tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post6124011470946947851..comments2024-01-23T17:23:48.164-08:00Comments on Bite the Apple: Whisper Tales of Goremoihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07824043795171732429noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-16250029806242771432010-11-16T07:20:18.474-08:002010-11-16T07:20:18.474-08:00excellent point moi. im encouraged by the little r...excellent point moi. im encouraged by the little rebellions on the nekkic body scanners. revolt people! see? it wasnt that hard.<br /><br />to shamys point of noise. youre right. maybe a review of the movie "first blood'? hows your pungy stick skills, grrrrrrrrrrl?<br /><br />moi - i agree women would talk care of basics - however, the limpness of those gals made it impossible to see the logic of that action. pitiful writing.sparringK9https://www.blogger.com/profile/08031137344229440004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-55968825334867073132010-11-16T07:10:59.898-08:002010-11-16T07:10:59.898-08:00K9: in a real zombie apoc every second of every da...<b>K9</b>: <i>in a real zombie apoc every second of every day would be about finding more weapons and ammo. lots of compound bows and plenty of arrows. we dont wipe zombie blood off on our jeans. i would be making molotov cocktails and other IED's. take a page out of the AfPak playbook - perhaps a revision course on guerrilla warfare?</i><br /><br />That would be the optimal course of action, for sure. But is it what the vast majority of people would do? Look at what's happening with our current zombification. Are we fighting, or just trying to keep things semi-in-order?moihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824043795171732429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-81629100437288509342010-11-16T07:05:35.212-08:002010-11-16T07:05:35.212-08:00La Diva: Exactly. There are a few lines I draw whe...<b>La Diva</b>: Exactly. There are a few lines I draw when it comes to the horror genre and Saw and its ilk is one of them.<br /><br /><b>Pam</b>: Heh. I hear ya.<br /><br /><b>K9</b>: I agree that the third episode pretty much dropped the ball on the promise of the first two, but I'm not ready to give up on it. <br /><br />My interest in this genre is solely the drama (and maybe sick humor) that comes from exposing the thickness of the thread on which civilization actually hangs. What, if any, of our social and political structures do we struggle to recreate in the face of chaos. Given that, I'm not so sure we wouldn't initially herd ourselves into little groups right outside our cities. Because the vast majority of people are not going to pack a backpack, some guns, a tent, and high tail it for remote areas. At least not at first. They're going to pack together for comfort and safety, for some semblance of "normalcy," outside of a city limit into which they can make stealth trips for food and other supplies. <br /><br />As for the cliche of women ending up with the shit work, while I think that whole scene was handled poorly, I think that's exactly what would happen. Tell me, who would beat the other to the ignore over a kitchen full of piled-high, stinking dishes—you or the Big Dog? I don't know about you, but after a couple of days, I'd be the one to cave and grab the Dawn. That's just what most women do, regardless of how unconventional their marriages or lives. And in a scenario like this, making sure clothing is clean, the food tastes reasonably edible, the children look half way presentable, is one of the ways in which we can make order out of chaos. Doesn't mean we're weak or uninteresting, just that perhaps when the shit hits the fan, we're drop kicked back into our ancient biology. I often think it's a mighty thin veil, the one separating our so-called "progress" from our cro magnon genetics.<br /><br />That being said, there's a way to show that without making each and every one of the women totally dislikeable.<br /><br /><b>Shamu</b>: Monkeys in trees? Brilliant!<br /><br /><b>K9</b>: Hells to the no, would I go back for Merle. Guns, yes, but who needs forkers like him in survival mode?<br /><br /><b>Shamu</b>: But they run slowwwwwwlllllyyyyy. Which brings up another question: Are Kenyan zombies faster than their contemporaries?moihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824043795171732429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-22178456938405118902010-11-16T07:02:02.634-08:002010-11-16T07:02:02.634-08:00From reading the comments over at TLo, the graphic...From reading the comments over at TLo, the graphic novel/comic book version has ALL the dead in the world rising up. All they have to have is a brain and the ability to get out of their graves and coffins. I'm not sure there's enough ammo in the world and while the holes in Zombie logic are swiss cheese-like, apparently the zombies like noise and come a runnin' to the sound of gunshots. Unless you've got an unlimited supply of ammo for that tank, not to mention fuel, life for Post Zombification living is not looking too bright.Big Shamuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297361034783510191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-57378923982575953342010-11-16T06:40:10.358-08:002010-11-16T06:40:10.358-08:00favorite apocalyptic genre? you know full well, sh...favorite apocalyptic genre? you know full well, shamy!<br /><br />Oppression<br /><br />like whats happening now. in slo mo. "death of a thousand cuts"<br /><br /><br />zip lines is a good call - the zombies can climb though as witnessed in the van theft/chain link scene.