In celebration of Walking Dead coming back this weekend, Amber came up with a great idea for a post. Let’s email some of our favorite bloggers, who we know watch Walking Dead, and ask them a simple question: what one item would you take with you during the zombie apocalypse?
Amber wanted to participate in the round-up, so I thought I would be a pseudo Master of Ceremonies for the post.
First up is the ever-sassy Mekenzie from interiorsbykenz.com. She even went as far as to add a scary font to her picture.
In the event of a zombocalypse, I’ve decided to bring the comforter off my bed. It will serve many purposes in our survival. The duvet cover can be used as a make-shit tent cover. It can be used for the obvious reason, as a blanket. We will also be able to cut it up for bandages when needed. And last of all, it’s light to carry!
Good Job Mekenzie. Though you left out the part about how it just plain looks great *jazz hands*.
Next up is Amber’s major girl-crush Jacinda from Prudent Baby. Calm down Amber, let’s not make this weird.
In the event of the zombie apocalypse I would get practical and grab my purse. Chances are it has… Several stale snacks, my phone with some pictures of my kids and the phone numbers of my relatives (which I no longer know by heart) a few crumpled bucks, a diaper, and wet wipes. It also has a pair of underwear and a diet coke in it right now which I was planning to take out but I’m reconsidering… Ya know… Just in case.
Underwear and Diet Coke? Does this girl know how to party or what?
The mega-talented Arden from Arden Prucha Photography wrote:
I thought about the Zombies coming and quickly ran through the list of meaningful items in my head. I am not a creature of “things have meaning” or emotional about personal items. I thought a camera and computer would be pointless – ya know since the zombies would definitely take out power, plus those things aren’t necessary anyway. What is meaningful to me? My family, who will be high tailing it with me… and these books. My beautiful BIG artistic bible and our family photo books. These images are of my precious husband, son and two daughters throughout the past few years. These books would fulfill us through wonderful Godly stories, keep our spirits high and remind us of the everyday moments we would have left behind. Stupid zombies.
Stupid zombies indeed. Nice photo too… you may want to think about pursuing a career in photography.
And the award for most creative goes to our friend Cecile from Fresh House on Bellaire.
I would probably grab at least some of the marble collection from my youth. In addition to the marbles, I’d probably also need to snag a print out of how to play marbles because if you weren’t born in the early 1900’s it’s kind of a lost art.
They may not seem like the best thing to grab during the zombie apocalypse but I bet if Carl had some marbles to play with Dale would still be alive because he wouldn’t be wandering around taunting zombies because he’s too busy learning how to play a game of Ringer. Or better yet, instead of Hershel’s daughter Beth (is that her name because no one cares about her anyway) solemnly singing a southern cumbia around the campfire, everyone could be playing a rousing game of marbles and take their mind off cleaning up the mess Lori’s love child with Shane has caused for the group.
Yes indeed, marbles seem like the perfect answer to a desolate and unforgiving world filled with flesh hungry monsters. Just remember once she’s turned, have no mercy, she’s not your mother anymore.
Whoa. Never heard a discussion about marbles get so intense. I mean that really got out of hand. You’ve obviously thought about this a lot Cecile.
Last up is the lady of the manor. The reason this post (and blog) exists. You may know her as Amber, but I call her Sexy McSexerton.
I’ve thought about this a lot like more than any sane person should. I debated on taking a chair or a rug, but I went the sentimental route. After I gather the family and all the food/weapons, I would take this illustrated portrait of us by our friend Chase. It’s incredibly accurate on how we looked in 2009. (Except Ramona was born with a ton of hair, no one was expecting that.)
It will always represent that moment when we became parents and all the joy that entails. Also I’m glad I figured this out, so I won’t be delayed with any last minute decision making.
Plus my hair looks bitchin’ in cartoon form.
So there you have it. Our Walking Dead Zombie Apocalypse round up. What did you guys think? Let us know in the comments what you would take!
