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 Killash Larz    |
Posted - 2004.08.02 12:09:00 -
[1] I'm having one of those Monday morning hagover thoughts... In every zombie film I ever saw the zobies allways had a need to eat human flesh. Why is this? Why can't they go eat something else instead like toxic waste thus not killing humans and doing a bit of good to the enviroment. Any thoughts as to why ? |
 Killash Larz |
Posted - 2004.08.02 12:09:00 -
[2] I'm having one of those Monday morning hagover thoughts... In every zombie film I ever saw the zobies allways had a need to eat human flesh. Why is this? Why can't they go eat something else instead like toxic waste thus not killing humans and doing a bit of good to the enviroment. Any thoughts as to why ? |
 Killash Larz Gallente Black Lance Against ALL Authorities |
Posted - 2004.08.02 12:09:00 -
[3] I'm having one of those Monday morning hagover thoughts... In every zombie film I ever saw the zobies allways had a need to eat human flesh. Why is this? Why can't they go eat something else instead like toxic waste thus not killing humans and doing a bit of good to the enviroment. Any thoughts as to why ? |
 Wrangler |
Posted - 2004.08.02 12:13:00 -
[4] The movies wouldn't be so scary if zombies went around doing us favours by taking care of the toxic waste. [Read the Rules!] - [Email the Moderators] |
 Wrangler |
Posted - 2004.08.02 12:13:00 -
[5] The movies wouldn't be so scary if zombies went around doing us favours by taking care of the toxic waste. [Read the Rules!] - [Email the Moderators] |
 CCP Wrangler  |
Posted - 2004.08.02 12:13:00 -
[6] The movies wouldn't be so scary if zombies went around doing us favours by taking care of the toxic waste. Wrangler Community Manager EVE Online Contact Support - Contact Moderators - Report Bug - Submit News Leads - Knowledge Base Player Guide - Policies - Join ISD - Fan Submissions - DevFinder LiteÖ |
Killash Larz |
Posted - 2004.08.02 12:18:00 -
[7] I'm sure they could think of other ways to be scary... like maybe driving their cars on the pavement or mugging the elderly ? |
Killash Larz |
Posted - 2004.08.02 12:18:00 -
[8] I'm sure they could think of other ways to be scary... like maybe driving their cars on the pavement or mugging the elderly ? |
Killash Larz Gallente Black Lance Against ALL Authorities |
Posted - 2004.08.02 12:18:00 -
[9] I'm sure they could think of other ways to be scary... like maybe driving their cars on the pavement or mugging the elderly ? |
Rodj Blake |
Posted - 2004.08.02 12:21:00 -
[10] What I don't get is how people who get eaten by zombies become zombies. I mean, they've been eaten, so shouldn't they end up as turds rather than zombies? Dolce et decorum est pro imperator mori |
 Rodj Blake |
Posted - 2004.08.02 12:21:00 -
[11] What I don't get is how people who get eaten by zombies become zombies. I mean, they've been eaten, so shouldn't they end up as turds rather than zombies? Dolce et decorum est pro imperator mori |
 Rodj Blake Amarr PIE Inc. |
Posted - 2004.08.02 12:21:00 -
[12] What I don't get is how people who get eaten by zombies become zombies. I mean, they've been eaten, so shouldn't they end up as turds rather than zombies? Dulce et decorum est pro imperium mori. |
 Deadflip2 |
Posted - 2004.08.02 12:28:00 -
[13] in the movies: misterious powers keep zombies together even though their bodies are unable to function at they way they act, this indicates the place is probably entirely cursed (the power needs to be at least everywhere the zombies go). therefor everything that dies once the power is there will automaticly join the zombies. (as long as it aint realistic cyberneticly engineered ones). --- "this song reminds me of the girl i met on a schooltrip, she was really nice, and she really liked me. I forgot to ask her her phone number" - Nelix trist OMG im a pretzel!!! |
Deadflip2 |
Posted - 2004.08.02 12:28:00 -
[14] in the movies: misterious powers keep zombies together even though their bodies are unable to function at they way they act, this indicates the place is probably entirely cursed (the power needs to be at least everywhere the zombies go). therefor everything that dies once the power is there will automaticly join the zombies. (as long as it aint realistic cyberneticly engineered ones). --- "this song reminds me of the girl i met on a schooltrip, she was really nice, and she really liked me. I forgot to ask her her phone number" - Nelix trist OMG im a pretzel!!! |
 Deadflip2 Gallente HeartVenom Inc. |
Posted - 2004.08.02 12:28:00 -
[15] in the movies: misterious powers keep zombies together even though their bodies are unable to function at they way they act, this indicates the place is probably entirely cursed (the power needs to be at least everywhere the zombies go). therefor everything that dies once the power is there will automaticly join the zombies. (as long as it aint realistic cyberneticly engineered ones). --- "this song reminds me of the girl i met on a schooltrip, she was really nice, and she really liked me. I forgot to ask her her phone number" - Nelix trist OMG im a pretzel!!! |
