Top 10 Zombie Myths
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Anyone who has ever watched a zombie movie knows that there are certain myths about zombies that seem to be universally accepted.
For example, it is commonly believed that zombies are attracted to noise.
However, this is not always the case.
The same goes for these ten zombie myths:
Zombies are slow and lumbering
Zombies only eat brains
Killing a zombie is easy – just shoot them in the head
Zombies are mindless creatures without any emotions or intelligence
All zombies are the same – they’re all “monsters”
There’s no such thing as a “good” zombie
Zombies are purely fictional creatures that don’t really exist
If you become a zombie, there’s no coming back
A zombie apocalypse is impossible
We know everything there is to know about zombies
It is important to remember that not all myths about zombies are true. We still have a lot to discover about zombies - so keep reading to see why these myths aren't true!
Myth #1: Zombies Are Slow and Lumbering
Zombies are often portrayed as slow, lumbering creatures that shuffle along mindlessly.
However, this is not always the case. In some stories and films, zombies are able to run at high speeds, making them far more dangerous than their traditional counterparts.
This difference can be attributed to a number of factors, including the type of zombie virus and the stage of decomposition.
Myth #2: Zombies Only Eat Brains
The notion that zombies are only interested in consuming human brains is a popular one, but it is not founded in reality.
In fact, there are many documented cases of zombies exhibiting a wide range of dietary habits.
While some zombies do seem to prefer brain tissue, others have been known to eat flesh, organs, or anything else that they can get their hands on.
In one particularly well-known case, a group of zombies was observed feasting on the remains of a cow.
Myth #3: Killing a Zombie Is Easy – Just Shoot Them in the Head
Debunking the popular zombie movie trope that killing a zombie is as easy as shooting them in the head, researchers have found that it would actually take around seven shots to the head to guaranteed kill a zombie.
The reason for this is that zombies are physiologically similar to humans, meaning they have brains protected by skulls.
Myth #4: Zombies are Mindless Creatures Without Any Emotions or Intelligence
For starters, zombies seem to display a remarkable level of coordination and coordination. They move with purpose, and they work together in large groups to take down their prey.
This alone contradicts the notion that zombies are mindless creatures.
In addition, zombies have been known to use tools and weapons in their attacks, which suggests that they are capable of rudimentary problem-solving skills.
Myth #5: All Zombies are the Same – They’re all “Monsters”
Just like humans, there are zombie individuality. Not every Zombie is a mindless, drooling, rotting corpse craving for human flesh.
In fact, some Zombies are quite intelligent and even have a sense of humor.
Then you have the “infected” type who are more akin to animals than people, They may be physically different from your average Zombie but they are still individuals.
Myth #6: There’s No Such Thing as a “Good” Zombie
While it is true that zombies are often associated with dark themes such as death and decay, there are also many examples of “good” zombies in pop culture.
For example, the character of Daniel in the TV series “The Walking Dead” is a zombie who has retained his human personality and is able to feel love and compassion.
Similarly, the character of Frank in the movie “Shaun of the Dead” is a lovable zombie who just wants to eat brains (and maybe have a pint at the pub).
Myth #7: Zombies Are Purely Fictional Creatures That Don’t Really Exist
However, there is evidence to suggest that zombies may be more real than we think. In Haiti, for example, there is a long history of people using drugs to induce a zombie-like state.
These so-called “zombie powders” contain a powerful hallucinogen called Datura, which can cause delusions and hallucinations.
Myth #8: If You Become a Zombie, There’s No Coming Back
While it’s true that zombies are mostly mindless, there are some who retain some semblance of their former selves. These “intelligent zombies” are often able to communicate with evidence and can sometimes be reasoned with.
In fact, there have been several documented cases of intelligent zombies reverting back to their human state.
Myth #9: A Zombie Apocalypse Is Impossible
While it may be easy to dismiss the threat of a zombie apocalypse as the stuff of fiction, the truth is that there are many factors that could contribute to such an event, from natural disasters to runaway experiments.
In light of this, it is important to be prepared for the possibility of a zombie outbreak.
While it may seem unlikely, the truth is that a zombie apocalypse is not impossible, and it would be foolish to discount the possibility entirely.
Myth #10: We Know Everything There is to Know About Zombies
Though we have been fascinated by the undead for centuries, there is still much that we do not know about zombies. For one thing, it is unclear how zombies come into existence.
Though popular culture often depicts zombies as the result of a virus or infection, outbreaks of zombism have been reported throughout history, long before the advent of modern medicine.
In addition, we do not know how to kill zombies effectively.
Traditional methods like decapitation and burning do not always work, and bullets to the brain only temporarily incapacitate them.
Even if we could find a way to destroy all the zombies, it is possible that they would simply rise again.
In short, though we may think we know everything there is to know about zombies, the truth is that they remain a mystery.
