It's an important consideration. If TV and films have taught us anything it's that we need to be prepared for an attack from the undead.
Firstly - weapons of choice. And you might be a pacifist but zombies and violence go hand in hand so you have to be prepared. After much debate we came to the conclusion that some kind of sword would be a good option. A long sword. Maybe even two swords strapped together. Basically something that could be used while keeping the zombie at arms length. Or swords length in this case. Something long and pointy. I'm not sure how one goes about acquiring a sword though. And a zombie apocalypse would no doubt be sudden. In which case I think I'm going to have to make do with a spatula strapped to a mop.
Secondly - transport. It's my understanding that zombies are fairly slow and could most likely be outpaced but even so, you're going to want wheels to get you out of the zombie trouble zone. Wheels. Or hooves. We initially concluded that some kind of armoured vehicle would be the way to go but then we figured well, how long is the petrol going to last for. If there's a zombie apocalypse then I guess petrol will inevitably run out. So I suppose what we need is some kind of hybrid. Or maybe even a scooter. Something fuel efficient and faster than zombies.
Thirdly - A safe haven. Once you've gathered your weapons and family members, and loaded them onto your scooter, you need to find somewhere safe to lurk. Somewhere you can sleep peacefully without fear of being rudely awaken by a zombie munching on your arm. This is why we felt it important to understand whether or not zombies can swim. Because if zombies can't swim then it seems like some form of island would be a good solution. Get to a boat and get to an island. Of course I don't know how easy it would be to get a boat. Or find an island. It might be more feasible to collect all of our surfboards, strap them together and float out to a rock.
So you see, I have ideas about the zombie apocalypse - whipping through a pack of undead in a hybrid tank, armed with a sword before leaping aboard a tall ship and sailing off to a magical island where the coconuts are full of wine. But in reality there are too many of us on a scooter, armed with mops, overbalanced by surfboards, in search of a rock. Zombie apocalypse? You know you want me on your team.
Always one for a creative solution I would want you on my team. I can't recall ever seeing a Zombie near water so the island may be the way to go.
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