Well, here comes the zombie apocalypse...

So, being a little slow on the uptake at times, I have just gotten into the AMC series The Walking Dead. Like many other zombie shows it is riddled with gruesome death, intense chase scenes, heartbreaking loss, and exceptionally relieving moments of comedy. I watched the first episode with disdain when it initially came out, because it was really too intense for me. I couldn't deal with a man looking through the scope of his rifle and seeing his wife walking around as a dead cannibalistic predator. But I got over it.

I watched the first season as it was recapped before the premiere of season 2, and it just kept getting better and better. I am happy to say that I am completely up to date on the series and I cannot wait until the next episode this Sunday. So with that aside I want to stress that watching a zombie series has seriously warped me. I have always enjoyed a good "B" Zombie movie and George A. Romero is somewhat of a hero in my book of horror movie legends.

Before I dive into that, I would like to ask why in the world are the people in the series continually fixing a broken down Winnebago, when the entirety of automotive selection is available, abundant, and free. Can anyone help me with this? This is definitely one instance where Zombieland had the upper hand. Why are they not armed to the teeth? If you know that guns and loud noises draw zombies, why did it take until season 2 to arm people with some serious blades? I just don't get it... but I digress.

What has taken over my brain with a severe vengeance is the residual effect of watching, and being affected by, a tv series that revolves around death. I have acquired a sense of dread concerning my loved ones. Every time traffic slows down on my way to work I freak out and call my husband, sister, Mom, Dad, or best friend to make sure they're okay. It creates a genuine sense of dread, and I find myself daydreaming about horrible things. So all in all, I'm not entirely convinced that I made the best decision in diving into this series. Without taking into consideration my completely persuadable subconscious self, I have been devising a list of things I would do in the event of the zombie apocalypse.





So here it is, in true Halloween fashion, the to do list for the zombie apocalypse, Smurphtastic style:

1. Get access to the largest and newest hybrid crossover vehicle. The size will help with storage and the fuel efficiency will help to eliminate the need for constant refueling. The new factor will help eliminate the possibility of breaking down.
2. Obtain an arsenal of stabbing and slashing weapons. Also ranged weapons. Crossbows, rifles, handguns, hunting knives, etc. I'd like to thank D&D and my nerd days for a range of knowledge about various weaponry.
3. Load up on food and water, if possible have an entire SUV loaded with nothing but food rations and water.
4. In any spare moment should be spent practicing and learning how to effectively use said weapons.
5. Learn how to hot wire a car, never under estimate the power of your local library.
6. Locate and bring together as many of my friends and family as I can. Aside from my general care for them, each person has an imperative skill or ability that would keep us alive longer.
7. Once I and everyone I could get together are armed, equipped, and ready to move I would recommend that we go as far into the country as possible. I would want to find a place that is open, flat, and has a lot of visibility. Set up a perimeter alarm system and organize a watch schedule.

One of the biggest mistakes I think people make in zombie movies is either moving too much or not enough. People who continually look for 'safe havens' are inevitably going to or going through places where others are trying to get to. The more people there are, the more likely you will be surrounded by the infection or the infected. Stay away from others and you stand a better chance of keeping your group safe. If you stay in the same place too long, you get attached, comfortable, and lazy, and as we all know, in zombie planet... lazy = dead.

So what would you do in the event of a zombie apocalypse? Ever considered a plan of action? Either way, I hope it never happens. Even more, I hope that you have a safe, happy, and scare-tastic Halloween!