The Walking Dead: Party rules for Alexandria

Photo Credit: Gene Page/AMC, The Walking Dead /

There are all kinds of parties going on this time of year. There are office parties, family gatherings, and New Year’s celebrations on the way. The Walking Dead is not best known for its celebrations, but what if our newly combined Alexandria community decided to have a festive gathering of their own? Of course, they have already gathered for Deanna’s welcome party, but the gang knows each other better now. It is probably time for another social event.

Pretend for a moment that Maggie is not trapped on the watch platform. Pretend the watch tower did not come crashing down on the wall. And let’s imagine that Daryl, Abe, and Sasha are not being accosted by a biker gang. Let’s envision our survivors all safely together and ready to celebrate with a party. But before we cue the music and set the tables, we should lay a few ground rules given the dynamics and history of this particular group in The Walking Dead universe.

Dress code: Business casual (and by business, I mean the business of fighting walkers).

Carol brings the cookies and heads up security.

Neither Father Gabriel nor Spencer shall be allowed to watch the door. Both have a checkered past with securing a perimeter.

Do not seat Rosita next to Sasha. Awwwwwkward!

Aaron shall not be the photographer. The photos may not turn out well, or could even go missing.

No wine shall be served to Maggie.

Glenn shall be in charge of taking out the trash, you know, to the dumpster.

Enid shall not pass out the beverages. Her aim is not the best.

Photo Credit: Gene Page/AMC, The Walking Dead /

Photo Credit: Gene Page/AMC, The Walking Dead

Do not put Olivia in charge of the purses. She’s easily distracted.

And on that note, do not ask Daryl to retrieve anything from your purse (or, say, your duffel bag).

By all means, do NOT ask Morgan to “clear” the tables. This would end badly.

Remind Jessie to use her fork and knife, not her scissors.

Do not serve Eugene ham with his biscuits.

Decorations shall include green balloons.

Carl no longer has to sit at the kid table, however, Ron does.

No Wolves allowed.

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Maggie and Glenn must stay together at all times, even when Glenn takes out the garbage.

Judith shall be seated in her high chair, not her playpen.

Michonne is in charge of the guest list; she won’t leave anyone out – that’s right, Heath!

Finally, be sure to plan the event carefully, no “loose ends” for Abraham.

I think that about does it. Or did I miss something? Wait, is Carol doing all the cooking? Enjoy your own parties and I hope you had fun thinking about another one on The Walking Dead. Be sure to share your thoughts or add your own rules in the Comments section.

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