The video discusses how the characters in The Walking Dead seem to be able to survive despite being confronted by zombies frequently, and how this is often achieved through absurd situations where zombies are able to sneak up on the characters despite their supposed vigilance. The video suggests that the reason for this may be due to the characters suffering from hearing loss caused by the frequent use of guns in close proximity to their ears, exceeding safe decibel levels. This would make them more susceptible to surprise attacks from zombies. The video also notes that military personnel, who are also exposed to loud noises, use hearing protection to mitigate this risk, but the characters in The Walking Dead do not. The video concludes by suggesting that characters like Daryl and Michonne, who use quieter weapons like crossbows and katanas, may be more effective in the long run due to their ability to preserve their hearing.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. HBO had the opportunity to air The Walking Dead but decided not to, reportedly due to the show's violent content.
2. The Walking Dead's creator states that the show takes place in a universe where the concept of zombies does not exist in popular culture.
3. The characters in The Walking Dead are not aware of the concept of zombies, which is why they refer to them as "walkers" or "biters".
4. The series creator's decision to not use the term "zombies" in the show is intentional, and is meant to create a sense of realism and to force the characters to learn about the walkers through experience.
5. The Walking Dead is the most popular zombie-related media in the last decade.
6. The show's characters are skilled fighters and have survived in a world filled with walkers.
7. Despite their skills, the characters are often surprised by walkers, which is unusual given their abilities.
8. The show's creator uses science to explain away logical inconsistencies in the show.
9. Noise-induced hearing loss is a real condition that can be caused by exposure to loud sounds.
10. The decibel threshold for safe hearing is 75 decibels, while sounds above 85 decibels can cause permanent hearing loss.
11. Gunshots can reach levels of up to 164 decibels, which is over a hundred times more powerful than a jet engine.
12. The survivors in The Walking Dead often shoot guns in close proximity to their ears, which can cause permanent hearing loss.
13. The show's characters often shoot guns in small, enclosed spaces, which can amplify the sound and increase the risk of hearing loss.
14. The military uses hearing protection to prevent hearing loss, but the survivors in The Walking Dead do not use such protection.
15. Daryl and Michonne's use of crossbows and katanas, respectively, are more silent and do not cause hearing loss, making them more effective in the long run.
16. The show's characters, particularly Rick, have been exposed to numerous loud noises and have likely suffered from hearing loss.
17. The show's creator has not explicitly addressed the issue of hearing loss in the show, but it is a logical consequence of the characters' actions.
18. The Walking Dead has been on the air for five seasons and has a large following.
19. The show has been praised for its realistic portrayal of a post-apocalyptic world and its exploration of human nature.
20. The show's creator has used science and real-world concepts to explain the show's universe and its characters' actions.