I don't get this whole "zombie" thing!

[Lex Armarum]

Can someone please explain! I looked some of it up and get sites like: http://www.zombiehunters.org/

Is it just disaster preparedness and survivalism? I've seen so many metaphors for "zombie" I am not sure which is right. Heck, they could all be right. Just don't know.

I'll throw my $.02 in here. "Zombie" is a universal metaphor of any person or entity that reacts with a herd like mentality or apparent mindlessness. Think raging mob, or extremely dedicated and committed government agents, think the Nazi paradigm, think hungry mobs after some disaster, think actual zombies, etc etc etc. However, ultimately, it's all about survival and preparedness not matter who your foe.

Look at all the zombie flicks, its all about surviving long enough to escape the zombie hoards to some sanctuary or making do in a chitty situation (e.g. zombie land).

 

[Inigoes]

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[smores]

well i'm ready.

Is that really your house? If so...

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[bowtiebandit]

My daughter just sent me this..it's in her English class this year

http://www.curragh-labs.org/teaching/j08/zombies/docs/bishop-raising.pdf

 

[NathanJ]

I still can't find a place to buy the zombie-matic flame thrower. Have they been discontinued?

 

[Cannon]

Just wait 'til the werewolfs come, and the vampires, and the rabid mermaids.

 

[Hyper-W]

well i'm ready.

I lol'd. Love the vacuum sealed AR. Now I know how I can CCW on a jet ski!

 

[Nanook]

I'm all about SHTF-preps and even more if they are all in vain....HOWEVER:

"See honey, it's really a waste to have to pop the three rounds left in the M1 out to put 8 more in. If I only had an(other ) AR or AK or other tacticoool magazine (or belt fed) weapon. Then I could drop the box, leaving one in the chamber, and put a full fresh one on. Even better a belt fed, then you just hook up the next set right to the end."

"Wow, you are right. You might as well go buy that AR."

I love "zombies".

 

[Goose Guy]

Just wait 'til the werewolfs come, and the vampires, and the rabid mermaids.

Hopefully they aren't the sparkly kind. That's all we need.

Anyways, bring 'em on!

 

[NathanJ]

I'm all about SHTF-preps and even more if they are all in vain....HOWEVER:

"See honey, it's really a waste to have to pop the three rounds left in the M1 out to put 8 more in. If I only had an(other ) AR or AK or other tacticoool magazine (or belt fed) weapon. Then I could drop the box, leaving one in the chamber, and put a full fresh one on. Even better a belt fed, then you just hook up the next set right to the end."

"Wow, you are right. You might as well go buy that AR."

I love "zombies".

I just told her I was changing the aA1 upper for an M4 upper. Next thing ya know the spare parts reproduced and there was another one sitting in the cabinet!

 

[tover26]

I love the zombie metaphor. As OPs have said, it's not just about the herd mentality, but it's about any kind of a disaster that you can see coming from miles away. Hurricane Katrina is a good example... everyone knew the levies were an issue (just like a zombie walking towards you) and then hurricane season came... some left, some didn't.

It's a great metaphor for an unthinking, un-logical, amoral disaster that preparation or better planning would have allowed you to avoid or handle better than other similarly unthinking people out there.

My wife and I love to watch zombie flicks and laugh at all the stupid things that carry the plot along. And then when we're watching the news, you hear commentary like, "Whodda thunk that an uncovered well would have someone fall into it?", or "If only we had been better prepared...", "If only we had known...", and my personal favorite "<Insert pet-peeve entitlement here...> + (personal, local, regional, national) disaster statement + unintentional/unforeseen consequence..."

We are very active on ZombieHunters.org

 

[SixIron]

Better to be prepared

For what its worth. For the average person myself included there is no imminent need for the stock pile of weapons/gear firearm enthusiasts accumulate over time in pursuit of our hobby. One person for the most part doesn't "NEED" thousands of rounds of ammunition or dozens of firearms. We choose to because thats what we like. Therefor when someone asks why do you "NEED" a dozen AK's or another case of ammo. The answer zombies fits

At this point I'd like to mention that it's important to have at least 1 gun of each caliber. That way when the zombies do attack and you're running low on ammo and see some rounds laying on the ground you don't waste time trying to figure out IF you have a gun that will shoot it. The answer is YES.

 

[SixIron]

Know the rules of survival

Man, that is exactly true!!!

btw - Warning - back in the 70's and 80's they kinda ambled along at slow speed (eg: Night of the Living Dead). But recently they seem to be able to run at full speed!!! (eg: Zombieland). That scares me...

That's why rule#1 "Cardio" and rule#2 the "double tap" are soooo important.

 

[CronusTRD]

 

[gamer_jim]

Zombie flowchart helps you figure out your odds

http://www.geek.com/articles/news/zombie-flowchart-helps-you-figure-out-your-odds-20100322/

 

[hole punch]

My daughter just sent me this..it's in her English class this year

http://www.curragh-labs.org/teaching/j08/zombies/docs/bishop-raising.pdf

i read this entire article and enjoyed it..

my browser OTOH, as I downloaded the file, informed me it was "checking for viruses"

 

[LawAnomaly]

Has anyone seen the sign outside bel air gun and pawn, when heading down bel air road out of harford county toward perry hall the sign says "your zombie defense headquarters". If you have not seen it and live in hazzard county keep an eye out for the sign next time you head toward perry hall.

 

[DeadIDik]

Has anyone seen the sign outside bel air gun and pawn, when heading down bel air road out of harford county toward perry hall the sign says "your zombie defense headquarters". If you have not seen it and live in hazzard county keep an eye out for the sign next time you head toward perry hall.

If zombies were right on my ass and i had a baseball bat i still wouldnt stop there.

 

[rrrrrrkevin]

Has anyone seen the sign outside bel air gun and pawn, when heading down bel air road out of harford county toward perry hall the sign says "your zombie defense headquarters". If you have not seen it and live in hazzard county keep an eye out for the sign next time you head toward perry hall.

I stopped in just because of that sign and have been back since, Nice shop and I think theres a pit beef place right by there too if I remember correctly.

 

[LawAnomaly]

^you are correct, there is a pit beef place next to it