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This zombie baby brings to mind questions of the types of formula one feeds to undead infants. You could probably find them in Europe. Brain puree?

This zombie baby brings to mind questions of the types of formula one feeds to undead infants. You could probably find them in Europe. Brain puree?

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This zombie baby brings to mind questions of the types of formula one feeds to undead infants. You could probably find them in Europe. Brain puree?

This zombie baby brings to mind questions of the types of formula one feeds to undead infants. You could probably find them in Europe. Brain puree?

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The zombie hunters’ bus, the Firefly, was like a horror movie version of the Merry Pranksters’ Furthur.

The zombie hunters’ bus, the Firefly, was like a horror movie version of the Merry Pranksters’ Furthur.

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The zombie hunters’ bus, the Firefly, was like a horror movie version of the Merry Pranksters’ Furthur.

The zombie hunters’ bus, the Firefly, was like a horror movie version of the Merry Pranksters’ Furthur.

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Logan Fox was the most enthusiastic zombie of the outbreak.  He happily scared anyone nearby.

Logan Fox was the most enthusiastic zombie of the outbreak. He happily scared anyone nearby.

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Logan Fox was the most enthusiastic zombie of the outbreak.  He happily scared anyone nearby.

Logan Fox was the most enthusiastic zombie of the outbreak. He happily scared anyone nearby.

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Zombie clowns.  Hope you weren’t planning on sleeping tonight.

Zombie clowns. Hope you weren’t planning on sleeping tonight.

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Zombie clowns.  Hope you weren’t planning on sleeping tonight.

Zombie clowns. Hope you weren’t planning on sleeping tonight.

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Steve Istre is Zombievel Knievel.  Overheard nearby: “This Shamwow is picking up that blood really well.”

Steve Istre is Zombievel Knievel. Overheard nearby: “This Shamwow is picking up that blood really well.”

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Steve Istre is Zombievel Knievel.  Overheard nearby: “This Shamwow is picking up that blood really well.”

Steve Istre is Zombievel Knievel. Overheard nearby: “This Shamwow is picking up that blood really well.”

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We’re not falling for that one.

We’re not falling for that one.

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We’re not falling for that one.

We’re not falling for that one.

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Christopher Miranda poses as the undead version of Lucille Bluth from Arrested Development.

Christopher Miranda poses as the undead version of Lucille Bluth from Arrested Development.

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Christopher Miranda poses as the undead version of Lucille Bluth from Arrested Development.

Christopher Miranda poses as the undead version of Lucille Bluth from Arrested Development.

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Sarah Clemens and Jason Richards pose after a zombie shark attack.  “This is the best day of my life,” Clemens said in between moans for flesh.

Sarah Clemens and Jason Richards pose after a zombie shark attack. “This is the best day of my life,” Clemens said in between moans for flesh.

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Sarah Clemens and Jason Richards pose after a zombie shark attack.  “This is the best day of my life,” Clemens said in between moans for flesh.

Sarah Clemens and Jason Richards pose after a zombie shark attack. “This is the best day of my life,” Clemens said in between moans for flesh.

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The recession has hit the undead hardest as Brendan Skinner takes to zombie-begging.

The recession has hit the undead hardest as Brendan Skinner takes to zombie-begging.

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The recession has hit the undead hardest as Brendan Skinner takes to zombie-begging.

The recession has hit the undead hardest as Brendan Skinner takes to zombie-begging.

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Todd Slade is a former zombie hunter.  Emphasis on the "former."

Todd Slade is a former zombie hunter. Emphasis on the "former."

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Todd Slade is a former zombie hunter.  Emphasis on the "former."

Todd Slade is a former zombie hunter. Emphasis on the "former."

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Kat poses with her dog, Cooper the Zombie St. Bernard.  He’s not the dog you want rescuing you if you get trapped hiking in the Alps.

