I can safely say this topic from Long and Short Reviews was not one I had ever considered. I don't generally watch zombie movies, I don't watch The Walking Dead, and I don't really read zombie novels, either. So I had to really think about what would be required during a zombie apocalypse.
I admit I'm not much use for practical purposes. I'm not a great hand-to-hand fighter, not much good at scavenging or McGyvering equipment, I don't like leading groups and wouldn't know much about building shelter if necessary. So that's not a great start.
On the other hand, if I got the chance to spy on zombies from afar I think I'd be quite good at figuring out their behavioural patterns and ways to defeat them. I'm also a good follower and, having watched many horror movies, have no qualms whatsoever about using weapons - I would quite happily pick up a gun and blow a zombie's head off.
So I'd be the intelligent follower in the group. Whether that would help me survive long is open to question. I can't speak for zombie films, but I do know that in horror films it's often the comic relief that gets killed, so I'd be behind them at any rate.
So how would you fare in a zombie apocalypse?
Yep, I'd quite happily turn to violence with a zombie too. They;'re just ripe for it!!
ReplyDeleteThey're dead anyway, so why not? :)
DeleteI cited Zombieland in mine, so yep, I'm with you.
ReplyDeleteAh yes, I've seen bits of that.
DeleteHonestly, spying on zombies and figuring out their behavioural patterns would be an important part of surviving in that world. Good post.
ReplyDeleteThere's got to be some use for it, I figured.
DeleteI've never watched a zombie movie, yet my daughters are great experts on what to do. They love these types films. Great post, Tanith!
ReplyDeleteI love horror but not zombies, so I was struggling a bit with this one.
DeleteI love watching The Walking Dead! But, I don't think I have the necessary skills to defeat zombies. I don't think I'll last long.
ReplyDeleteNo, I think it's the physical people who'd survive longest.
DeleteNope never watch zombie movies or read zombie books either. Your plan sounds solid. THanks for sharing. Here's mine. https://www.tenastetler.com/lsrs-wednesdays-blog-challenge-how-id-fare-in-a-zombie-apocalypse/
ReplyDeleteNever have liked them, so I did my best.
DeleteHey an aerial drone would sure come in handy wouldn't it. https://pmprescott.blogspot.com/2020/05/wc-052020.html
ReplyDeleteNow that would help!
DeleteWalking behind the comic relief is a solid plan, along with watching for behavior patterns, and being willing to defend yourself.
ReplyDeleteIt's always the comic relief that dies horribly, isn't it?
DeleteThat's the trope, apparently.
DeleteHonestly, "I'm a good team member" is probably a vastly underrated survival skill in that sort of situation. As long as you found a good team to be a member of, I'd bet you did fine.
ReplyDeleteMy response is here.
Yes, that'd be the important thing - can't be a good team member with no team.
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