but I’d argue that artists reflect and explore
the world through art, rather than dictate
to culture. Why are zombie shows popular?
I don’t know, but I bet it relates to our
collective fear of the unknown. It’s
probably not a coincidence that apocalypse
themes in entertainment have followed in
the wake of 15 years of American invasions,
military responses and fear mongering
post-9/11. The Walking Dead and Resident
Evil franchise owe the US military industrial
complex a royalty. Sorry to go off on a rant,
but as I like to say, “Life is long and
complicated. O