What a great portrait. I agree – that would be the best to take out of all your options 😉
Thanks! It’s even cooler in person.
I love this post sooooo much! Some really really rad ideas were born out of this. Thanks for letting me participate! And Most of all: I AM SO EXCITED FOR THE WALKING DEAD TO START AGAIN! TEAM PRISON!
Haha yes important ideas like creating a plan of action to escape zombies. I can rest easy at night knowing I helped create a disaster plan. Does Team Prison include the people who Carl just let in? I’m very nervous to see how this all plays out.
This is so fun! I don’t watch the show but my boyfriend LOVES it. I’m going to ask him the same question tonight to see what’d he say. It’ll probably be his PS3 lol
Oh Caitlin you have to watch! It’s the only scary thing I allow myself to partake in. If he says his PS3, ask him how he plans on powering that when you’re on the run. 😉
Yippee! This post turned out great! I’m preparing myself for the inevitable zombie induced dreams I’ll be having after this Sunday. It happens every time.
Glad to know I’m not the only one! It’s a problem.
I looove the illustration! That is way cool! I have a neighbor who works for Pixar and does amazing little cartoony drawings, just for fun . . . I’m hoping I can talk him into doing a Disney/Pixar-style portrait of us for an anniversary.
Also, want to hear something embarrassing? I am not allowed to watch the Walking Dead. Honest to goodness forbidden by Jeff from watching it. Because I am apparently a 4-year old girl and have nightmares from gory stuff like that . . . like, regularly. Did you watch Alias? Remember the episode where a guy is trapped in a room with a nuclear reactor or something and he slowly melts, and his fingers are like dripping off of his hands and his skin is dropping off his face? Yeah, I saw that episode SIX YEARS AGO and I STILL have regular people-melting nightmares. But I hear The Walking Dead is good stuff from people who are not 4 years old, like me, so yay for it coming back on! Jeff is psyched about it.
(TMI?)
Bahaha you sound exactly like me. I’m a hot mess of anxiety and do not watch anything remotely scary except Walking Dead. That only happened by accident because it came on after Breaking Bad. I got hooked. I don’t know why I watch it even with the nightmares and difficulty sleeping due to zombie anxiety. Maybe I’m a masochist. Who knows but I can’t quit it. It’s okay if you don’t watch, but you need to be prepared for the takeover just in case. 😉
I think I’ve seen one of your neighbor’s illustrations on IG. It was amazing. How awesome would it be to have that talent!
We are preparing to fight our new zombie overlords. One step at a time, Jeff is building up our home arsenal. Can you hear my eyes rolling via blog comment?
I definitely can, but it’s cool I think Chelsea has our backs as far as weaponry is concerned.
I love this! And I love that illustration!
About 10 minutes ago the husband smiled at me and said “Tomorrow, honey, tomorrow”. The first thing that came to my mind was our guns. Is that bad?
Sunday night is packed now with Downton Abby, Girls, and Walking Dead. How am I ever going to watch it all in 1 night?! I think taking guns is probably the safest and smartest thing to do. We’ll have to hook up with you on the road somewhere, so you can protect us! 😉
Right!? Our DVR is hot tonight. We don’t have HBO so I can’t watch Girls. Big bummer.
Most definitely. I’m thinking we should invest in some crossbows too. We don’t want to attract the walkers.
Downton is 2 hours tonight too! Sundays at 8 are killer now. I need to be able to record more than 2 shows at the same time. Plus we only have 1 tv, so I have no wiggle room.
Crossbows are a good call. I don’t think I could be as bad a** as Daryl, but maybe under pressure…
This post is all kinds of brilliance. I don’t watch Walking Dead, but now I’m stressed out trying to come up with the exact perfect thing to save in the likely event of a zombie apocalypse.
It’s the most stressful topic for something so incredibly ridiculous! Hope you found your item and are more prepared! 😉