Seriously, what if the zombie apocalypse happens tomorrow?

[Ifreann]

Well yeah, so would pretty much everyone.

Because I live in the middle of what you would call ''nowhere''.......and I have weapons, food and water.

That's nice, but you won't need them. The government would handle it pretty quickly. Unless you live very close to the outbreak you won't be in much danger at all.

[4years]

How about becuase zombies aren't a serious threat?

This thread isnt about whether its possible or not a zombie outbreak would occur, its about what would you do. If you dont want to participate in this, please post somewhere else.

The point
.......
Your head

Let us be absolutely clear: if a zombie outbreak were to occur it would surpassed by the world's governments within a few days a week tops. Modern weaponry is ridiculously efficient and killing people and zombies are basically humans without all the attributes that make humans dangerous and capable of dominating the planet taken away. Humans are pathetic physically our eyesight, hearing, and sense of smell are appalling, we are weak and slow. However, humans have three great strengths: we can talk to each other, think and solve problems, and use tools/develop technology. Zombies are humans with those advantages stripped away and their lack of food plus their body rotting away would decrease their physical capabilities below those of humans.

A zombie outbreak would be contained and crushed without causing any more problem then a minor inconvenience to those living near point zero.

[Arkolon]

This thread isnt about whether its possible or not a zombie outbreak would occur, its about what would you do. If you dont want to participate in this, please post somewhere else.

The point
.......
Your head

Let us be absolutely clear: if a zombie outbreak were to occur it would surpassed by the world's governments within a few days a week tops. Modern weaponry is ridiculously efficient and killing people and zombies are basically humans without all the attributes that make humans dangerous and capable of dominating the planet taken away. Humans are pathetic physically our eyesight, hearing, and sense of smell are appalling, we are weak and slow. However, humans have three great strengths: we can talk to each other, think and solve problems, and use tools/develop technology. Zombies are humans with those advantages stripped away and their lack of food plus their body rotting away would decrease their physical capabilities below those of humans.

A zombie outbreak would be contained and crushed without causing any more problem then a minor inconvenience to those living near point zero.

"b-b-but muh world war z a-a-and dead island ;_;"

That's how my friends would react. I, however, totally agree with you, and you have perfectly summed up the only slice of reason ever produced in this thread. Now, where is the Like button.

[Paddy O Fernature]

This thread isnt about whether its possible or not a zombie outbreak would occur, its about what would you do. If you dont want to participate in this, please post somewhere else.

The point
.......
Your head

Let us be absolutely clear: if a zombie outbreak were to occur it would surpassed by the world's governments within a few days a week tops. Modern weaponry is ridiculously efficient and killing people and zombies are basically humans without all the attributes that make humans dangerous and capable of dominating the planet taken away. Humans are pathetic physically our eyesight, hearing, and sense of smell are appalling, we are weak and slow. However, humans have three great strengths: we can talk to each other, think and solve problems, and use tools/develop technology. Zombies are humans with those advantages stripped away and their lack of food plus their body rotting away would decrease their physical capabilities below those of humans.

A zombie outbreak would be contained and crushed without causing any more problem then a minor inconvenience to those living near point zero.

Thread about zombies.... serious business!



Seriously, stop being such a stick in the mud and let people have fun with the topic.

[Trapatrical]

This thread isnt about whether its possible or not a zombie outbreak would occur, its about what would you do. If you dont want to participate in this, please post somewhere else.

The point
.......
Your head

Let us be absolutely clear: if a zombie outbreak were to occur it would surpassed by the world's governments within a few days a week tops. Modern weaponry is ridiculously efficient and killing people and zombies are basically humans without all the attributes that make humans dangerous and capable of dominating the planet taken away. Humans are pathetic physically our eyesight, hearing, and sense of smell are appalling, we are weak and slow. However, humans have three great strengths: we can talk to each other, think and solve problems, and use tools/develop technology. Zombies are humans with those advantages stripped away and their lack of food plus their body rotting away would decrease their physical capabilities below those of humans.

A zombie outbreak would be contained and crushed without causing any more problem then a minor inconvenience to those living near point zero.

Let me make this absolutely crystal clear,
We are discussing what you would if the world WAS overrun. Not the likability of it occurring. Read the damn OP.

[Arkolon]

We always talk about how absurd it would be if zombies actually started taking over the world, but what if it actually started to happen?

I think you need to read the damn OP.

[Ucropi]

If a zombie apocalypse happened I think the sheer fact that our media is currently drenched in zombie lore would save us a lot of time and energy

[Pasovo-nacoBo]

Just stay inside, wait five months, or when the food runs out in 3 weeks, then start looting/scavanging.

