Zombies have become popular in all aspects of popular culture in the last few years. From the Walking Dead, to the Living Dead, the Forsaken of World of Warcraft, and the touchy freely zombies of Warm Bodies. What is it about zombies that has attracted so much attention and support from fans?
Part of it is the same reason that science fiction is so popular. You can apply real world issues to these stories, such as overpopulation. Race relations. Immigration. Gun control. Terrorism. Things that may be politically charged or taboo, and express them through fiction. The zombies attacking the mall in Dawn of the Dead are all about pointing out the evils of consumerism in America.
Why do you think zombies are so popular?
I think you've pretty well hit the nail on the head Shawn. It also provides the average Joe with endless scenarios in which to devise the best contingency plan for. I can't do much about global political issues, but a zombie outbreak in my neighborhood is something that I can handle. No more class issues, no more racism, no more terrorism or government for that matter; just taking care of buisness. Who doesn't love a survival story?
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