REI Zombie Prepardness Classes Ease the Fearful
Ariel Weber — November 6, 2012 — Pop Culture
For those fearing a zombie apocalypse, do not fret because REI, the outdoor gear company is offering a Zombie Prepardness Class. With the increase of zombie-themed television shows, movies and the like, it is no surprise that some genuinely fear the possibility of there being a zombie disease outbreak.
The goal of the program is to teach important survival skills that would be useful for both zombie outbreaks and other, more scientifically feasible things, like natural disaster. The class is able to provide helpful tools and tips to survive during these unlikely, but possible events.
Associating this class with a zombie apocalypse is a lighthearted way to discuss serious issues without feeling the immense severity of the message itself. It is also able to captivate and interest a much more diverse group of individuals to take a survival class that normally some would scoff at.
For those without access to these classes, the zombie survival infographic is sure to help. So, if there is ever a zombie apocalypse, you have been warned.
The goal of the program is to teach important survival skills that would be useful for both zombie outbreaks and other, more scientifically feasible things, like natural disaster. The class is able to provide helpful tools and tips to survive during these unlikely, but possible events.
Associating this class with a zombie apocalypse is a lighthearted way to discuss serious issues without feeling the immense severity of the message itself. It is also able to captivate and interest a much more diverse group of individuals to take a survival class that normally some would scoff at.
For those without access to these classes, the zombie survival infographic is sure to help. So, if there is ever a zombie apocalypse, you have been warned.
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Industry Implications
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3. Entertainment - Opportunity for the entertainment industry to create more lighthearted content around serious issues, like the apocalypse, in order to spark discussions and interest among the public.
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