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First Sunday in Oct • Pop Culture
World Zombie Day
World Zombie Day is an international event that grew from the zombie walk in Pittsburgh (where night of the living dead was filmed). Fans dress as the undead to raise money for local food banks and charities. This lesson explores the apocalypse obsession—why are we so fascinated by the end of the world? We explore the modern monster and why we love to be scared.
Speaking Discussion
- Why is the zombie the most popular monster in modern movies and games?
- What is your plan for the first 24 hours of a real zombie apocalypse?
- Is dressing as a monster a good way to raise money for charity, or is it insensitive?
- Why do we find the idea of total social collapse so exciting to watch on screen?
- Who is the one person you would want on your team to survive a disaster?
Activity 1: The Survivor
You are a "Zombie Survival Expert". You have 1 minute to explain your plan using the word "Protocol".
Activity 2: Rapid Fire Debate
Justify your answer in 30 seconds:
- "Zombies represent our fear of crowds and disease."
- "I would be the first person to die in an apocalypse."
- "Horror movies are good for your mental health."