Why are zombies so popular? I have friends who actually have
set strategies and plans for if or when a zombie outbreak happens. No one I
know is preparing for werewolf or vampire attacks. Zombies are a more
believable monster made of infection and science. We know that science is
capable of doing some catastrophic things. Why not a zombie like virus? Everyone
in Florida knows about the Miami zombie. The homeless man that ate another mans
face off. This was on the news, they actually said the word zombie. If that doesn’t
say something big then I don’t know what will.
First off, having everyone you know turn into a mindless
killer is fascinating for most people. This is not some creature from outer space
or deep under the sea this is your Mom, your gym teacher, that lady who smiles
at you on the way to work. These are the people you see every day, and now they
are trying to kill you and eat your flesh. It’s a concept that hits home. Its
not us against them its you against the world.
In my opinion a
zombie is the only monster that is acceptable to kill without remorse. No I
take that back, it is necessary to kill as many as possible. A lot of movies
and games take advantage of this violence and make it fun to kill zombies. They
are not real people; they are not even on the level of any animal.
