Wearing all black, knee pads and a gas mask, and carrying what looked to be a machine gun, the man walked into the Metro Clothing store on Seattle's Capitol Hill, which was sponsoring a zombie crawl to promote the Crypticon Horror Convention. He was briefly detained by police, then went on to win a costume contest.
(KOMO TV)
The moral of the story is: if you're doing something weird, don't be the first to show up. Then you'll just be the ONE wierdo in the room.
Posted by: Azrael Brown | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Actually, I find this ok--although I'm thinking the guy was not arrested; just stopped by the police and asked the equivalent of "WTF"?
Somebody dropped the ball though--when sponsoring events like that, you need to a least give the cops a HeadZup. And, uh, the police need to pay attention to what the community tells them.
At least the Seattle cops showed up when told there was an armed person in a store. They didn't even bring their tank and SWAT this time. Last week they used their high priced SWAT talent to bust a modest "hands only" brothel run by a middle aged woman.
Posted by: nellagain | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 11:49 AM
adding to the sombie thread--because to me she looks like one...octomom is getting a tv show but so far no american affiliates have shown interest...yippe ki yea...
Posted by: lynn | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 12:24 PM
sombie--Zombie sorry.
Posted by: lynn | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 12:24 PM
Zombies!
I'm headed for Merc's house.
Posted by: RockyMtnMac | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 12:54 PM
"Dancing at the Zombie Zoo, Dancing at the Zombie Zoo"
Posted by: fredzilla | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 01:05 PM
I don't get it... he doesn't look like a zombie at all.
Posted by: poutychick | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 01:06 PM
The terrorists read the internets! Now they will know how to cover their crimes next time!!
At least the cops seemed intelligent in this case.
Posted by: Torgo | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 01:14 PM
Everything is ready RMM!!! And for all the unbelievers....I TOLD YOU SO!!!!!!!!
Posted by: USMerc | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 01:44 PM
That is a pretty convincing looking fire arm. If you wear grenades and a rifle into a shopping center, then you shouldn't be surprised if you get the attention of the police.
Zombies with guns? Aren't guns against the Zombie Code?
Posted by: Sigh | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 01:55 PM
No guys, he was dressed as an 'Umbrella Corporation' commando from 'Resident Evil'. He did look pretty convincing!
Posted by: openeyed | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 02:03 PM
Yeah, what openeyed said....He's on our side! He's a zombie hunter!!!!!
Posted by: USMerc | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 02:26 PM
My buddy got Resident Evil 5 over the weekend and it's got enough Zombie stopping action to daze an elephant, or a hyperactive 9 year old after a trip to a candy store. Graphics are great, but it's a pita to run and look around you which makes it likely that sooner or later you'll get chainsawed in the neck by a particularly rude zombie. Pretty good game and with graphics that make you feel like you're there, it adds notable context to the Human/Zombie dichotomy...
Posted by: sometimesilie | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 02:44 PM
If you want awesome zombie action, you need to play Left 4 Dead. Hands down, its the best zombie game to hit consoles and PC's yet. Playing it with friends is a blast!
Posted by: Lupin | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 02:48 PM
I heard that Lupin. I am short of funds now, so relying on the choice(s) of friends. I am thinking maybe Dead Space next. Finally got sick of Fallout...
Posted by: sometimesilie | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 02:55 PM
Hmmm, living in Seattle, I have wondered just what is 'too weird' for Capital Hill. I guess we found it. :)
Posted by: SkyGrrl | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 03:19 PM
Lupin, I have to disagree---the best zombie game of 2009 is clearly Plants Vs. Zombies. I am addicted to this game--never have I laughed out loud so many times while playing a "casual" PC game. It's awesome and brilliant. =D
Posted by: Corpsegoddess | Monday, June 01, 2009 at 07:00 PM
I review videogames semi-professionally (shameless plug: game-over.net). I found Left 4 dead too short. Plants vs. Zombies is great fun, but geared towards a very different crowd. Dead Space was great - very creepy. Just finished a review of Killing Floor - not so good. I also loved Fallout, but got very tired of the VATS.
Posted by: Drake Timbershaft | Tuesday, June 02, 2009 at 05:52 AM
Zombie games are great fun, but I'm still waitin' for the real ones....THAT's gonna be great!!!!!
Posted by: USMerc | Tuesday, June 02, 2009 at 07:01 AM
@SkyGrrl - I don't think it was too 'wierd' (I doubt there is such a thing for Capitol Hill), just that he looked 'dangerous' with all those 'weapons' strewn about his body.
Posted by: Navy Chief | Tuesday, June 02, 2009 at 07:01 AM
All's well as ends better ... at least until the undead break down the mall doors in search of our delicious manflesh.
Posted by: Phranqlin | Tuesday, June 02, 2009 at 08:49 AM
shawn of the dead.
i am going to live with merc and rmm. i will bring the boiled peanuts and vidalias.
Posted by: lynn | Tuesday, June 02, 2009 at 10:14 AM
We have plenty of room for all of us in the compound!
Posted by: USMerc | Tuesday, June 02, 2009 at 10:30 AM