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Missing Context: Post implies the CDC and Defense Department have sincere plans for 'zombie apocalypse' Zombie attack plans from government are tongue-in-cheek, not actual plans | Fact checkShow Caption Hide Caption Deadly fungus creates 'zombie ants' Scientists call it the zombie ant death grip and say its 100% real. The Defense document was a mock battle plan developed as a training exercise, and the CDC materials were to get people thinking about general emergency preparedness. Government plans tried to use humor to get attentionThe zombie plans for both agencies have been previously explained as attempts to humorously engage people on serious subjects. The CDC campaign, called "Don't be a zombie; be prepared," began in 2011 as a way to get people thinking broadly about emergency preparedness. USA TODAY reached out to the user who shared the post for comment but did not immediately receive a response. (Source: USA Today)