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beam me up scottie

(57,349 posts)
Mon Mar 20, 2017, 05:40 PM Mar 2017

Poll: What would you wear during the zombie apocalypse?

We are discussing this on Facebook and I think I would raid an outfitter's for close fitting, durable athletic wear made from breathable synthetics. Jeans are heavy which is good for protection but cotton absorbs sweat and doesn't dry very fast. I would also make sure most of my arms and all of my legs were covered so my skin would be protected from scratches and bites.



*Yes I know there are more important things to discuss but we can chew gum and walk at the same time. A pleasant diversion can be cathartic.


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Jeans and t-shirts
0 (0%)
Tank tops and shorts
0 (0%)
Athletic clothing
0 (0%)
Sweat pants or Jazzy Jean Leggings
0 (0%)
Corsets and flowy skirts
0 (0%)
Leather. I would swaddle myself in the baddest leather I could find
0 (0%)
I would never wear another bra. Ever.
4 (57%)
I like pie, I would miss pie
0 (0%)
Other (explain)
3 (43%)
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Poll: What would you wear during the zombie apocalypse? (Original Post) beam me up scottie Mar 2017 OP
Venison n/t tazkcmo Mar 2017 #1
Interesting choice. beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #12
Don't you think this belongs in the Lounge? TexasProgresive Mar 2017 #2
Why? beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #3
Just seemed a bizarre subject for Atheists & Agnostics. TexasProgresive Mar 2017 #4
Zombies remind me of religion for some reason, might be that whole Easter thing. beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #10
I celebrate every Easter by watching a zombie movie. Goblinmonger Mar 2017 #42
Me too. And yes! Another poll please. Dead Snow is a good one. beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #48
Dead Snow was hilarious. Act_of_Reparation Mar 2017 #55
I thoroughly enjoyed that movie. beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #57
Until now, I thought it was a documentary! nt Gore1FL Mar 2017 #68
Just curious EvolveOrConvolve Mar 2017 #37
An M1 tank LuvLoogie Mar 2017 #5
GOOD ANSWER! beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #13
These choices seem vaguely familiar Heddi Mar 2017 #6
Also I would never wear another bra, ever Heddi Mar 2017 #8
Yeah that's a tough one. beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #15
Right? I wonder where I got the idea? beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #14
Jazzy Jean Jeggings Heddi Mar 2017 #19
Those look extremely comfortable, I've always wanted to try them. beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #22
I have about 15 pairs of Leggings Heddi Mar 2017 #26
We must be sisters. beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #28
I admire the fact that you've gotten out of those pj's mountain grammy Mar 2017 #71
Is that what you call these things? Curmudgeoness Mar 2017 #60
Trump skin rock Mar 2017 #7
Dammit MFM008 Mar 2017 #11
Brilliant! beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #16
A Red MAGA hat should protect me. I'd blend in JDC Mar 2017 #9
This is true. Camouflage is essential. beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #17
Football helmet, of course Warpy Mar 2017 #18
Good idea, and for zombies who prefer tender cuts body armor for battle. beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #20
Well, I'm old Warpy Mar 2017 #21
Yeah - what's that joke? beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #23
... Warpy Mar 2017 #24
Nice! beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #25
Outrunning a single zombie isn't the problem (sorry, zombie lit is my thang) Goblinmonger Mar 2017 #46
See this is exactly why we need to teach this stuff in school. beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #47
I didn't know there was a pet on the line. Goblinmonger Mar 2017 #49
I was referring to the t-shirt that reads "I would push you in front of a zombie to save my cat" beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #50
You left out an option Lordquinton Mar 2017 #27
Awesome!!! beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #29
I think it's calld Heddi Mar 2017 #31
LMAO! beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #34
"let me slip into something more comfortable... Heddi Mar 2017 #36
she left out another option Heddi Mar 2017 #30
I really wonder what is going on here... uriel1972 Mar 2017 #33
Ack!!! Must. Have. Eye. Bleach. beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #35
Zardoz reference. Act_of_Reparation Mar 2017 #53
Oh Act-of'reparation, the Internets aren't yours to give Heddi Mar 2017 #63
That's just what Mr. Blur wants you to think. Act_of_Reparation Mar 2017 #65
And that is why he was removed from our presence Heddi Mar 2017 #66
Lord Humongous from Mad Max (or Mad Max II if you are in Australia) uriel1972 Mar 2017 #32
I promise to never wear a bra ever again EvolveOrConvolve Mar 2017 #38
I feel you, man. beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #39
It does not matter what you wear. Doreen Mar 2017 #40
That's a good suggestion. beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #41
As I learned in zombieland it does not matter what you use. Doreen Mar 2017 #44
Someone has to wear the corset, might as well be me LostOne4Ever Mar 2017 #43
I'm too sexy for my corset... 🎶 beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #45
Zombie repellent. DavidDvorkin Mar 2017 #51
Just don't use garlic and olive oil. beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #52
I'd probably break out a Meshuggah tee shirt. Act_of_Reparation Mar 2017 #54
No doubt. Merle had the right idea: beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #56
I forgot what I was wearing last time that happened.... defacto7 Mar 2017 #58
I hate when that happens. beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #59
You gotta think strategic, man Warren DeMontague Mar 2017 #61
Lol! beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #62
Other: I'd dig up my old SCA armor and likely wear it... NeoGreen Mar 2017 #64
Ha ha! I love it! beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #67
Pockets. All the pockets. gelatinous cube Mar 2017 #69
Yes. Pockets would be essential. beam me up scottie Mar 2017 #70

beam me up scottie

(57,349 posts)
3. Why?
Mon Mar 20, 2017, 05:46 PM
Mar 2017

I'm a long time contributor to this group and am among friends. I have it on good authority that the hosts don't mind pleasant diversions.