<br /><br />in a real zombie apoc every second of every day would be about finding more weapons and ammo. lots of compound bows and plenty of arrows. we dont wipe zombie blood off on our jeans. i would be making molotov cocktails and other IED's. take a page out of the AfPak playbook - perhaps a revision course on guerrilla warfare?<br /><br />i would not be going back for merle. thats a negative. going back in for the weapon bag? yes. (cept id be hitting every cop station in small towns i could.....hunting lodges, private homes, etc.sparringK9https://www.blogger.com/profile/08031137344229440004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-14180024313582221362010-11-16T06:03:53.095-08:002010-11-16T06:03:53.095-08:00All I know is if I insisted on living in the woods...All I know is if I insisted on living in the woods in the outskirts of Atlanta, I'd sure as shit would start building myself an awesome treehouse with ziplines to get around. Soft sided tents would not be my hidey hole.<br /><br />K-9, what would be your fav in the post apocalyptic genre?Big Shamuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297361034783510191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-45957983103838213932010-11-16T05:19:10.967-08:002010-11-16T05:19:10.967-08:00where to begin?
the walking dead: FAIL
i had hig...where to begin?<br /><br />the walking dead: FAIL<br /><br />i had high hopes, you know i did. but the cardboard cut outs they are using as characters with hackneyed back stories that would make a soap opera writer blush kill it for me. now that the horse is dead, there's nobody for me to "like".<br /><br />if i was in that refugee camp outside of atl? id hit broken nosed shame (thats right, i spelled it wrong) over the head, relieve him of his firearm and LEAVE. i do believe my chances alone would be greater. like shamu, i would be thinking of places to retreat to that zombies couldnt handle or wouldnt like. I think icy northern climes sound promising. at least the zombie smell would be diminished.<br /><br />and the women? are you kidding me? doing the domestic labor and grumbling under their breaths? the social structure is no longer relevant! insanity. no way this would go down - of course i would have had a firearm - not a freaking washboard. and i would have had a lot of drugs too. painkillers esp. I know what to grab when the zombay apoc rolls into town.<br /><br />i hate lori. not because of her barely letting husbands body get cold - but because she cant own that she liked shaggin on shame and cant live with it. there isnt one female character i can identify with. now we have garden variety "will husband find out"? "will lori get pregnant" ooooo tune in next week to find out. <br /><br />and dont get me started with the redneck brothers. oh man...so heavy handed. <br /><br />what the comi...er, "graphic novel" written in this ridiculous social commentarese?<br /><br /><br />overall, a missed opportunity to examine real societal breakdown in the context of an astonishing biological threat.<br /><br />which reminds me,<br /><br />arent they a bit cavalier with smearing blood on themselves and bludgeoning bodies? if you get that shite in your eyes you zombify yourself. AYFKM? hey - i would have found a safe house that would rival the antiseptic standards of cold storage at the CDC<br /><br /><br />my rating: C-<br /><br /><br />I also hate Glee and Just Desserts. Now i have NO shows to look forward to. Not one.sparringK9https://www.blogger.com/profile/08031137344229440004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-12285240527953071312010-11-15T19:42:44.215-08:002010-11-15T19:42:44.215-08:00Not normally my cup o' tea, but you make it so...Not normally my cup o' tea, but you make it sound interesting for sure. Hmmmm, might have to check it out since I might be boycotting certain other addictive-in-the-past shows this season!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15357397551761295138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-10469000687804344202010-11-15T17:44:20.447-08:002010-11-15T17:44:20.447-08:00Being an ex Goth punk of course I love gore! The ...Being an ex Goth punk of course I love gore! The more the better, especially when the pretty girls get it! But it depends...if it's Saw gore, no. Piranha 3D gore, YES! <br /><br />I am hesitant to start watching another show I need to see every week, though I am intrigued and a spot just opened up on Sunday night! Thanks, Moi!LaDivaCucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000430029590301972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-16260984891125990222010-11-15T16:31:47.589-08:002010-11-15T16:31:47.589-08:00Czar: You need a bunker intervention. Then again, ...<b>Czar</b>: You need a bunker intervention. Then again, you'd most likely be the safest among us, given a zombie apocalypse.moihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824043795171732429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-6992744855223341852010-11-15T15:56:11.376-08:002010-11-15T15:56:11.376-08:00It seems like it's been weeks since I've k...It seems like it's been weeks since I've known what the hell you're talking about, Moi. Maybe it's better I don't know. The czarina watches all the TV in this house. All I see is what she demands I see during my once-daily stroll between the bunker and bedtime.czarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10887869458750797012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-38006088757573522862010-11-15T15:16:46.663-08:002010-11-15T15:16:46.663-08:00Good point.
