Zombie Walk - Columbus, Ohio

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  • Columbus, Ohio, US
  • Last Login: 7/4/2009

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ZombieWalk Columbus: Raising the Dead to Feed the Living



The living dead can be a pretty resilient bunch. I mean, hell, they're dead! Yet they do not give up. They can lose limbs and yet they carry on as though they haven't a care in the world. You can shoot them almost anywhere, and they will hold tight their drive and determination to capture and devour anything that comes their way.

Does a zombie have feelings? In this zombie's experience, I say yes. And when a goal is set, no matter how optimistic it may be, even a rotting shell of what used to be human will feel disappointment and discouragement when that goal is not met. Some would tell the distraught corpse to move on, that they aim too high. Some would say "Buck up, lil' camper... We'll get em' the next time around". Then, of course, you have the skeptics who would chide that there is no point in setting goals for the undead because there is NO SUCH THING as the undead...

While I can't personally claim the ability to pacify the upset zombies of the world, I can (and will) say this to the walking corpses of Columbus:

We ain't gotta worry about it, because we SMASHED our goal by 30% (yeah, I know math)! 1,313 POUNDS! That's a double 13! That's ALMOST 2/3 of a ton and it's HUGE, corpses. Trust me, I loaded it and unloaded it twice. It's gonna feed a LOT of people. You all really came through and should be REALLY proud of yourselves.

I want to thank each and every one of you for making ZombieWalk Columbus 2009 the BIGGEST and BEST zombie gathering this city has EVER seen! The registration book didn't work out so well, with only 130 some odd names. I know there were more than that. I have heard SOOOO many approximate head counts, numbers ranging anywhere from 400 to 600. My guess would be just shy of 500. I welcome any guesses (within reason) and, I dunno, maybe we'll take an average or something and make it official (MORE MATH).

I had a friggin' blasty blast, and I think most of you did as well. The deader undead zombie gods (and The Ganahl) smiled upon us with AMAZING weather! As always, the photographers did an amazing job capturing the moment, and you corpses did an amazing job on your make-up! We came, we fed, and we were put to rest by the best damn team of zombie killers this side of the Mississippi. Yes, they're bullets, but those bullets LOVE this city. It was an awesome year, corpses, and it's only gonna get better from here. In fact, the clergy and I think it's time we start trying for the world record. We're not as far from it as you might think.

PLEASE, hit me up with any final thoughts or post-walk input that you have! I love to hear from you and YOU are ultimately what makes this event as killer as it is. ZombieWalk Columbus would be NOTHING without it's beloved corpses.

A few notes:

I'd really like to hear from the kid who's face met the orange end of a replica assault weapon during the climax and find out how he's doing. I saw part of his daring effort to maul a member of S.T.A.R.S. on one of the YouTube videos and I'd like to maybe hook him up with a consolation prize or something. That's dedication! Not exactly smart, but dedicated nonetheless!

ZWC 2010 will almost POSITIVELY be during Memorial Day weekend and MARCon, so almost POSITIVELY mark your calendars now. LOL!

Peace (and rest),

-Kurt



Visit often and check out the bulletins and blogs for updates, news, and photos!


Who I'd like to meet:

Anyone who loves to crawl out of the grave once in a while to walk amongst the living and give them a show. Ya know, let them know what they've all got coming... What they're all dying for...

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  • Jul 2 2009 8:31 PM

    I hope Columbus is ready for this!!

  • Jul 1 2009 6:37 PM





  • Jul 1 2009 6:36 PM





  • Jun 26 2009 12:06 PM

    Summer is not a zombie's best season.
    Last night, I did the "Thriller" dance, just because. Thanks, MJ!
    Only 127 days til Halloween.
  • Jun 26 2009 2:32 AM

    whens the next zombie walk?
    O:
  • Jun 25 2009 11:52 PM

    A Zombie legend dies! view this
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtyJbIOZjS8
  • Jun 25 2009 10:39 PM




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  • Jun 20 2009 6:25 PM

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  • Jun 18 2009 7:03 PM







    Click HERE to get tickets.

    DONT MISS IT!!!

  • Jun 18 2009 1:09 AM

    We had a great time!  Great job planning.  We'll see you next year.
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    Jun 16 2009 5:12 AM

    Ridiculous. This could happen EVERY weekend and i would be there?
  • Jun 13 2009 5:29 AM

    I hate it that I missed the walk this year, but I moved... Go zombies go!
  • Jun 10 2009 10:18 PM

    I AM SOOOOO F*ING SAD I MISSED THE WALK!!!!!!! Capital Letters Cannot Start To Show My Anger/Depression.

    Some people from facebook have posted pictures.
    these are matthew taylor's pics
    Then I have some that I saved to my computer...will e-mail or something
  • Jun 10 2009 4:36 AM

    Cool, at least I know it's not just me then LOL
  • Jun 10 2009 3:59 AM

    E-Mail the Tom - Tell him it's a charity event and that it's not REAL violence.  He'll let you post them.
  • Jun 10 2009 3:55 AM

    Yeah, it appears Myspace doesn't like blood.  Many people have had problems.
  • Jun 10 2009 3:49 AM

    Is anyone else having problems with this years ZWC pics being removed or reported? I have.
  • Jun 9 2009 10:18 PM

    Yes I am also haveing that problem.  Upload them just dont set it as default.  They wont delete them if you dont set them as default.
  • Jun 9 2009 7:31 PM

    Okay, so I'm getting very angry with myspace. 3 times now I have uploaded pictures of the Zombie Walk, and all 3 times now some of my photos got deleted for being in "violation of the terms" (but I keep uploading them again anyway lol)...This was a family event with people in fake blood and makeup having a good time, so there is no violence or anything going on. I have seen hundreds of the same pictures of the same event on hundreds of other people's pages on myspace.

    Is anyone else having this problem? I'm either getting really unlucky with some myspace mod that is running across them, or one of my "friends" is actually reporting them. I just don't get it. WTF
  • Jun 9 2009 4:45 PM

    I want to thank everyone who helped put this event together, it was such an awesome experience!  My 4 year old had so much fun, and can't wait until next year   It's the start of a family tradition!!!!
  • Jun 9 2009 1:47 PM

    OMG Everyone that posted pics THANK YOU my co-workers otherwise wouldn't have believed the turnout!
    that and WOW there were some great zombification makeovers there
  • Jun 9 2009 12:17 PM

    All photos that I took have now been uploaded; they're available here on MySpace (in my photo albums); for anyone who is not on MySpace, they've also been uploaded to a Picasa gallery at the following address:  http://picasaweb.google.com/mjtaylor110

  • Jun 9 2009 2:24 AM

    ZW was awesome this year had a great time, can't wait til next year!
  • Jun 9 2009 1:05 AM



    I didn't take that many photos this year, I had way too much fun being a geisha zombie if anyone has pics of me I'd love to see them. I'll be sure to link back to your site :D
  • Jun 9 2009 12:24 AM

    Heeey,

    here's a sample of the shots our photographer got that day-
    More of you want 'em,
    or I could just tag you.

    I'm editing the video tonight so I should have a sample to send you within the next few days to put the sound too-

    Had an amazing time,
    thanks again for all the help both before, during, and after the walk!