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raccoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 09:08 AM Original message |
Why do superheroes traditionally wear capes and tights? |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 09:11 AM Response to Original message |
1. It's for flying. Like wearing your own magic carpet. The tights don't rustle in the wind. |
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NewJeffCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 09:12 AM Response to Original message |
2. To show off their physiques |
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Blue_Tires (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-20-09 07:29 AM Response to Reply #2 |
34. i was about to start a similar thread asking why |
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NewJeffCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-20-09 09:06 AM Response to Reply #34 |
35. just do a google image search on Powergirl |
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Blue_Tires (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-20-09 09:11 AM Response to Reply #35 |
36. there are plenty of examples much worse than that! |
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NewJeffCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-20-09 09:18 AM Response to Reply #36 |
37. yes, but |
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HopeHoops (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 09:40 AM Response to Original message |
3. LOL - My wife and I were out (Friday) and there's a TV commercial with a "superhero". |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 09:47 AM Response to Original message |
4. Helps show movement in static image comic books. nt |
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struggle4progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 10:04 AM Response to Original message |
5. I think they're all unemployed artists |
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kentauros (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 10:13 AM Response to Original message |
6. "No capes!" |
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baldguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 03:10 PM Response to Reply #6 |
20. Edna knew what she was talking about. |
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TommyO (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 04:12 PM Response to Reply #20 |
23. I can't watch it at work, but why bother when I have the DVD at home! |
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Moondog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 10:18 AM Response to Original message |
7. They all have the same fetish? |
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DarkTirade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 10:52 AM Response to Original message |
8. Capes look cool when soaring through the air. |
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charlie and algernon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 02:52 PM Response to Reply #8 |
15. the Flash probably has the biggest excuse for tights |
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Prisoner_Number_Six (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 11:08 AM Response to Original message |
9. Superman's cape has a real history to it. |
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skygazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 11:28 AM Response to Reply #9 |
11. I am just beyond awe at the level of dedicated comic-book-geekiness in this post |
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Jamastiene (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 03:03 PM Response to Reply #9 |
18. +1 |
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TommyO (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 04:11 PM Response to Reply #9 |
22. How did Ma Kent cut this supposedly indestructible cloth? |
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baldguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 04:18 PM Response to Reply #22 |
24. Jor-El thought of everything for the little traveler Kal-El |
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DatManFromNawlins (640 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-20-09 02:50 AM Response to Reply #22 |
30. They disassembled part of the ship |
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SKKY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 11:10 AM Response to Original message |
10. Because they can! It's the same reason a dog licks his balls... |
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driver8 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 05:15 PM Response to Reply #10 |
25. I would do it if I could, too! |
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SKKY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-20-09 02:51 AM Response to Reply #25 |
31. Why would you need a wallet?? |
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foxfeet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 02:16 PM Response to Original message |
12. Because hoop skirts would be unwieldy. |
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raccoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 02:17 PM Response to Reply #12 |
13. Super Belle! nt |
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no name no slogan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 02:18 PM Response to Original message |
14. Because they all started as theater majors |
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SoxFan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 02:58 PM Response to Original message |
16. Don't be a homophone! |
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HiFructosePronSyrup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 03:00 PM Response to Original message |
17. Because muscles and capes are fun to draw. |
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Jamastiene (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 03:04 PM Response to Original message |
19. Capes and tights are more aerodynamic. |
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RedCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 04:08 PM Response to Original message |
21. Why did Wilt the Stilt always tape one of his thighs? |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 05:25 PM Response to Reply #21 |
26. A stilt? |
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Bucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 06:43 PM Response to Original message |
27. Tradition. The original super heroes were based on acrobats, who wore capes. |
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arbusto_baboso (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 06:47 PM Response to Original message |
28. "Superhero Drag", baby. |
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SalmonChantedEvening (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-19-09 06:48 PM Response to Original message |
29. Because they can. |
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Orsino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-20-09 07:02 AM Response to Original message |
32. They want to preserve the traditional definition of superheroism... |
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Pierre.Suave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-20-09 07:23 AM Response to Original message |
33. Because they are cool... |
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NewJeffCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-20-09 09:26 AM Response to Original message |
38. How come when Bruce Banner transforms into the Hulk |
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Iggo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-20-09 09:32 AM Response to Original message |
39. Because they are fun to draw. (n/t) |
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