Let me begin this blog with a rant about something that has been bubbling inside me for a very long time. Like a bad burrito, an overload of zombies has the ability to bring out the contents of my stomach for an encore appearance. The world's current fascination with zombies is one that I honestly do not understand. Movies, television shows, video games, t-shirts, zombie apocalypse plans,... STOP. We get it; you like zombies and all of the slow-walking brain-eating talents that they have to offer. Can we find fascination in other things please? The zombie fad didn't take long to annoy me and that's most likely due to the fact that it followed a werewolf fad and a vampire fad before that. People have always been interested in frightening monsters and creatures but why can't we be more creative? Are zombies really the most interesting monster to freak out over? Is it the zombies themselves or the whole this-could-really-happen-to-us-AHHH-the-world-is-going-to-end topic that's so fascinating?
Honestly, both of these subjects are played out. You hear me Hollywood? Done. No, I will not watch The Walking Dead with you; I've seen four episodes and that was enough for me. No, I do not have a plan made in case the zombies take over; I'll be fine. No, I will not go to your zombie themed party. No, the upcoming book-to-movie World War Z will not rock my world. For the love of God, let's create something to be great, powerful, and entertaining, not just because it's what's "in" right now. You may be thinking to yourself: this chick is a zombie hater, I don't want associate myself with such a horrible person! Listen, I don't hate zombies, I just think their time is over. I don't want to see any more of them in the entertainment of the near future. I'll admit, I totally enjoyed Zombieland back when it came out, and the game Plants vs. Zombies has provided me with good ol' family-friendly zombie killing fun. But that's about it for zombies. I think The Walking Dead has done the most interesting thing with them recently, but it's just not my cup of tea. Also, I must say that I believe my post apocalyptic quota was filled after I Am Legend.
I want to see other frightening creatures and monsters get their day. Not to be overused in a way that will eventually make everyone hate them, but to give the world something new, fresh, and exciting to freak out over even if its foundation has been around in folklore for years. Feature more mythology and native legends instead of making people sick with the same monster fads. Or let's all put our heads together, take some risks, and come up with something brand spanking new! Think of the possibilities! Eventually I'll make a post to let you guys in on some of the monsters and mythological beings I think should be featured in entertainment more often.
What are your thoughts on zombies? Are there any other monsters you'd like to see have more moments in the spotlight?
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