An an AP article today on "Zombie Apocalypse" in the common vernacular along with recent spate of horrendous crimes (cannibalism, self-evisceration....)

http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/666439ff37944615994128d9cae1616a/US--Talking-About-Zombies


Anatomy of a trend: In wake of gory incidents, 'zombie apocalypse' talk flourishes online

TAMARA LUSH Associated Press
First Posted: June 03, 2012 - 11:40 am

"When people are unsettled about things beyond their control — be it the loss of a job, the high cost of housing or the depletion of a retirement account — they look to metaphors like the zombie."

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