Today I gave a lecture in a Pop Culture class about how artists are using social media. We began talking about memes and then eventually the conversation led to talk about the Swine Flu and whether or not the media has made this a bigger issue than it needs to be. In lieu of that conversation, I thought I would give you a couple movies that will help cure your Swine Flu Blues. By watching the movies you will not only be in doors and out of harm’s way, but you will be able to tell the difference between someone who’s been “bit” by the bug and someone who’s still just your normal, healthy pedestrian.

Night of the Comet (1984) – Night of the Comet is one of those post-apocalyptic movies that remind us of how important it is to isolate yourself and surround yourself by walls of steel in order to avoid the coming plague. In this case, the plague disintegrates most people but a few unlucky ones turn to zombies. You need to avoid becoming a zombie yourself, so do what you’re told and sit at least three feet away from the other people watching the movie with you.

Black Sheep (2007) – Okay, Black Sheep aren’t swine by any stretch of the imagination, but I heard a rumor that there is no evidence that swine flu is even linked to pigs in the first place! I mean how do we know for sure? It could be the sheep for all we know. Either way, this movie will help you determine who’s a sheep, and who’s a bad sheep. It’s a bit gruesome, humorous, and gross-out but if you can get past the initial scares you just might make it to the end.