2008-10-03

Zombie Puppet Comedians. No Joke.

by Che Grovera



So here's more evidence that the zombie scourge has not only spread to the realm of puppets, but is thriving. Egad. These zombie puppets -- I've taken to calling them "zombets" -- are so relaxed that they're telling jokes, for God's sake. Bad jokes, too. That's reason enough to want to decapitate them. I'm still working out the details of exactly how you neutralize a zombie puppet; the lack of a functioning brain in most puppets (e.g., Sarah Palin) makes traditional zombie-fighting techniques hopelessly ineffective. Chemical solvents look promising at the moment, but toxic fumes are a serious concern. Do you have any idea how hard it is for me to move in a HazMat suit?

Right now the zombets appear to have the upper hand (you think I could resist that one?). Brace yourselves for a full-blown revival of vaudeville if TK and company don't solve this problem soon...and as you can see from the end of the clip, the zombets aren't clowning around.

  • I met the puppeteer (Matt Ficner) in Almonte Puppets Up Festival this summer- great guy and amazing puppets! You might also want to see this site:
    MyLilZombie.com

    :-)

    03 October, 2008  

  • I love this site! Keep up the zombie news! I'm getting more ammo for my .45 and practicing the head shots.

    05 October, 2008  

  • Zombie puppets? This report coming from Che Grovera?

    Hmmm, I smell a rat...(oh wait, is that you, Rizzo?)

    07 October, 2008  

  • What, you want some meatsack reporting on intrigue in the puppet world, meaux? Zombets are a very serious matter to us, I'll have you know -- right up there with taking out the ventriloquists. I suppose you would also rather hear about civil rights matters from former slaveowners rather than from the slaves themselves?

    08 October, 2008  

  • Hey, buddy, I was one of the five or so people who really liked Greg the Bunny and was sad to see it canceled, so don't talk to me about puppetism.

    I do see your point; it does make sense to have an inside man...er...puppet on the job. However...I'll be straight with you, I'm concerned for your safety among these fearsome Zombets. Just...be careful, okay?

    08 October, 2008  

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