I've spent some time pondering the enduring popularity of Zombies in pop culture.
Best theory so far, is that they're an escape into a simpler world. Where people have actual problems; but also where those problems can be solved.
If you look at a nebulous problem like The patriarchy, not only is it a non-problem; it's also unsolvable.
A zombie trying to eat your face is a very real problem, and if you survive the encounter, you've succeeded.
Real, simple problems, with real, simple solutions.
That's an intoxicating premise right now.
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