Zombies in Cambodia. - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

mrpoopoohead · 04-28-2005, 11:34 PM

http://65.127.124.62/south_asia/4483241.stm.htm

does anyone else think this is pretty crazy?

kazfalcion · 04-28-2005, 11:47 PM

Virus with 100% mortality rate...that just "randomly" restarts a victim's heart and causes them to flail around for a few hours? Yeah, that sounds like a perfectly nature made bug to me

SaltPork · 04-29-2005, 05:23 AM

For those that don't like to click links:

Quote:

Cambodian Troops Quarantine Quan'sul

Canine sacrificed by locals to ward off evil spirits.
There has been a small outbreak of “zombism” in a small town near the border of Laos in North-Eastern Cambodia.
The culprit was discovered to be mosquitoes native to that region carrying a new strain of Malaria which thus far has a 100 percent mortality rating killing victims in fewer than 2 days.

After death, this virus is able to restart the heart of it’s victim for up to two hours after the initial demise of the person where the individual behaves in extremely violent ways from what is believe to be a combination of brain damage and a chemical released into blood during “resurrection.”

Cambodian officials say that the outbreak has been contained and the public has no need to worry.

General Ary Serey had this to say, "We have obtained samples of this new virus and plan to learn how it starts the heart and other major organs of the deceased. We intend to use this to increase the quality of life for all."

US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice opposed the plan saying that the Cambodian government holds a great biological weapon and should destroy it immediately. Cambodian officials have yet to comment.

A United Nations team will be dispatched to Cambodia to confirm the safety of biological research in Cambodia.

Charlatan · 04-29-2005, 05:47 AM

It’s a holiday in cambodia
It’s tough, kid, but it’s life
It’s a holiday in cambodia
Don’t forget to pack a wife

Redlemon · 04-29-2005, 06:57 AM

Who the hell is "65.127.124.62"?

/ runs WHOIS

Quote:

OrgName: Integral Corporation
OrgID: ICRP
Address: 1897 S. Washington St. Suite 110
City: Naperville
StateProv: IL
PostalCode: 60565
Country: US

Root directoy goes nowhere. I don't think that's a BBC News website. Google news search gets nothing on Quan'sul. Regular Google search gets werid-ass webpages. I call hoax, but nicely written.

mrpoopoohead · 04-29-2005, 09:06 AM

haha ok thanks. yeah i see its fake now.

TexanAvenger · 04-29-2005, 09:50 AM

Would be fuckin' scary as hell... however this caught my eye:

Quote:

Last Updated: Monday, 1 April, 2005, 17:00 GMT 18:00 UK

liquidlight · 04-29-2005, 10:03 AM

And such a completely attractive picture as well . . .

What do we need viral zombies for? Fox has already built a complete army of "viewers"

sadistikdreams · 04-30-2005, 05:22 PM

From BBC Asia-Pacific:

Quote:

Last Updated: Monday, 1 April, 2005, 17:00 GMT 18:00 UK

E-mail this to a friend Printable version
Cambodian Troops Quarantine Quan'sul

Canine sacrificed by locals to ward off evil spirits.
There has been a small outbreak of “zombism” in a small town near the border of Laos in North-Eastern Cambodia.
The culprit was discovered to be mosquitoes native to that region carrying a new strain of Malaria which thus far has a 100 percent mortality rate and kills victims in fewer than 2 days.

After death, this parasite is able to restart the heart of its victim for up to two hours after the initial demise of the person where the individual behaves in extremely violent ways from what is believed to be a combination of brain damage and a chemical released into blood during “resurrection.”

Cambodian officials say that the outbreak has been contained and the public has no need to worry.

General Ary Serey had this to say, "We have obtained samples of this new parasite and plan to learn how it starts the heart and other major organs of the deceased. We intend to use this to increase the quality of life for all."

US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice opposed the plan saying that the Cambodian government holds a great biological weapon and should destroy it immediately. Cambodian officials have yet to comment.

