11 Things All “Walking Dead” Fans Experience

Victoria Scott Student Contributor, Western University

Western Contributor Student Contributor, Western University

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Western chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

AMC’s The Walking Dead is probably the most intense show I’ve ever watched. Although I’m only on Season 4 (but yes, I do know what happens in Season 7, and no, I don’t want to talk about it), I don’t think I have ever encountered a show that makes me experience every emotion within a 45- to 60-minute timeframe. As a new fan, I’ve decided to compile a list of things basically all people experience while watching this gruesome show (BEWARE, there may be spoilers):

1. EW WTF JUST HAPPENED.

I think it’s safe to say that this is a recurring feeling throughout every episode. Even though the Walkers eventually become a kind of “background noise,” their appearances become progressively worse and worse. Check out this one having its face ripped off (GROSS):

2. OMG, MY HEART.

Basically everyone dies, so don’t get too attached to characters. Thus far, the most heart-wrenching deaths have been Sophia and Laurie… But I know there’s worse to come (NO, GLEN!)

3. You really start to question humanity.

This show really highlights how dark human nature can be: murder is no longer a taboo, it’s a lifestyle. It seems that there’s very few good people living in a bad-person world, and even the good people have to do terrible things to survive. This show sure is a test of character.

4. It’s the little things in life that everyone misses most in an apocalypse.

I couldn’t imagine living a life without a daily shower. The smallest pleasures are what all the characters miss the most—and we can’t blame them. I probably smiled the biggest when Glen got behind the wheel of a sports car, I mean, look at that face:

5. You begin to wonder what it would be like to lose everyone closest to you.

While watching the show, I often try to imagine what it would be like to live in a world where my boyfriend, friends, family, co-workers, acquaintances, etc. did not exist. My anxiety goes from 0-100 real quick.

6. Daryl is the best human being on the planet.

If I was stuck in a zombie apocalypse, I would want Daryl next to me at all times. Not only is he a badass with a bow-and-arrow (not to mention, his shot is always on point), he also has a heart of gold and an incredible sense of loyalty. Oh, and he’s quite witty.

7. The Rick-Daryl Bromance is everything.

The best duo ever.

8. Why do people have unprotected sex in a zombie-infested world?

I understand it may be difficult to find condoms or birth control, but HOLY CRAP, there are other ways to prevent pregnancy (*cough* pull out *cough*). Babies aren’t exactly ideal when you have flesh-eating zombies and psychotic killers roaming around the place.

9. That sick satisfaction you feel when a terrible person is hurt/killed.

Watching Michonne stab the Governor in the eye was pretty satisfying, as horrible as that sounds.

10. Oh, and Michonne is a total badass.

I mean, she has a sword. That’s pretty awesome.

11. You always try to determine which character you would be if you lived in a zombie apocalypse.

But let’s be honest, most of us would be the Walkers.