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I feel like a lot of zombie fiction where characters know what zombies are and the dangerous of getting bitten end up being semi-satirical comedies. Movies and shows where the idea of zombies didn't previously exist seem to be a bit more serious from what I've experienced. I don't know if it's the aura of suspense and mystery or because it leads to more pandemonium.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Minor spoilers for the manga I Am Hero.

I recently started reading it and there's a point where people gather up on a mountain because it's colder and they don't think the virus can spread because of it. It leads to a pretty sizeable crowd and you can guess what happens.

It's kind of what prompted this question and sounds kind of similar to what you are saying. I wonder what media there is out there about a situation like that where people unintentionally sabotage the effort by making false assumptions about combating zombies.

I guess in a lot of shows there's usually the debate about whether or not a cure is possible and that kind of throws a wrench into things