In Case of Zombies

Sokarul got something right. I've never seen that happen until now.

Sokarul got something right. I've never seen that happen until now.

It wasn't so much a logical process as retaining a fact from a few pages ago, so I don't think it counts as a whole one.

True dat.

Quote from: Wendy on August 28, 2010, 03:48:38 AM

Quote from: AdmiralAckbar on August 27, 2010, 06:15:27 PM

Quote from: Guessed on August 27, 2010, 03:25:38 PM

This thread is starting to veer terribly off topic, I really think it would be better if a mod locked/split it.  Just saying is all...

Its still on topic, went from, How deadly is a .22 to a zombie, that is currently being discussed.

Protip: When shooting zombies, do not discuss how deadly the caliber is to them. they are already dead.

lrn2read

The zombies we are discussing are not undead.

zombie   

-noun
1.
(in voodoo)
a.
the body of a dead person given the semblance of life, but mute and will-less, by a supernatural force, usually for some evil purpose.
b.
the supernatural force itself.
2.
Informal .
a person whose behavior or responses are wooden, listless, or seemingly rote; automaton.

Unless you meant the former, I don't think the latter is going to pose that big a threat. Zombies are the walking dead, literally. What you are discussing are rabid humanoids.

Quote from: EnglshGentleman on August 28, 2010, 10:53:42 AM

Quote from: Wendy on August 28, 2010, 03:48:38 AM

Quote from: AdmiralAckbar on August 27, 2010, 06:15:27 PM

Quote from: Guessed on August 27, 2010, 03:25:38 PM

This thread is starting to veer terribly off topic, I really think it would be better if a mod locked/split it.  Just saying is all...

Its still on topic, went from, How deadly is a .22 to a zombie, that is currently being discussed.

Protip: When shooting zombies, do not discuss how deadly the caliber is to them. they are already dead.

lrn2read

The zombies we are discussing are not undead.

zombie   

-noun
1.
(in voodoo)
a.
the body of a dead person given the semblance of life, but mute and will-less, by a supernatural force, usually for some evil purpose.
b.
the supernatural force itself.
2.
Informal .
a person whose behavior or responses are wooden, listless, or seemingly rote; automaton.

Unless you meant the former, I don't think the latter is going to pose that big a threat. Zombies are the walking dead, literally. What you are discussing are rabid humanoids.

But not rabies. "Diseased human expressing the traits of zombies from films" is too long, so we are just saying "Zombies". Sometimes context matters more than definition.

Quote from: Wendy on August 29, 2010, 12:54:45 PM

Quote from: EnglshGentleman on August 28, 2010, 10:53:42 AM

Quote from: Wendy on August 28, 2010, 03:48:38 AM

Quote from: AdmiralAckbar on August 27, 2010, 06:15:27 PM

Quote from: Guessed on August 27, 2010, 03:25:38 PM

This thread is starting to veer terribly off topic, I really think it would be better if a mod locked/split it.  Just saying is all...

Its still on topic, went from, How deadly is a .22 to a zombie, that is currently being discussed.

Protip: When shooting zombies, do not discuss how deadly the caliber is to them. they are already dead.

lrn2read

The zombies we are discussing are not undead.

zombie? ?

-noun
1.
(in voodoo)
a.
the body of a dead person given the semblance of life, but mute and will-less, by a supernatural force, usually for some evil purpose.
b.
the supernatural force itself.
2.
Informal .
a person whose behavior or responses are wooden, listless, or seemingly rote; automaton.

Unless you meant the former, I don't think the latter is going to pose that big a threat. Zombies are the walking dead, literally. What you are discussing are rabid humanoids.

But not rabies. "Diseased human expressing the traits of zombies from films" is too long, so we are just saying "Zombies". Sometimes context matters more than definition.

Maybe if he read the last 3 pages of the thread he would understand that,  but oh wait, thats too difficult amirite?

him: *reads last 3 posts on the last page* I KNOW WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT, GRAAAAA

Quote from: EnglshGentleman on August 28, 2010, 10:53:42 AM

Quote from: Wendy on August 28, 2010, 03:48:38 AM

Quote from: AdmiralAckbar on August 27, 2010, 06:15:27 PM

Quote from: Guessed on August 27, 2010, 03:25:38 PM

This thread is starting to veer terribly off topic, I really think it would be better if a mod locked/split it.  Just saying is all...

Its still on topic, went from, How deadly is a .22 to a zombie, that is currently being discussed.

Protip: When shooting zombies, do not discuss how deadly the caliber is to them. they are already dead.

lrn2read

The zombies we are discussing are not undead.

Unless you meant the former, I don't think the latter is going to pose that big a threat. Zombies are the walking dead, literally. What you are discussing are rabid humanoids.

We are not talking about undead zombies, because they run on magic, they are not possible. They cannot produce energy like we can because they have no working digestive or circulatory system, and every energy cycle that isn't aerobic is useless for anything longer than 2 minutes. Therefore, your zombies cannot exist unless they only come back from the dead for 2 minutes.

