Zombie Apocalypse

Headlines are often the only part of a story that is read.  On the Internet, the headline is a large part of what comes up when searching for specific stories.  Well-written headlines can get a lot of attention because they draw the reader in and make them ask questions. 

           

Headlines that make the reader want to know to continue reading can be misleading.  While watching headlines this summer, I’ve noticed quite a few headlines that have been interesting, yet have not accurately summarized the story.

            

The subject that I have seen misrepresented the most is regarding the subject of Bath Salts.  The drug has been credited for causing multiple people to attack and eat other humans.  The media has dubbed it a “Zombie Apocalypse.”

1.     ABC:RudyEugene 'face-chewing,' 'zombie-like' attack in Miami caused by 'bath salts,'police say

2.     WPTV: Like Miami 'zombie' face-eating attack, Charles Baker getsnaked, eats human flesh, deputies say

3.     The International Business Times :'Zombie Apocalypse Continues?' Man Eats 40-Pound Pet Dog

4.     CNN: 'Zombie apocalypse’ trending as bad news spreads quickly 

These headlines have gotten to the point that the Center for Disease Control actually had to issue a statement saying that there was no impending zombie apocalypse, nor is there any known drug that could reanimate the dead.

1.     The Huffington Post

2.     Time

The original attack that was called the beginning of the zombie apocalypse was not a zombie attack; it was a cannibalistic attack.  The clever headlines that were used to grab a reader’s attention were incorrect and misleading.