Black powder vs Zombies

[Eutycus]

I'd be willing to bet there are several here (including yourself) who could do it.

 

[Homesteader]

There was a TV show back in the 70's called The Equalizer about an English chap righting wrongs here in the US. One episode had him trapped in a cabin by bad guys, and he methodically stripped the heads of matches into a muzzleloading pistol, a flintlock I think. I was intrigued by this, so I tried it myself. Strike-anywhere matches. It actually did work. I don't remember if I used black in the pan or not, but the main charge (of match tip stuff) blew a wad across our field!

(I just checked and apparently the series was on in the 80's! Man, memory sure is fallible...)

 

[Eutycus]

I had forgot about that show, but know that you mention it.

 

[hanshi]

Laugh about Zombies & black powder at your own risk. They're coming; it's just a matter of when the hammer falls.

 

[WRustyLane]

There was a TV show back in the 70's called The Equalizer about an English chap righting wrongs here in the US. One episode had him trapped in a cabin by bad guys, and he methodically stripped the heads of matches into a muzzleloading pistol, a flintlock I think. I was intrigued by this, so I tried it myself. Strike-anywhere matches. It actually did work. I don't remember if I used black in the pan or not, but the main charge (of match tip stuff) blew a wad across our field!

(I just checked and apparently the series was on in the 80's! Man, memory sure is fallible...)

That series was called "The Equalizer" that starred Edward Woodward. My wife was addicted to that show and now Denzel Washington has made two movies of "The Equalizer". Great movies and superb acting.

 

[Treestalker]

That series was called "The Equalizer" that starred Edward Woodward. My wife was addicted to that show and now Denzel Washington has made two movies of "The Equalizer". Great movies and superb acting.

Edward Woodward played the 'ghost of Christmas present' in 'A Christmas Carol' with George C. Scott. His best line (to Scrooge about Tiny Tim) was, 'It may be in the sight of Heaven that you are more worthless and less fit to live than MILLIONS like this poor man's child!' Edward also played the lead role as the constabulary officer 'Howie' in 'The Wicker Man' which is on it's own level with Cristopher Lee and Britt Ekland'. By the way, zombies don't scare me half as much as obscure, fanatical religious adherants like those portrayed in the Wicker Man. ( No offence meant to the inhabitants of Summerisle, who graciously allowed the filming).

 

[Black Hand]

By the way, zombies don't scare me half as much as obscure, fanatical religious adherants...

Agreed.
And Zombies are physiologically impossible, the way the human body is put together...

 

[Eutycus]

I've never seen the show except for a few excerpts. Arent Zombies slowmoving creatures? They should be fairly easy targets, but how do you kill something that is already dead?

 

[Black Hand]

I've never seen the show except for a few excerpts. Arent Zombies slowmoving creatures? They should be fairly easy targets, but how do you kill something that is already dead?

If you follow the zombie craze - there are fast zombies and slow zombies...

In TWD, you need to destroy the brain (even though the brain has decayed) by stabbing them in the head. How they get a knife blade to penetrate the skull as easily as cutting a cake is a mystery to me. Go figure - scientific inaccuracies in popular movies...

 

[Eutycus]

Wow I did not there were "fast Zombies". But no I dont follow the show.

 

[Black Hand]

But no I dont follow the show.

White noise for the brain that is mildly amusing for an hour.
It is more a commentary about what happens to society under difficult circumstance. Though I'm not sure how many of the zombites have picked up on this...

 

[Eutycus]

Is this show still being broadcast? The Zombie Fad is pretty much over isnt it?

 

[Juice Jaws]

[QUOTE="Black Hand, How they get a knife blade to penetrate the skull as easily as cutting a cake is a mystery to me. Go figure - scientific inaccuracies in popular movies...[/QUOTE]

Zombies and Zombies followers are know for their spot heads.

 

[Black Hand]

Is this show still being broadcast?

Yes.

The Zombie Fad is pretty much over isnt it?

No...

 

[Eutycus]

Having never seen the show you got me curious. Does the show adress things like "where is my next meal comming from"? Shortages of any kind, or does it dwell mainly on Zombies.

 

[Black Hand]

Having never seen the show you got me curious. Does the show adress things like "where is my next meal comming from"? Shortages of any kind, or does it dwell mainly on Zombies.

All of the above and more - past seasons are on Netflix.

As mentioned - a commentary on what happens when society breaks down...

 

[Eutycus]

Does it have to be a knife to the brain or will a lead ball to the head suffice?

 

[Black Hand]

Does it have to be a knife to the brain or will a lead ball to the head suffice?

Shooting them in the head with a bullet, arrow or bolt does the same, as does smashing the head with a rock, log, hammer, car or any other object.
How does one destroy a brain that has already melted to stinking goo and leaked out....?

 

[Eutycus]

I'll keep that in mind if I ever cross paths with one. Headshot!

 

[Black Hand]

Even a fast zombie can't catch you if it has no legs...