Paul Blart

Paul Blart...will..make you..DINNER!

**Paul Blart** was a minor antagonist in the Dead Rising 2 storyline of the ECU. He was an insane, cannibalistic chef who was likely driven to cannibalism and insanity by the sudden outbreak of Zambies due to Kanye West. Ironically, Paul used to be a security guard at the Fortune City Mall-Casino who was loved by many due to his comedic nature and lazy aptitude.

## Appearance

Paul wore traditional chef garb that had been stained by blood (either from Zambies or his numerous victims for cannibalism, most likely the latter). He had short, shaggy, and grey hair that was visible from under his hat. He also had a nicely groomed mustache of the same color, although lacked a beard to accompany it.

## History

### Pre-Apocalypse

Before the breakout of Zambies at the Fortune City Mall-Casino, Paul Blart worked as a security guard. Of course, he protected the premises of the area with his life as were the conditions of his job. However, Paul was not a very good security guard. He was loved by the general public but hated but the other staff at the Mall-Casino. This was due to simply how lazy Paul was. He even refused to use his own legs, instead opting to use a segway in order to get around.

One day his supervisor, Seymour Redding, caught Paul taking a fat shit in a plant due to constipation and because he didn't wanna walk to the bathroom. Seymour, disgusted, reported Paul's behavior to the manager. Unable to explain or defend himself, Paul was subsequently fired. However, he was given a second chance due to the public's love and opinion of Paul. They hired him as a chef and even gave him his own restaurant.

Paul, over time, became a very good chef. He cooked for celebrities and made bank while doing it. He even got interviewed for tons of magazines. People from all over the world flocked to Fortune City Mall-Casino to get a taste of Paul's cooking. It is stated by Chuck Greene that he once went to Paul's restaurant, but claimed that Paul spit in his food for some reason. This was probably a lie, let's be honest. Fuck you, Chuck.

Just before the outbreak, Paul was supposed to be getting interviewed by a tabloid news media company, but they never came, which may have been a driving point towards his eventual insanity.

### Dead Rising 2 Sandbox

Paul did not necessarily appear during the Sandbox episode, but it is likely that he went insane during, shortly before, or shortly after this time. He abandoned his morals and began kidnapping any person he could find (sometimes even Zambies), cutting them up and making them into stew. This led to his eventual downfall.

### Dead Rising 2 Story Mode

#### Episode 2

Paul made his physical appearance in Episode 2. Whilst Frank West and Chuck Greene were on their way to combat Kanye West on the railroad tracks, they decided to stop and get something to eat. Unfortunately for them, they stopped at Paul's restaurant. Uninterested due to past events, Chuck left down the street to go get a taco, leaving Frank alone.

Frank called out for a chef and received no response. Frank walked into the kitchen, where he spotted Paul after some time. Paul, who mistook Frank as his interviewer, began preparing the delicacy. Frank watched in both fascination and disgust as Paul tossed the meat around in the bowl. Heading to go get "more buttah", Paul stepped into his freezer. Frank took the chance to look in the bowl, recognizing it as human ribs.

Paul, who had Cinda Smith taken captive in the back room, eventually came back out and realized that Frank wasn't his interviewee. As Paul got more angry and unstable, Frank called for Chuck to come back frantically. Chuck arrived just in time as Paul attacked Frank. Frank kicked Paul in the balls, and a large battle ensued. Frank, Chuck, and Paul were all greatly injured during the battle, however, Frank and Chuck eventually managed to overpower him. Frank, overcome by rage, allowed his insane side to take over.

As Paul went to attack them again, Frank grabbed his wrist in a sudden display of strength. He squeezed his wrist, breaking the bones inside of it. He then bit off Paul's index and middle finger, devouring them both in front of him. Paul, suddenly overcome by fear, backed away as Frank approached him, smiling with a red glint in his eyes. Paul fell back against his kitchen appliances and his hand accidentally slipped.

Paul fell headfirst into his deep fryer, screaming in pain as his skin was burned from his face. Frank and Chuck both watched in silence as Paul eventually succumbed to his injuries. Afterward, Chuck made a dumb joke and they both walked away, with Frank smiling silently.

## Killed Victims

* *Numerous innocent people*
* *Numerous Zambies*