“Zombie Outbreak” Trends on TikTok in China, and It’s Scary How Many People Want to Believe It’s Real Aug. 11 2022, Published 7:39 p.m. ET Even before The Walking Dead became a TV phenomenon, there were an alarming number of people who seemed a little too excited at the possibility of a zombie outbreak. Maybe it's because they hoped they would have the chance to live a lawless existence and mow down a bunch of undead creatures threatening them and their loved ones. Or maybe it's because the pressures of functioning in society as it currently stands is too great…