and more.


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When choosing between their own emotional comfort and their physical survival -- their answer is a no brainer.

We're worried for their desert island neighbor, though.

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Andrea Romano

Andrea Romano -- comedy writer, craft enthusiast, lady -- was a Watercooler Reporter. She worked as an intern at Mashable beginning in January 2014. Andrea recently completed her Masters degree in Media Studies and Film from The New School and writes sketch comedy at Upright Citizens Brigade and The People's Improv Theatre. She once watched three Paul Rudd movies in a row on a bicoastal flight and didn't realize it until she landed. She does things like that a lot. Twitter: @theandrearomano

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