A United Nations team will be dispatched to Cambodia to confirm the safety of biological research in Cambodia.

What can I say, I'm certainly not surprised. I knew it'd happen eventually. Lock and load, fellas.

This is obviously a fake article, but it could very well happen. Which brings me to the discussion topic, What are you going to do when the outbreak happens?

Amnesia620 · 04-30-2005, 05:27 PM

Run. Run like hell.

Windbreaker · 04-30-2005, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amnesia620

Run. Run like hell.

Buy guns, lots of guns and lots of ammo.. Also buy lots of wood, chicken wire, rebar, anything I can use to fortify my house. Lets not forget gas and food, possibly a generator..

Fire · 04-30-2005, 05:56 PM

Sorry guys, look at the date......

Too bad though, woulda loooved this as an increase to my sales........

Bacchanal · 04-30-2005, 06:56 PM

I was sent this the other day, and almost believed it, until I clicked on the BBC link, and then tried to make my way back to that page without using the "back" button. The article certainly looks real, even though it is quite far fetched.

sadistikdreams · 04-30-2005, 07:13 PM

It just now occured to me, that I didn't shar my opinion.

What would I do? I'd hijack a bus, go around and pick up my family and friends, pick up whatever guns ammo and blunt head bashing weapons I need. Then I'd pick up the food supplies, canned food and bottled water. Get a radio or walkie talkies. Then I'd find a mid size cruise ship, load everyone up, and sail out to one of the San Juan islands, a nice secluded place, and wait that shit out. Check the radios everyday, see if things hash out, and when they do, we'll sail back out, live our lives as normal. That, or enlist and help the military get those muthafuckas.

This is all assuming that these zombies are like in the movies, aim for the head and such. Also assuming that everything goes to chaos, and anarchy breaks out. I'm sure if the government stays intact, they'll bring the draft out, quarantine the areas, like in the Resident Evil movie.

MooseMan3000 · 04-30-2005, 07:28 PM

Seeing as I live near the water, the easiest thing for me to do would be to head out to sea. First I'd pick up some high powered rifles, along with a few katanas and chainsaws (because, hey, wouldn't you want to chop a zombie up?) for protection. Then I'd pick up the few people that meant anything to me, and make sure they were armed. Then I'd pick up a whole bunch of food and water, and get on one of the many yachts that chill out down at the harbor about 500 feet from my house.

Once on the yacht, I would proceed south along the coast, stopping to kick some zombie ass and pick up food as needed. When we got bored? Target practice with the ugly motherfuckers on shore! When I got to Florida, I'd stock up, probably commandeer a larger boat, and head out to a Carribbean island... preferrably one uninhabited, though if there weren't too many, I guess I could kick a little more ass.

I was watching Shaun of the Dead earlier today, and I was thinking... "Man, beating zombies to death would be a really great way to relieve stress." I'd do my best to have fun with the zombie attack.

VitaminH · 04-30-2005, 07:38 PM

I've purchased and studied my copy of The Zombie Survival Guide. Have YOU?

I think a good hole up would actually be a Wal Mart. Sturdy building, usualy a sporting goods department with guns, plenty of food and supplies.

Biscuit Buns · 04-30-2005, 09:03 PM

I would promptly hide in a bush.

*looks around* Who's got a bush?

cj2112 · 04-30-2005, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VitaminH

I've purchased and studied my copy of The Zombie Survival Guide. Have YOU?

I think a good hole up would actually be a Wal Mart. Sturdy building, usualy a sporting goods department with guns, plenty of food and supplies.

Exactly my thoughts, as a matter of fact, I think I'll get together w/ some of the guys i shoot skeet with and come up with a strategic plan to take over the local walmart supercenter so we're ready when all hell breaks loose

JamesB · 04-30-2005, 10:01 PM

Ok, so stories like this SEEM far-fetched but you can look to science and realize that some of this stuff isn't nearly as crazy as you may think.

Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite found in rats and cats has the effect of modifying the rat's (intermediate host) behaviour in such a way that the infected rat will seek out the scent of cat feces as opposed to shy away from it. Big deal, right? Well .. where you find cat crap you will find cats - which are the intended determinate (final) host of the parasite. The parasite can actually CHANGE the rat's behaviour - a cognitive process.

Just think of the wonderful diversity of nature and then re-think the notion of a 'zombie' is

Vincentt · 04-30-2005, 10:48 PM

I recall seeing a show on tv about a parasite that gets into snails. Makes them crawl to the top of plants and change colors and wiggle. Makes birds eat them and then the parasite is now in birds.

Think about a little worm gets into your sushi then makes you think sushi is good so you make other people eat sushi allowing more worms to enter more people.

Zeraph · 05-01-2005, 11:17 AM

I saw hoax before I read Redlemon's post. Very well written, but the thing that tipped me off was the use of the word "extremely violent" in describing after death effects. I could see muscle spasms but no way a violence that could target and hurt the people around them. Would still be cool if it was real, not for the victims, but for for the medical application.

Plus I've always wanted to go zombie hunting...

LuciferJones · 05-01-2005, 12:09 PM

When the outbreak comes

I will go shopping!!!
i mean, come on!!!
you'll get the best discounts ever
FREE!!

I think in true sense that I will end up joining the zombies, it actuality I'd be scared shitless to actually react to anything.

reiii · 05-01-2005, 12:17 PM

cool fake page, but if you plug in what the stories actual url should be:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4483241.stm.htm you get page not found...

and if you plug in just the story number to the actual format

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4483241.stm

you get an unrelated story about iraq

settie · 05-01-2005, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeraph

I saw hoax before I read Redlemon's post. Very well written, but the thing that tipped me off was the use of the word "extremely violent" in describing after death effects. I could see muscle spasms but no way a violence that could target and hurt the people around them. Would still be cool if it was real, not for the victims, but for for the medical application.

Plus I've always wanted to go zombie hunting...

It definitely would be cool for the medical appication zeraph

And It'd be good practice to go zombie hunting. Only problem is zombies are a lot slower than deer or rabbits...

Redjake · 05-01-2005, 04:18 PM

Wal-Mart would be an excellent fortification but don't forget they put the small man out of business. Flock to your local general store when zombies attack!

jimbob961 · 05-01-2005, 05:25 PM

Nice one, well done.

Redlemon · 05-01-2005, 05:28 PM

Um, we covered this one two days ago over in Paranoia. Same title, but we had an exclamation point in ours, which makes it much cooler!

TexanAvenger · 05-01-2005, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VitaminH

I've purchased and studied my copy of The Zombie Survival Guide. Have YOU?

I think a good hole up would actually be a Wal Mart. Sturdy building, usualy a sporting goods department with guns, plenty of food and supplies.

You're forgetting the fact that the place is full of zombies already.

Phage · 05-01-2005, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincentt

I recall seeing a show on tv about a parasite that gets into snails. Makes them crawl to the top of plants and change colors and wiggle. Makes birds eat them and then the parasite is now in birds.

Think about a little worm gets into your sushi then makes you think sushi is good so you make other people eat sushi allowing more worms to enter more people.

Sounds like good marketing!

Ace_O_Spades · 05-01-2005, 06:28 PM

If zombies attacked I'd probably just kill myself

honestly

I'd react in the same way as if a massive asteroid or comet were on a collision course with earth.

Miraculous solutions are for the movies.

cellophanedeity · 05-01-2005, 07:06 PM

Blow darts filled with THC!

Then we could have zombie parties.

Sp0rAdiC · 05-01-2005, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VitaminH

I've purchased and studied my copy of The Zombie Survival Guide. Have YOU?

I think a good hole up would actually be a Wal Mart. Sturdy building, usualy a sporting goods department with guns, plenty of food and supplies.

I have purchsed, read, and re-read the survival guide. When I saw the quote of the article, for some reason I was... happy. I then scrolled down and saw it was a joke. I then was disappointed. After that, I thuoght to myself "Why the hell was I happy there were zombies, and why did I become so disappointed after I learned it was a joke?"

