We have learned previously that the zombie plague is a virus and that everybody is infected and will turn when they die. Okay, being a virus, virus' evolve and mutate so that they are more effective at spreading. I believe that Patrick has shown us there is a new factor to the virus in play. Is it airborne? How does it travel? And did he just totally contaminate the shower water supply?
The opener did a nice job of slipping the pig, Violet, into the mix to let the viewers know that she is ailing. While later we see she is dead, after Rick has come back from his crazy foray into the woods where he came across an ailing wild boar (aka wild pig) that I do not believe had been caught on a snare line even though it was along the rabbit snare path.
Now, what do we know about pigs? Pigs and humans are very similar, so similar in truth that pig heart valves have long been a source for human transplant needs. Scientist have been working on modifying pig genes so that pig organs can be used in humans. Now, could the close similarities between our two species lead to a cross-species zombie virus outbreak? That would be scary indeed and open up an entire new level of insane to the show. Just when Rick and the crew are beginning to feel safe, comfortable and complacent in their new world, BAM!!! Right in the kisser. Not only would sources of meat become unsafe, but Bambi out to eat you would add a new level to the action.
I can't wait to see what path the writers have chosen to take to make this season more intense than last. I am more intrigued by the evolution of the virus or a new outbreak than I am about possible pregnancies or new hook-ups. Been there, seen that. True, the show is about human connections and relationships while surviving ( or not) during a rebuilding of a new world, but I would rather see the zombies. But that could just be me. Love me some zombies.
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