The Walking Dead is really about the survivors, and ultimately how they cope with the apocalypse. It makes me wonder which society you would choose from were you to find yourself suddenly in this world (no, you do not get to be part of Rick's group). At this point in season five, we've seen societies formed by survivors that have embraced principles of:
1) Delusional ignorance, a.k.a., Hershel's Farm. This group of survivors thought that the undead were just really sick people. So even though there were no "moral" boundaries broken with this group, if you ended up with them, your chances of survival were low because a herd of walkers was being kept secret in a barn. At any time, they could have gotten out and overran the farm and then you'd be dead because of someone else's stupidity.
2) Psychopathic leader, a.k.a., the Governor and "Woodbury." This group was led by a charismatic "Jim Jones" leader-type that willfully murdered outsiders for their weapons and resources and just lied about everything. He also tried to rape Maggie, but if you found yourself in Woodbury, and you "towed the line" there's a good chance you'd be better off at the end of the day. But keep in mind that the Governor is completely insane and can commit mass-murder at any sign of displeasure.
3) Institutionalized cannibalism, a.k.a. Terminus. The "Termites" were a functioning society that had only one small quirk: they slaughtered people like pigs so that they could feed themselves delicious BBQ. They had accepted their institutionalized evil to such an extent that it was just part of the day, like taking a bathroom break. If you landed here, you'd obviously have to be part of those that do the killing and eating, and not the ones that get slaughtered.
4) Institutionalized rape, a.k.a. the Hospital Crew. This is where Beth ended up. They have food, clean clothing, even electricity. They have safety, a doctor, and the ability to mend you when you get wounded or sick. But at the same time, they (much like Terminus) look the other way for the "rapes" designed to keep the men happy. I call it "institutionalized" because that's they way they viewed it, basically keeping a schedule kind of like breakfast, paperwork, lunch, a rape, checking in with the doctor, dinner, etc. So if you choose this particular society, I guess you'd have to be okay with the occasional rape. And you're also basically a slave. You work every day that you are able, and you can't just up and leave.
If you had to choose which one of these societies to land in, which one would you choose and why? I look forward to reading your comments. And again, you don't get to choose Rick's group because everyone would choose Rick's group.
Or would you try to go it alone?
If you had to choose which one of these societies to land in, which one would you choose and why? I look forward to reading your comments. And again, you don't get to choose Rick's group because everyone would choose Rick's group.
Or would you try to go it alone?
Why choose Ricks group? Blundering around the country doesn't seem very smart. I'd be killed early on but if I weren't then I'd be the smart group that gets on a boat far away from zombies.
ReplyDeleteI'd go it alone or with a few others and yes, get on a boat and find a remote island! Granted we've seen that backfire in other zombie films, but you'd have a better chance of surviving.
ReplyDeleteNone of these "societies" sounds appealing one bit. I'd go it alone and probably just end up dying.
ReplyDeleteIck. That's not much of a choice. Probably why I don't watch the show.
ReplyDeleteIf the zombie apocalypse happens like this, I'll just kill myself first. No good options here.
ReplyDeleteGo it alone and avoid people. I'd also build a treehouse and swing from vines (possibly I'm confusing genres).
ReplyDeletemood
I'm wondering what the Walking Dead is going to do once they run out of the worst possible things humans can do? I can't imagine what might be left.
ReplyDeleteI would have to go it alone.
I would definitely go it alone and hope for the best. But I'm not the best person to ask since I'm still laughing from your comment over at my blog. Though, I do love Theresa's answer. Either one suits me.
ReplyDeleteKnowing me I'd end up food for the Termites. But I'd certainly let the Gov do all the dirty work and just tow the line :)
ReplyDeleteChoices, choices...
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your commentary on television shows. :0 Hope you are doing well!
I'd probably choose the governor and try to make myself useful, until he goes off the deep end.
ReplyDeleteWhat a grim set of choices. I would consider striking out on my own with a few like-minded, still-decent humans, but if that's not feasible then delusional ignorance might work for me. Sometimes it feels like that's my life choice anyway.
ReplyDeleteOn my own. All these options suck especially Terminus and that rape hospital. There one avoidable thing in life and it's neither cannibalism or rape. I'll go down fighting if I have to.
ReplyDelete