what type of zombies do you think are most possible

[TylerH67]

I have put a lot of thought into this. And i dont think this has been fully said but touched on. I'm gonna bust some logic down on yo asses..
Zombie or mutant or anything = Dead in some manner of the word ( life or lack there off or brain) > No real form of motor control > No ability to tap into previous knowledge>
Rigor mortise will be a real bitch > lack of nutrition and water leads to and combined with decay > human body decays in roughly 3 months ( guess) so unless your in Egypt with mummies expect slow retarded shambling zombies. And in the off chance of crazy fast " OH FUCK MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" what ever in the fuck those things are refer to the quote say out loud and put 2 in the head.

[Birdman44]

Not so sure how possible actual zombie are, but I think this video is really neat and kind of eye opening in a way: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWB_COSUXMw. I've heard of these infecting insects and even rats or mice (whichever it was). Really interesting that something can slightly alter something in the brain to completely change the behavior of an animal..

[BA_SOONER]

Seriously....there is no way for Walking Dead. It's just not scientifically possible. Period.

However, my Zombie Apocalypse is when the US Govt can no longer fund it's dependant society. Record amounts of people and families relay SOLELY on US Govt funding. When that teat dries up, people will do amazing and extremely horrific things to feed themselves and their families.

I work in law enforcement and you'd be amazed to see how armed mugging, robberies and etc spike in December just so families can provide Christmas....what do you think when millions can no longer buy their basic needs with Govt Cheese?

Roaming gangs, riots, and etc. Nationwide Katrina. This is what I prepare for.

With that said - I voted for Ragers..... Maybe not blood thirsty but insane and no remorse.

[Zombland]

Zombies are not of one type any more than people are of one type. Are YOU always energetic/shambling/morose/psycho?

Zombies exist because they (rather, the people they were) have been genetically conditioned to survive through extraordinarily adverse conditions. The initial protocol was to enable injured soldiers to be induced into a protective biological state that would extend the "golden hour" to the "golden hourS".

Of course we didn't know how off the rails things would go. The virus we used to provide that protective state somehow escaped beyond service personnel and rapidly infected effectively the entire human population over the next several years. Worse, it turned out that the "protective state" was highly correlated with an induced cannibalistic psychosis.

Fortunately, merely being infected with the "protective virus" had no phenotypic effect in the absence of the "biological trigger" that initiated its effects, and we certainly weren't releasing the trigger now that we knew the viruses' down-side.

Of course, then the "shifted flu" arrived, and changed everything.

Sorry, got off thread there. Simply put, real zombies can range in physical activity anywhere from an essentially hibernation state to a state of super-human speed and strength. The most powerful variable in moving from one state to another is the zombie's perception of the proximity of food (human flesh). Thousands of zombies can exist in close, but difficult to detect, proximity for months, perhaps years, in a hibernation state, consuming virtually no internal resources, nor needing any substantial external resources.

Upon detection of human prey, however, they will "activate" within minutes, perhaps seconds, and if the prey remains in close proximity or is numerous in number one should anticipate a swarm of zombies within short order.

The best defense is continual progressive movement, never loiter in one place long enough to kick resident zombs out of the hibernation state, and in the unfortunate event that you do move out quickly enough that you can evac the area before they begin to swarm.

Good luck.

[Syncretic]

I voted for ragers. Creepy, but as I sit here I can envision a rager-type phenomenon occurring because of cultural, economic, and environmental issues. Can anyone else see this as possible, or do I just really need a nap? Think of Knockout King or the riot de jour. Better still, think of the Malaysian cultural syndrome of going amok. Just simple, overwhelming rage due to perceived injustice. What would a mob of those nutters be like? I'm not trying to steer this conversation toward talk of killing people, but does anyone else see this as possible? If I'm taking this in the wrong direction I'll quietly accepted my smacking.

[badasp118]

What ever they are i just hope they arnt the super strong super fast pissed off variety! Lol.....

[Malleolus]

Ever heard the black zombie myth?


The conspiracy is that the whole idea of zombies- the Hollywood kind not the voodoo kind- came from a real black plague era infection. This parasitic infection, spawned in brackish, unsanitary 14th century London, can take over the host’s will and, in some cases, their consciousness to serve the organism’s own agenda: feeding on and living in humans.

A lot of cultural leftovers come from the black plague: children's nursery rhymes like “London Bridge” for instance. There is also some evidence that the idea of being possessed by a demon comes from these infections since, at that time, physicians couldn’t know about germs. There is one demon, who stole the name of a Greek goddess, that is known as Eurynome: prince of death, and eater of corpses.

