It might sound like something out of a horror movie, but the more I look around, the more I can’t shake this thought: What makes me believe that zombies are real isn’t fiction—it’s the world we’re living in.
No, I’m not talking about the rotting, groaning, brain-hungry creatures you see in movies. I’m talking about real people—around us every day—displaying habits and behaviors that feel eerily similar to what we’d expect from zombies. And when I started noticing the signs, I couldn’t stop.
It’s in the way people eat, the way they move, the way they consume content, and even the way they disconnect from reality. These aren’t just random quirks. They’re traits that make me believe the zombie concept isn’t as far-fetched as we think.
So let’s break it down. Here are the real-world signs that convinced me zombies might already be among us.
1. Eating Habits That Make Zero Sense
I’ve seen people eat things that should not be edible. I’m talking about raw meat, live animals, soap, chalk, and even glass. Sure, some of it can be explained by rare medical conditions like pica. But what about those extreme food challenges on social media? People scarfing down massive amounts of food—sometimes so quickly that it feels like they’re in a frenzy.
Now, think about it. Isn’t one of the most iconic zombie traits the insatiable hunger for flesh? That mindless urge to consume? Watching someone devour 10 pounds of raw beef liver in one sitting isn’t just unsettling—it’s disturbingly close to the zombie hunger myth. If that’s not zombie-like, I don’t know what is.
2. People Who Seem Totally Disconnected from Reality
Have you ever looked into someone’s eyes and thought, “They’re not really here”? It happens more often than it should. I’ve seen people walk into traffic, stare blankly at walls, or laugh at things no one else can see. And when you ask them what’s going on, they either shrug it off or say something like, “It felt real to me.”
That’s not just zoning out. That’s hallucinating. And hallucinations are a huge part of what people fear during a zombie outbreak—people acting under the influence of something, seeing things that aren’t there, attacking others because they believe they’re defending themselves.
Real-world example? Flakka—a synthetic drug that’s been reported to cause extreme aggression and hallucinations. Some users have been known to try to bite people or strip down in the middle of traffic, growling. Sounds familiar?
3. People Consuming Short Videos Like Mindless Zombies
Let’s talk about short-form content—Reels, TikToks, YouTube Shorts. At first, it feels harmless. One quick video turns into another… and suddenly, an hour’s gone. But it’s more than just time-wasting. It’s the way people consume these videos—silently, obsessively, without blinking. Even at the dinner table, no one talks anymore. Heads down, eyes glued to screens, brains checked out.
It’s like we’re hypnotized.
I’ve sat across from friends and family who didn’t say a single word for thirty minutes because they were trapped in an endless scroll. No conversations. No eye contact. Just finger swipes and the occasional chuckle at a screen.
This is exactly what I imagine when I picture a real-life zombie—someone mentally gone, physically present, and completely detached from the moment. The content isn’t the problem—it’s the compulsive way we consume it that’s scary.
We’re not just watching videos. We’re becoming them.
4. The “Zombie Walk” Is Real… and It’s Spreading
I call it the “zombie walk” when I see people moving through crowds with their eyes glued to their screens, bumping into others, not noticing anything around them. Sometimes they don’t even respond when spoken to. Their thumbs move, their eyes flicker, but their minds? Somewhere else entirely.
It’s not just metaphorical anymore. Watch a crowd of commuters during rush hour—all scrolling, all glazed over, all completely disconnected from their surroundings. It’s like a hive mind. And it’s growing.
Technology isn’t making us smarter—it might be conditioning us into modern-day zombies.
5. Sleepwalking and Night Behavior That’s Just… Off
Have you ever heard someone talk in their sleep, move around the house, or even leave the house without remembering it? Sleepwalking is real, and it’s way creepier than people think. Some sleepwalkers have even cooked meals, driven cars, or tried to fight people while still asleep.
The idea of someone losing control of their body, acting on some subconscious impulse, without memory or logic—doesn’t that fit the zombie mold perfectly?
So, Do I Think Zombies Are Real?
Not in the way movies show them, no. But real-world zombie traits? Absolutely.
We already see:
- People consuming flesh-like materials.
- Hallucinations that drive strange behavior.
- A population disconnected from the real world.
- An addiction to bite-sized, creepy content.
To me, that’s more than enough evidence. Maybe the zombie apocalypse isn’t coming—it’s already here. And we’re part of it.
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