 Killash Larz |
Posted - 2004.08.02 12:30:00 -
[16] Edited by: Killash Larz on 02/08/2004 12:32:35 Thats a very good and valid point Rodj. I could never understand that either. Also why do they shuffle about really slowly? Why don't they make more of an effort to run about a bit or atleast a brisk jog? |
 Killash Larz |
Posted - 2004.08.02 12:30:00 -
[17] Edited by: Killash Larz on 02/08/2004 12:32:35 Thats a very good and valid point Rodj. I could never understand that either. Also why do they shuffle about really slowly? Why don't they make more of an effort to run about a bit or atleast a brisk jog? |
Killash Larz Gallente Black Lance Against ALL Authorities |
Posted - 2004.08.02 12:30:00 -
[18] Edited by: Killash Larz on 02/08/2004 12:32:35 Thats a very good and valid point Rodj. I could never understand that either. Also why do they shuffle about really slowly? Why don't they make more of an effort to run about a bit or atleast a brisk jog? |
Omber Zombie |
Posted - 2004.08.02 13:14:00 -
[19] Edited by: Omber Zombie on 02/08/2004 13:15:51 Check out 28 days later - fast zombies in that film. As for why we eat flesh - it's because it tastes like chicken (but you don't need to de-feather humans)  ----------- "Remember people: Omber is the biggest evil ever created, DO NOT let it get to you!" Waagaa Ktlehr, BDCI I have a blog |
 Omber Zombie |
Posted - 2004.08.02 13:14:00 -
[20] Edited by: Omber Zombie on 02/08/2004 13:15:51 Check out 28 days later - fast zombies in that film. As for why we eat flesh - it's because it tastes like chicken (but you don't need to de-feather humans) ----------- "Remember people: Omber is the biggest evil ever created, DO NOT let it get to you!" Waagaa Ktlehr, BDCI I have a blog |
 Omber Zombie Gallente Frontier Technologies |
Posted - 2004.08.02 13:14:00 -
[21] Edited by: Omber Zombie on 02/08/2004 13:15:51 Check out 28 days later - fast zombies in that film. As for why we eat flesh - it's because it tastes like chicken (but you don't need to de-feather humans) ---------------------- sig out of order, returning soon FTEK | Production ~ Research ~ Sales ~ Election Fixing |
 Danton Marcellus |
Posted - 2004.08.02 13:59:00 -
[22] Aggression and eating are two of the most basic instincts, supposedly when the undead awaken they retain only the most basic motor skills and wants. 28 Days Later was crap. The best zombie movie still is Dawn of the Dead, the original. Convert Stations |
Danton Marcellus |
Posted - 2004.08.02 13:59:00 -
[23] Aggression and eating are two of the most basic instincts, supposedly when the undead awaken they retain only the most basic motor skills and wants. 28 Days Later was crap. The best zombie movie still is Dawn of the Dead, the original. Convert Stations |
 Danton Marcellus Nebula Rasa Holdings |
Posted - 2004.08.02 13:59:00 -
[24] Aggression and eating are two of the most basic instincts, supposedly when the undead awaken they retain only the most basic motor skills and wants. 28 Days Later was crap. The best zombie movie still is Dawn of the Dead, the original. Also Known As |
Sherkaner |
Posted - 2004.08.02 16:58:00 -
[25] SCNR  |
 Sherkaner |
Posted - 2004.08.02 16:58:00 -
[26] SCNR |
 Sherkaner Sebiestor tribe  |
Posted - 2004.08.02 16:58:00 -
[27] SCNR |
 Attrael |
Posted - 2004.08.02 19:26:00 -
[28] There are a number of things that could account for the slow zombie shuffle. 1. Usually, after death, rigor mortis sets which makes the body very stiff. Perhaps, the same still happens once you are zombified so their limbs become stiff and immobile. 2. In some cases it has been indicated that decay still occurs within the zombie, although at a greatly decreased rate. So, muscle tissues, ligaments, bone cartilige, and other constructs within and around joints are degrading over time resulting in less efficient limbs and joints. 3. It's also possible that both 1 and 2 come into play. I've observed in a number of zombie movies where fresh, newly minted zombies tend to spring up and move real darn fast compared to their older bretheren who have been rotting for a little while. 4. In "most" zombie cases, they can only be killed by causing some kind of traumatic damage to the brain. This indicates that the brain still functions as the 'central' command center for the zombie. It is reasonable to assume that the process of turning into a zombie causes severe damage to the various centeres the brain including those responsible for coordination and mobility. The indication that the zombies only retain basic instincts, eating and attack for example, supports this hypothesis. However, it can also be noted that zombies seem to recognize and not attack each other on sight. This indicates that they can discern zombie from non-zombie and take action accordingly. Also, since the average zombie doesn't appear to ever suffer from poor eye sight, it stands to reason that the regions of the brain for sight and some basic reasoning still exists which can serve as a counter example for this whole brain damage hypothesis. 