I've had some lengthy discussions with my friends over this very issue (we're weird, morbid nerds--it's what we do), and the conclusion is a… morelways the same: "Friends don't let friends turn."
Of course, it's always easier said than done and there's no telling what the emotions would be like in such a situation. But yeah. Assuming I'd still be in the right mindset to be making rational decisions at that point, I'd do what needs to be done.
I suggest those with friends who also like zombie related things make a pact that you wont let eachother turn, its for the best. Also amputation when applicable.
God, they would take such offense to that. XD I just meant that we like to propose really fucked up moral situations and over-analyze them for fun.
You mean no weapon at all or just no gun? The idea was always to do what you can to limit the amount of suffering. Not sure I can really do that by curbstomping my friend to death. I'm no light-weight, but it takes more leg-power than that.
If we were near a cliff I could throw him/her off or if I had a hefty melee weapon handy that I could use to kill him/her in one hit, then I would probably opt for that. If there's no way to end the person's life mercifully with the weapons I have, then, I suppose the better thing to be to restrain them and let them turn before killing them with a weaker bludgeoning weapon. But if there are no materials around to even do that then I guess fuck it, I've done all I can.
"Morbid nerds" are also known as goths, probably without the black clothing and makeup.
And what if your friend(s) turn and you don't have a weapon? I think most people here assume they'd have a gun handy, but that may not be the case.
I would try to do it but I knew my best friend since grade school so it would be hard to do it but I would do it so he wouldn't be a drooling walker...
You know, I couldn't agree more with your solutions, mainly, restraining the bitten person so they could turn and then be killed without really experiencing it. It's what Carol should have done in the prison on the TV show, and what Lee and Kenny could have done with all those salt blocks in the freezer (or even escaped before Larry turned and let Larry ambush Andy). It's also kind of compassionate to let someone turn in a controlled situation, I think, before killing them, if not a bit selfish, because then you don't have to think about them the same way anymore (i.e. psychological distancing).
And yes, by no weapon, I mean no gun or knife or anything - just your hands and/or feet.
Saying 'morbid nerds' are really goths is a bit too generalizing, so if they're just scenario building then I guess I should recind the label. But then, I wonder what their ideas of a goth are..?
God, they would take such offense to that. XD I just meant that we like to propose really fucked up moral situations and over-analyze them f… moreor fun.
You mean no weapon at all or just no gun? The idea was always to do what you can to limit the amount of suffering. Not sure I can really do that by curbstomping my friend to death. I'm no light-weight, but it takes more leg-power than that.
If we were near a cliff I could throw him/her off or if I had a hefty melee weapon handy that I could use to kill him/her in one hit, then I would probably opt for that. If there's no way to end the person's life mercifully with the weapons I have, then, I suppose the better thing to be to restrain them and let them turn before killing them with a weaker bludgeoning weapon. But if there are no materials around to even do that then I guess fuck it, I've done all I can.
I always thought that being a goth was just a fashion thing and didn't necessarily indicate anything about your interests. I guess the more stereotypical ones might spend a lot of time talking about morbid things, but I'd imagine that they'd do so in a far more serious and romanticized way than what my friends and I do. Which is pretty much just sitting around, drinking, and flippantly discussing fucked up subject matters.
You know, I couldn't agree more with your solutions, mainly, restraining the bitten person so they could turn and then be killed without rea… morelly experiencing it. It's what Carol should have done in the prison on the TV show, and what Lee and Kenny could have done with all those salt blocks in the freezer (or even escaped before Larry turned and let Larry ambush Andy). It's also kind of compassionate to let someone turn in a controlled situation, I think, before killing them, if not a bit selfish, because then you don't have to think about them the same way anymore (i.e. psychological distancing).
And yes, by no weapon, I mean no gun or knife or anything - just your hands and/or feet.
Saying 'morbid nerds' are really goths is a bit too generalizing, so if they're just scenario building then I guess I should recind the label. But then, I wonder what their ideas of a goth are..?
I can only speak from experience about goths, but I couldn't blame you for thinking it was just a fashion thing. From what I've learned over the years, it's not so much a serious interest (though it can be sometimes) as it is an effort like any other sub-culture to take what you've been interested in for a while and use it to build relationships. In the case of goths this can amount to maintaining the appearance of a Luis Royo drawing, if only for the special attention, but for others it's more of a trait in the sense that their mindset is bent towards things that are normally avoided due to their disturbing nature.
Personally, as a kid I was endlessly entertained by an old (c. 1929) Disney cartoon called the Danse Macabre, which fed an interest in archaeology, and then taphonomy, so later in life whenever I brought up points in discussions it was usually of a death-related subject. Did you know that sperm can live for almost two weeks in a corpse, but only a day or so in a live body? Stuff like that.
