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The one question not to ask The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman

By Jennifer Renson

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: (L-R) Producer David Alpert, comic book writer Robert Kirkman, filmmaker Rory Karpf and filmmaker Daniel Junge onstage during the Robert Kirkman's Secret History Of Comics panel at San Diego Comic-Con International 2017 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 22, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for AMC)
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 22: (L-R) Producer David Alpert, comic book writer Robert Kirkman, filmmaker Rory Karpf and filmmaker Daniel Junge onstage during the Robert Kirkman's Secret History Of Comics panel at San Diego Comic-Con International 2017 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 22, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for AMC) /
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The fans of The Walking Dead are dedicated and ask a variety of questions. However, there is one kind, in particular, Robert Kirman would like to stop.

The future is always uncertain on the zombie-infested television series The Walking Dead. What started out as an ongoing comic book story told in black and white images have evolved since airing on AMC in 2010.

With another season arriving in a few months, questions from fans keep coming for creator Robert Kirkman. There is one question that shows no signs of stopping anytime soon.

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter alongside the likes of several other talented producers, directors and screenwriters for other popular television series such as Stranger Things, Westworld, and Jessica Jones, he was asked if there happened to be a question he’s tired of hearing from fans.

Mr. Kirkman’s response began with his admiration for the fans, however, explained how they will constantly provide him with character ideas for the show.

"“They’ll come up to me and they’ll say ‘I’ve got this great idea for a character!’ And they’ll go into this like huge description of all the ins and outs of this character, and like five minutes into it I start noticing that they’re, you know, describing themself, and attributes that they clearly have.”"

These types of questions are not reserved to conventions alone, “And I’m talking, like, conventions, sometimes on Twitter.”

Mr. Kirkman’s frustration is understandable. But to the fans credit, The Walking Dead has become an important part of their lives. The show has grown, changing the lives of fans and the actors alike. The gripping story appeals to the masses in a multitude of ways.

Fans want to be as connected to The Walking Dead as they possibly can, which includes wanting a chance to leave their mark. While the initial thought of telling Mr. Kirkman character ideas is interesting, perhaps another question should be asked instead.

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Have you ever asked a question to Robert Kirkman? If so what was the question and did he respond?

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