Talk: The Walking Dead tag:blogs.amctv.com,2007-12-20:/the-walking-dead/talk/276 2011-12-17T02:55:31Z Talk is a public forum where you can ask questions and share your commentary with fellow The Walking Dead fans. Movable Type Enterprise 4.34-en Observations and thoughts. tag:blogs.amctv.com,2011:/the-walking-dead/talk//276.6022587 2011-12-17T02:55:31Z 2011-12-17T02:55:31Z I registered, oh... I think it was right after the second episode of Season 2 - and I joined the Forum primarily to ask questions because I'd missed all of Season 1. I've since bought and watched all of the... Ronnie I registered, oh... I think it was right after the second episode of Season 2 - and I joined the Forum primarily to ask questions because I'd missed all of Season 1. I've since bought and watched all of the first season (twice), so I kinda feel like I know as much as anyone does - comic readers excepted.
I find it odd that I've even developed interest (understatement) with a "story "- if that's the appropriate term - that is so morbid. I've avoided horror shows most of my life. Put simply,, because they scare me.

I've just turned 65 years old, I'm a college graduate, 6 years military (US Cavalry) during the Vietnam era. I've extensive outdoor experience. I grew up in a rural area during a time that boys were allowed to have firearms - and the freedom to go and to use them. I've also been a bowhunter for many years, and have killed a variety of animals (and a lot of them) with archery equipment. I've been both a competition shooter and a recreational user of firearms - along with having to kill men (and a few women) during my time in SE Asia.
I share this bit of personal history not to try to impress anyone, but as kind of a preface to the thoughts that will follow. Please don't misunderstand, I don't pretend to be an expert in weaponry, but I know a hellava lot more about rifles and shotguns and pistols and ammunition and crossbows and recurve bows and longbows and arrows and what they will all do to a living (or walking dead) body than most everyone that will offer an opinion here. I can shoot lots of holes (no pun intended) in armaments used in this wonderful series.

All of that said and out of the way:
I've no medical background, and I expect few other authors / posters to this Forum do either.

People, this is a story. Some stories could have actually happened and some can not. This story could not have happened. Dead is dead forever. Only God can resurrect the dead. So all the speculation and what ifs are completely moot. Deterioration of the walkers' bodies as time passes... Well I hope you get my point. Too much thinking can can ruin anything.

The acting is superb and the characters they portray are unique. The only comment I'd make there is that I'm a southern boy and they ain't quite got the accents down yet. The story is unlike any other story I've read or watched. Sometimes things drag a little - other times a scene will bring me off the couch.

All this rambling to suggest that we just have fun watching and stop second guessing and over analyzing it all. And enjoy it and count down the days till the next episodes begin.

Thanks for indulging me.
Ronnie

]]> Shane/Stephen Macht (Look-a-Like) could be Father/Son Team tag:blogs.amctv.com,2011:/the-walking-dead/talk//276.6022582 2011-12-16T20:42:34Z 2011-12-16T20:42:34Z Stephen Macht http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1056543232/nm0532685 looks just like Shane Walsh http://www.amctv.com/shows/the-walking-dead/cast/shane-walsh and they have like Characters I could see Shane thinking before the Zombie outbreak about his dad, and Stephen totally could be his dad, his character is similar on the Graveyard... techthrill Stephen Macht http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1056543232/nm0532685 looks just like Shane Walsh http://www.amctv.com/shows/the-walking-dead/cast/shane-walsh and they have like Characters I could see Shane thinking before the Zombie outbreak about his dad, and Stephen totally could be his dad, his character is similar on the Graveyard Shift movie 1990 directed by Stephen King.

]]> Winner of the stagger on role tag:blogs.amctv.com,2011:/the-walking-dead/talk//276.6004691 2011-12-15T23:02:48Z 2011-12-15T23:02:48Z does anyone know when and where we can fing this information?... Jeanie does anyone know when and where we can fing this information?

]]> Help! tag:blogs.amctv.com,2011:/the-walking-dead/talk//276.6004673 2011-12-15T04:12:12Z 2011-12-15T04:12:12Z I haven't seen episode 6 and 7!!! D: i wanna watch them but i cant find them anywhere!... emmiegurl22 I haven't seen episode 6 and 7!!! D: i wanna watch them but i cant find them anywhere!

