The Walking Dead: 6 Insane Blink-And-You-Miss-It Details That Were Too Sneaky to Spot
Think you know The Walking Dead? Bet you didn't spot these hidden gems.
The Walking Dead ’s every episode was a thrilling journey of survival, filled with suspense, drama, and of course, walkers.
But the creators of the show have also sprinkled in a host of hidden gems and secret nods for the eagle-eyed viewer, and we are about to uncover some of the best of them.
A cup of what?
There are several nods to George A. Romero, the Godfather of the undead, in The Walking Dead.
One of them is a sign in Dale's RV that reads "How about a nice cup of shut-the-hell-up," a reference to Dawn of the Dead. This is a way for the show to pay homage to the pioneers of the zombie genre.
Hanged walker
Remember when Negan, after killing Abraham and Glenn, took Rick for a ride? When Negan stops the RV, he throws a hatched up to the roof of the RV and asks Rick to get it. Rick then jumps onto a hanging walker.
You could have missed it, but this poor guy was actually hanged in season 6 and Aaron wanted to help him by shooting the chain, but Rick said it wouldn't work.
Biblical reference
In season 2, the survivors come across a church with a sign outside that reads "Revelation 16.17." In this passage, there is a mention of three spirits. Inside the church, they find three zombies, a clever reference to the biblical passage.
Little Red Riding Hood
The series masterfully foreshadowed the arrival of the antagonistic group, the Wolves, in season 5. The Wolves' brutal murder of the Red Poncho Man was a clever nod to the classic tale of Little Red Riding Hood.
Brand names
To avoid copyright issues, the show has its own fictional brand names. For instance, Ferenc Builders, seen on the side of a van, is a joke referencing the showrunner of the first season Frank Darabont's original first name before he moved to America.
Blue meth
In season 2, Daryl checks Merle's stash for something to treat T-Dog. The baggy he pulls out contains a mysterious blue crystal substance, a nod to Walter White's signature meth from Breaking Bad.
This is another connection to Breaking Bad, suggesting that the two shows exist in the same universe.