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Zombies Demonstrate Parkour Skills in 'The Flipping Dead'

Emerald Catron — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:42:13 +0000

We would all be so boned if zombies could actually do this stuff. Or, you know, if they actually existed at all. But especially if they existed AND had mad parkour skills. Personally, we prefer the slower, shambling zombies, because they don’t remind us about our asthma. Still, back flips are cool though, so we [...]

'Walking Dead' Popularity Prompts Spike in Gun Sales

Emerald Catron — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:00:27 +0000

On the one hand, a lot of people are going to be prepared for a zombie apocalypse in case that ever happens. On the other hand, a lot of people out there are buying guns to protect themselves from zombies. According to a gun rights advocate as well as a gun store owner, people are preparing themselves for the zombie apocalypse with guns and ammo.

Give the Gift of 'The Walking Dead' Zombie Babe Calendar

Emerald Catron — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:45:29 +0000

The end of the year must be approaching, because the 2013 calendars are here. Oh well, at least this one has attractive ladies in swimsuits. Covered in scabs. With zombie eyes. Well, they’re wearing swimsuits at any rate. The calendar is part of a South African promotion for AMC’s ‘The Walking Dead,’ but, thanks to [...]

The Science Behind a Zombie Apocalypse

Amanda Ferris — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:00:53 +0000

If you’re one of the many who are eagerly anticipating a zombie apocalypse, or even just a big fan of ‘The Walking Dead,’ this video explains how zombies could potentially be created and how accurate most of the fictional zombies are. First of all, it’s scientifically impossible for anyone to come back from the dead [...]

99X Freakshow Winners! [PHOTOS]

gonzo — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:25:03 +0000

Welcome to the 99X - Rock Powersports Freak Show! Earlier this month we asked you to submit photos of yourself in your best Halloween costume - be it scary, funny, sexy or freaky! And we received some great photos. We put the best-of-the-best here on the website for you to vote on. And you voted! And voted! Hundreds if not thousands of votes rolled in, and our 99X costume judges made good use of your votes when choosing the winner (s):

Want To Bag An UnDead Hottie? Well, Check Out These Zombie Dating Sites or Hit The Strip Club

Puff — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:08:28 +0000

If love your women slow, dead on the inside, and willing to put anything in their mouth, you have one of two options: picking up a stripper from the 'Eager Beaver' or checking out one of the brand spanking new dating sites dedicated to Zombies!

'The Walking Dead' Season 3 Premieres With Massive Body Count

Justin Massoud — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 03:33:31 +0000

The long-awaited season three start of AMC's hit zombie apocalypse drama "The Walking Dead" didn't skimp on the gore. Sure, there was some campfire singing, Lori's baby mama drama and Hershel planning a vegetable garden, but the majority of Rick and company's time was spent slaying walkers -- just how we like it.

Here's our season three kill count so far, complete with episode spoilers. Did we miss any?

ZOMBIE ALERT Issued by Homeland Security

Troy Jones — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:07:55 +0000

WASHINGTON — The Homeland Security Department says ”The zombies are coming!” Our government urged citizens last Thursday to prepare for a zombie apocalypse. Not Rob or White…like the flesh eating kind.The actual information regarding zombies is part of a public health campaign to encourage better preparation for genuine disasters and emergencies. The DHS says their theory [...]

Worried About the Zombie Apocalypse? Be Prepared with a Survival Kit

Shauna Wright — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:00:55 +0000

With all the bizarre face-eating that’s been going on lately, there have been a lot of nervous jokes about an impending Zombie Apocalypse. For those of you who take that stuff seriously, don’t fret — there’s a survival kit that was created just for you.

The Walking Dead Game Kills (No Pun Intended)

Puff — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:44:15 +0000

With Zombie mania in full force (and "zombie attacks" running rampant) what could be a better way to spend an evening than bashing in the brains of the living dead?!? But when it comes to killing walkers, you have a lot of choices.

Is the Zombie Apocalypse Coming to Maine? Residents Sure Think So

Nick Romano — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 17:00:05 +0000

Apparently not everyone is convinced that zombies don’t exist, even after the government so graciously cleared up this matter for us. The residents of Bangor, Maine — eight counties worth of people, actually — are among these non believers. In fact, this past Thursday they all participated in an emergency zombie apocalypse drill of sorts in the event that the undead will rise in the near future.

22 Irresistibly Delicious Food Brands for Zombies

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:30:47 +0000

A disturbing trend has started to become an even more disturbing trend. And for once, we’re not talking about the Kardashians, so you can put away the weapons. Ever since the Miami “face eater,” a chain of very similar crimes have been reported through North America. It got so bad that the Centers for Disease [...]

Extremely Graphic Photos of Cannibal Victim Ronald Poppo Released

Shauna Wright — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 21:00:53 +0000

The first photos of Ronald Poppo, the victim in that horrific face-chewing incident in Miami, have been released. Although doctors say Poppo remains positive and upbeat, the evidence of what he’s been through is brutally apparent.

Metallica's Kirk Hammett Details His Favorite Zombie Films

Chad Childers — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 21:00:40 +0000

Are you ready for the zombie apocalypse? There are many people who feel the time may be coming, and you can count Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett among them. The axe slinger tells Revolver, “You know it does seem like a zombie apocalypse is coming, like we’re at the very beginning of a zombie invasion. I [...]

Stu's Top 10 Zombie-Killing Songs

Troy Jones — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:21:57 +0000

There's nothing quite like the sound of splattering zombie guts and the satisfaction of knowing that the sorry brain-eating monstrosity in front of you will eat no more.

If these 10 songs don't get you pumped to de-animate the walking dead, you might just be a walker yourself.

Attack of the Flesh-Eating Zombie Chicks [PHOTOS]

gonzo — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 18:51:10 +0000

I don't know about you, but I found the story about Floridian Rudy Eugene being jacked up on bath salts and eating a homeless guy's face a little disturbing. And more than a little interesting. I think it's the whole zombie thing. I don't want some dead, rotting, brainless, smelly corpse chewing on me. Unless they're hot, of course. Which begs the question: Is there such a thing as hot zombies?

The answer? Yes, Barbara - there is.

Dead Man Impregnates Woman – Made To Order Zombies?

gonzo — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:37:20 +0000

When The Rolling Stones said , “You, you make a dead man come (sic),” I don't think this is what they had in mind. A 38 year old female mortuary worker is being held on $250,000 bond after becoming pregnant by one of her clients. A dead client. Police have charged Felicity Marmaduke - of the Mourning Glory Mortuary outside of Lexington, Missouri - with desecration of the dead and necrophilia.

Zombies Run Amok In Spooky Emergency Management Drill [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:56:10 +0000

Earlier this week on Halloween, first responders in Ohio held an emergency-management drill while 200 volunteers in zombie makeup milled about looking for brains. Well, it’s good to know that somebody will be prepared if the dead should rise. The exercise wasn’t all about dodging slow-moving brain-eaters, however. During the drill, which was held at [...]

99X Freakshow Winners! [PHOTOS]

99xstaff — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:44:56 +0000

Welcome to the 99X - Phoenix Underground Freak Show! Earlier this month we asked you to submit photos of yourself in your best Halloween costume - be it scary, funny, sexy or freaky! And we received some great photos. We put the best-of-the-best here on the website for you to vote on. And you voted! And voted! Hundreds if not thousands of votes rolled in, and our 99X costume judges made good use of your votes when choosing the winner (s):