]]> Michonne - yes or no? tag:blogs.amctv.com,2011:/the-walking-dead/talk//276.6004669 2011-12-15T03:01:43Z 2011-12-15T03:01:43Z okay (spoiler-ish? Maybe?) There is a rumor going around online that by the end of season 2 or the beginning of season 3, one of the characters from the comic was going to make her way into the series. Michonne.... Andrea Theresa okay (spoiler-ish? Maybe?) There is a rumor going around online that by the end of season 2 or the beginning of season 3, one of the characters from the comic was going to make her way into the series. Michonne.

One site just stated "A reliable source close to the show" and other came out and said the info came from someone saying he was playing one of Michonne's two zombie pets... but the story was True blood star Rutina Wesley was set to play the role.

Today there was a release that this was untrue and she is no playing the role of Michonne (nor is she playing another role in a movie she was rumored to be part of.)

so what does that mean? Is Michonne going to appear in the series and the actress is unknown, or is Michonne appearing still a rumor all together?

]]> Why no M-16's? tag:blogs.amctv.com,2011:/the-walking-dead/talk//276.6004642 2011-12-13T16:10:05Z 2011-12-13T16:10:05Z The AR-15/M-16 series carbines have been around for decades. Police and Military everywhere have them. Many civilians have them, and ammo is abundant. Its the perfect weapon for zombies, yet Rick's party is armed with hunting rifles and short range... frogman The AR-15/M-16 series carbines have been around for decades. Police and Military everywhere have them. Many civilians have them, and ammo is abundant. Its the perfect weapon for zombies, yet Rick's party is armed with hunting rifles and short range shotguns. At least Shane could see the advantage of a high capacity, fast firing rifle. They should be laying around everywhere.

]]> Just showing appreciation tag:blogs.amctv.com,2011:/the-walking-dead/talk//276.6004639 2011-12-13T09:33:51Z 2011-12-13T09:33:51Z I am in the Navy on a temporary assignment in Yokosuka, Japan. I would like to say that it was a nice thing that Sarah Callies did by taking time out of her day to visit the base and some... Chris I am in the Navy on a temporary assignment in Yokosuka, Japan. I would like to say that it was a nice thing that Sarah Callies did by taking time out of her day to visit the base and some of the ships. Thanks for the visit!!!

]]> Let's Make Daryl The Best TV Character Of The Year!!! tag:blogs.amctv.com,2011:/the-walking-dead/talk//276.6004635 2011-12-13T00:53:02Z 2011-12-13T00:53:02Z RedEye's best TV character tournament 2011: Meet the contenders As 2011 comes to a close, all the pop culture pundits are putting together their lists of the year's best and worst. I thought I'd get your opinions on the year's... Chandra Jordan 3 RedEye's best TV character tournament 2011: Meet the contenders

As 2011 comes to a close, all the pop culture pundits are putting together their lists of the year's best and worst. I thought I'd get your opinions on the year's most memorable characters with RedEye's fourth (almost annual) Best TV Character Tournament. 

The first slide in the gallery below shows the tourney bracket, followed by photos of all the contenders, 16 in comedies and 16 in dramas. Click the link in the first slide to vote in Round 1 of the tournament. But be quick. We have to finish the entire tourney before year's end. 


http://www.redeyechicago.com/entertainment/tv/redeye-redeyes-best-tv-character-tournament-2011-meet-the-contenders-20111211,0,6878425.photogallery

]]> dale?? tag:blogs.amctv.com,2011:/the-walking-dead/talk//276.6004634 2011-12-12T23:34:46Z 2011-12-12T23:34:46Z why would people even think dale is the father? he aint stuck anything in her .... Marklenko why would people even think dale is the father? he aint stuck anything in her .

]]> Best Freaken Show tag:blogs.amctv.com,2011:/the-walking-dead/talk//276.6004612 2011-12-12T14:04:49Z 2011-12-12T14:04:49Z as the topic title is "Best Freaken Show" . im hoping for more of this... Engagekage as the topic title is "Best Freaken Show" . im hoping for more of this

]]> daryls sick-ass bike! tag:blogs.amctv.com,2011:/the-walking-dead/talk//276.6004600 2011-12-11T21:42:32Z 2011-12-11T21:42:32Z need to know what kind of motorcycle daryl rides, anyone know??... entrail enigma need to know what kind of motorcycle daryl rides, anyone know??