5. I have yet to see a zombie, in any movie, drink water or any other kind of liquid. Sure, they may get some water from the victims they consume, but eventually they run out of victims. I would envision that a couple thousand zombies shambling about in the hot summer sun would start to dry out and slow down as bone dry flesh isn't very flexible flesh. So, perhaps zombies shamble because they are extremely dehydrated. As an example, you could try draining your knee cavity of all fluid and fill it in with dry sand, then try to run. I envision that's what life would be like for a super parched zombie. 6. Finally, we get to the theological reason. Where whatever 'god' or 'demon' created the zombies decided that we poor saps should at least have a fighting chance to run for our lives. So they made zombies slow, so they could be out maneuvered singly, but quickly overwhelming in massive crowds. Perhaps it was a merciful decision (god), or perhaps it was desired for the zombies to chase around their prey for a while causing them to suffer more before finally being devoured (demon or very vindictive god). Well, that's my take on it anyways.  |
Attrael |
Posted - 2004.08.02 19:26:00 -
[29] There are a number of things that could account for the slow zombie shuffle. 1. Usually, after death, rigor mortis sets which makes the body very stiff. Perhaps, the same still happens once you are zombified so their limbs become stiff and immobile. 2. In some cases it has been indicated that decay still occurs within the zombie, although at a greatly decreased rate. So, muscle tissues, ligaments, bone cartilige, and other constructs within and around joints are degrading over time resulting in less efficient limbs and joints. 3. It's also possible that both 1 and 2 come into play. I've observed in a number of zombie movies where fresh, newly minted zombies tend to spring up and move real darn fast compared to their older bretheren who have been rotting for a little while. 4. In "most" zombie cases, they can only be killed by causing some kind of traumatic damage to the brain. This indicates that the brain still functions as the 'central' command center for the zombie. It is reasonable to assume that the process of turning into a zombie causes severe damage to the various centeres the brain including those responsible for coordination and mobility. The indication that the zombies only retain basic instincts, eating and attack for example, supports this hypothesis. However, it can also be noted that zombies seem to recognize and not attack each other on sight. This indicates that they can discern zombie from non-zombie and take action accordingly. Also, since the average zombie doesn't appear to ever suffer from poor eye sight, it stands to reason that the regions of the brain for sight and some basic reasoning still exists which can serve as a counter example for this whole brain damage hypothesis. 5. I have yet to see a zombie, in any movie, drink water or any other kind of liquid. Sure, they may get some water from the victims they consume, but eventually they run out of victims. I would envision that a couple thousand zombies shambling about in the hot summer sun would start to dry out and slow down as bone dry flesh isn't very flexible flesh. So, perhaps zombies shamble because they are extremely dehydrated. As an example, you could try draining your knee cavity of all fluid and fill it in with dry sand, then try to run. I envision that's what life would be like for a super parched zombie. 6. Finally, we get to the theological reason. Where whatever 'god' or 'demon' created the zombies decided that we poor saps should at least have a fighting chance to run for our lives. So they made zombies slow, so they could be out maneuvered singly, but quickly overwhelming in massive crowds. Perhaps it was a merciful decision (god), or perhaps it was desired for the zombies to chase around their prey for a while causing them to suffer more before finally being devoured (demon or very vindictive god). Well, that's my take on it anyways. |
 Attrael Caldari |
Posted - 2004.08.02 19:26:00 -