Quote from: Wendy on August 29, 2010, 12:54:45 PM

Quote from: EnglshGentleman on August 28, 2010, 10:53:42 AM

Quote from: Wendy on August 28, 2010, 03:48:38 AM

Quote from: AdmiralAckbar on August 27, 2010, 06:15:27 PM

Quote from: Guessed on August 27, 2010, 03:25:38 PM

This thread is starting to veer terribly off topic, I really think it would be better if a mod locked/split it.  Just saying is all...

Its still on topic, went from, How deadly is a .22 to a zombie, that is currently being discussed.

Protip: When shooting zombies, do not discuss how deadly the caliber is to them. they are already dead.

lrn2read

The zombies we are discussing are not undead.

Unless you meant the former, I don't think the latter is going to pose that big a threat. Zombies are the walking dead, literally. What you are discussing are rabid humanoids.

produce energy like we can

"We?" There's no "we" when it comes to producing energy. Can you produce energy? Because if you can, you've just discovered how to break physics. Gratz, and here's your nobel prize.

Quote from: EnglshGentleman on August 29, 2010, 02:28:04 PM

Quote from: Wendy on August 29, 2010, 12:54:45 PM

Quote from: EnglshGentleman on August 28, 2010, 10:53:42 AM

Quote from: Wendy on August 28, 2010, 03:48:38 AM

Quote from: AdmiralAckbar on August 27, 2010, 06:15:27 PM

Quote from: Guessed on August 27, 2010, 03:25:38 PM

This thread is starting to veer terribly off topic, I really think it would be better if a mod locked/split it.  Just saying is all...

Its still on topic, went from, How deadly is a .22 to a zombie, that is currently being discussed.

Protip: When shooting zombies, do not discuss how deadly the caliber is to them. they are already dead.

lrn2read

The zombies we are discussing are not undead.

Unless you meant the former, I don't think the latter is going to pose that big a threat. Zombies are the walking dead, literally. What you are discussing are rabid humanoids.

produce energy like we can

"We?" There's no "we" when it comes to producing energy. Can you produce energy? Because if you can, you've just discovered how to break physics. Gratz, and here's your nobel prize.

  They wouldn't be able to convert, store, and use energy like we can. If you are going to be pedantic at least make a point.

Oh, debating is much more fun when you can switch topics whenever you like.

http://www.cracked.com/article_15643_5-scientific-reasons-zombie-apocalypse-could-actually-happen_p4.html

Shiiiit.

Oh, debating is much more fun when you can derail threads whenever you like.

You are quite good at it.

http://www.cracked.com/article_15643_5-scientific-reasons-zombie-apocalypse-could-actually-happen_p4.html

Shiiiit.

#5 Was the disease/parasite based ones that we had been taking about. I think this could happen, but is unlikely. (Shit!)

#4 Those zombies won't take over the world merely because they can infect others. They are pretty much people in comas except they can move. Not gonna happen.

#3 Also disease based and actually could happen. Mad Cow's Disease mixed with another disease that can infect humans easily and you got a horde of zombies. This is my number one pick for most likely to happen.

#2 I rate this even less possible than number five since it would require each zombie to undergo a stem cell transplant and even then there is no infection. Granted, these may be more dangerous than number one's but they wouldn't last long after we knew they existed.

#1 Most ridiculous so far. Implying that nanobots are sentient is a very large stretch. I don't see how this was ranked #1
 

Quote from: Wendy on August 29, 2010, 06:06:17 PM

Oh, debating is much more fun when you can derail threads whenever you like.

You are quite good at it.

Quote from: AdmiralAckbar on August 29, 2010, 06:45:48 PM

http://www.cracked.com/article_15643_5-scientific-reasons-zombie-apocalypse-could-actually-happen_p4.html

Shiiiit.

#5 Was the disease/parasite based ones that we had been taking about. I this this could happen, but is unlikely. (Shit!)

#4 Those zombies won't take over the world merely because they can infect others. They are pretty much people in comas except they can move. Not gonna happen.

#3 Also disease based and actually could happen. Mad Cow's Disease mixed with another disease that can infect humans easily and you got a horde of zombies. This is my number one pick for most likely to happen.

#2 I rate this even less possible than number five since it would require each zombie to undergo a stem cell transplant and even then there is no infection. Granted, these may be more dangerous than number one's but they wouldn't last long after we knew they existed.

#1 Most ridiculous so far. Implying that nanobots are sentient is a very large stretch. I don't see how this was ranked #1
 

Id have to agree with you and most of those points, especially about number 3 being the most plausible. I don't really think zombies in real life would be as literal as the walking dead, but the Rage virus seems like the closest possible thing.


The only thing i have to say about #2 being actual undead is I agree about the need for a transplant, while #2 in action is highly unlikely in the way it was portrayed, but the idea itself seems reasonable. Its something to think about

Quote from: EnglshGentleman on August 29, 2010, 07:05:14 PM

Quote from: Wendy on August 29, 2010, 06:06:17 PM

Oh, debating is much more fun when you can derail threads whenever you like.

