THE FEVER
Staff Lampoonist
Just a heads up, this contains MASSIVE spoilers for AMC’s “The Walking Dead.” Do not read this if you have not seen up to the third episode of the show’s sixth season. If you are caught up, or if you just don’t care about the show, then read on! You have been officially warned.
For those of you who are still here, the fans of the critically acclaimed show were left shocked and heartbroken over the infected gash on Rick’s hand. With an injury like that, we are left with a big cliffhanger on what remains for the fate of the main character.
Okay, that was just a cover in case people (who shouldn’t be reading) were still reading for whatever reason.
Fans were left weeping in a corner due to Glenn’s untimely demise. Yes ladies and walkers, our favorite Korean pizza delivery boy has been supposively voted off the island — or in this case, eaten alive by zombies.
“When they told the cast about Glenn biting the dust, I was in shock,” stated Norman Reedus, who portrays Daryl in the series. “He’s a pretty popular character. Not as popular as me, but still.”
The choice to kill off the beloved character was questionable, and many fans were in an uproar about this trivial decision. People have begun to riot all across the world. In the days since the episodes airing, riots in Los Angeles, London and South Korea have grown to a monumental size. Other cities have begun to join the violent protests by flipping cars, torching buildings and writing “#theglennrevival” all over walls and other structures. These riots have been reported to be big enough to rival those shown in “Fear the Walking Dead,” although that show alone should have been enough spark riots.
“I never expected things to get so out of hand,” said Robert Kirkman, creator of the series inspired by his graphic novels. “Because of a TV show, nonetheless. I have a bunch of nerdy fanboys throwing rocks through my windows and building some type of shrine in my yard.”
Kirkman and his fellow staff members have since gone into hiding, refusing to answer any questions or comments regarding the massive outrage that has sparked from this controversial call. A spokesman has stepped forward to address the issue, but he has gone missing as well. There are rumors that the anarchists made him a sacrifice to the Shrine of Glenn, which had been erected in Kirkman’s very own backyard.
With Kirkman missing and no voice to speak out amongst the herds of rioters, there is no telling how long these fans could be causing mischief. Steven Yeun, who plays Glenn in the series, knew this would not end well.
“Yeah, Glenn was a pretty loved guy to survivors and fans alike,” Yeun began. “I had a feeling shit would hit the fan if I died. So I support the fans’ decision to riot. Freedom of speech or something, right?”
With Yeun seemingly leading the charge of the riots, AMC and Kirkman might need to have a serious chat with the actor — or, at least, a strongly worded letter as to how this is unacceptable behavior. What does this mean for the show? It’ll probably just push forward. All of this is nothing more than just a minor speed bump. But until then, stay safe, lock your doors and don’t look back.