[Anachronous Rex]

Just stay inside, wait five months, or when the food runs out in 3 weeks, then start looting/scavanging.

Or more likely when the water runs out in a few days.

[Trapatrical]

We always talk about how absurd it would be if zombies actually started taking over the world, but what if it actually started to happen?

I think you need to read the damn OP.

Regardless, he's still in the wrong.

[Temujinn]

This thread isnt about whether its possible or not a zombie outbreak would occur, its about what would you do. If you dont want to participate in this, please post somewhere else.

The point
.......
Your head

Let us be absolutely clear: if a zombie outbreak were to occur it would surpassed by the world's governments within a few days a week tops. Modern weaponry is ridiculously efficient and killing people and zombies are basically humans without all the attributes that make humans dangerous and capable of dominating the planet taken away. Humans are pathetic physically our eyesight, hearing, and sense of smell are appalling, we are weak and slow. However, humans have three great strengths: we can talk to each other, think and solve problems, and use tools/develop technology. Zombies are humans with those advantages stripped away and their lack of food plus their body rotting away would decrease their physical capabilities below those of humans.

A zombie outbreak would be contained and crushed without causing any more problem then a minor inconvenience to those living near point zero.

Actually Humans are highly efficient long distance runners, there are several prey animals a human can run to death, we cant out run many animals, but we can keep running with shorter breaks for much much longer than many animals.

[Anachronous Rex]

The point
.......
Your head

Let us be absolutely clear: if a zombie outbreak were to occur it would surpassed by the world's governments within a few days a week tops. Modern weaponry is ridiculously efficient and killing people and zombies are basically humans without all the attributes that make humans dangerous and capable of dominating the planet taken away. Humans are pathetic physically our eyesight, hearing, and sense of smell are appalling, we are weak and slow. However, humans have three great strengths: we can talk to each other, think and solve problems, and use tools/develop technology. Zombies are humans with those advantages stripped away and their lack of food plus their body rotting away would decrease their physical capabilities below those of humans.

A zombie outbreak would be contained and crushed without causing any more problem then a minor inconvenience to those living near point zero.

Actually Humans are highly efficient long distance runners, there are several prey animals a human can run to death, we cant out run many animals, but we can keep running with shorter breaks for much much longer than many animals.

Probably irrelevant in this case, however.

Viral Zombies will sprint full-force until they cannot - forcing you to do the same - and undead zombies do not tire.

[Temujinn]

This thread isnt about whether its possible or not a zombie outbreak would occur, its about what would you do. If you dont want to participate in this, please post somewhere else.

The point
.......
Your head

Let us be absolutely clear: if a zombie outbreak were to occur it would surpassed by the world's governments within a few days a week tops. Modern weaponry is ridiculously efficient and killing people and zombies are basically humans without all the attributes that make humans dangerous and capable of dominating the planet taken away. Humans are pathetic physically our eyesight, hearing, and sense of smell are appalling, we are weak and slow. However, humans have three great strengths: we can talk to each other, think and solve problems, and use tools/develop technology. Zombies are humans with those advantages stripped away and their lack of food plus their body rotting away would decrease their physical capabilities below those of humans.

A zombie outbreak would be contained and crushed without causing any more problem then a minor inconvenience to those living near point zero.

For the sake of the OP we assume an infectivity and gestation rate similar to the flu, we assume patient Zero is a Heathrow Airport cashier at an AMT Coffee, take your pick terminal 1 or terminal 3, it wouldnt matter because the crews of both would likely be infected by the end of the 2 weeks.

We assume Patient Zero is infectious for two weeks without showing initial symptoms.

There you go, global pandemic.

So the OP questions bares itself out.

[Temujinn]

Actually Humans are highly efficient long distance runners, there are several prey animals a human can run to death, we cant out run many animals, but we can keep running with shorter breaks for much much longer than many animals.

Probably irrelevant in this case, however.

Viral Zombies will sprint full-force until they cannot - forcing you to do the same - and undead zombies do not tire.

You contradict yourself sir, Viral Zombies will sprint, Undead Zombies dont tire.
So... either way, IM good. Viral Zombies will sprint until they fall over, and Undead Zombies will shuffle.

Specifying what canon of Zombies would be best, for this question, Trioxin 245zombies are the best, they can run, think, speak, use tools, and headshots do not kill them since they are already dead.

[Pagan Hungary]

Likely die / get caught instantly, I have friends that are into camping / hunting which is a possibility but what's the chance that you'll even get time to organize anything.

