The Walking Dead (AMC) - News/Speculation/Discussion SPOILERS to be tagged

[squirrely1]

yeah and that probably happens because it....

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gets over run cuz I can't see them just deciding to pack up and leave that place with all the fortification it provides and stuff There would have to be a really good reason to leave.

[Brother Freyr]

There would have to be a really good reason to leave.

Hmm, tired of the décor? No central air conditioning? Rumors of bargain-priced real-estate elsewhere?

[squirrely1]

Hmm, tired of the décor? No central air conditioning? Rumors of bargain-priced real-estate elsewhere?

It was Black Friday and there was a blow out sale on PS4's

[mr_kennedy]

Hmm, tired of the décor? No central air conditioning? Rumors of bargain-priced real-estate elsewhere?

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Before he died, Merle Clogged all the toilets in the prison, they got sick of having to find a bathroom outside so after awhile Rick said **** it were leavin'

[Teddybrown]

http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi900...ref_=3p_3p_vi2
New webisode series.

[Teddybrown]

http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/10/04/th...coln-season-4/
Group dynamic change for season 4

[Caeili]

I have a question about this show that perhaps some Gateworlder can answer. I wasn't sure where to post it so I hope this is the right place.

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In season two it is revealed that everyone has the virus. So that means that the virus by itself is not lethal. If that is the case then what killed Jim in season one? The bite he received on his chest (abdomen?) was certainly not lethal. For that matter, why would getting bit infect someone when they are already infected? I just don't think the "Everyone is infected" plot device makes any sense.

[LoneStar1836]

I have a question about this show that perhaps some Gateworlder can answer. I wasn't sure where to post it so I hope this is the right place.

Spoiler:

In season two it is revealed that everyone has the virus. So that means that the virus by itself is not lethal. If that is the case then what killed Jim in season one? The bite he received on his chest (abdomen?) was certainly not lethal. For that matter, why would getting bit infect someone when they are already infected? I just don't think the "Everyone is infected" plot device makes any sense.

You just have to roll with it as it doesn't make any sense. Everyone being infected is a plot device for when people kill people the dead will rise again if not taken care of. Nothing explains why you die from a non-lethal zombie bite other than it's an accepted thing when it comes to zombies in general. Unless maybe they carry some other strain of the virus that becomes more deadly when they died the first time. *shrug* I just ignore it and accept the so-called "science" of this universe created for the story.

[Brother Freyr]

I have a question about this show that perhaps some Gateworlder can answer. I wasn't sure where to post it so I hope this is the right place.

Spoiler:

In season two it is revealed that everyone has the virus. So that means that the virus by itself is not lethal. If that is the case then what killed Jim in season one? The bite he received on his chest (abdomen?) was certainly not lethal. For that matter, why would getting bit infect someone when they are already infected? I just don't think the "Everyone is infected" plot device makes any sense.

I just assume it has something to the level of exposure to the virus, although I purposely avoid thinking clearly about the question.

I just ignore it and accept the so-called "science" of this universe created for the story.

Unfortunately, this is what's sometimes required to continue enjoying a show. Granted, it reveals a flaw in the writing, in the verse's development. I forgive the flaws because of the show's superior overall quality.

[Skydiver]

A little thread spamming in an effort to make sure folks aren't caught off guard this weekend

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[squirrely1]

You just have to roll with it as it doesn't make any sense. Everyone being infected is a plot device for when people kill people the dead will rise again if not taken care of. Nothing explains why you die from a non-lethal zombie bite other than it's an accepted thing when it comes to zombies in general. Unless maybe they carry some other strain of the virus that becomes more deadly when they died the first time. *shrug* I just ignore it and accept the so-called "science" of this universe created for the story.

well isn't it just speculation on their part that

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EVERYONE has the virus though? Was that ever actually scientifically confirmed? I can't remember what was uncovered at the CDC.... (Geez I need to do a rewatch ) but obviously, some people when they contracted it turned immediately and some did not (maybe because of certain ways their body's immune system is????) so all the survivors are either....naturally immune to the passive virus they got inside of them OR they have not contracted any form of passive virus yet (maybe they were not around it to contract it.....because how would the passive virus inside the survivors be contracted anyway?) Maybe not airborne? Maybe blood borne?. So maybe Jim did not have the live virus inside of him YET and then when he got the bite that infected him with the LIVE form of the virus?? Because, we know how viruses work....there are some that may be immune to it ....in certain forms. We know that there can be different strains to viruses as well. So there could be some individuals for whatever reason did not contract the virus. And then they get bit....get the virus and thus they turn, because their body cannot deal with that strain or whatever. I mean yeah I guess a part of it is you have to just dismiss trying to rationalize it scientifically and just enjoy the show, but it does get you thinking.

[rkgardner2003]

well isn't it just speculation on their part that

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EVERYONE has the virus though? Was that ever actually scientifically confirmed? I can't remember what was uncovered at the CDC.... (Geez I need to do a rewatch ) but obviously, some people when they contracted it turned immediately and some did not (maybe because of certain ways their body's immune system is????) so all the survivors are either....naturally immune to the passive virus they got inside of them OR they have not contracted any form of passive virus yet (maybe they were not around it to contract it.....because how would the passive virus inside the survivors be contracted anyway?) Maybe not airborne? Maybe blood borne?. So maybe Jim did not have the live virus inside of him YET and then when he got the bite that infected him with the LIVE form of the virus?? Because, we know how viruses work....there are some that may be immune to it ....in certain forms. We know that there can be different strains to viruses as well. So there could be some individuals for whatever reason did not contract the virus. And then they get bit....get the virus and thus they turn, because their body cannot deal with that strain or whatever. I mean yeah I guess a part of it is you have to just dismiss trying to rationalize it scientifically and just enjoy the show, but it does get you thinking.

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Rick was told by Jenner at the CDC at the end of season 1 that everyone is already infected. I'm not sure why being bit eventually kills someone if not a fatal bite, unless it's just an extra dose of the virus. But, everyone will turn when they die, however they die.

It's the shows mythology, just go with it!

[Rosehawk]

I have a question about this show that perhaps some Gateworlder can answer. I wasn't sure where to post it so I hope this is the right place.

Spoiler:

In season two it is revealed that everyone has the virus. So that means that the virus by itself is not lethal. If that is the case then what killed Jim in season one? The bite he received on his chest (abdomen?) was certainly not lethal. For that matter, why would getting bit infect someone when they are already infected? I just don't think the "Everyone is infected" plot device makes any sense.

I just assumed

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that Jim developed sepsis or some other complication from the bite which would have killed him if left untreated. They don't exactly have the best medical care and sepsis happens even in hospitals today where there is care. Possibly having the virus might make life threatening situations causing death to happen faster.

[Caeili]

I have to post one more discrepancy here. Then I'll shut up.

The show takes place in the Southeastern United States. And they act like there is a dearth of guns? Why go back for the "bag of guns" Rick dropped in the street in episode one? You can search 2 or 3 homes here and odds are are you will find a gun and ammo.

[mr_kennedy]

I have to post one more discrepancy here. Then I'll shut up.

The show takes place in the Southeastern United States. And they act like there is a dearth of guns? Why go back for the "bag of guns" Rick dropped in the street in episode one? You can search 2 or 3 homes here and odds are are you will find a gun and ammo.

Umm its a zombie apocalypse most houses have been raided for guns/other stuff at this point, besides how can you truly know who kept a gun and who didn't? its better just to just get the bag of guns

Besides i'm sure Rick probably thought of that