So, there is this thing on Facebook where you
pick your celebrity dream team of five to fight the zombie hordes that I think we all know are coming. I heard about this from by brother-in-law, who had a good team (though through a cheat of sorts he has six). Bruce Willis, Lt. Cmdr. Worf, The Mythbusters (herein lies the cheat), MacGyver, and Barack Obama. These are fine choices. Inclusion of The Mythbusters is inspired. I would drop the wiry Obama, as there are other leader types available and make a legal five.
Here are mine. I present them here because Facebook doesn't let you describe in any detail why you choose your team members.
- Ving Rhames: he's a big imposing guy with a commanding voice. When scavengers come to steal your dry-goods and ammunition, Ving will keep them in check. He also has zombie fighting experience from Dawn of the Dead.
- Mr. Spock: he is superhumanly strong, and since fear is an emotion, he is fearless. His logic and leadership abilities will be of great use, and he is selfless. Also, while emotion-free, he is not without compassion; when the looters come he may be able to negotiate a non-violent resolution. Remember, every tired, weak human is a zombie waiting to happen.
- Brock Samson: yes, he is a cartoon character, but he is a freakin' tank and virtually death-proof. He doesn't use a gun, and blades don't use ammo. He knows how to take out a mob with his '69 Charger, which is also tricked out with lots of James Bond tech. He's loyal and won't ditch you when things get tough. Also, he's a pilot, just in case you find a plane.
- Wendy O Williams: first, every horror scenario needs a heroine. Wendy O is a take-no-shit woman who isn't afraid to get her hands dirty. She knows her way around small arms, and as a vegetarian will know how to keep you in good health when meat gets scarce.
- Tom Savini: if you are going up against zombies and don't take Savini, you are out of your mind. Savini is Mr. Zombie, thirty years running. If you can find someone who has been in more zombie movies, take 'em, but my money is on Tom.
That's it. There are some others, but I won't mention. In case others want to play along, I'd hate to spoil anything.
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