We're Alive REP-ivia!!!

[Osiris]

I'll take a shot and say:
Michael, Angel, Pegs, Kelly, and Puck

I'd agree with that. But I need to go back and listen to a few episodes to confirm Kelly's total lack of backstory, as well as Michael's. Something about a beach house.

I wonder if Michael would count, since we get a glimpse into his life 'before' the outbreak in the very first chapter. He's in school (not really an occupation), and he's military . . . .

Is it a grey area or am I over-thinking?

[nikvoodoo]

Michael definitely does not apply to this list. Michael's opening monologue is entirely back story.

This is a hard question because its not clear what is meant by backstory. Does backstory include Tommy and Kelly arguing about leaving his sister behind? That's backstory.

Angel doesn't tell us his backstory, but we learned about it from scratch. Does that count?

Pegs dad was a pilot and taught her to fly. That's backstory.

Puck told us why he's there and where he came from.

So my answer is none of the listed characters qualifies.

Hell even Todd has a backstory.

[Kc]

Michael definitely does not apply to this list. Michael's opening monologue is entirely back story.

This is a hard question because its not clear what is meant by backstory. Does backstory include Tommy and Kelly arguing about leaving his sister behind? That's backstory.

Angel doesn't tell us his backstory, but we learned about it from scratch. Does that count?

Pegs dad was a pilot and taught her to fly. That's backstory.

Puck told us why he's there and where he came from.

So my answer is none of the listed characters qualifies.

Hell even Todd has a backstory.

I think Nikvoodoo's close. I can think of only 1 that's pretty minimal.

[Kc]

Ok Here's a few. I'll play along:

1. What was the flag on the yacht, and what did it mean?

B. What was the first sign that the Z's (or whatever you want to call them) could eat things other than living?

III. Does Burt have a brother or sister?

If you answer, you must 'splain.


ALSO. Spoilers allowed in this thread now so no need to put those blocks in.

[Osiris]

Ok Here's a few. I'll play along:

1. What was the flag on the yacht, and what did it mean?

B. What was the first sign that the Z's (or whatever you want to call them) could eat things other than living?

III. Does Burt have a brother or sister?

If you answer, you must 'splain.


ALSO. Spoilers allowed in this thread now so no need to put those blocks in.

1. There were two. The first is a white flag with a red diamond meaning "Disabled". The second "looked" like an American flag, which would lead me to believe it is the U.S. Yacht Ensign flag.
B. I want to say it was in Desperate Times, part 3 when the Z was eating the dog food. Probably wrong on that one though.
III. Tough as balls. No clue on this one.

[Kc]

1. There were two. The first is a white flag with a red diamond meaning "Disabled". The second "looked" like an American flag, which would lead me to believe it is the U.S. Yacht Ensign flag.
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#1 is correct. 2, is much later in the series than the example I was thinking of.

[Osiris]

#1 is correct. 2, is much later in the series than the example I was thinking of.

Figured. I remember "something" earlier . . . but it just happened that I was listening to chapter 15 just an hour ago so it was fresh in my head.

[nikvoodoo]

The answer to kc's #2 was in the grocery store early on just before Angel and Saul found Burt. There was canned food eaten open if I recall correctly.

As for backstory, the closest thing I can think of in terms of a "main character" with no backstory is Muldoon.

[Osiris]

The answer to kc's #2 was in the grocery store early on just before Angel and Saul found Burt. There was canned food eaten open if I recall correctly.

As for backstory, the closest thing I can think of in terms of a "main character" with no backstory is Muldoon.

Not a main character though. The main characters would be characters that appeared in the first season. The rest would have to be considered auxiliary.

[nikvoodoo]

Not a main character though. The main characters would be characters that appeared in the first season. The rest would have to be considered auxiliary.

I know. But I don't think any of the choices given answer the question.