Yes, I DO recall hearing last night t...Good point.<br /><br />Yes, I DO recall hearing last night that only 3 episodes remain.<br /><br />I'm SURE they'll make more for season 2.Heffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13396114362826135207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-45874955474299983022010-11-15T14:55:19.333-08:002010-11-15T14:55:19.333-08:00Heff: What, what? Only SIX episodes in a season? T...<b>Heff</b>: What, what? Only SIX episodes in a season? That's like asking me to wear only six pairs of shoes in a season. As for Santa, look at it this way: he gave you Donna. I figure he thinks he's good for life.moihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824043795171732429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-50732138884975815502010-11-15T13:44:50.496-08:002010-11-15T13:44:50.496-08:00BTW - You KNOW how to get the walk-on part for the...BTW - You KNOW how to get the walk-on part for the show.<br /><br />Thought about signing up myself, lol !Heffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13396114362826135207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-13379571733992591182010-11-15T13:30:32.341-08:002010-11-15T13:30:32.341-08:00Hey, If Santa comes through for you on the car, te...Hey, If Santa comes through for you on the car, tell him he OWES me - 'cause I haven't gotten shit from him in YEARS !<br /><br />Heff will be watching EVERY EPISODE of The Walking Dead.<br /><br />So far, I'm VERY impressed with it, but DAMNIT !!! Why did they only make 6 episodes for season one ??? They HAD to have known it would be a hit !Heffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13396114362826135207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-52705113395649332172010-11-15T11:55:58.987-08:002010-11-15T11:55:58.987-08:00Shamu: The thought of strippers anywhere near My P...<b>Shamu</b>: The thought of strippers anywhere near My Precious makes me shudder. Let 'em smarm up the Mustang.<br /><br /><b>Buzz</b>: Didn't start in on Boardwalk Empire, thank goodness. We're already committed to Dexter. Too. Much. Television. Brain. Shutting dowwwwnnnn. . .<br /><br /><b>Boxer</b>: You know, one does have to give the gal props for managing such lightning quick replacement nookie during what is obviously an extremely stressful time.<br /><br /><b>Roses</b>: Hey, welcome to Moi's Blob! I agree. Too much dog hair under the couch for comfortable television viewing. As for adding to my crew, my elder pup, Ivan, is having Old Man Dog issues, so I have decided against adding to our happy home at this time. Thanks for asking.<br /><br /><b>Karl</b>: You and S.B. both. Which is why he's become the fastest remote finger in the west. I go for weeks without seeing any advertisements. Which is how I miss all the funny ones. I get my reading done before sleep and on the weekends during football season.moihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824043795171732429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-63690441097908089772010-11-15T10:05:13.553-08:002010-11-15T10:05:13.553-08:00Good afternoon Moi,
I still can't get past th...Good afternoon Moi,<br /><br />I still can't get past the concept of paying for television and then having to watch commercials. You enjoy. but if I'm going to sit around and do nothing, I'd rather read a book.<br /><br />I agree with Shamu, as far as gratuitous gore goes.Karlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18233754448811631284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-45719634498800781852010-11-15T09:19:20.504-08:002010-11-15T09:19:20.504-08:00It airs on Sunday nights on the FX channel over he...It airs on Sunday nights on the FX channel over here. I'm really not good with any kind of horror and gore, so I've been avoiding it. It's just not cool to watch it from underneath the couch.