The Driving Dead

It's You And It's Me Against An Army Of Zombies

Took this photo at Wal Mart of all places. Amreican culture fascinates and sickens me. I consider this photo a significant sign of the times #1 becuase it was taken in a Wal Mart parking lot #2 because of the epicly terrible parking job and #3 because of the decals on each of these vehicles.
The one on the left is one of those "family" decals. You know, the mom, dad, kids and cat or whatever. Everyone's hyped on breeding I guess. Right next to it is a "zombie family" decal.
It seems like we as a culture have become obsessed with zombies. Which is ironic because the first popular zombie films were statements on consumer culture. But that shit is lost. Here in Seattle we have an annual zombie parade where regular folks dress up like zombies and walk around as they spend money on food and beer. Brains!
Don't get me wrong. I love The Walking Dead as much as the next victim, but I think reflection is sometimes called for. The society grows more and more violent and what was once reserved for the underground Troma set has been brought to the masses, with acceptance. I can't be the only one who thinks that when it is commonplace to watch (and fantasize about?) the undead eating the flesh off of someone's face, there may be a sickness in our culture.
As I type this I listen to Slayer. Zombies, Metal, etc. used to be underground because only a certain type of person could really stomach exposing themselves to these things on a regular basis. Now it is banality. Gangsta rap, violence and face eating have become the norm. Fifty years ago Football and Ice Hockey were considered violent. Now football is the new religion in this country and the UFC is the cream of the violently athletic crop.
Maybe I'm a gentle hippy. Or maybe you've been bitten...