There's no denying societies' enthralment with zombies these days. Campy movies showcasing the undead aren't anything new, but what was once an obscure, niche genre has now managed to engross a larger audience. So what gives? Why are we as a people so preoccupied with the end of the world?
I created the above image for a friend last Christmas, and actually had it printed on a coffee mug for him. He loves his afternoon tea, this friend of mine. Shane, for those of you who haven't been following AMC's The Walking Dead, is a character that appears in both the graphic novel series and the television show. Shane's character develops over time from protagonist to antagonist, as his feelings for Rick's wife Lori get in the way of the partnership between he and the main protagonist, Rick Grimes.
Shane's decision making is absolutely ruthless, when Rick is consistently shown as being more compassionate; a family man. For this reason, Shane developed quite the fan base. Clearly, our preoccupation with apocalyptic living conditions has also reignited an appreciation for the survivalist mentality. While Shane is, unquestionably, a total and complete jerk, he still garners respect as a leader and a survivor.
So perhaps this is the answer? What do you think; will the world indeed end in just a few days from now? Is this the game hollywood has been playing with us, with movies like 2012 and television shows like The Walking Dead? It's possible that our combined imaginations have embellished on this forecasted doomsday, sure, and while I don't think I necessarily believe in the theory, I will admit it's something to wonder about.
But for now, with only a few days left before the "end of the world", I'll continue to tune in on Sundays to AMC, and to live as though time is still on my side. WWSD?
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