In 1978, Romero gave us Dawn of the Dead, his socio-comentary on consumerism in America. In that movie was a piece of music that has become known to zombie fans that world over for it's comical and almost child-like sound. This piece is of course "The Gonk" and plays during the end credits while showing the zombies retaking the mall.
Come to find out the other day that "The Gonk" is public domain. It is now playing on my laptop and will become the status-quo for writing zombie stories.
For those that don't now what it is, here is a YouTube video showing it:
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
"Hero"
Definition of “hero” (up to 9/10/2001):
1a: a mythological or legendary figure often of divine decent endowed with a great strength or ability
1b: an illustrious warrior
1c: a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities
1d: one that shows great courage
2a: the principle male character in a literary or dramatic work
2b: the central figure in an event, period, or movement
3: an object of extreme admiration and devotion
(from Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
Definition of “hero” (after 9/11/2001)
1: Any of the men and women who, as the towers were burning and people ran out, they ran in.
September 11, 2001
Never Forget
1a: a mythological or legendary figure often of divine decent endowed with a great strength or ability
1b: an illustrious warrior
1c: a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities
1d: one that shows great courage
2a: the principle male character in a literary or dramatic work
2b: the central figure in an event, period, or movement
3: an object of extreme admiration and devotion
(from Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
Definition of “hero” (after 9/11/2001)
1: Any of the men and women who, as the towers were burning and people ran out, they ran in.
September 11, 2001
Never Forget
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