Zombies Too bad it's not close to Halloween (US "spooky" festival)

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In summary, the conversation discusses the fascination with zombies in American culture and the annual "Zombiewalk" parade in Chile. The discussion touches on the psychological aspect and the role of fear in this fascination.
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Can anybody explain to me, what it is that zombies play such an important role in the American culture? You are mad about zombies and as far as I know not part of Madagascar.
 
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I lived in Chile for a couple of years and was surprised, to put it mildly, to fiind there's an annual zombie parade through the streets of Santiago known as the 'Zombiewalk'
 
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fresh_42 said:
Can anybody explain to me, what it is that zombies play such an important role in the American culture? You are mad about zombies and as far as I know not part of Madagascar.
Freud would probably attribute the attraction to fear porn as a form of psychosexual infantilism, but more to the point of your question, Nietzsche said, "insanity is rare in the individual, but in companies, parties, and nations it is the rule."
 
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FAQ: Zombies Too bad it's not close to Halloween (US "spooky" festival)

What exactly are zombies?

Zombies are fictional creatures that are often depicted as reanimated corpses with a hunger for human flesh. They are typically portrayed as slow-moving and lacking in intelligence.

How do zombies come to exist?

There are many different origin stories for zombies, but the most common is through a virus or parasite that infects a living human and turns them into a zombie. Other theories include witchcraft, curses, and radiation.

Can zombies be killed?

Yes, zombies can be killed, although it may be difficult. Traditional methods of killing zombies include destroying the brain or decapitation. Some fictional works also suggest that fire or extreme physical force can kill zombies.

Are zombies real?

No, zombies are not real. They are purely fictional creatures that are often used in horror and science fiction genres.

Can zombies be cured?

In most fictional works, there is no known cure for zombification. However, some stories explore the idea of a potential cure or reversal of the zombification process.

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