In popular culture, the Mexican standoff is usually portrayed as two or more opponents with guns drawn and ready, creating a tense situation. Neither side is willing to shoot for fear of being shot in return, yet neither side wants to relinquish its weapons for fear that its opponents will shoot them.
This situation forces the participants to resolve the situation either by diplomacy, surrender, or a pre-emptive strike.
Which one of these are you doing Pin?
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