Flash Mob disaster as Rage virus turns participants into the Walking Dead

Funny story written by Seb 'ODriscoll

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

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T-Mobile expect to recover from the incident, though admit their public image has been 'slightly damaged'.

London, UK - A T-Mobile marketing stunt turned to disaster this morning as it appears one of the 'flashers' was infected by the deadly 'Rage' virus. As revelers desended upon Victoria Station for a world record Moonwalk attempt, a "small minority of Zombies" began indiscriminately attacking the crowd.

Within minutes most of the flashmob had been bitten and were beginning to exhibit symptoms of the world's most feared non-fatal virus. "First they began twitching and spasming uncontrollably. After about 20 seconds they started vomiting out their organs and their eyes turned burning red. Finally, and most seriously, they developed a catatonic cannibalistic bloodlust and began trying to eat everyone in sight", claimed survivor and viral expert Dr. Boris Ecelstone.

Stand-by emergency crews were quickly overwhelmed as the virus infected passers by and quickly spread throughout the local area. Thousands of military personal were drafted in to control the outbreak as mass killing squads were assembled whilst a giant steel cordon was placed around seven square miles of the infected zone.

Buddy Friend, Head of Marketing at T-Mobile said, "That's the thing about flashmobs, you never know how they are going to go. Look at our free Pink concert in Tragalar Square, everyone said we were crazy but it was a great success and we were the belle of ball. Obviously we are disappointed with how today unfolded, but at the same time this is excellent global coverage for T-Mobile, so every cloud. Yes we lost a few customers in the 'incident' today, but with our great tariffs and excellent service, we are confident of replacing them in a matter of weeks, if not days".

At the time of this report, the outbreak is in a state of containment but the Government warn that the quarantine zone will remain for at least two weeks. The death toll is estimated to be over 50, 000, but the true figure will not be known for sometime.

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