I have, as most of you have, done extensive research on the subject of the living dead. I do feel that some portrayals on the subject lack the reality that one may encounter. So with this section I will offer what some of my research has produced for me.


1.) Runners- While most works present the concept that this is near impossible I say nay. While the "infected" in the 28 series do run they are not actual zombies. I do say that I zombie could run under a set of given circumstances. The first would have to be a human that was bitten and left quite intact and died of the infection. Now most information on the infection never states that the body always sets into rigor-mortis. So if under those circumstances the body rises and wanders for food, upon finding you or any other target, should the brain relay stimulus to the muscles to move as fast as possible the muscles would still be in a state of health capable of producing the speed and motion necessary to run. Now some of you may say but how would zombie brain know how to run, how do you know how to run? Do you think about it? No it is what is known as muscle memory, a action performed by the muscle over and over until it instinctual.

2.) Infested Zombies- Some articles suggest that the flesh of a zombie is infected, tainted if you will. If this is so wouldn't one assume that the "virus" could mutate to a degree to prevent decomposition? I say the flesh is not infected, if it were it would need to follow the guidelines for the survival of the virus living in the flesh. I suggest it merely the standard bacterium that decompose the flesh and only the brain is infected by the virus. Thus I believe that insects would feed on the flesh. As well as most carrion creatures whose bodies are designed to digest the bacterium in rotting flesh. Though I focus on the insects for the moment. A body of zombie could easily be a walking storehouse for insects and their larva as well various diseases. In some instances some of these zombies could become bloated with gases as they build up within their forms. Ergo killing one could release a cloud of disease ridden gas that could more agonizingly kill you than the creature itself, or release the nest of insects that had been using it as a traveling home. In either scenario the outcome would unexpected at best.

3.) Water-logged Zombies- It has been said that as a zombie does not need to breathe they could survive under water indefinitely. This presents a few interesting traits, most of which Mr. Brooks aptly discussed. Though I do believe one was over-looked. A water-logged zombie will be significantly slower than it's counter-parts. Plus as an added, shall we say, gross-out factor the skin will slough from the bones along with the muscles. This presents a few factors: Number 1, if they continue walking and moving after leaving the water, it would be conceivable that the zombie could literally walk out of it's skin, thus killing it or leaving a frame of nothing more than organs, muscle, and skeleton. Number 2, should one attempt to grab you as you went to pull away the flesh of the zombie may come with you. This presents many complications as whatever bacterium may still be living in the flesh may seep from the fluid that has water-logged the skin and try entering your skin through your pores. So water-logged zombies, a blessing?

4: Flaming Zombies:
So, this page lists zombie conditions and so I will add one, the flaming zombie. A flaming zombie is usually caused by idiots who use flamethrowers against the undead. According to Brooks it takes about 5 hours for a flaming zombie to die, so that gives a large risks, including catching your barricade on fire, catching more zombies on fire, and a horde of flaming zombies is NOT good. (I wonder what would happen to a flaming waterlogged zombie?)