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Originally Posted by Solitaire1
It is possible that an individual with one functioning leg might still be able to out hop a classic zombie, ones that slowly shamble towards their target. As far as a zombie targeting specific body parts, it is likely a side effect of them trying to get at any body part, with the outlying parts (arms and legs) as the ones easiest to get at.
But more modern versions of zombies are able to run at full speed and they don't feel tired in the same way as humans do. In that case, anything which slows down the human (such as a weakened leg) would allow the modern zombie to overtake them.
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Ah, the modern Zombie vs. the classic Zombie. The old time Zombie was slow, ponderous and almost laughably easy to evade. The newer version of the Zombie is almost lightning fast with increased strength and agility.
When I consider the comparison of the two, I often think of professional sports. Today's football players are bigger and stronger. Baseball players faster and quicker with a bat. However, the modern day athletes have access to something the old timers didn't know much about. I am, of course, referring to performance enhancing drugs.
Are these new Zombies on steroids and growth hormones? Have they gained an unfair advantage by utilizing chemical substances? If so, should this be considered cheating or just taking advantage of modern technology?
It may be time to consider some kind of drug testing council for determining whether or not these newer Zombies are juiced and just what are the acceptable limits for artificially enhanced physical performance. It's always been a difficult topic to address, but today's young Zombies need role models. Before Congressional hearings turn this into some kind of circus, let us consider the importance of separating the natural born athletic Zombies from those that choose a drug enhanced path.