Humans, take solace in the fact that the zombie outbreak detected in the San Fernando Valley is contained… for the moment. The only thing that’s stopping the undead horde from over-running Los Angeles is a short subway ride.
Welcome boys and ghouls, to the 3rd Annual Subway Zombie Walk on Hollywood & Highland. Here’s the plan:
-Meet up at the North Hollywood Red Line Station @ 4:15PM
-Hop the Red Line to Hollywood & Highland @ 4:50PM
-Arrive at H&H Metro Station and take the escalator to the surface.
-Lurch
Please be on time (or early). Timing is a key factor and I’d rather you be safe than sorry. And getting a train full of zombies to unload at our stop should be quite a jarring experience for those caught unaware. We should arrive at H&H and start our lurch at 5PM. Our undead masses will flood out of the Hollywood & Highland Metro Station, up through the escalators, and out onto the Walk of Fame. From there, we lurch East towards Hollywood and Vine. Pretend that you’re dead, shamble, moan, hunger for brains. We move at a nice slow “Romero” speed. When we get to Hollywood & Vine, we’ll loop back around and be on the tourists at the Chinese Theatre by sundown. I’d like to see if we can get some group photos in the courtyard to Madame Tussaud’s before security asks us nicely to leave. At that point the walk is effectively over, and you can go about your business.
Our route from H&H can be seen here:
http://tinyurl.com/SubwayZombieWalk2011
so in case we get separated, you all know the plan.
If you twitter, follow me @SubwayZombie for updates.
If you need help with how to zombify yourself copy and paste these links into your address bar:
http://www.zombiemaker.com/
http://www.wikihow.com/Look-Like-a-Zombie/
Some basic rules on how to act around the rest of humanity since we don’t want to get into any real trouble:
1. Use the “haunted house” rule in that you are not to touch anyone. NO TOUCHING!
2. Do not attempt to scare anyone who is not a willing participant. If anyone is freaking out, turn and shamble in the opposite direction. AVOID CONFRONTATIONS!
3. STAY ON THE SIDEWALK unless crossing the street. When crossing, it’s OK to “break character” and cross quickly. Think fast “New Dawn of the Dead” zombies verses the slower “Old Dawn of the Dead” zombies when crossing the street. Blocking traffic is a crime and anyone doing so could be arrested. We’re not a parade.
4. No littering, destruction of property, or any other illegal activity. Let’s put on a good show. BE GOOD!
5. Please do not attempt to push your way into any business if you are not welcome. DON’T BE AN ASS!
*Golden Rule (Lame, I know, but it must be said): No one person is in charge here. We’re all individuals walking down the sidewalk. We’re each charged with looking out for ourselves.
Make sure that you’ve got money for subway fare. One way tix are $1.50, and day passes are $5. They take cash and card. Also, if afterwards you intend to go out drinking, keep in mind you might be asked for a picture ID at the bars and your zombie face might not match your picture ID. If you are refused entry, please understand the doorman is only doing his job. Also, the new season of Walking Dead premieres this night. You will have plenty of time to get cleaned up… or show up at a friends house in costume and creep them the hell out while you watch together.
This event is open to anyone and everyone. This works really well with large groups, so pass this invite on to your friends, your family, and your neighbors. Everyones invited!