Feel free to hide this thread if it upsets you.

TexasProgresive

(12,285 posts)
4. Just seemed a bizarre subject for Atheists & Agnostics.
Mon Mar 20, 2017, 05:49 PM
Mar 2017

I'm not sure what zombies have to do with Atheists & Agnostics.

beam me up scottie

(57,349 posts)
10. Zombies remind me of religion for some reason, might be that whole Easter thing.
Mon Mar 20, 2017, 05:54 PM
Mar 2017

Buy since Zombie Jesus is a touchy subject I thought it would be more appropriate to put it here instead of in the religion forum.

Over the years we have discussed countless different subjects and shared personal thoughts and observations that have nothing to do with atheism in this group, in fact that's why most of us are so close and are friends outside of DU. Why on earth would I stop now?


* note to jury

Disclaimer: this is the atheist and agnostic group where we poke fun at religion. If Zombie Jesus offends you it's probably a good idea to avoid this group during Easter.

 

Goblinmonger

(22,340 posts)
42. I celebrate every Easter by watching a zombie movie.
Mon Mar 20, 2017, 07:28 PM
Mar 2017

Which reminds me, I need to pick one for this year. Maybe I'll do a poll.

beam me up scottie

(57,349 posts)
48. Me too. And yes! Another poll please. Dead Snow is a good one.
Mon Mar 20, 2017, 07:37 PM
Mar 2017

And Shaun of the Dead.

And Dead Alive.

So many good ones.

EvolveOrConvolve

(6,452 posts)
37. Just curious
Mon Mar 20, 2017, 07:19 PM
Mar 2017

Where do you see in the rules that an atheist or agnostic can't post a lighthearted OP if it takes their fancy?

I'm asking as a host who's pretty particular about protecting the safe haven nature of A&A.

Heddi

(18,312 posts)
6. These choices seem vaguely familiar
Mon Mar 20, 2017, 05:50 PM
Mar 2017

specifically since I believe I'm the only person on the planet who knows what Jazzy Jean Leggings are.

Heddi

(18,312 posts)
8. Also I would never wear another bra, ever
Mon Mar 20, 2017, 05:51 PM
Mar 2017

although I say that. Maybe a sports bra, just to cut down on chafing and so I could run without bruising my face and knees

beam me up scottie

(57,349 posts)
15. Yeah that's a tough one.
Mon Mar 20, 2017, 06:01 PM
Mar 2017

I would never wear another stupid underwire but I might decide to go with a sport bra to keep the girls in place when I run.

beam me up scottie

(57,349 posts)
22. Those look extremely comfortable, I've always wanted to try them.
Mon Mar 20, 2017, 06:22 PM
Mar 2017

The best of both worlds. And I hate "jeggings" too.

Heddi

(18,312 posts)
26. I have about 15 pairs of Leggings
Mon Mar 20, 2017, 06:46 PM
Mar 2017

None of them look like jeans. They look like leggings. I have a pair that have mountains on them. Since I work from home (heh hehehehehehhhehehe) my work outfit has gone from PJ's (Scrubs) to, well, leggings and t-shirts. From one comfortable outfit to another ha ha haha! Also at least working from home means no bra and no shoes, either. I don't know which item of clothing I hate more: shoes or bras.

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mountain grammy

(27,273 posts)
71. I admire the fact that you've gotten out of those pj's
Thu Mar 23, 2017, 10:08 AM
Mar 2017

and into some proper work clothes, and paint your toenails. I work from home too... retired!

Curmudgeoness

(18,219 posts)
60. Is that what you call these things?
Mon Mar 20, 2017, 09:24 PM
Mar 2017

I bought a pair, and loved them so much I went back and bought three more---one in every jeans color they had. Then I dumped the "real" jeans in the charity pile.

rock

(13,218 posts)
7. Trump skin
Mon Mar 20, 2017, 05:51 PM
Mar 2017

Sure it stinks to high heaven but the Z's leave it alone. (He doesn't wear it at night while he waddles around in his native alien look which I understand is close to Jabba the Hut's.)

Warpy

(113,130 posts)
18. Football helmet, of course
Mon Mar 20, 2017, 06:12 PM
Mar 2017

Think of zombies trying to unwrap their dinner. I think they'd just get bored and go after an easier meal.

beam me up scottie

(57,349 posts)
23. Yeah - what's that joke?
Mon Mar 20, 2017, 06:24 PM
Mar 2017

(paraphrasing) I don't have to be able to outrun a zombie, I just have to be able to outrun you.

