Finally watched Zombieland this weekend. Great film.
I'm trying to compile the 32 rules for survival in zombie land. I think the film only highlights a few, so I'm going to list the ones I can...
- Cardio. Smokers, out-of-shape people, and extremely obese folks are not going to survive the zombiepocalypse.
- Double tap. Don't just assume it's dead. Hit it again. And again. A bullet is cheap compared to being bitten.
- Beware of Bathrooms Apparently they are all zombie traps. (See rule 15)
- Seatbelts. Safety first, especially when you slam into a wall to send the zombie through the windshield.
- *Skillet. Cast iron skillets are a handy all-purpose tool for cooking AND self-defense.
- Travel Light. This is more about emotional baggage than luggage, though that, too should be minimal for fast travel.
- *Get a kickass partner. Find the guy who's good at killing zombies and become the sidekick. It beats being lunch.
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- *Bounty Paper Towels. Product placement or easy cleanup of zombie brains/blood?
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- *Bowling Ball. Nothing says "massive head trama" like a bowling ball.
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- Don't be a hero. Using rule 1 to run is a survival trait. Dying for your buddy (usually) isn't.
- Limber Up. Goes with rule 1. Stay limber and loose as even a zombie can outrun you when you pull a muscle or throw out your back.
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- *Avoid strip clubs. Zombie strippers are NOT arousing you sicko.
- Know your way out. When you're on the run, you don't want to be searching for an exit.
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- *The buddy system. Your friend can help keep you alive. Or at least draw some of the attacks.
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- Check the back seat. Always assume someone's sitting back there waiting to eat you.
- Enjoy the little things. Take time to blow up some shit and live life! Seriously, you'll probably die tomorrow, so don't waste what time you have left.
- *Swiss Army Knife. Lots of tools in a compact package.
The * denotes rules mentioned in promotional material rather than the movie.
There are apparently some other rules that are in interviews with the writers, etc., but not in the canon material:
- Ziplock bag
- Always carry a change of underwear
- Double-knot your shoelaces
- It's a marathon, not a sprint. Unless it's a print, then sprint.
- Pack your stain stick.
No more monologuing, or I'll Swiss-cheese you on principle.
-The Middleman
