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(Thanks Kevin)
Monday, October 29, 2007
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Saturday, October 13, 2007
SFist: Photos From the Zombie Attack & Containment Operation
SFist: Photos From the Zombie Attack & Containment Operation
Can you tell who is or isn't a real zombie? I can't.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Zombie Awareness Month: Nutrition
This might not be exactly what you were expecting, but I wanted to talk about nutrition. Not for when the apocalypse happens, but for zombies. Brains can't be *that* good for you, can they?
A topic recently came up in conversation about why zombies eat brains. One person mentioned it was because theirs is lacking, and another mentioned because it was some meaty goodness... but is it? Meaty goodness?
I don't know about human brains, but here are the nutritional facts for animal brains:
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 123
Total Fat: 8.6 g
Sat. Fat: 2.2 g
Cholesterol: 1737 mg
Sodium: 114 mg
Total Carbs: 0 g
Dietary Fiber: 0 g
Sugars: 0 g
Protein: 10.7 g
Calcium: 10.2 mg
Potassium: 174.3 mg
At least to me this doesn't seem very healthy for the zombies (or for cannibals for that matter.) So how do they get their nutrition, or do they forgo nutrition for their favourite foods? Without milk, the bones grow weak. Without our veggies our bodies will become weak. Does that mean that after extended periods of time the zombies will just become a broken heap of flesh and bones? I guess only time will tell.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
SFist: Zombie Attack & Containment Operation Tonight
SFist: Zombie Attack & Containment Operation Tonight
We never did figure out a zombie captcha. Oh no.
Monday, October 8, 2007
"The hardest part of the zombie apocalypse will be pretending I'm not excited."
I read that somewhere the other month and I think in a roundabout way it bears a semblance of truth, at least for me. Here's why:
- Darwinism Unleashed. It truly will be survival of the fittest, our adaptability as individuals and as a group will be tested and only those with the most common sense and strength will survive.
- No more work. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy my job, however helping lead a team of individuals through a post-apocalyptic world filled with the walking dead does sound a little appealing. Leading our crew through a zombie infested grocery store trying to stock up on food and supplies. Not only fending off the dead, but making sure we aren't bringing back dented cans or things that have been contaminated or rotting. Making sure we all come back alive and uninjured. It will be interesting
- We are the future. While you may not have a huge impact on your world now, in the new world, everyone will have an opportunity to effect humanity in an epic way. With so many less people, the previously mediocre novelst will step up and write the classics for new generations. The kid with the McJob can save others lives and change people forever. The possibilities are close to endless.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
October is... Zombie Awareness Month
This is the month of the spooks. This is the month where we have All Hallows Eve (more commonly referred to as Halloween) - a day traditionally when the barriers between the living world and the dead is at it's most vulnerable and the spirits can return to earth and haunt the living. This is a day when the dead are known to rise from their graves and walk the earth once again. This is a month when we decorate our homes and carve pumpkins to keep the evil spirits and demons at bay.
With this being the most glorious and spooky month of the year, I've decided to spend my time bringing awareness to the zombie situation. My first topic is..
How can you tell the difference between a real zombie and some jerk kid dressed up as a zombie?
During the month of October there are many many spooky Halloween parties to attend. A common disguise is the zombie. Zombies have been glorified in many movies, such as Dawn of the Dead and 28 Days Later. Due to the success of these movies zombies have become "mainstream" for lack of a better word. It won't be long before people are going to be stumbling down the streets in their zombie costumes. We need to know how to tell the difference between a real zombie and the jerk kid from next door.
Costumes
Real Zombies:
Don't wear costumes! They are wearing usually whatever it is they died in. The clothes will be dirty, and wrinkled. The blood will be more brown than bright red, and most likely there will be blood around their mouths.
Fake Zombies:
If they're dressed up in 6" platform boots and a PVC nurse outfit, they're probably not a zombie. (Although becareful for the seductive voodoo zombies, but that topic is for another day.) The fake zombies will most likely have bright red blood appearing very placed on their costumes, and it won't be dripping as much as real blood will. Look for extensive eye make-up on both men and women. Lastly, if their hair is perfect, they're not a zombie.
Facial Expressions
Please remember to look for the blank facial expressions. These will most likely be real zombies, and should run away fast!
Candy
If they're eating candy, or throwing candy/toilet paper/eggs at others, then they most assuredly are not real zombies.
The Walk
While most people at Halloween try to make the most of their costumes, a person dressed as a zombie will not be able to keep up the stagger forever (unless of course, they've been drinking and are actually staggering home) Most of the time the real zombies will be walking slow, as they are stiff and have died at some point. Fake zombies can hop, skip and run. While they may do the zombie walk for awhile, you will be able to see that they can't keep it up forever!
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