A controversial theory is that parasitic fungi have been known to "animate" dead animals by perpetuating the cells' "motors" or what makes them work. The fungi can preserve them and keep them functioning even after, technically, the host is no longer considered alive by any conventional definition; hence the living dead

Very interesting theory.

I feel that the majority of zombies will typically be fairly slow moving, and even when they sense prey they'll only be able to muster a quick walking pace for the average human. Of course you have the exceptions: people who were avid runners, marathon, triathalon, etc. people will have the muscle memory to get up to a galloping "rager" type speed on level terrain. It becomes reflex movement in life, not having to travel any further than the spine, so it should still be reflex based when zombified. This does not apply, however, to as I said the average person because most people don't go running for the heck of it, when they decide to run (even if they are naturally fast runners) it's a conscious decision and they have to control the compensation of every step.

[Roger Brough]

Ever heard the black zombie myth?


The conspiracy is that the whole idea of zombies- the Hollywood kind not the voodoo kind- came from a real black plague era infection. This parasitic infection, spawned in brackish, unsanitary 14th century London, can take over the host’s will and, in some cases, their consciousness to serve the organism’s own agenda: feeding on and living in humans.

A lot of cultural leftovers come from the black plague: children's nursery rhymes like “London Bridge” for instance. There is also some evidence that the idea of being possessed by a demon comes from these infections since, at that time, physicians couldn’t know about germs. There is one demon, who stole the name of a Greek goddess, that is known as Eurynome: prince of death, and eater of corpses.

A controversial theory is that parasitic fungi have been known to "animate" dead animals by perpetuating the cells' "motors" or what makes them work. The fungi can preserve them and keep them functioning even after, technically, the host is no longer considered alive by any conventional definition; hence the living dead

Very interesting theory.

I feel that the majority of zombies will typically be fairly slow moving, and even when they sense prey they'll only be able to muster a quick walking pace for the average human. Of course you have the exceptions: people who were avid runners, marathon, triathalon, etc. people will have the muscle memory to get up to a galloping "rager" type speed on level terrain. It becomes reflex movement in life, not having to travel any further than the spine, so it should still be reflex based when zombified. This does not apply, however, to as I said the average person because most people don't go running for the heck of it, when they decide to run (even if they are naturally fast runners) it's a conscious decision and they have to control the compensation of every step.

Biologists have developed theories about the Salem Witch Trials that included a rare fungi in the wheat, which brought on hallucinations and such. I think certain viruses could spread quickly again, but think they are more likely to kill rather than turn you into a zombie.

All in all, I voted 'rager."

[whataburger]

I voted shambler, I can see rager but, at the same time I think the general disorientation and confusion will make them much less coordinated.. besides the general health of society seems like it will make a huge sloth of a creature! LOL

[Czechnology]

Biologists have developed theories about the Salem Witch Trials that included a rare fungi in the wheat, which brought on hallucinations and such.

It's called Ergot. It's not rare, but grows readily on Rye stored in a damp granary (like they would have had in Salem), and produces Lysergic Acid Amide, (LSA) which is a close cousin to Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD).

It's a credible theory, though nobody will ever know for sure.

[RickOShea]

.. besides the general health of society seems like it will make a huge sloth of a creature! LOL

Excellent point.....Maybe it's a good thing (in a self-serving sorta way) that I live in one of the most lethargic states. .....

[werepig]

I'd rather see the thriller zombies as a reality.

[EricCogs]

I find it hard to believe that actually corpses that need to be shot in the head will be the threat... though thats what I'de prefer. Most likely is the "rager" types. Simply because rabies infecting humans the same way it affects animals would create something similar to "zombies", while it is hard to find anything that would make only headshots kill them.

[MacWa77ace]

We've seen real Thriller Zombies already. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=bad+plastic+surgery+photos&qs=IA&form=QBIR&pq=bad+plastic&sc=8-11&sp=2&sk=IA1 so I'd say that they are 'CONFIRMED'.

They are also the easist to remove from the planet. You just lure them in with little children and leave some Propofal and hyperbaric chambers lying around. They overdose themselves and you don't even have to be there. And if they chase you, just drop a 'do it yourself' plastic surgery kit on the ground, they'll be facinated by it for hours. Thriller Zombies don't get as hungry as the other types either. A couple crackers and some Jesus Juice and they're good for a week.

[Marxist]

I think they'd just be regular humans, but who felt no pain and had completely lost their senses.

[rednekrampager]

Crack head - meth mouthed zombies. At least I see these types in our ER & they look rather zombie- fied.