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More Zombie stuff #121387 07/07/07 04:59 AM
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Ten WORST Things to Do During a Zombie Outbreak

10) Don’t set zombies on fire. Burning zombies smell terrible.

We’re not sure why you see it in every zombie movie, but it stands to reason that the only thing worse than a zombie is a flaming zombie. Remember, it can
take a long time for a zombie to burn to death - more than ten minutes, in some recorded cases. Do you really want a burning zombie lighting you and your friends on fire? Play it safe - chances are good that there won’t be any fire-fighting infrastructure during a zombie outbreak if things get out of hand.

9) Don’t get sentimental. Zombies won’t.

Sure, it’s your house. Sure, they were your family and friends. But now it’s a zombie nest, and they’re zombies. Stick around, and your best chance is to become zombie food - worst case, you’ll end up a zombie like the rest. Zombies don’t have any feelings - neither should you.

8) Don’t forget to shut the door behind you. Zombies often arrive without calling first.

Were you born in a barn? Zombies might not be the brightest, but they know an open door when they see one. Keep your suburban zombie fortress secure by remembering to close and lock the door behind you. And don’t slam it either! Zombies hate that.

7) Don’t keep zombies in the basement. Even if they are your zombie family.

Devotion to family and friends is touching. However, you don’t want them to be touching you, after they’re dead. Do yourself a favor and make sure you put zombie friends and family down properly. Remember, there is no zombie cure, and keeping them around only prolongs their suffering and increases the risk for everyone. Besides, do you really want to get eaten by your buddies?

6) Don’t try to reunite with friends / family over long distances.

Seems like a great idea, doesn’t it? That’s what everyone thinks. Look, do the math. If you leave your house at noon, heading toward your mum’s, traveling 3 km per hour, and a crowd of zombies leaves the general vicinity of your mum’s at the same time, heading toward you at 1 km per hour, what time will you get eaten by zombies? Skip the math and consult rule #9.

5) Don’t go down. Zombies can go down too.

Zombies can’t climb. You can. In light of this, why would you ever choose to go down, rather than up? Stay out of basements, gullies, sewers, and anyplace else that zombies might unwittingly wander / fall into and be unable to get out of. Remember, it’s unlikely that a human would be in a sewer, but zombies don’t care a whit about the smell.

4) Don’t broadcast your presence. Zombies may be listening.

Zombies that still retain their ears have been statistically shown to have above-average recognition of bassline frequencies. If you absolutely must blast music while killing zombies, do it on your Ipod, and you might want to consider delaying that block party until after the zombie outbreak blows over. During a zombie outbreak, remember to turn your cell phone to vibrate - it’s only polite.

3) Don’t stand in front of the window. That’s just foolish.

You’d think this one didn’t require stating, but apparently it does. Windows are an aesthetic defense against the environment, not protection against zombies and the living dead. Once you find your fortress, barricade the windows as quickly as possible and stay the hell away from them. Whatever you do, don’t deliver speeches with your back to them.

2) Don’t get too creative with zombie defense.

Sure, chainsaw slits in your van seemed like a good idea at the time, before you filled your car with fumes and exhaust, passed out at the wheel and got yourself sawed in half. The temptation to get very creative with zombie dispatching can seem almost unbearable at times, but when it comes to killing zombies, that old adage applies: Keep it simple, stupid!

1) Don’t be “that one a*****,” in your group.

Textual analysis of zombie movies has proven that “that one a*****,” a character ubiquitous in zombie and survival horror movies, only stands a 4.32% chance of surviving until the end of the movie.

Later studies have challenged that figure, citing several movies in which “that one a*****” was one-upped by “the other, bigger a*****,” who then assumed “that one a*****” status.

What do these figures mean? Being nice matters. To dramatically increase your chances of survival, make sure you always have “that one a*****” traveling in your party with you, otherwise you might end up playing the role of “that weak douchebag,” a similarly ill-fated character.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you believe you are already “that one ******,” you should immediately leave your group. You might be able to pass as “that Kevin Costner anti-hero” if you’re traveling solo.

the above from: http://www.zombiephiles.com/eat-my-brains/zombie-outbreak-ten-worst-things-to-do/2/


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Re: More Zombie stuff [Re: WhichDawg] #121388 07/07/07 12:09 PM
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Thanks WD! Now I wanna go watch Dawn of the Dead again for the ten millionth time... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />


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Re: More Zombie stuff [Re: Rainwalker] #121389 07/07/07 01:17 PM
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Just what i needed to wake me up, right about the crack of noon.

Re: More Zombie stuff [Re: rooikat] #121390 07/07/07 01:27 PM
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Looks like I need to get a few more guns and knives and update my go bag.


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Re: More Zombie stuff [Re: rooikat] #121391 07/07/07 01:35 PM
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OK, this covers some of how to deal with it, but how about a few words on how to prepare for it...


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Re: More Zombie stuff [Re: Ironballs] #121392 07/07/07 05:11 PM
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lol I stock up on SY! that's how I prepare <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />


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Re: More Zombie stuff [Re: WhichDawg] #121393 07/07/07 09:17 PM
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With you on that WD, lots of big sharp things.. Superb post starter too!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />


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I glad to hear that I wasn't the only one inspired to watch some horror flicks after reading this!


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Re: More Zombie stuff [Re: WhichDawg] #121395 07/08/07 03:07 PM
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W/D - I think you have WAY too much time on your hands! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> Are you done packing yet? When are you going to make the big move? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Tom <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />


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lol Tom. Actually my GF found that! Not done packing, trying on the next couple of weeks, it's getting hot here (as you know) and the weather up their is like upper 60's, lower 70's!!!

Were gonna do the vacation thing since we're be driving right by the places (slight detours); Yellowstone, Devils tower (close encounters of the third kind), bad lands, Grand Tetons , Glacier national park, caves, whatever we feel like and can do, so I'll need my camping/survival stuff and zombie wasting implements!


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Re: More Zombie stuff [Re: james_bond] #121397 07/09/07 09:34 AM
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Looks like I need to get a few more guns and knives and update my go bag.

I am not so sure guns always work on Zombies. Pack a few extra rounds. Personally I think the best weapon would be a staff with an 18" blade at each end. You could spin and slice and dice both front and back.

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Dan - Sounds like a great vacation/moving trip! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> We visited the Badlands and Devil's Tower back in 1986, both interesting and beautiful spots. You should have a great time - be sure to take LOTS of pictures and post them when you get a chance! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Tom


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