[30] There are a number of things that could account for the slow zombie shuffle. 1. Usually, after death, rigor mortis sets which makes the body very stiff. Perhaps, the same still happens once you are zombified so their limbs become stiff and immobile. 2. In some cases it has been indicated that decay still occurs within the zombie, although at a greatly decreased rate. So, muscle tissues, ligaments, bone cartilige, and other constructs within and around joints are degrading over time resulting in less efficient limbs and joints. 3. It's also possible that both 1 and 2 come into play. I've observed in a number of zombie movies where fresh, newly minted zombies tend to spring up and move real darn fast compared to their older bretheren who have been rotting for a little while. 4. In "most" zombie cases, they can only be killed by causing some kind of traumatic damage to the brain. This indicates that the brain still functions as the 'central' command center for the zombie. It is reasonable to assume that the process of turning into a zombie causes severe damage to the various centeres the brain including those responsible for coordination and mobility. The indication that the zombies only retain basic instincts, eating and attack for example, supports this hypothesis. However, it can also be noted that zombies seem to recognize and not attack each other on sight. This indicates that they can discern zombie from non-zombie and take action accordingly. Also, since the average zombie doesn't appear to ever suffer from poor eye sight, it stands to reason that the regions of the brain for sight and some basic reasoning still exists which can serve as a counter example for this whole brain damage hypothesis. 5. I have yet to see a zombie, in any movie, drink water or any other kind of liquid. Sure, they may get some water from the victims they consume, but eventually they run out of victims. I would envision that a couple thousand zombies shambling about in the hot summer sun would start to dry out and slow down as bone dry flesh isn't very flexible flesh. So, perhaps zombies shamble because they are extremely dehydrated. As an example, you could try draining your knee cavity of all fluid and fill it in with dry sand, then try to run. I envision that's what life would be like for a super parched zombie. 6. Finally, we get to the theological reason. Where whatever 'god' or 'demon' created the zombies decided that we poor saps should at least have a fighting chance to run for our lives. So they made zombies slow, so they could be out maneuvered singly, but quickly overwhelming in massive crowds. Perhaps it was a merciful decision (god), or perhaps it was desired for the zombies to chase around their prey for a while causing them to suffer more before finally being devoured (demon or very vindictive god). Well, that's my take on it anyways. |
Dirtball |
Posted - 2004.08.02 19:34:00 -
[31] I fully endorse theory number 5 Because that would help explain why they endlessly walk around in search of human flesh and when they get close they speed up a little, I mean it's so painfull on their joints to walk around and stuff but once they get in range of the human flesh that hunger temptation overcomes their pain and they lurch forward a few paces. |
Dirtball |
Posted - 2004.08.02 19:34:00 -
[32] I fully endorse theory number 5 Because that would help explain why they endlessly walk around in search of human flesh and when they get close they speed up a little, I mean it's so painfull on their joints to walk around and stuff but once they get in range of the human flesh that hunger temptation overcomes their pain and they lurch forward a few paces. |
 Dirtball Pandemic Legion |
Posted - 2004.08.02 19:34:00 -
[33] I fully endorse theory number 5 Because that would help explain why they endlessly walk around in search of human flesh and when they get close they speed up a little, I mean it's so painfull on their joints to walk around and stuff but once they get in range of the human flesh that hunger temptation overcomes their pain and they lurch forward a few paces. |
Jael Markinsen |
Posted - 2004.08.02 19:38:00 -
[34] The only thing I didn't really like about 28 days later was the fact that you didn't see that many of the infected (zombies) running around. Otherwise, I took it for what it was, and enjoyed it. I liked the variation on how the infected came about in terms of story for the movie. And yes I did like the remake of the Dawn of the dead that came out a little bit ago. Though, the original is still one the best. The return of the living dead was also one I liked, despite the story being a little hokey. Nothing like seeing a mob of undead zombies running full-speed at you to try and eat you. Gaahh!  Can't wait to see this Resident Evil 2: Apocalypse, looks very good on the preview trailer for the film. You even get to see a glimpse of the nemesis, and he looks awesome. |
Jael Markinsen |
Posted - 2004.08.02 19:38:00 -
