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Zombies are real—just ask the parasites taking over the bodies and brains of insects and rodents

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Briefings

A 2026 article suggests zombies are real, citing specific examples from Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' music video, HBO's 'The Last of Us,' and Plankton's 'SpongeBob SquarePants.' The piece argues that zombies are actually infected humans or animals, specifically mentioning a fungus in the latter case. The evidence is limited to three pop culture references and does not provide scientific data or a broader historical context.

Key points

• The article cites Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' music video as evidence of zombies, where corpses climb out of graves and perform coordinated dances.
• The article cites HBO's 'The Last of Us' as evidence, describing a fungus infection that turns humans into hosts helping spread the infection.

Context

The article uses pop culture examples to argue for the reality of zombies, specifically mentioning a fungus in 'The Last of Us' that infects humans and turns them into hosts.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to three pop culture references; no scientific data, historical context, or broader analysis is provided.

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