Sometimes I think Newsweek is such a  snorefest!

Ever wish Newsweek had more zombies? Simply type in the Konami code on the their website.

Then press “ENTER” and all of your wildest dreams will come true. Also, if you are an uber nerd, like Bacon Chris, you will know that this phenomenon is called an easter egg. There are other easter eggs that work with the Konami code on various sites but this one has zombies so it was the only one worth mentioning. Enjoy your news and remember that staying informed may save your life one day!

source: Bacon Chris

Extras Needed!

For those of you living in Atlanta, You have a chance to be the living dead working as a zombie extra. AMC network will be working on a series based on the comic book “The Walking Dead”.

The Walking Dead

Be a part of The Walking Dead

Zombies are wanted with flexible schedules between June and September 2010. You must attend ‘Zombie School.’ I would give anything to attend zombie school. Too bad I’m in California :( If you are interested in being a zombie and live in Atlanta email The Walking Dead casting office :twdextras@gmail.com and good luck! I can’t wait to see you and this series on tv!

Sources:OnLocationVacations; comicbookmovie.com


Feeling low on energy? Try some zombie blood! It always gives you that extra boost you need to get through the morning. Of course, It has been filtered to be mutagen and virus free so it wont actually turn you into a zombie. It comes in it’s own transfusion style bag. This special item is brought to you by the geniuses at Think Geek. All this bloody goodness will is available at 1 pack for $4.99 or 4 packs for $15.99. Just be grateful they’re asking for American Dollars not blood in exchange for these tasty treats.

Zombies!Do you often wonder if there actually was a zombie apocalypse if you would survive? I know a lot of people like to think they would. If you’re pretty sure that you would be killed then how long would it take? Would you become one of the undead or would your best friend be able to shoot you before you turned? Here is a little chart that will help you figure out what would happen to you. Unfortunately most of these scenarios end up in you being dead which seems like a pretty accurate result being in a zombie apocalypse and all. Be brave and follow the chart to uncover your fate.

Click to enlarge (if you dare)Zombie Chart
source: gameinformer magazine (March 2010 issue)

Undying Love

Undying Love

Do you want to get someone an extra special Valentine this year? These Valentine cards are very unique and will win over the heart of that certain someone. What do most girls say when they talk about what they try to find in a man? A sense of humour of course! (Um, and that other thing.) Anyways … The art is simplistic yet effective and the writing is funny. They are made by Dane Ault a comic book artist and the copy is written by Ashlie Hammond. They are all $3 plus shipping. It’s not just Valentines cards. They have Birthday cards and such. Check more out here: http://monkeyminionpress.com/products-page/zombie-greeting-cards/

"A.D."A friend sent me a link to this trailer for a new animated zombie movie. It looks quite impressive. The animation has a cartoonish feel but also dark and grungy. I think this could really freak you out once you get into it. Plus, the way they did the blood looks really nasty. Hopefully we will be seeing this movie come out in the future and I’d like to suggest they also do it in 3D. That would be awesome to see the blood flying at you in 3D. Ahhh one can only hope.

  

smoochies

This has got to be the coolest zombie event I’ve heard of thus far. Not only do you get to dress up as a zombie and parade around Los Angeles on a night other than Halloween, you get to see awesome zombie art! A perfect Pre-Valentines day activity!

The opening reception on February 6th starts with a zombie walk, which involves dressing up and acting (for some of us) like a zombie all through the city. Love it! Then ends up at a huge art show at Nucleus Gallery. This art event gathers some of the most recognized names in the zombie industry as well as fellow zombie enthusiasts. 

Free prizes, free refreshments, free admission (for those dressed as zombies, otherwise $2 bucks. So its either this event or a bottle of Charles Shaw. hmmm…), live music and book signing are in store for you at this monstrous gathering. Event runs Feb 6-22, more details at gallerynucleus.com. So go and get your zombie on, and bring a zombie lovin date!

Pep-Z
Pep-Z

 So, I just posted on facebook that the only problem with my pepperspray is that it wont work on zombies. I have often thought late at night while walking to my car, this is great if a human attacks me but what about zombies? What if a zombie wanders around a dark corner and attacks me? Then one of my friends came to the rescue and told me about this product. It’s called Pep-Z and it is a pepper spray that actually works on zombies! This is exactly what I needed. Now I can have peace of mind that if I get mixed up in a zombie attack I will have some kind of defense against it. My only other choice would be to rely on my fighting skills which I have to admit aren’t that up to par lately. I have added the link below so you can go to the Pep-Z website and check it out for yourself. “Survive, Stay Alive, Pep-Z, the choice for another generation!”

Source: www.pep-z.info

"Would you like to volunteer for my medical study of the human brain? Just fill out these forms." **drool**

Zombies are a bigger influence that you might think and are even on the minds of scientists. I heard an interesting podcast on NPR about Canadian mathematicians who were trying to predict how epidemics spread by using zombies in their model. Nice. You can read about it here http://www.scpr.org/programs/loh-down-on-science/2010/01/04/zombie-science/.

Interesting out come, those crazy Canadians! Oh no offense, I mean “crazy” in a good way. I love Canada. Throw another shrimp on the bahbie, eh.

A Florida Road Sign

I am not sure if I approve of this trend but still it is still really funny. In January of this year hackers broke into a Texas roadsign, changed it to say  “The end is near! Caution! Zombies ahead! Run for cold climate!” Some people were inspired by this and it has appeared in a few places. It has just recently appeared in Florida. This time the signs were programmed to say “Zombie Attack! Evacuate.” While these signs are funny, I don’t believe in crying wolf. Lets say there actually is a zombie attack? What then? People are just going to ignore the signs assuming it’s a joke. So I implore you  hackers out there, Please don’t hack our roadsigns! 

A Texas Road Sign
A Texas Road Sign

 

Sources: www.geekologie.com, www.dallasnews.com