Because besides cockroaches, K-Mart dumpsters will survive a nuclear war.
And that's how your basic Roosky thinks, son.
Fred Thompson, US Senator and great actor. RIP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Thompson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-JA1ffd5Ms
Another great movie outtake as well
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxLe8MWdWe0