I saw a t-shirt that said "I would push you in front of a zombie to save my cat."

 

Goblinmonger

(22,340 posts)
46. Outrunning a single zombie isn't the problem (sorry, zombie lit is my thang)
Mon Mar 20, 2017, 07:33 PM
Mar 2017

The problem is two-fold:
1. They never stop. All they have to wait until you can't go anymore. Kind of like persistent hunting.
2. Hordes are the problem. Which can usually be avoided if you are smart, but once you get more than a couple, you are likely in big trouble.

But, seriously, you're going to pull a Shane?

 

Goblinmonger

(22,340 posts)
49. I didn't know there was a pet on the line.
Mon Mar 20, 2017, 07:39 PM
Mar 2017

And, truthfully, if it were either I die or I put a bullet in the knee of the random guy next to me so I can get away...blam blam motherfucker.

beam me up scottie

(57,349 posts)
50. I was referring to the t-shirt that reads "I would push you in front of a zombie to save my cat"
Mon Mar 20, 2017, 07:42 PM
Mar 2017

And yeah, unless I was with a loved one I would probably be pulling a lot of Shane.

beam me up scottie

(57,349 posts)
29. Awesome!!!
Mon Mar 20, 2017, 06:50 PM
Mar 2017

If I knew what that particular fashion choice was called I would add it. You could just select 'other'.

Heddi

(18,312 posts)
63. Oh Act-of'reparation, the Internets aren't yours to give
Tue Mar 21, 2017, 06:32 AM
Mar 2017

You silly, godless fool. The Internets belong to all of us. Just ask Mr Blur.

Act_of_Reparation

(9,116 posts)
65. That's just what Mr. Blur wants you to think.
Tue Mar 21, 2017, 08:00 AM
Mar 2017

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So he can hoard all of the internets for himself.

beam me up scottie

(57,349 posts)
41. That's a good suggestion.
Mon Mar 20, 2017, 07:26 PM
Mar 2017

But eventually we're going to run out of bullets, when that happens we'll have to use clubs, knives, swords, etc and constant exposure to blood spatter and gore can be hard on fabrics.

Doreen

(11,686 posts)
44. As I learned in zombieland it does not matter what you use.
Mon Mar 20, 2017, 07:30 PM
Mar 2017

Just make sure you double tape. Oh, enjoy the little things also.

LostOne4Ever

(9,596 posts)
43. Someone has to wear the corset, might as well be me
Mon Mar 20, 2017, 07:30 PM
Mar 2017

I am sure the zombies would all melt seeing my fat behind dressed like that

Act_of_Reparation

(9,116 posts)
54. I'd probably break out a Meshuggah tee shirt.
Mon Mar 20, 2017, 08:45 PM
Mar 2017

Because a Zombie apocalypse would probably be the most metal thing evar.

beam me up scottie

(57,349 posts)
59. I hate when that happens.
Mon Mar 20, 2017, 09:22 PM
Mar 2017

Surely there must be a fashion designer somewhere who will accept a challenge.

NeoGreen

(4,033 posts)
64. Other: I'd dig up my old SCA armor and likely wear it...
Tue Mar 21, 2017, 07:38 AM
Mar 2017

...for a day before the chaffing became too much.

Then I'd then ditch the armor and be reduced to deciding among the old standard Sword and Shield, Glaive or Katana.

I think Katana wins out as being the most nimble and light weight overall for those quick retreats from the swarm.

But similar to Warpy, I'm older and out of shape, compared to the 20-something competition, and would likely lose a foot race with any Fast Zombies™ or even some of the Fast Walkers™.

Either way, I would go down swinging while trying and knock as many of those damn red-maga-hats to the ground as possible.

I'd do my best Gimili impression at Helms Deep: "Sixteen", "Seventeen", "Eighteen-ah"...



I wish I could end up sitting pretty on 43.

beam me up scottie

(57,349 posts)
67. Ha ha! I love it!
Tue Mar 21, 2017, 03:34 PM
Mar 2017

There are plenty of other varieties of escapism but there's nothing like a good zombie apocalypse to get the creative juices flowing.

gelatinous cube

(50 posts)
69. Pockets. All the pockets.
Wed Mar 22, 2017, 09:42 AM
Mar 2017

I would probably wear what I normally wear. Cargo pants. Matches? Got it. Multi tool? Got it. Knife? In the belt. Two way radio? Right leg pocket. More bullets? Yep. Map? Back pocket. Phone/video player containing zombie movies for training purposes? Left leg pocket. Space remaining for scavenging? Oh yeah.
NeoGreen: Remember, the big ones still only count as one!

beam me up scottie

(57,349 posts)
70. Yes. Pockets would be essential.
Wed Mar 22, 2017, 04:28 PM
Mar 2017

A knapsack would just slow you down and if you were separated from the group you'd need the basics. I would add a water bottle with filter and/or purification tablets. And some rope. Oh and duct tape.

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