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[–] Velypso@sh.itjust.works 13 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

But seriously, where did the "zombies love brains" trope come from?

I cant point to a movie or book that specifically targets brains.

[–] yeather@lemmy.ca 16 points 1 week ago (2 children)

That originated it, but I think the thing that really embeded the idea in the public consciousness was that Simpsons Halloween special.

[–] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

My favorite part of that movie were the skeleton zombies.

[–] Pilon23@feddit.dk 5 points 1 week ago

Oh wow, never thought to question that, but you're right. In all "serious" zombie movies I can think of, the zombies rather seem to target the guts. I guess it looks better on film than them nibbling away at someone's toes.