News Flash: "The Talking Dead"

The Zombie apocalypse has already arrived in NYC!

You are probably familiar with the cable series The Walking Dead and its related programs.

Are you also familiar with The Talking Dead that amble around NYC every day?  

The Talking Dead are the thousands of seemingly dead-to-the-world people walking and talking on their mobile phones using earphones or earpieces. Some photos appear below.

These zombie-like creatures appear oblivious to the world around them, muttering words while shuffling forward on the sidewalk.  Most are sullen and  sedate, appearing to mumble words like "must eat brains".  A few are boisterous and expressive, talking loudly with their voices and their hands which are unencumbered. 

And yes there are thousands of these creatures roaming the city.  A recent informal study estimates that zombies represent one quarter of the population.  That's a lot of flesh-eating creatures milling the streets. 

Avoiding eye contact and ignoring them is prudent.  It is better that they live undead in their oblivion than disturbing their stupor.  No one wants to start World War Z. 

One reason we like NYC is that most of the time you be left alone to live your life as you wish.  Zombies enjoy the same benefit.  Even though the Zombie apocalypse has arrived in NYC, the impact has been minimal.  The quiet co-existence of the Zombie horde with other New Yorkers is a welcome surprise.  

Who knew?

P.S.  An old but good joke.  A zombie walks into a bar.  The bartender looks up and says, "We have a drink named after you."  The zombie replies, "You do? That's great.  I'll have a Marvin.  Make it a double.  It's been a long day."

One of the many Talking Dead roaming NYC

A Zombie with infant in tow. We wondered if the infant realized there is a Zombie strapped to its back. We decided not to interfere and let Zombie dad ramble on.