Zombie College: The 5 Rules of Lab Safety

Summary

Amy Shields, a college freshman, finds herself thrust into a bizarre and dangerous world after an experiment gone wrong. In a frantic race against time, she and her classmate Jack must survive a zombie apocalypse triggered by lab safety violations. Guided by their professor, they learn the vital '5 Rules of Lab Safety'—essential knowledge to navigate the chaos and save other students. As they confront the growing disaster, Amy records their survival journey, spreading the word to others. With humor and urgency, this story blends science with survival, showing that lab safety might just be the key to saving the day.

Takeaways

• 😀 Earth was once beautiful, but humanity messed things up.
• 😀 The protagonist, Amy Shields, is a new college freshman trying to survive her first week.
• 😀 Professor McClean introduces the group to a mysterious underground lab where the zombie outbreak began.
• 😀 The zombie apocalypse was caused by students ignoring basic lab safety rules in a government-backed research facility.
• 😀 Amy and Jack are taught the '5 Rules of Lab Safety' by Professor McClean in a comical and dangerous environment.
• 😀 Lab safety Rule #1: Dress appropriately for the lab with long pants and closed-toe shoes.
• 😀 Lab safety Rule #2: Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses.
• 😀 Lab safety Rule #3: Add acid or base to the solvent, never the other way around.
• 😀 Lab safety Rule #4: Know where safety equipment like fire extinguishers, safety showers, and eye wash stations are located.
• 😀 Lab safety Rule #5: Keep the lab clean, avoid eating/drinking, and always dispose of waste properly.
• 😀 As the zombie outbreak intensifies, Amy and Jack are left to spread the word about lab safety to prevent further disaster.
• 😀 The video ends with Amy encouraging others to follow the 5 rules of lab safety to survive the zombie outbreak and potentially save the world.

Q & A

What is the main setting of the script?

The script primarily takes place in a college laboratory setting, where a zombie apocalypse unfolds due to a lab safety violation.

Who is the protagonist of the story?

The protagonist is Amy Shields, a college freshman who is still adjusting to her first week of college while navigating the chaos caused by the zombie outbreak.

What is the significance of the 5 Rules of Lab Safety in the story?

The 5 Rules of Lab Safety are central to the plot, as they are not only critical for avoiding lab accidents but also become essential for surviving the zombie outbreak. Amy and Jack use these rules to navigate dangerous situations.

Why does Professor McClean take Amy and Jack to the underground lab?

Professor McClean leads them to the underground lab to reveal the origins of the zombie outbreak, which was caused by a violation of the basic lab safety rules by the students.

What are the consequences of ignoring lab safety rules in the story?

Ignoring lab safety rules leads to disastrous consequences, such as the outbreak of the zombie apocalypse, as seen when the students fail to follow basic safety procedures in the lab.

What does the professor mean by 'The beginning of the end'?

The professor refers to the outbreak of the zombie apocalypse as 'the beginning of the end,' marking the start of a disastrous chain of events caused by unsafe lab practices.

What is the professor's role in the story?

Professor McClean acts as both a guide and a warning figure. He educates Amy and Jack about lab safety while also revealing the dire consequences of violating those rules. Ultimately, he leaves the responsibility of spreading the safety message to Amy and Jack.

Why does Amy say, 'I will use lab safety knowledge to survive this zombie college'?

Amy says this to emphasize the importance of the lab safety rules she’s learned. She recognizes that these rules, which seemed trivial at first, are now her best chance at survival in a post-apocalyptic scenario.

What role does the song at the end of the script play?

The song at the end serves as both a catchy recap and a motivational anthem. It reinforces the importance of lab safety rules while offering a sense of hope that following these rules may allow them to survive the zombie outbreak.

How does the script balance humor with the serious theme of survival?

The script uses humor, especially through character interactions and the absurdity of a zombie outbreak caused by lab safety violations, to balance the tension and seriousness of the survival theme. The characters' light-hearted banter adds levity to an otherwise dire situation.