Humans vs. Zombies Pure Entertainment
Becca Seel
Issue date: 5/28/09 Section: Arts and Entertainment
The prey watched warily as he was circled by two predators. His hand twitched as he held his Nerf Gun close to his chest, a pair of socks just out of reach in a pocket in his bag. All he wanted to do was go to class. He moved forward slowly as the Zombie in front of him shifted, looking for weakness in preparation for an attack. The human swiveled quickly, checking the location of the zombie behind him. There were shouts and a sound of running feet, as several students in yellow armbands came running from Reamer, in exultation at the prospect of a fresh kill. It was a standoff, like a gazelle in a pack of lions. I shook my head, sighed, and resumed walking to class.
Humans vs. Zombies is one of the most entertaining things ever. People running around like maniacs on their way to class, waiting for dozens of minutes by the doors of Reamer before heading out to the great unknown, and traveling in packs with gigantic Nerf Guns make my day. Sometimes it can get a little extreme, with gigantic ambushes outside of West or sieges of Yulman Theater.
After locking up Yulman Theater one night after rehearsal for The House of Blue Leaves, I noticed a group of people outside the front door. I inched forward perplexedly. As soon as I saw the pool noodles I knew what was going on. It was the second siege of Yulman Theater, and sadly two lives (Parker Harris '09 and Zachary Barash '09) were lost. In the first siege a year before Barash sustained a sizeable wrist injury. Humans and Zombies don't play around. I stopped to talk to some of the Zombies. They told stories of their own crawling through the windows of theme houses, of students sheltering their human friends, and of Humans sleeping in academic safe spots overnight. As I was talking, one of the Zombies received a text from a friend (there were many spies among the spectators) who spotted a group of humans walking from College Park. Without a moment's hesitation, the Zombies ran away into the darkness.
Just as it is fun for those playing, Human vs Zombies is supremely entertaining for those who watch it. On my way to class last year I was walking close to a Zombie over the grass by the Nott. A Human came into sight, and without a moment's hesitation the Zombie dropped her bag and dashed halfway over the field towards the prey. Unfortunately, she was unsuccessful, but her cheetah-like sprint towards the Human was nothing short of impressive. A recent sorority dinner was interrupted by a Human/Zombie fight. Instead of scoffing with indignation, the girls cheered the players on.
I have considered playing the game. Though a round the clock manhunt might be fun, my already paranoid nature would be put to the test as I warily trekked across campus to classes or rehearsals. "[Humans vs. Zombies] makes every part of daily life exciting," said Barash. I am sure Humans, Zombies, and spectators would agree.
Humans vs. Zombies is one of the most entertaining things ever. People running around like maniacs on their way to class, waiting for dozens of minutes by the doors of Reamer before heading out to the great unknown, and traveling in packs with gigantic Nerf Guns make my day. Sometimes it can get a little extreme, with gigantic ambushes outside of West or sieges of Yulman Theater.
After locking up Yulman Theater one night after rehearsal for The House of Blue Leaves, I noticed a group of people outside the front door. I inched forward perplexedly. As soon as I saw the pool noodles I knew what was going on. It was the second siege of Yulman Theater, and sadly two lives (Parker Harris '09 and Zachary Barash '09) were lost. In the first siege a year before Barash sustained a sizeable wrist injury. Humans and Zombies don't play around. I stopped to talk to some of the Zombies. They told stories of their own crawling through the windows of theme houses, of students sheltering their human friends, and of Humans sleeping in academic safe spots overnight. As I was talking, one of the Zombies received a text from a friend (there were many spies among the spectators) who spotted a group of humans walking from College Park. Without a moment's hesitation, the Zombies ran away into the darkness.
Just as it is fun for those playing, Human vs Zombies is supremely entertaining for those who watch it. On my way to class last year I was walking close to a Zombie over the grass by the Nott. A Human came into sight, and without a moment's hesitation the Zombie dropped her bag and dashed halfway over the field towards the prey. Unfortunately, she was unsuccessful, but her cheetah-like sprint towards the Human was nothing short of impressive. A recent sorority dinner was interrupted by a Human/Zombie fight. Instead of scoffing with indignation, the girls cheered the players on.
I have considered playing the game. Though a round the clock manhunt might be fun, my already paranoid nature would be put to the test as I warily trekked across campus to classes or rehearsals. "[Humans vs. Zombies] makes every part of daily life exciting," said Barash. I am sure Humans, Zombies, and spectators would agree.
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