Humans vs Zombies Allows for Human Contact

It’s that time of the semester again where geeks and nerds of all ages and backgrounds come together to chase each other around in a mock zombie apocalypse. Humans vs. Zombies is upon us, and the 99% of campus not participating will look on in horror as people with bandanas around their arms throw socks and shoot darts at those with bandanas around their heads. While many students do not understand the fascination that their peers have with the game, those who do participate have nothing but good things to say about it. For many guys who play the game, it is the only chance they will have to make physical contact with those of the opposite sex. “I got to second base like five times last semester during the game, and they just think it’s an accident,” said one sophomore male who is majoring in biology. The fact that he calls women ‘them’ is as telling as his inability to get to second base on his own merit.

However, some of the contact made during the game does not have as happy of an ending. Although it is against the rules to tackle someone, in the heat of the moment it often does happen. Quite a few players sustained minor injuries throughout the week, though they all expressed no regrets and have participated this semester as well.

Unfortunately, some students not participating in the game were also hurt during the course of events last semester. A freshman girl wearing a bright green headband was pelted with socks and shot with Nerf guns. She screamed in terror, not understanding what was happening to her, and was then tackled by one of the ‘humans.’ By the time the players realized their mistake, it was too late. The girl had a sprained wrist and has yet to wear a green headband since the incident.

This semester’s game started on Tuesday and will conclude on Saturday with two more ‘missions;’ mini-games that the moderators come up with. Non-participating students can rest easy knowing that they can walk to class next week without worrying about people running by them screaming and throwing socks. 

By Anita Knapp