With a staggering walk, ragged clothes, and a terrifying dead-eyed stare, the zombie is an instantly recognizable monster of the big screen.

To most, that means keeping their horses fresh for the big day and making sure they have not been overraced in the days and months leading up to the main event.

It didn't seem possible that he wasn't going to be standing by the Dumpster, waiting for me at lunch, or meeting me in the science lab after school. I felt an empty space where my heart had been.

And I don't think the union needs to exaggerate - inflation will do the job for it.