Thanks to George A. Romero and his classic Night of the Living Dead(1968). Would you believe I missed the recent Zombie Fest in Downtown Pittsburgh the first week of October? That is what Zaq told me as I asked him about his shirt he was sporting on the South Side. I had just been to the Post Office and was headed for a slice of pizza at Blue Grotto and I stopped on the sidewalk and asked if I could photograph him in his shirt for the blog. Sure! I asked him where he got the Pittsburgh Zombie Capital of the World T-shirt and he said, ” The Monroeville Mall!” That is where they used to hold the Zombie Fest. I regret that I missed the Zombie Prom I was invited to a few years ago. I know I could have gotten some great shots. But here is Zaq (with a Q) on Carson Street and he said I could blog his shirt, with him in it. Thank you Zaq! And thanks to your friend who was with you. I should have taken him with you.
Every city has there claim to fame. I’ve heard of Zombiefest but never experienced it.
I think every city has a Carson Street. The ‘trick’ is being willing to visit it now and again. 😉
I didn’t know there was a Zombiefest, let alone that Pittsburgh had been crowned the Zombie world capital. I need to get out more.
He looks all nice and kind, but in a zombie apocalypse you’d want him on your team!
Did not know that! You must be so proud!
Well, that’s interesting – here’s the headline in the “Living” section of our paper today. Apparently they meet on a monthly basis. Those who join the ZRS, they say, have a greater chance of survival.
DEADLY SERIOUS ABOUT ZOMBIES
Local chapter of the Zombie Research Society (ZRS) meets to learn survival skills and self-defense strategies that would be of value even if the zombies never come.
http://www.omaha.com/article/20111025/LIVING/710259973#deadly-serious-about-zombies