In the way that we envision. If it were to, the cause would need to be spread via measures beyond biting, whether it be airbourne spread, or via scavenger spread (insects such as flies and mosquitoes). As the R level from biting would be too low from just biting, likely in the 2-4 range in the first few weeks when people aren't sure or educated about zombies, then quickly falling after that to 1 and below 1.
That means that if everyone were to kill 3 zombies, not a day, but total (within the first 3-6 months of the initial outbreak) that the zombie apocalypse threat would quickly be eliminated.
Precautionary measures to be taken early on in the outbreak to quickly reduce spread should include having high school and minor league baseball teams volunteer at nursing homes. A curfew or required night vision or thermal goggles after dark when not operating a motor vehicle may be required, but a stay at home order won't be, as strength in numbers and herd protection will be real, as opposed to social distancing and isolation.
some people don't have the stomach for zombie killing. this will require some of us to step up and do more. i'm in.
...And the fact that there's no such thing as zombies, etc.
If it were to happen it would have to be transmitted via water and could be passed through the best filtering systems.
I happen to treat water, municipal supplies could be contaminated very easily, nothing can be "passed through" my medical grade reverse osmosis treatment equipment in combo with endotoxin filters. Unless the substance is smaller that the pieces of a destroyed bacteria, (<.03 microns)
Mr_Asa
HalfDork
4/13/20 11:04 a.m.
Shaun of the Dead is probably the most realistic zombie movie out there. Brief 24 hours of panic, then it would be solved.
So, just pop on down to the Winchester for a pint and wait for it all to blow over
We're already in the zombie apocalypse, they just aren't quite as dumb or bitey as expected and the vector is spread via technology.
Mr_Asa
HalfDork
4/13/20 11:07 a.m.
In reply to captdownshift (Forum Supporter) :
Gods above and below, I love that video
If there were zombies I could at least be doing both of my hobbies (driving fast and shooting). Right now I can't really drive since I'm avoiding all unnecessary travel, and my shooting range is closed.
John Brown said:
If it were to happen it would have to be transmitted via water and could be passed through the best filtering systems.
Isn't this precisely what the gubmint was looking to do with LSD and other agents?
It's happening right now, the zombies just don't look like we imagined.
How about being spread by a flawed immunization to something unrelated to zombi-ism?
Would be amusing to see modeling that takes into account availability of weapons.
I think the US would end up ahead on that one.
I think thats a lot of what stinks about the current situation, if you could go and actively fight against something. If there were someone to blame and defeat. Might be a lot easier to get people on board. But no, asking us to stay at home and watch netflix is just too much to ask.
KyAllroad (Jeremy) (Forum Supporter) said:
How about being spread by a flawed immunization to something unrelated to zombi-ism?
Unregulated nutritional supplement promoted by widely popular television personality that wound up tainted somehow and had a long long dormant period?
I mean, thats one of those things that Pandemic INC. taught us. The longer the dormant/contagious period, the better chance of world wide spread.
Duke
MegaDork
4/13/20 2:04 p.m.
Apexcarver said:
KyAllroad (Jeremy) (Forum Supporter) said:
How about being spread by a flawed immunization to something unrelated to zombi-ism?
Unregulated nutritional supplement promoted by widely popular television personality that wound up tainted somehow and had a long long dormant period?
So, basically everything ever sold by GNC? There's one in every mall...
KyAllroad (Jeremy) (Forum Supporter) said:
How about being spread by a flawed immunization to something unrelated to zombi-ism?
Wasn't this the premise of I am Legend? They genetically modified a virus to cure cancer or something? Free Mustang GT500s for everyone! 
In reply to stanger_missle (Forum Supporter) :
Something along those lines, yeah. How many companies are RACING to get a C-19 vaccine to market right now? I don't see how that could possibly go badly. Nope, just a perfect system..... 