[35] The only thing I didn't really like about 28 days later was the fact that you didn't see that many of the infected (zombies) running around. Otherwise, I took it for what it was, and enjoyed it. I liked the variation on how the infected came about in terms of story for the movie. And yes I did like the remake of the Dawn of the dead that came out a little bit ago. Though, the original is still one the best. The return of the living dead was also one I liked, despite the story being a little hokey. Nothing like seeing a mob of undead zombies running full-speed at you to try and eat you. Gaahh! Can't wait to see this Resident Evil 2: Apocalypse, looks very good on the preview trailer for the film. You even get to see a glimpse of the nemesis, and he looks awesome. |
 Jael Markinsen Aliastra |
Posted - 2004.08.02 19:38:00 -
[36] The only thing I didn't really like about 28 days later was the fact that you didn't see that many of the infected (zombies) running around. Otherwise, I took it for what it was, and enjoyed it. I liked the variation on how the infected came about in terms of story for the movie. And yes I did like the remake of the Dawn of the dead that came out a little bit ago. Though, the original is still one the best. The return of the living dead was also one I liked, despite the story being a little hokey. Nothing like seeing a mob of undead zombies running full-speed at you to try and eat you. Gaahh! Can't wait to see this Resident Evil 2: Apocalypse, looks very good on the preview trailer for the film. You even get to see a glimpse of the nemesis, and he looks awesome. |
Frost88 |
Posted - 2004.08.02 23:49:00 -
[37] See Shaun of the Dead, not only is a *****er of a comedy, it's a good zombie film and has some very interesting alternative uses for Zombies... ------------------------------------------------ I've always owned Kehmor, cheap as chips off Ebay |
 Frost88 |
Posted - 2004.08.02 23:49:00 -
[38] See Shaun of the Dead, not only is a *****er of a comedy, it's a good zombie film and has some very interesting alternative uses for Zombies... ------------------------------------------------ I've always owned Kehmor, cheap as chips off Ebay |
 Frost88 Caldari Venal Rangers |
Posted - 2004.08.02 23:49:00 -
[39] See Shaun of the Dead, not only is a *****er of a comedy, it's a good zombie film and has some very interesting alternative uses for Zombies... ------------------------------------------------ I've always owned Kehmor, cheap as chips off Ebay |
BlackKnight |
Posted - 2004.08.03 00:11:00 -
[40] The zombies should go eat the canadians  Servent of The Scordite Gods |
BlackKnight |
Posted - 2004.08.03 00:11:00 -
[41] The zombies should go eat the canadians Servent of The Scordite Gods |
 BlackKnight Minmatar The Nine Gates |
Posted - 2004.08.03 00:11:00 -
[42] The zombies should go eat the canadians |
 Box Kicker |
Posted - 2007.07.22 01:16:00 -
[43] How come is seems they only know how to say brains....like they forgot how to talk except that one word |
 Tarquin Tarquinius Gallente Escorts of Eve |
Posted - 2007.07.22 01:53:00 -
[44] HOLY SNAP.....this thread is a zombie. Way to bump something from like 3 years ago. I always wondered why zombies don't just eat each other. ----- Any mistake I've made in spelling, grammar, or syntax, as well as any faulty cultural or historical statments should be attributed to me and not my nation of origin. |
 Micheal Dietrich |
Posted - 2007.07.22 02:15:00 -
[45] There is a zombie movie where they eat radioactive waste AND people! C.H.U.D. although the debate on if their zombies is still up. But it never ceases to amaze me how slow moving monsters always seem to be able to catch their prey no matter how fast the prey is. Yaknow? I mean heres a zombie shuffling at you. In the initial stages the human is too stupid to move and they keep asking the zombie if they're ok. I would think that if someone is coming after you slowly and they're not answering that it may be a good idea to move. I would also think the blank stare and possible bite marks, skin-rot, the slight green color, and most likely stench would be a dead give-away that this person is not 'o.k.' But it wouldn't really matter if you took off running because somehow the bloody monster keeps up with you even though they're doing nothing more than the Kansas City shuffle. Take Jason for instance. Half naked girl getting freaked out by the lake and in strolls Jason, not running at her but just strutting his stuff. Girl takes off sprinting like she's in the olympics and gets clear across the entire camp and wouldn't you know, Jason is actually in front of the poor damsel in distress. Now how did he get there? I personally think he waits for the victim to get out of line of sight then jumps into a '57 chevy roadster and gets to the next spot. And it's just absolutly amazing that no matter where you run theres always a party member that trips. Sometimes theres nothing even to trip over but that party member trips anyways. And then they forget how to walk completely and expect you to come back and pick their lazy butt up. J