Several reports of alleged cannibalism circulated throughout the news this week, leading to online chatter about a "zombie apocalypse."
The buzz carried from Twitter to YouTube — pranksters VitalyzedTV dressed a guy in full zombie makeup and filmed him roaming the streets of Miami. Watch above as the public reacts in real life to a "zombie attack."
The Center for Disease Control came out with a zombie preparedness guide in January, which was originally a light-hearted way to prepare for natural disasters.
"If you are generally well equipped to deal with a zombie apocalypse you will be prepared for a hurricane, pandemic, earthquake, or terrorist attack," notes Dr. Ali Khan CDC's director for the office of public health preparedness and response.
After Twitter users quickly pointed to the guide this week, which fueled more buzz about an apocaplypse, the CDC officially claimed that zombies do not exist.
Here's what Twitter users had to say about a potential zombie apocalypse. Many incorporate cultural references such as video games, Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Shaun of the Dead and The Walking Dead.
Why do you think these concurring reports of alleged cannibalism have led to a zombie apocalypse scare on Twitter?
Forbes staff writer Kashmir Hill noticed the CDC's zombie blog was down, which got a lot of attention from others on Twitter.
Betty White's parody account is known for contributing humor to what's trending in the news.
Comedian Eric Bader also adds humor to the buzz, referencing one of the most famous zombie scenes in pop culture history from Michael Jackson's "Thriller" music video.
Twitter users brought up several zombie references in pop culture, including AMC's The Walking Dead.
More zombie movie references -- this Twitter user brings up Shaun of the Dead and 28 Days Later.
Former defensive tackle for the Oakland Raiders Warren Sapp does not advocate the idea of XBox training for the zombie apocolypse.
Forbes staff writer Kashmir Hill noticed the CDC's zombie blog was down, which got a lot of attention from others on Twitter.
Viral culture tends to mashup with buzzworthy current events. A prime example: Carly Rae Jepsen getting the zombie treatment.
Joystiq's news editor Alexander Sliwinski adds video game humor to the idea of zombies, since E3 is set to begin this week.
Betty White's parody account is known for contributing humor to what's trending in the news.
Comedian Eric Bader also adds humor to the buzz, referencing one of the most famous zombie scenes in pop culture history from Michael Jackson's "Thriller" music video.
Twitter users brought up several zombie references in pop culture, including AMC's The Walking Dead.
More zombie movie references -- this Twitter user brings up Shaun of the Dead and 28 Days Later.
Former defensive tackle for the Oakland Raiders Warren Sapp does not advocate the idea of XBox training for the zombie apocolypse.
Image courtesy of Flickr, Mark Lobo
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