Anyway, I'm willing to bet if we met in person we'd get along just fine, but I hope that your friends can detract from each other during discussions and not just create an echo chamber of agreement, because that's just trouble waiting to happen.
I always thought that being a goth was just a fashion thing and didn't necessarily indicate anything about your interests. I guess the more … morestereotypical ones might spend a lot of time talking about morbid things, but I'd imagine that they'd do so in a far more serious and romanticized way than what my friends and I do. Which is pretty much just sitting around, drinking, and flippantly discussing fucked up subject matters.
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After bawling endlessly maybe.
My best friend is such a friend that he'd be able to take his own life without me having to do it. Probably.
It would be tough, but I think I could do it.
Trust me Sometimes its better not to have many friends around ( or none at all )
Well if I had friends in real life It'd probably be hard, but yeah.
Can I add my name to the list of people with no friends?
Ya I could do it because I don't have any friends
Same. I'm too socially awkward and I kinda like it that way.
"Morbid nerds" are also known as goths, probably without the black clothing and makeup.
And what if your friend(s) turn and you don't have a weapon? I think most people here assume they'd have a gun handy, but that may not be the case.
I suggest those with friends who also like zombie related things make a pact that you wont let eachother turn, its for the best. Also amputation when applicable.
Well... do I have to wait for him to actually be bitten? I'm ready now. I've even got a list of... "friends."
Can I give you names to add to your list and never speak of it again?
So much self hate on this thread... Cheer up
Joffery, Cersei, ilyn Payne, the hound..... :P
Perhaps, but don't get used to... uh... "unloading your dirty laundry" on me like this. I'm lazy, so sometimes the work piles up and never gets done.
It's not self hate if you dislike people in general.
I wouldn't want to see my friend as a walker so yes I would
Say indolence, makes saying you are lazy more classy. And I have time. Oh all the time.
God, they would take such offense to that. XD I just meant that we like to propose really fucked up moral situations and over-analyze them for fun.
You mean no weapon at all or just no gun? The idea was always to do what you can to limit the amount of suffering. Not sure I can really do that by curbstomping my friend to death. I'm no light-weight, but it takes more leg-power than that.
If we were near a cliff I could throw him/her off or if I had a hefty melee weapon handy that I could use to kill him/her in one hit, then I would probably opt for that. If there's no way to end the person's life mercifully with the weapons I have, then, I suppose the better thing to be to restrain them and let them turn before killing them with a weaker bludgeoning weapon. But if there are no materials around to even do that then I guess fuck it, I've done all I can.
My friend wouldn't want to live through that, I don't think. So I'd do it. Or I'd let him do it himself if I couldn't.
With eyes closed then yes. Clem Clem style!!
I would try to do it but I knew my best friend since grade school so it would be hard to do it but I would do it so he wouldn't be a drooling walker...
Yeah probably
I guess there were 3 St.John siblings....
I don't have best friends, but from the friends I have, I think I will be able, but I'll never know I guess
your damn right i would.
I could, but it would be a very emotional moment, and I would ask them what they wanted, like what they did with Jim in the show.
You know, I couldn't agree more with your solutions, mainly, restraining the bitten person so they could turn and then be killed without really experiencing it. It's what Carol should have done in the prison on the TV show, and what Lee and Kenny could have done with all those salt blocks in the freezer (or even escaped before Larry turned and let Larry ambush Andy). It's also kind of compassionate to let someone turn in a controlled situation, I think, before killing them, if not a bit selfish, because then you don't have to think about them the same way anymore (i.e. psychological distancing).
And yes, by no weapon, I mean no gun or knife or anything - just your hands and/or feet.
Saying 'morbid nerds' are really goths is a bit too generalizing, so if they're just scenario building then I guess I should recind the label. But then, I wonder what their ideas of a goth are..?
If my best friend gets bitten, it's my responsibility to put him out of his misery! I won't let my best friend suffer any more than he has to!
I always thought that being a goth was just a fashion thing and didn't necessarily indicate anything about your interests. I guess the more stereotypical ones might spend a lot of time talking about morbid things, but I'd imagine that they'd do so in a far more serious and romanticized way than what my friends and I do. Which is pretty much just sitting around, drinking, and flippantly discussing fucked up subject matters.
Personally, as a kid I was endlessly entertained by an old (c. 1929) Disney cartoon called the Danse Macabre, which fed an interest in archaeology, and then taphonomy, so later in life whenever I brought up points in discussions it was usually of a death-related subject. Did you know that sperm can live for almost two weeks in a corpse, but only a day or so in a live body? Stuff like that.
Anyway, I'm willing to bet if we met in person we'd get along just fine, but I hope that your friends can detract from each other during discussions and not just create an echo chamber of agreement, because that's just trouble waiting to happen.