I guess I was just happy that I was prepared and my friends might stop laughing at me for reading that book...

It is an awesome book, and I suggest it to everyone.

04-28-2005, 11:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
mrpoopoohead Loser	Zombies in Cambodia! http://65.127.124.62/south_asia/4483241.stm.htm does anyone else think this is pretty crazy?

04-29-2005, 05:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	It’s a holiday in cambodia It’s tough, kid, but it’s life It’s a holiday in cambodia Don’t forget to pack a wife __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

04-29-2005, 10:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
liquidlight AHH! Custom Title!! Location: The twisted warpings of my brain.	And such a completely attractive picture as well . . . What do we need viral zombies for? Fox has already built a complete army of "viewers" __________________ Halfway to hell and picking up speed.

04-30-2005, 05:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Amnesia620 Forget me not... Location: See that dot on the map? I don't live there.	Run. Run like hell. __________________ For example, I find that a lot of college girls are barbie doll carbon copies with few differences...Sadly, they're dumb, ditzy, immature, snotty, fake, or they are the gravitational center to orbiting drama. - Amnesia620

04-30-2005, 05:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
Fire Warrior Smith Location: missouri	Sorry guys, look at the date...... Too bad though, woulda loooved this as an increase to my sales........ __________________ Thought the harder, Heart the bolder, Mood the more as our might lessens

04-28-2005, 11:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
kazfalcion Upright	Virus with 100% mortality rate...that just "randomly" restarts a victim's heart and causes them to flail around for a few hours? Yeah, that sounds like a perfectly nature made bug to me

04-29-2005, 09:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
mrpoopoohead Loser	haha ok thanks. yeah i see its fake now.

04-30-2005, 06:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
Bacchanal Laid back Location: Jayhawkland	I was sent this the other day, and almost believed it, until I clicked on the BBC link, and then tried to make my way back to that page without using the "back" button. The article certainly looks real, even though it is quite far fetched.

04-30-2005, 07:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
sadistikdreams lonely rolling star Location: Seattle.	It just now occured to me, that I didn't shar my opinion. What would I do? I'd hijack a bus, go around and pick up my family and friends, pick up whatever guns ammo and blunt head bashing weapons I need. Then I'd pick up the food supplies, canned food and bottled water. Get a radio or walkie talkies. Then I'd find a mid size cruise ship, load everyone up, and sail out to one of the San Juan islands, a nice secluded place, and wait that shit out. Check the radios everyday, see if things hash out, and when they do, we'll sail back out, live our lives as normal. That, or enlist and help the military get those muthafuckas. This is all assuming that these zombies are like in the movies, aim for the head and such. Also assuming that everything goes to chaos, and anarchy breaks out. I'm sure if the government stays intact, they'll bring the draft out, quarantine the areas, like in the Resident Evil movie. __________________ "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." -Lin Yutang hearts, by d.a.

04-30-2005, 07:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
MooseMan3000 wouldn't mind being a ninja. Location: Maine, the Other White State.	Seeing as I live near the water, the easiest thing for me to do would be to head out to sea. First I'd pick up some high powered rifles, along with a few katanas and chainsaws (because, hey, wouldn't you want to chop a zombie up?) for protection. Then I'd pick up the few people that meant anything to me, and make sure they were armed. Then I'd pick up a whole bunch of food and water, and get on one of the many yachts that chill out down at the harbor about 500 feet from my house. Once on the yacht, I would proceed south along the coast, stopping to kick some zombie ass and pick up food as needed. When we got bored? Target practice with the ugly motherfuckers on shore! When I got to Florida, I'd stock up, probably commandeer a larger boat, and head out to a Carribbean island... preferrably one uninhabited, though if there weren't too many, I guess I could kick a little more ass. I was watching Shaun of the Dead earlier today, and I was thinking... "Man, beating zombies to death would be a really great way to relieve stress." I'd do my best to have fun with the zombie attack.

