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For those that are not aware, Westboro Baptist Church shows up at soldier's funerals, protesting homosexual rights (I've never understood the connection - but it is ultimately about attention for Westboro, in my opinion).
Somebody had a good idea.
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Why Armless Zombies?
12 July 2012 - 06:50 PM
Can anybody (probably folks that read the comics) explain the significance of the armless, leashed zombies to me?
I mean, they look really cool... but I will point out that they still have teeth and the ability to bite. It just doesn't make any sense to me why somebody reasonably intelligent would have *any* of the Zs around them.
What am I missing?
I mean, they look really cool... but I will point out that they still have teeth and the ability to bite. It just doesn't make any sense to me why somebody reasonably intelligent would have *any* of the Zs around them.
What am I missing?
Will A Returning Character Change? And If, So, How?
28 June 2012 - 02:23 PM
Comment Below
Spoiler
I assume that everybody on this board knows that Merle is coming back (otherwise, they’ve been VERY careful), but I’ll try to be considerate of the spoiler that Merle is coming back.
My question: is he still going to be same annoying redneck racist pain that he was?
I’m going to go out on a limb and predict that he will not be…. I’m not saying that he will suddenly have become a perfect knight or have the manners of a gentleman… but I don’t think he’s going to be the ass that he was.
Here’s my reasons:
1. He had a pretty traumatic experience. The man cut his own hand off… that changes you, or at least makes you think. As well, he HAD to have some recuperation time, and that is time that you end up thinking.
2. T-Dog DID come back for him. Merle had given him nothing but grief, but at some risk to his own life, T-Dog came back to release him. Now, admittedly, T-Dog screwed it up royally, but it was also clear that T-Dog was exceptionally sorry for the screw up and had meant to release Merle. This person who, according to Merle’s world view, should have stood at most spit on him while he was handcuffed to the pipe had actually risked his life to try to save Merle’s.
3. Somebody invested a LOT of time and resources in Merle’s recovery. They made the stump, and (apparently) attachments for it. They had to support him (food, nursing, etc.) during the recuperation process. There *has* to be a reason for that. Frankly, if we were in the ZA, I don’t know that I would keep a healthy Merle (as he was) around, much less nurse him back to health.
4. It would *really* mess with the minds of every fan. Imagine that the first big scene with Merle is him coming up and hugging T-Dog and thanking him for trying to save his life back in Atlanta…. Every member of the group would be trying to figure out what happened, as would every fan.
My question: is he still going to be same annoying redneck racist pain that he was?
I’m going to go out on a limb and predict that he will not be…. I’m not saying that he will suddenly have become a perfect knight or have the manners of a gentleman… but I don’t think he’s going to be the ass that he was.
Here’s my reasons:
1. He had a pretty traumatic experience. The man cut his own hand off… that changes you, or at least makes you think. As well, he HAD to have some recuperation time, and that is time that you end up thinking.
2. T-Dog DID come back for him. Merle had given him nothing but grief, but at some risk to his own life, T-Dog came back to release him. Now, admittedly, T-Dog screwed it up royally, but it was also clear that T-Dog was exceptionally sorry for the screw up and had meant to release Merle. This person who, according to Merle’s world view, should have stood at most spit on him while he was handcuffed to the pipe had actually risked his life to try to save Merle’s.
3. Somebody invested a LOT of time and resources in Merle’s recovery. They made the stump, and (apparently) attachments for it. They had to support him (food, nursing, etc.) during the recuperation process. There *has* to be a reason for that. Frankly, if we were in the ZA, I don’t know that I would keep a healthy Merle (as he was) around, much less nurse him back to health.
4. It would *really* mess with the minds of every fan. Imagine that the first big scene with Merle is him coming up and hugging T-Dog and thanking him for trying to save his life back in Atlanta…. Every member of the group would be trying to figure out what happened, as would every fan.
“New” Musical Movement
25 June 2012 - 02:20 PM
Leon the Pig Farmer mentioned in the “Playlists” thread that there have not been any new musical movements in a while.
I want to assert (as in Scientific Theory assertion, I may be completely wrong) that the “new” musical movement is what I call “American Idol/Reality TV” movement.
In short, rehashing existing songs/styles with slight personalization, specifically designed for a commercial viewing (as opposed to hearing) audience.
Two main reasons for this:
Most of the ‘music movements’ had the big record companies as “midwife” (at least), and the purpose was to produce a new variety of music that people had to buy – from the big record companies.
It’s the long tail phenomenon. Computer algorithms now can suggest music that I will like, allowing incredibly small market segments (to small for the big companies to pursue) to form and be targeted by specific bands.
In other words, the music movements were primarily the ‘commercial success’ of specific bands, and the definition of commercial success has now changed, causing a change in the definition of music movements.
I want to assert (as in Scientific Theory assertion, I may be completely wrong) that the “new” musical movement is what I call “American Idol/Reality TV” movement.
In short, rehashing existing songs/styles with slight personalization, specifically designed for a commercial viewing (as opposed to hearing) audience.
Two main reasons for this:
- The rise of “reality” TV. A lot of popular musicians currently rose to prominence based on their performance in some form of reality TV.
- The relative trivialization of the “music industry”. The internet and advances in recording technology (MP3s, etc.) have forever changed the way we will listen to music. Listening to music used to require either a relatively expensive player of some sort – and music was *all* that player would do - and an extensive library of songs (records, tapes, CDs, what have you… something it was difficult to produce and required some form of manufacturing base) or a radio (and listening to the commercials). Now, a lot of phones come with an MP3 player and can also serve as a recording base to produce the MP3s. The big ‘record companies’ that used to be the gatekeeper to people’s ears are now largely irrelevant.
Most of the ‘music movements’ had the big record companies as “midwife” (at least), and the purpose was to produce a new variety of music that people had to buy – from the big record companies.
It’s the long tail phenomenon. Computer algorithms now can suggest music that I will like, allowing incredibly small market segments (to small for the big companies to pursue) to form and be targeted by specific bands.
In other words, the music movements were primarily the ‘commercial success’ of specific bands, and the definition of commercial success has now changed, causing a change in the definition of music movements.
Twd Zombie Proof Car
19 June 2012 - 02:54 PM
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From Yahoo:
Subaru may claim that the WRX sports car is the official escape vehicle of the zombie apocalypse, but design-wise, it's got nothing on this. Hyundai teamed up with The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman to turn an ordinary Elantra Coupe into a zombie-proof car... because what good is it to have a survival map if you don't have a tricked out car to drive through hordes of flesh-eating undead?
Called the Zombie Survival Machine, the car will feature a plow with spikes at the front, armored windows, spiked tires, and a roof hatch you can use while shooting zombies. Sadly, you can't buy one to go with your zombie-proof condo, but Hyundai is building the customized car to showcase it at the San Diego Comic-Con International in July.
From Yahoo:
Subaru may claim that the WRX sports car is the official escape vehicle of the zombie apocalypse, but design-wise, it's got nothing on this. Hyundai teamed up with The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman to turn an ordinary Elantra Coupe into a zombie-proof car... because what good is it to have a survival map if you don't have a tricked out car to drive through hordes of flesh-eating undead?
Called the Zombie Survival Machine, the car will feature a plow with spikes at the front, armored windows, spiked tires, and a roof hatch you can use while shooting zombies. Sadly, you can't buy one to go with your zombie-proof condo, but Hyundai is building the customized car to showcase it at the San Diego Comic-Con International in July.
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