<br /><br />Did you get the dog?Roseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07469442580348062913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-89004432197492021682010-11-15T08:57:39.634-08:002010-11-15T08:57:39.634-08:00I Tivo'd all of the episodes yesterday but I&#...I Tivo'd all of the episodes yesterday but I'm also watching BOARDWALK EMPIRE and that's just enough gore for me on a Sunday night. :-) I did watch a few minutes from last night; I thought the acting of the Hero (and oh yeah, he is hawt) was good. I couldn't believe his wife would find time with running from Zombies and all to also find a new man, but hey, it's stressful times, right? <br /><br />I'm struggling to find more than just the standard Apocalyptic formula and like Shamu, I've never enjoyed gore for entertainment sake...... but some women who I admire say it's good so I'm going to give it a try.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11280822962202098606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-23379442838839307612010-11-15T08:39:21.664-08:002010-11-15T08:39:21.664-08:00When I saw the heading, I thought you were talking...When I saw the heading, I thought you were talking about old Al Gore. Bwahahaha<br /><br />I have not seen this show and I really want too. Sunday nights have been taken up by Boardwalk Empire and The Next Iron Chef. When they're done (a couple of weeks I think) I'll give this a try.Buzz Killhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01443964019621130222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-79789217773494164892010-11-15T08:03:09.865-08:002010-11-15T08:03:09.865-08:00The other thing about last night was me imagining ...The other thing about last night was me imagining you outfitting that sweet ride as the ultimate Zombie Crushing Machine instead of letting the strippers turn it into a pretty bird bath.Big Shamuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297361034783510191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-66153394282218315712010-11-15T07:09:58.399-08:002010-11-15T07:09:58.399-08:00Sham: As a huge zombie (and all around apocalyptic...<b>Sham</b>: As a huge zombie (and all around apocalyptic lit) fan, I do agree that it's most definitely the human factor in this and other zombie-esque stories that attracts me most. For there really isn't a better stage upon which to contemplate the myriad consequences of total anarchy (not to mention, make some very clever observations on mass consumerism) than a good zombie tale.<br /><br />Oh, and you're wrong about Cajun Boy. I'm Sheriff all the way. Well, okay, about 96.7 percent of the way.moihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824043795171732429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4782769961461736606.post-24084712045135404522010-11-15T06:59:20.444-08:002010-11-15T06:59:20.444-08:00You already know where I stand on this series. Ho...You already know where I stand on this series. However I am waiting for the inevitable mash up of Mad Men and The Walking Dead.<br />I've never been a zombie movie fan. Actually most modern horror are a gigantic turnoff because I'm not into violence and gore just for the sake of violence and gore. But with this series (did not follow the graphic comic books) what we're really focusing on are the living among the walking dead. Yes, last night we had the zombie head whacking but we also had the women rising up to confront a wife abuser. Unfortunately for said abuser, he got the stuffing knocked out of him not by the women but from Moi's love interest (don't think I didn't notice you picking the Cajun Bad Boy) who took out his frustration at losing his little instant family by pounding the abuser's face into blood jelly. Oh yeah, I think there's a bit of a tussle coming down the pike between the less than conforming to the former law of the land folk and the two man cop shop.<br />Now, since I'm not a zombie follower, I have so many questions. Like, do zombies ever starve? Can you freeze a zombie and if you can does this mean we all have to move to Minnesota? If a gator eats a zombie, do we get zombie gators? If this show weren't so serious I'd love to see famous people guest star as zombies. Number 1 on my Zombie List? Martha Stewart. With most of her lower jaw missing so there would be no chance of her speaking. Groaning would be fine.Big Shamuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297361034783510191noreply@blogger.com