You are quite good at it.

Quote from: AdmiralAckbar on August 29, 2010, 06:45:48 PM

http://www.cracked.com/article_15643_5-scientific-reasons-zombie-apocalypse-could-actually-happen_p4.html

Shiiiit.

#5 Was the disease/parasite based ones that we had been taking about. I this this could happen, but is unlikely. (Shit!)

#4 Those zombies won't take over the world merely because they can infect others. They are pretty much people in comas except they can move. Not gonna happen.

#3 Also disease based and actually could happen. Mad Cow's Disease mixed with another disease that can infect humans easily and you got a horde of zombies. This is my number one pick for most likely to happen.

#2 I rate this even less possible than number five since it would require each zombie to undergo a stem cell transplant and even then there is no infection. Granted, these may be more dangerous than number one's but they wouldn't last long after we knew they existed.

#1 Most ridiculous so far. Implying that nanobots are sentient is a very large stretch. I don't see how this was ranked #1
 

Id have to agree with you and most of those points, especially about number 3 being the most plausible. I don't really think zombies in real life would be as literal as the walking dead, but the Rage virus seems like the closest possible thing.


The only thing i have to say about #2 being actual undead is I agree about the need for a transplant, while #2 in action is highly unlikely in the way it was portrayed, but the idea itself seems reasonable. Its something to think about

Aren't they incorrect in how stem cells work though? Stem Cells don't bring dead cells back to life, they replace them. It seems reasonably possible like you said, but they aren't REALLY undead.

Unless I'm incorrect in how they work...

Quote from: AdmiralAckbar on August 29, 2010, 07:09:43 PM

Quote from: EnglshGentleman on August 29, 2010, 07:05:14 PM

Quote from: Wendy on August 29, 2010, 06:06:17 PM

Oh, debating is much more fun when you can derail threads whenever you like.

You are quite good at it.

Quote from: AdmiralAckbar on August 29, 2010, 06:45:48 PM

http://www.cracked.com/article_15643_5-scientific-reasons-zombie-apocalypse-could-actually-happen_p4.html

Shiiiit.

#5 Was the disease/parasite based ones that we had been taking about. I this this could happen, but is unlikely. (Shit!)

#4 Those zombies won't take over the world merely because they can infect others. They are pretty much people in comas except they can move. Not gonna happen.

#3 Also disease based and actually could happen. Mad Cow's Disease mixed with another disease that can infect humans easily and you got a horde of zombies. This is my number one pick for most likely to happen.

#2 I rate this even less possible than number five since it would require each zombie to undergo a stem cell transplant and even then there is no infection. Granted, these may be more dangerous than number one's but they wouldn't last long after we knew they existed.

#1 Most ridiculous so far. Implying that nanobots are sentient is a very large stretch. I don't see how this was ranked #1
 

Id have to agree with you and most of those points, especially about number 3 being the most plausible. I don't really think zombies in real life would be as literal as the walking dead, but the Rage virus seems like the closest possible thing.


The only thing i have to say about #2 being actual undead is I agree about the need for a transplant, while #2 in action is highly unlikely in the way it was portrayed, but the idea itself seems reasonable. Its something to think about

Aren't they incorrect in how stem cells work though? Stem Cells don't bring dead cells back to life, they replace them. It seems reasonably possible like you said, but they aren't REALLY undead.

Unless I'm incorrect in how they work...

I'm actually not sure, i tried looking it up but i couldnt find a definitive answer. Re-reading it I noticed the same thing

"You know all that conversy out there about stem cell research? Well, the whole thing with stem cells is that they can basically be used to re-generate dead cells."

I'm not sure if he means literally regenerate a dead cell (which sounds incorrect), or to replace the dead cell with a stem cell and just identify it as the previous.

I like the idea but i dislike the way the article goes about explaining it. Just the idea that with just the stem a being can walk around and eat i find interesting if it could be applied elsewhere. Like a virus that seemingly kills the victim but preserves the stem and alas you get the hollywood zombie, although again not TECHNICALLY dead.

I still find it utterly hilarious how seriously you guys are discussing this. Where's the spirit of the zombie? Where's the magic?

Where's the magic?

You are dumb and you post dumb things.

I'm not dumb. I just like zombies. You obviously don't.

Too bad itll never look this cool....

It will once WWZ is turned into a movie. Well, it hopefully will.

A friend of mine and I were discussing possible ways of making Nazi Zombies into a movie. We decided that it needs to be done.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1278340/

If that's Dead Snow, you're clearly faster than I am.

It is clear.

why does my work block imdb?

I'll have to watch that. But I was referring to the bonus content in CoD:WaW

About the gun thing.

don't think anyone posted this yet
http://www.cracked.com/article_18683_7-scientific-reasons-zombie-outbreak-would-fail-quickly.html

don't think anyone posted this yet
http://www.cracked.com/article_18683_7-scientific-reasons-zombie-outbreak-would-fail-quickly.html

I think someone did, but they all rely on the same magic-fuelled zombie all true zombologists have already discounted.