]]> Democrats tag:blogs.amctv.com,2011:/the-walking-dead/talk//276.6004599 2011-12-11T18:29:02Z 2011-12-11T18:29:02Z Since Daryl Dixon saw his drug dealing criminal brother telling him all his friends were a bunch of weak Democrats that makes all the idiots Republicans? that was the message and that is why I wont watch the show any... leon Since Daryl Dixon saw his drug dealing criminal brother telling him all his friends were a bunch of weak Democrats that makes all the idiots Republicans? that was the message and that is why I wont watch the show any longert and will post my feelings on Facebook as well as other social media. It's sad the liberals cant even leave their drivil out of a monster movie....sad goodbye walkers good by amc.

]]> For those of you that read the comics... tag:blogs.amctv.com,2011:/the-walking-dead/talk//276.6004598 2011-12-11T17:26:27Z 2011-12-11T17:26:27Z For those of you that read the comic series, what are your thought on those storylines compared to what we're seeing in the TV series? Personally, I hope they continue to borrow some of the good bits from the comics... AndyFox42 For those of you that read the comic series, what are your thought on those storylines compared to what we're seeing in the TV series?

Personally, I hope they continue to borrow some of the good bits from the comics but also to develop a lot of original material. The events in the comics such as the extremely lengthy prison occupation, the whole Governor story arc, etc are things I hope do not make it into the TV series.

I only read the comics after I got interested in the franchise by watching the TV series. Frankly, I was just looking for hints on what the show may have in store for the future. If the comics are any indication, I hope the TV writers stray very VERY far in another direction. I stopped really enjoying the story after they introduced the Governor. I only kept reading because I had all 90 issues and I figured I would stick with it to see where the story went.

The TV series and the comics are like apples and oranges. The basic concept is the same, the pilot and first few episodes mimic the early events in the comic, but that's pretty much where the similarities end. I really like the way the TV series is developing much more than the way the comics did.

Characters like Dale, Carl, and Rick just get twisted into all these weird directions in the comics. I got to "know" these characters by watching the way they are portrayed on the show. I really hate what the comic does to all of them as it goes on. I can't help feeling that the comics are just a venue for random gore and unrealistic ultra-violence (i.e. the many rape and torture scenes, the unrealistic and cartoony/Kill Bill ripoff sword chopping that has been in the last 70 issues or so, etc.)

If they want this show to thrive and continue to appeal to the masses, they should borrow some of the interesting plot points (maybe an episode or two in the prison, the journey to Washington DC, Donald's community and its ups and downs) while avoiding the weak/uninteresting ones (All that Governor nonsense, killing off the original group members in utterly underwhelming random violence, the rampant loss of limbs by the main characters, etc.) I think their original story arcs such as the CDC encounter and their depiction of the Greene farm were much more satisfying than the comic storyline.

What do you guys think?

]]> Norman Reedus/Daryl Dixon Pics and Media tag:blogs.amctv.com,2011:/the-walking-dead/talk//276.6004590 2011-12-11T00:21:43Z 2011-12-11T00:21:43Z I'll post 'em here as I find them. First set here is a bunch of Prada modeling pics Reedus did awhile ago and a few extras. Enjoy. :) Here JoJo. enjoy. Few extras I found too: https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS2xSi7Xyv5NRJBs3MEj4BbYISlB-HZZ5knJNj2VE2t8Hd9c9mI https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTEYQFCts4QuDsScXX6YJCR3jhQnGtrzMUA-Jz6PUDe13blDwD7 https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTdXEvyX80xRSD0nqloAzyhCgWBVi7UlIkgxQPVlNDdVzW4wKuj https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSwNVQfEuTAazDb46YejK6xiqlbqwGpjWwrfJaDXc7QpsRNnDZ0Mg... Chandra Jordan 3 I'll post 'em here as I find them. First set here is a bunch of Prada modeling pics Reedus did awhile ago and a few extras. Enjoy. :)

Here JoJo. enjoy. Few extras I found too:

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]]> Your Weapon Of Choice tag:blogs.amctv.com,2011:/the-walking-dead/talk//276.6004589 2011-12-11T00:13:01Z 2011-12-11T00:13:01Z What would your weapon of choice be if you lived to see a 'Walker-Apocalypse' ?... Nighthawk What would your weapon of choice be if you lived to see a 'Walker-Apocalypse' ?

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