This is not the Walking Dead but it sure feels like
it. This controversial subject
pertaining to this disease provides high ratings for AMC juggernaut show but in
reality it is terrifying. Emerging
networks are reminding the public to make sure you have your hand sanitizers
and gloves available. The media is constantly
informing the public to mind their surroundings. In the Walking Dead graphic novels created by
Robert Kirkman the seed was planted yet unexplained to this outbreak. No one was quarantined; in addition the
government reacted slowly to contain this virus which had dire consequences for
the rest of society. All were infected
which resulted in no computer or government structure. People who came in direct contact with a
carrier or a mindless “Walker” flesh eating zombies had to use caution because
if bitten the same result will occur. It
was a combination of “Y2K” with today’s environmental threat “Ebola.” Parallel to our world this disease is spread
only through direct contact with the blood or bodily fluids of an infected
symptomatic person or a person who has died from Ebola. Sadly, those who are panic stricken are not
educated enough on how to properly prevent the spread of this disease. According to Huffington Post, “NJ health
officials say a woman who arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport from
West Africa has tested negative for Ebola in a preliminary evaluation.” Some people believe the “Gatekeepers” are using
fear mongering to increase ratings. Here
are a few examples;
-
2004,
SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) a viral respiratory disease which
began in Guangdong province of China.
Ironically, there is still no cure for this disease and yet the media
does not cover it strongly like it used to.
- 2005, Bird flu also known as the avian influenza after first appearing in Asia. This was common within the United States because people fear it was airborne causing people to buy less chicken.
- 2009, Swine flu also called pig flu which is transmitted from pigs to humans. This is why I eat little or no pork at all.
- 2012, the end of the World, there was even a crappy movie made about this natural disaster. Terrible reviews along with terrible actors.
The
Walking Dead is the most watched drama show on basic cable because this event
transcends popular culture. The ability
to relate today’s society environmental concerns which magnifies the
possibility of a high level outbreak gives you an idea what could happen if people
are not well educated. Little Trey does
not have the same survival instincts as Rick in the post zombie apocalypse
world but he does have the ability to inform himself. In a heterogeneous diverse nation, the
concept of audio/visual providing people with entertainment and education
can get misconstrued. Those who do not
know the difference will eventually allow the media to influence their lives
with the thought of Ebola spreading to extreme levels like it did in The
Walking Dead.
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