Lo and Ice Cube played in anaconda and I swear that J Lo couldn't walk ten steps without tripping. After the 3rd time I woulda just left her there thus giving me more time to get away from a giant snake. And where do the guns always go? Yaknow, zombies attack, or aliens, or some strange goo and suddenly theres no guns in sight. Hell even wal-mart carries guns and you mean to tell me that these people can't even find so much as a .22. No they gotta invent a flamethrower with a can of hairspray or they go grab a large kitchen knife. And mostly if you meet up with a ***** team of elite soldiers just get away from them as fast as you can. They always describe how they been through the toughest of the tough situations but as soon as one monster comes along they all roll over and die like they just came out of bootcamp. So when they show up just go the opposite direction. Or wait for them to die and come back for those guns. And mosty, this one boggles me the most, if your running from zombies, DON'T WALK THROUGH A GRAVEYARD. So many movies do I see the little fanactical squad decide to take a shortcut straight through a graveyard and sure enough somebody dies! Ok, no graveyard. And don't lock yourself into a morgue either just because they have a big solid door to hide behind. And stay away from the meat packing plants cause that just screams buffet. Go find a gunshop to bunker down in or something. And I've always wonder why zombies go after live people. I mean they look like a human so why don't they try to eat each other? Certainly would be a easier target to catch up to unless a person trips. It's thoughts like these that keep me up at night sometimes..... |
 Admiral Shallow Gallente Shadow KnighT Productions |
Posted - 2007.07.22 02:32:00 -
[46] HOLY FREAKING NECRO!!!!!!! "Can I tell you a secret.... I see dead people"  |
 Jacob Castillo Caldari Copperhead Inc. Molotov Coalition |
Posted - 2007.07.22 02:59:00 -
[47]
But I like this thread  |
 MotherMoon Huang Yinglong Namtz'aar k'in |
Posted - 2007.07.22 03:04:00 -
[48]
at the end of sean of the dead they make great bud boys  ----------------------------------- I'm working my way through college target CCP |
 Crumplecorn Gallente Eve Cluster Explorations |
Posted - 2007.07.22 07:17:00 -
[49] Trying to find logic in any film other than 28 Days Later is pointless, since 28 Days Later is the one true zombie film. - I wish I was a three foot female doll with a watering can and heterochromatic eyes. |
 Aenigma Pegasus Wing |
Posted - 2007.07.22 08:05:00 -
[50] Edited by: Aenigma on 22/07/2007 08:06:23 'Useful' zombies appear in Planescape: Torment only. And since that was a one-of-a-kind game, it's impossible to see make-believe useful zombies. Dodgy logic, but it suffices for Monday morning hangover thoughts. Edit: Arr... necro  |
 Sakura Nihil Tabula Rasa Systems The Star Fraction |
Posted - 2007.07.22 09:41:00 -
[51] Edited by: Sakura Nihil on 22/07/2007 09:41:24 Stop with the necros, third one today! PS: BRAINS! Screw Sovereignty! |
 Leika Sinn Vengeance of the Fallen |
Posted - 2007.07.22 10:42:00 -
[52] This is the kind of scientific explanation I have gathered from watching various zombie movies. Zombies are a human body that is taken over by a parasite. It starts as a virus, which then attacks the nervous system and the brain. It reduces the victim's brain into a submissive conscience, in order to have a greater effect in strengthening the victim's primal and instinctive thinking. The parasite influences this instinctive thinking in order to provoke its host into attacking other people and spreading the virus. Since many critical organs cease to function after the parasite takes control of the brain, the body is in a constant state of decay, therefore the parasite has the need to spread as quickly as possible. This causes direct infection of the brain to be most desired by the parasite, however contact with human blood in any fashion is enough for an infection. Zombies tend to use their teeth, as its most effective in drawing blood and getting to the brain. Due to the submissive state of the brain, it is absent of much common logic and situational awareness, limiting the body to only basic motor functions, and ability to only analyze its direct surroundings. This is why it is very difficult for a zombie to get up after it is knocked down, and why zombies tend to focus on brute force against a physical barrier, rather than searching for the "back door." Also, the parasite's manipulation of the hosts primal brain fuctions, is sometimes strong enough to stimulate the section responsible for speech, causing the zombie to uncontrollably mumble the word "brains" during a heightened state. Hope that sums it up. |
 Joseph 9 Deep Core Mining Inc. |
Posted - 2007.07.22 10:44:00 -
[53] Bah, you've all completely misunderstood why Zombies eat people. It's because we taste nice. Obviously when you find out isn't it |
