Why is anyone listening to doomsday predictions from a culture that could not predict it's own demise?
Good call. The better question would be why listen to westernized beliefs about doomsday that have nothing to do with the Mayan calender OR Mayan doomsday myths? Neither ancient nor modern Maya know anything about this supposed doomsday which started among people who think the TV program 'Ancient Aliens' has something intelligent or worthwhile to say.
I want the Zombie Aliens to attack on Dec 21st!!