The Walking Dead

[kalbrecht17]

So I've noticed a lot of the pre-meds (myself included) are big fans of the show. I was just thinking about it and wondering if anyone else thinks there's a possible correlation between the fascination with medicine and with the show (and zombies in general)? Just curious as to people's opinions.

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[def1]

Yes.

r=.92

 

[Goobs]

http://blogs.ajc.com/radio-tv-talk/...ns-season-3-with-record-10-9-million-viewers/

Or maybe the walking dead is just insanely popular, a lot of people enjoy it, and a lot of your friends are pre-meds.

 

[Ismet]

No, it's just a good show that millions of people watch. There's very little/no medical aspect to it.

 

[Arbor Vitae]

I think there is just a correlation to being human and liking the show. You are only sampling premeds. If people who weren't premeds didn't like the show, then you could say being premed correlates to liking show. Do you even stats?

 

[DAPI]

Where is the

 

[sinombre]

i think there is just a correlation to being human and liking the show.

+1

 

[Bnad]

The show is great for everyone, my facebook's newsfeed is all about it when it is on.

 

[Sophocles]

What if the AAV's that they are using to transduce certain genetic constituitively active kinases for axon regrowth in the substantia nigra result not only in aberrant connections of the axons that would change physiology but can also alter other expression of proteins which causes a zombie like phenotype?????????????????????????

edit: I'm making this question a thread...

 

[Doctor Strange]

I don't know, but Lori is a ho.

 

[sliceofbread136]

Bad acting, stupid characters, bad story.

Ya great show...

 

[Sophocles]

I don't know, but Lori is a ho.

Lori did what she had to do. But Shane is a scumbag.... And this Governah character is a joke.

 

[Irish Football]

I don't know, but Lori is a ho.

Lori was the worst.

 

[Sophocles]

Lori was the worst.

You're the worst!

 

[Doctor Strange]

Lori was the worst.

 

[Irish Football]

You're the worst!

 

[Renaissance Man]

Lori and Skyler White, two terrible characters/wives of 2 awesome characters.

 

[Arbor Vitae]

 

[Sophocles]

One more word about Lori and see what happens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Frazier]

I watch it to get impromptu surgical technique tips.

Namely, amputations.

 

[Doctor Strange]

I watch it to get impromptu surgical technique tips.

Namely, amputations.

Amputations with an axe.

 

[Sophocles]

Amputations with an axe.

Are you trying to say that there are other ways to perform an amputation?

 

[Doctor Strange]

Are you trying to say that there are other ways to perform an amputation?

Dr. House did something different.

 

[IniestaDeMiVida]

Also there's a lot of good stuff in there about end of life decisions! Do you want to die via shovel, machete, shotgun, pipe...

 

[Frazier]

Amputations with an axe.

axe...hatchet...tomahawk... any reasonably-blunt, chopping instrument will suffice for the delicate procedure of limb amputation post-bite.

 

[Frazier]

Also there's a lot of good stuff in there about end of life decisions! Do you want to die via shovel, machete, shotgun, pipe...

Yes, the series should be required viewing for those going on to palliative care fellowships.

 

[Sophocles]

Also there's a lot of good stuff in there about end of life decisions! Do you want to die via shovel, machete, shotgun, pipe...

Did you see the episode when Daryl pulled the zombie out of the car and smashed his head open with the back door of the car?

I actually based my end of life treatment on that episode

 

[Ismet]

Bad acting, stupid characters, bad story.

Ya great show...

What are you talking about? This acting is Emmy-worthy!

 

[sliceofbread136]

What are you talking about? This acting is Emmy-worthy!

I watched like 2 episodes, the acting was so cringe worthy that I had to stop

 

[Ismet]

I watched like 2 episodes, the acting was so cringe worthy that I had to stop

Haha I agree, the acting is pretty horrendous, and I'm really not liking this season as much as I did the first one, but they're pretty good at ending episodes with cliff-hangers so I'm just forced to watch the next one.

Wonder when the is gonna happen

 

[kalbrecht17]

I think there is just a correlation to being human and liking the show. You are only sampling premeds. If people who weren't premeds didn't like the show, then you could say being premed correlates to liking show. Do you even stats?

you are hilarious. thanks for the fun post. i've talked to many other people (non premeds) who dislike the show for its blood and gore. hence why i was curious.

 

[einstein1990]

Did you see the episode when Daryl pulled the zombie out of the car and smashed his head open with the back door of the car?

I actually based my end of life treatment on that episode

That was sick!

All meanings of 'sick' hold true here. Omgbarf worthy and ph-phat worthy.

 

[chopes31]

That was sick!

All meanings of 'sick' hold true here. Omgbarf worthy and ph-phat worthy.

Also when Michonne stabbed the Governor's zombiechild

 

[sector9]

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