04-30-2005, 07:38 PM	#16 (permalink)
VitaminH An embarrassment to myself and those around me... Location: Pants	I've purchased and studied my copy of The Zombie Survival Guide. Have YOU? I think a good hole up would actually be a Wal Mart. Sturdy building, usualy a sporting goods department with guns, plenty of food and supplies. __________________ "Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever." - Napoleon Bonaparte

04-30-2005, 09:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
Biscuit Buns Four of Wands Location: Somewhere entirely too hot.	I would promptly hide in a bush. looks around Who's got a bush? __________________ A hard man is good to find. ~Mae West Last edited by Biscuit Buns; 04-30-2005 at 09:31 PM..

04-30-2005, 10:01 PM	#19 (permalink)
JamesB Insane Location: Ottawa	Ok, so stories like this SEEM far-fetched but you can look to science and realize that some of this stuff isn't nearly as crazy as you may think. Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite found in rats and cats has the effect of modifying the rat's (intermediate host) behaviour in such a way that the infected rat will seek out the scent of cat feces as opposed to shy away from it. Big deal, right? Well .. where you find cat crap you will find cats - which are the intended determinate (final) host of the parasite. The parasite can actually CHANGE the rat's behaviour - a cognitive process. Just think of the wonderful diversity of nature and then re-think the notion of a 'zombie' is __________________ -- apt-get install spare_time --

04-30-2005, 10:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
Vincentt Addict Location: Tokyo, Japan	I recall seeing a show on tv about a parasite that gets into snails. Makes them crawl to the top of plants and change colors and wiggle. Makes birds eat them and then the parasite is now in birds. Think about a little worm gets into your sushi then makes you think sushi is good so you make other people eat sushi allowing more worms to enter more people. __________________ .

05-01-2005, 11:17 AM	#21 (permalink)
Zeraph Banned Location: The Cosmos	I saw hoax before I read Redlemon's post. Very well written, but the thing that tipped me off was the use of the word "extremely violent" in describing after death effects. I could see muscle spasms but no way a violence that could target and hurt the people around them. Would still be cool if it was real, not for the victims, but for for the medical application. Plus I've always wanted to go zombie hunting...

05-01-2005, 12:09 PM	#22 (permalink)
LuciferJones Tilted	When the outbreak comes I will go shopping!!! i mean, come on!!! you'll get the best discounts ever FREE!! I think in true sense that I will end up joining the zombies, it actuality I'd be scared shitless to actually react to anything.

05-01-2005, 12:17 PM	#23 (permalink)
reiii unstuck in time Location: Nashville/D.C.	cool fake page, but if you plug in what the stories actual url should be:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4483241.stm.htm you get page not found... and if you plug in just the story number to the actual format http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4483241.stm you get an unrelated story about iraq __________________ "Jombe? The chocolate icing" -hedonism bot

05-01-2005, 04:18 PM	#25 (permalink)
Redjake I'm a family man - I run a family business. Location: Wilson, NC	Wal-Mart would be an excellent fortification but don't forget they put the small man out of business. Flock to your local general store when zombies attack! __________________ Off the record, on the q.t., and very hush-hush.

05-01-2005, 05:25 PM	#26 (permalink)
jimbob961 Upright	Nice one, well done.

05-01-2005, 05:28 PM	#27 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	Um, we covered this one two days ago over in Paranoia. Same title, but we had an exclamation point in ours, which makes it much cooler! __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.

05-01-2005, 06:28 PM	#30 (permalink)
Ace_O_Spades The Death Card Location: EH!?!?	If zombies attacked I'd probably just kill myself honestly I'd react in the same way as if a massive asteroid or comet were on a collision course with earth. Miraculous solutions are for the movies. __________________ Feh.

05-01-2005, 07:06 PM	#31 (permalink)
cellophanedeity Heliotrope Location: A warm room	Blow darts filled with THC! Then we could have zombie parties.