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--Rules,
Tips, and Prizes
We know what you are thinking. No really, we know. "Why does a Zombie Walk
need effing rules?" This
is a very easy question to answer. We don't want anyone to get hurt or arrested. And we want everyone to have a
good time.
And, if our Zombie Walk leads to injuries or arrests, its very unlikely we'll
be able to have another one. If you'd like a printable PDF version of these rules & tips, click here. Otherwise, please
continue reading...
1) NO ATTACKING BYSTANDERS
- Everyone participating in the Zombie Walk, loves zombies. But many other people
don't love zombies. If we respect their space they will respect our celebration.
- The easiest way to get arrested is to touch someone who is not a participant
in the Zombie Walk, so keep your hands to yourself.
- The easist way to get assaulted is to touch someone who is not a participant
in the Zombie Walk.
- Think about how you would want your Mom, your Girlfriend, your little brother,
etc. treated...and act accordingly.
2) NO WALKING OUT INTO THE STREET OR TRAFFIC
- Walking out into traffic is something for which you can get arrested. You can't
get arrested for dressing up like zombie, but walking in the street can get you hauled off.
- Walking out into traffic could get you hurt, or cause an accident and get someone
else hurt.
- Essentially, zombies in our Zombie Walk use open areas, sidewalks, crosswalks,
and they obey the "Walk/Don't Walk" signs.
3) ANY WEAPONS SHOULD BE CLEARLY FAKE
- Someone legally blind should be able to tell you weapon (knive, axe, gun, etc.)
is fake.
- Brightly colored toy guns and toy guns with the obnoxious orange caps on the
end are a must, if a gun is part of our costume. Honestly, we think even toy guns are probably a bad idea at a
Zombie Walk, but if you must...
- Absolutely no replica weapons, the word replica implies "like the real thing."
4) NO PART OF YOUR COSTUME SHOULD SQUIRT OR SPRAY
ANY LIQUID
- O.K. We admit it. This sounds like fun. But don't do it. It will piss-off bystanders,
and get someone assaulted or arrested as well.
- We don't want to make a mess at the location of the Zombie Walk.
5) NO PROFANITIES
- We will most likely walk by many innocent children during the walk, no need to
warp their minds any further than we already are by parading around as zombies.
- Keep it in character. We've never heard a zombie drop the F-bomb. Growls, moans,
and horrible groans, yes...the F-bomb, no.
6) HAM IT UP!
- You're already wearing fake blood and ripped up clothes and walking around moaning
in public...doing that louder will not be any more embarrassing.
- When the Zombie Walk is over and you are headed home, will be regret being to
big a Ham...or not enough of a Ham? You'll regret not Hamming it up enough!
7) WALK LIKE A ZOMBIE
- The Zombie Walk is not a speed-walking event. Zombies lurch, crawl, limp, slither,
etc.
- Imagine more of a Romero zombie, not one of these new-fangled "running"
zombies.
8) STAY IN CHARACTER
- Zombies do not have the motor or cognitive abilities to operate a camera or cell
phone.
- We will be taking tons of photos of the event...and shooting video. All of this
will be shared on the website...so please try to refrain from taking pictures during the actual walk.
- There will be time before the walk and at the end of the walk to take photos
and/or videos.
- And zombies don't have conversations, smile, or text their friends. They're dead,
they're all messed up...do you hear what we're saying here?
9) STAY ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
- Do not go into stores or other private properties. Remain in open public areas
or on the sidewalk.
- Going into stores or other private property is another good way to get arrested.
10) HAVE FUN
- Come up with a theme and seize the day!
- Clearly, the only purpose of a Zombie Walk is to have fun...so don't miss the
point by causing or getting caught up in drama.
- Make a day that you will remember and laugh about for decades!
SOME ADDITIONAL TIPS
- Fake blood can look really great and can make the walk a lot of fun. However,
being covered in sticky goo if you get hot just isn't much fun. So please, don't apply fake blood to the point
where you are dripping it all over other people and the sidewalk.
- It is well known that zombies retain memories of their time as people. This means
they are well aware of traffic laws, and other general rules of the world. In the movies they ignore these rules,
in our Zombie Walk they follow them.
- Just being dressed as a zombie and and wandering about moaning is chaos and fun
enough. If there is damage to stores, arrests, assaults, or a big mess made, then future Zombie Walks may be in
jeopardy.
- Just because you're undead doesn't mean you can't die.
- If you see someone else breaking a rule or about to do something that will get
them assaulted or arrested, politely remind them of the rules and same them from themselves. A zombie mob knows
how to work as a team...its that "hive" mentality.
PARTICIPATE AT YOUR OWN RISK
Besides setting a place and a date for this public event, and inviting you to dress up like zombies and wander
around in public...we have no responsibility for who shows up, how they act, or the other 1,000,000 things that
could go wrong each-and-every-time you go out in public. Like any other stroll down a sidewalk, things can happen.
This is a completely open and voluntary event, and we cannot be held responsible if you get hurt, arrested, or
otherwise inconvenienced. Whatever care you take when you normally go out in public, you should also take the day
of the Kansas City Zombie Walk.
DID WE FORGET TO MENTION PRIZES?
Oh, yes, we did forget. There will be several prizes given out. A Creative Zombie Award, Sexiest Zombie Award,
Most Sickening Zombie Award, and a few others. These winners will be chosen by a trained panel of judges (I have
been assured they do accept bribes), and will be featured prominently on our Zombie Walk website. The winners will
also receive an actual prize they can put on their mantle at home and cherish forever.
If you have any questions about these rules, tips, or the prizes contact Jamie
King by e-mail.
For a printable PDF version of these rules, tips, and
prize information click
here.
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