Kat poses with her dog, Cooper the Zombie St. Bernard. He’s not the dog you want rescuing you if you get trapped hiking in the Alps.

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Kat poses with her dog, Cooper the Zombie St. Bernard.  He’s not the dog you want rescuing you if you get trapped hiking in the Alps.

Kat poses with her dog, Cooper the Zombie St. Bernard. He’s not the dog you want rescuing you if you get trapped hiking in the Alps.

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Businesses tried in vain to keep the undead scourge from leaving their mark on windows across downtown.  The most effective way we saw was to keep a window washer on zombie patrol.

Businesses tried in vain to keep the undead scourge from leaving their mark on windows across downtown. The most effective way we saw was to keep a window washer on zombie patrol.

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Businesses tried in vain to keep the undead scourge from leaving their mark on windows across downtown.  The most effective way we saw was to keep a window washer on zombie patrol.

Businesses tried in vain to keep the undead scourge from leaving their mark on windows across downtown. The most effective way we saw was to keep a window washer on zombie patrol.

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In some mythical mash-up, the zombie has been crossed with the sunglasses-sporting unicorn.  She’s joined by El Zombrero.

In some mythical mash-up, the zombie has been crossed with the sunglasses-sporting unicorn. She’s joined by El Zombrero.

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In some mythical mash-up, the zombie has been crossed with the sunglasses-sporting unicorn.  She’s joined by El Zombrero.

In some mythical mash-up, the zombie has been crossed with the sunglasses-sporting unicorn. She’s joined by El Zombrero.

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“It’s fun to stay at the Y-M-C-BRAAAAAAAAAINS!”

“It’s fun to stay at the Y-M-C-BRAAAAAAAAAINS!”

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“It’s fun to stay at the Y-M-C-BRAAAAAAAAAINS!”

“It’s fun to stay at the Y-M-C-BRAAAAAAAAAINS!”

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The undead get ready to groove for Thrill the World, a worldwide event featuring zombies gathering in public places to perform the most popular piece of zombie choreography of all time, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.”

The undead get ready to groove for Thrill the World, a worldwide event featuring zombies gathering in public places to perform the most popular piece of zombie choreography of all time, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.”

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The undead get ready to groove for Thrill the World, a worldwide event featuring zombies gathering in public places to perform the most popular piece of zombie choreography of all time, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.”

The undead get ready to groove for Thrill the World, a worldwide event featuring zombies gathering in public places to perform the most popular piece of zombie choreography of all time, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.”

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Zombie dancers make with the jazz hands. Proceeds gathered from Thrill the World benefited the Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center, a local nonprofit.

Zombie dancers make with the jazz hands. Proceeds gathered from Thrill the World benefited the Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center, a local nonprofit.

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Zombie dancers make with the jazz hands. Proceeds gathered from Thrill the World benefited the Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center, a local nonprofit.

Zombie dancers make with the jazz hands. Proceeds gathered from Thrill the World benefited the Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center, a local nonprofit.

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The greatest zombie of them all, the zombie-Gumby-Michael Jackson (note the sequined glove), wishes PoMo readers a happy Halloween.

The greatest zombie of them all, the zombie-Gumby-Michael Jackson (note the sequined glove), wishes PoMo readers a happy Halloween.

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The greatest zombie of them all, the zombie-Gumby-Michael Jackson (note the sequined glove), wishes PoMo readers a happy Halloween.

The greatest zombie of them all, the zombie-Gumby-Michael Jackson (note the sequined glove), wishes PoMo readers a happy Halloween.

Zombie Walk, October 24, 2009
Here’s a brief field guide to the local varieties of undead you’ll see stumbling around downtown and the Pearl when the inevitable zombie apocalypse arrives (based on a true story):
The Bored Zombie: Identifiable by patiently waiting at a stoplight, anticipating the crosswalk sign to turn green. Checks watch often despite inherent lack of concept of time.
The Accessorized Zombie: Identified by holding something, marking a frightening stage…