By the end, zombies are just pests. Like raccoons or overly aggressive squirrels. People don’t call them “walkers” anymore. They call them “icky neighbors.”
There’s a scene where a kid uses a zombie as a punching bag for practice. It’s tied to a tree. The zombie just groans, bored. It’s the ultimate insult.
Even the undead get tired of the drama.
Negan’s Redemption Arc (It’s Real)
Remember when Negan killed Glenn with a baseball bat? Yeah, that guy. He ends up being a beloved babysitter.
He teaches kids how to respect weapons and swears like a sailor. He even saves a bus full of orphans. It’s the most uncomfortable, feel-good story ever.
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He doesn’t die, either. He just sits on a porch, drinking lemonade, grumbling about “kids these days.”