 Tao Han Caldari Synthetic Frontiers |
Posted - 2007.07.22 10:53:00 -
[54]
Thats wrong. If I recall correctly, in 28 days later humans where infected with a virus that made them attack other people, they are faster and stronger than the ordinary human but they arent the true "zombie" type. In fact, I dont remember them cannibalizing on humans either. Good movie yes, the true zombie movie? Hell no. For good zombie movies you have to look at the George Romero movies, they may be a bit to serious but they are "true zombie films". For the dark humour, try Return of the Living Dead and its successors. Not my kind of taste but it works. And finally, you arent suppose to know exactly whats going on, why they eat humans or why they stumble around, you are just suppose to know they do it. Voodoo magic, Toxic leak or Radioactivity? Its very much tied to when the movie was made and what people in general where afraid at at the time. (except maybe voodoo, I guess thats an italian thing  ) |
Sakura Nihil Tabula Rasa Systems The Star Fraction |
Posted - 2007.07.22 10:57:00 -
[55] Edited by: Sakura Nihil on 22/07/2007 10:57:18 Here's how I see it happening. - Virus gets introduced into human population, kills people. - They reanimate as zombies, and for some unknown reason start trying to eat humans. - Lucky humans get completely eaten, unlucky ones only get wounded and start the cycle over again. Kill them with a headshot, of course. In fact, if we're discussing zombie defense, try this clip from the Shaun of the Dead guys  . Also a great read!Screw Sovereignty! |
 Patch86 Di-Tron Heavy Industries Atlas Alliance |
Posted - 2007.07.22 10:58:00 -
[56]
Indeed, they specifically DIDN'T cannibalise people- they all starve to death in the end, because they're unable to eat anything once infected. 28 Days was never really meant to be a zombie movie (I don't remember them ever describing it as such themselves). Its just lumped in to the genre due to the basic similarities (mysterious virus causes all people to turn in to mindless killing machines). "Real" zombies come from voodoo (and other religio/mythological doctrines) concepts of dead people rising and doing someone's bidding. In popular culture, though, its trendy these days to attribute "zombism" to viruses, seeing as it's a tiny bit more believable. -------- |
 pilgrim8 |
Posted - 2007.07.24 19:56:00 -
[57] woot i so love zombie flicks. i have near every decent one. i rent every single 1 and decide to add to my collection or not also have the book "how to survive a zombie holocaust" i dream bout them at least 2x a month. im on earth and its overrun with zombies. evry now and then i become 1 but usually survive. man im a zombie freak.usually watch at least 1 movie every other day if the world ever gets infested/ im ready BRING IT ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Crumplecorn Gallente Eve Cluster Explorations |
Posted - 2007.07.24 21:01:00 -
[58]That's why it's the one true zombie film. Rather than just having the walking dead because a bunch of other films did it, they redo the premise from scratch, and end up with something much better. For instance, none of the walking dead crap. - I wish I was a three foot female doll with a watering can and heterochromatic eyes. |
 Derovius Vaden |
Posted - 2007.07.24 21:50:00 -
[59] What we need is a zombie squirrel movie. Think its hard to run from another human? Try running from a ******* squirrel that wants to eat you. |
Micheal Dietrich Cynical Cartel |
Posted - 2007.07.24 22:18:00 -
[60]
Evil zombie squirrel ___________________________ Never Forget, Never Forgive |
 WGAnubis Marrith |
Posted - 2007.07.24 23:38:00 -
[61] If you examine the classic role of the undead from a symbolic point of view it becomes rather easy to understand zombies: Vampires = sexual desire Werewolves = mans animal instinct Zombies = fanatisim When a zombie bites you, you become a zombie. This is a metaphor for how things, for example, a cause, can consume a people and spread to others. The traditional "zombie shuffle" is meant to represent the fact that while you can outrun them, they are always going to keep coming. The decomposing state of a zombie, thats really just to add shock value. Unfortunitely, hollywood seems to be in the habbit of missing the point completely these days. |
Derovius Vaden |
Posted - 2007.07.25 00:40:00 -
[62]
Look at that little bugger go... |
Crumplecorn Gallente Eve Cluster Explorations |
Posted - 2007.07.25 01:31:00 -
[63]I would agree with Hollywood that the point of a walking dead person who wants to eat your brains is "oh **** run away" not "oh look how similar this is to the pattern of fanaticism". - I wish I was a three foot female doll with a watering can and heterochromatic eyes. |
 Copine Callmeknau Celestial Janissaries Curatores Veritatis Alliance |