[Anachronous Rex]

Probably irrelevant in this case, however.

Viral Zombies will sprint full-force until they cannot - forcing you to do the same - and undead zombies do not tire.

You contradict yourself sir, Viral Zombies will sprint, Undead Zombies dont tire.
So... either way, IM good. Viral Zombies will sprint until they fall over, and Undead Zombies will shuffle.

Specifying what canon of Zombies would be best, for this question, Trioxin 245zombies are the best, they can run, think, speak, use tools, and headshots do not kill them since they are already dead.

I didn't contradict myself, actually.

And you miss the point: If you're distance jogging while the pursuing zombie is sprinting, they will catch you. If you're distance jogging while the pursuing zombie does not tire, they will win through attrition.

[Arkolon]

Actually Humans are highly efficient long distance runners, there are several prey animals a human can run to death, we cant out run many animals, but we can keep running with shorter breaks for much much longer than many animals.

Probably irrelevant in this case, however.

Viral Zombies will sprint full-force until they cannot - forcing you to do the same - and undead zombies do not tire.

Zombies are different in every scenario, it seems. Now, they don't tire and for two weeks they show no symptoms. Way to go, guys, you're just making them more and more overpowered so the fate of humanity has an impending and inevitable end. Let's imagine that there is no pause between infection of Patient Zero and the arrival of his symptoms.

There you go, problem eradicated in under two weeks.

[Daedric Stellar Empire]

we will be all dead

[Ifreann]

we will be all dead

No we won't. A handful of people will be dead, some will be quarantined indefinitely as zombies, and the rest of us will be grand.

[Great Nepal]

I would... walk away for few days seeing zombies are slow as hell then return after their flesh decomposes. After that, I guess I will have to hire a cleaner to clean up the mess left behind.

[Daedric Stellar Empire]

we will be all dead

No we won't. A handful of people will be dead, some will be quarantined indefinitely as zombies, and the rest of us will be grand.

if the zombies are those of world war z i see it difficult, brad pitt is an hero only on films

[Conscentia]

we will be all dead

No we won't. A handful of people will be dead, some will be quarantined indefinitely as zombies, and the rest of us will be grand.

If zombies existed in real life, yes.

However, the title clearly says "apocalypse" implying a scenario in which most, if not all, humans are dead or zombies.

[Great Nepal]

No we won't. A handful of people will be dead, some will be quarantined indefinitely as zombies, and the rest of us will be grand.

If zombies existed in real life, yes.

However, the title clearly says "apocalypse" implying a scenario in which most, if not all, humans are dead or zombies.

So remaining population will be quarantined for couple of weeks, thus preventing further spread, at end of which flesh will completely decompose leaving everyone with free houses and large cleaning bill?

[Conscentia]

If zombies existed in real life, yes.

However, the title clearly says "apocalypse" implying a scenario in which most, if not all, humans are dead or zombies.

So remaining population will be quarantined for couple of weeks, thus preventing further spread, at end of which flesh will completely decompose leaving everyone with free houses and large cleaning bill?

Zombie apocalypse fiction generally involves pretending there's no such thing as flies, fungus, etc.

More likely, the "zombies" are not truly undead, but suffering from something along the lines of mass hysteria.

[Deiterra]

If a zombie apocalypse happens tomorrow, here's how my day would go.

I wake up, brush my teeth, maybe shower, get dressed then go downstairs and eat breakfast. Now at some point I would look out the window while eating. I see a few shambling people in bloodied clothing walking down the street. Immediately I would go to my 2 gun safes (each filled with 8-12 rifles, pistols, revolvers and shotguns), and place them strategically around my house. I would then go to my shed in the backyard and get piles of wood planks and bundles of tree branches and place the bundles against the back fence to create a (hopefully) strong enough barrier. I would then gather all the non-perishable food (water included) in my house and go upstairs after I boarded the 1st floor windows and gathered all the supplies I needed from downstairs (and then cutting up parts of the stairs to prevent zombies from gaining enterance).

I would stay in my house for 2 weeks, not gathering any attention. Eventually, I'd pile all my supplies in the back of my truck and drive through minor streets to avoid the now congested (and dead) highways. I would go to my grandparents' farm in North Texas. It's secluded, the nearby town is small but not so small that it couldn't sustain myself and few other survivors. The farm has a fresh water source, good land, and a single oil jack. And even though I can't refine the oil, I can trade it to passing survivors. So I have water, land, a source of income, enough weapons for a whole platoon, transportation, and shelter. Looks like I'll survive for a while.