Posted - 2007.07.25 02:02:00 -
[64] Cause we're really really really tasty, duh -----
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WGAnubis Marrith |
Posted - 2007.07.25 02:32:00 -
[65]
Well, maybe not following the pattern of fanaticism, thats a poor choice of words on my part, but more along the lines of the mindless followers of a cause that requires them to recruit others. |
 smashsmash |
Posted - 2007.07.25 03:24:00 -
[66] werewolves < zombies < vampires |
Derovius Vaden |
Posted - 2007.07.25 03:43:00 -
[67]
Lies, all lies. Its impossible to pick which is more awesome, because each defines awesome. |
 Brujo Loco Amarr Brujeria Teologica |
Posted - 2007.07.25 03:55:00 -
[68] Woa, this thread reminded me why I have so much fun playing Zombie:AFMBE on those special weekends :) If you interested this game has a quite good community, both in english and spanish (I like the intro flash movie , yay for ZNN!) Zombies FTW! :P This game rocked hard in spain, thus why I decided to shell out several hundred euros on material, shame not many rpg'ers down here on my city haha "Braaaaaaaiiiinnnnnnsssss" "The Theology Council is watching ... YOU!!!" Viva VENEZUELA!!! |
 Nestan Darejan Amarr byeee Corp Hydra Alliance |
Posted - 2007.07.25 11:48:00 -
[69] BlackKnight Minmatar The Nine Gates Posted - 2004.08.03 00:11:00 - [14] - Quote The zombies should go eat the canadians I agree, except that canadians have no brains and they would starve in Canada. |
 JADE DRAG0NESS Native Freshfood |
Posted - 2007.07.25 12:17:00 -
[70] Zombies make great lovers. [Its because they are Stiff] "Kill one man, and you are a murderer. Kill millions of men, and you are a conqueror. Kill them all, and you are a god." -- Jean Rostand |
 ry ry StateCorp The State |
Posted - 2007.07.25 13:40:00 -
[71]
I've got an old vhs copy of C.H.U.D 2 - its hilarious! |
 Pehova Mindtriq Celestial Apocalypse Insurgency |
Posted - 2007.07.25 14:24:00 -
[72]
What I don't get in that movie is that those zombies only attack humans. Why don't they attack each other? |
 Static Ga'lraith Sharks With Frickin' Laser Beams Mercenary Coalition |
Posted - 2007.07.25 15:02:00 -
[73] Itchy. Tasty. ---------------- |
 Caldess 0utbreak |
Posted - 2007.07.25 15:26:00 -
[74] Fast moving zombies exist. Look at the Dawn of the Dead remake. I call these speedy zombie... Zoombies. |
Derovius Vaden |
Posted - 2007.07.25 18:04:00 -
[75]
Maybe because the other infected don't run from each other like prey? The humans were always running away from the infected. |
Sakura Nihil Tabula Rasa Systems The Star Fraction |
Posted - 2007.07.25 18:12:00 -
[76]
50m Sig Contest! |
 Ediz Daxx FinFleet |
Posted - 2007.07.26 20:15:00 -
[77] Zombie hunting guide |
 Trek Minmatar N.A.G.A Corporation |
Posted - 2007.07.26 23:44:00 -
[78] Ah, Zombies.. My favourite bad-guys! Warning, this post contains spoilers! As to why zombies eats humans, I believe it was answered in the movie Return of the Living Dead. Some zombies in that movie still retained the ability to speak, and one of them said that "it hurts to be dead" and that eating brains made the pain go away. In the same movie another zombie also said that he could smell the brain of a still living person, indicating that at least that breed of zombies has a sense of smell. And I can only guess that a living brain smells different from a zombified one, explaining why zombies don't go after each other and why no zombies appear to suffer from bad eye sight. On the other hand in the movie Tokyo Zombie one of the characters believes he is a zombie, but really is not. The other zombies tends to leave him alone most of the time, indicating that it might have something to do with state of mind. (This is a really funny movie and I really recommend it to zombie-fans) --- My other ship is a Reaper |
Sakura Nihil Tabula Rasa Systems The Star Fraction |
Posted - 2007.07.27 01:36:00 -
[79]
Yup, its ftw .50m Sig Contest! |
 DubanFP Caldari Four Rings D-L |
Posted - 2007.07.27 02:47:00 -
[80] The truth about Zombies ______________________ DubanFP> I stopped capitalizing the g in goonswarm a little while back. I find they no longer deserved the little bit of extra effort required to press the shift key. |
 Lord Zoran Caldari House of Tempers |
Posted - 2007.07.27 11:15:00 -
[81] ok then what else apart from eating human flesh can zombies do to scare us? i mean somehow i dont think cleaning up toxic waste will do the trick, i can just see it now, peopl getting scared by cleaner zombies --------------------------------------------- no sig for you !!! |
Sakura Nihil Tabula Rasa Systems The Star Fraction |
Posted - 2007.07.27 12:32:00 -
[82]
They're relentless, how about that? Hole up in a building, and if they know you're there, they'll just keep attempting to get you. 50m Sig Contest! |
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