Desert-journey - Correct This Mess Of A Problem Apprentice.

Sand Land (2000)

The Humanization of Superman

What Zack Snyder did for the character of Superman is equivocal to the evolution his character went through in the 1980s. Superman had become far too powerful to be of any interest as a character. Through a series of deaths, resurrections, soft reboots, and revitalizations of the character, Superman became weaker and more vulnerable. This forced his characterization to change slightly, as he became more relatable and interesting.

What Zack Snyder did with Man of Steel and Batman vs Superman was add a new layer to this character that contained all of the weight and expectation placed upon Superman, as a character that had to be handled carefully and perfectly, and placed it upon the man. You can hear this very burden in the criticisms of Snyder’s characterization with lines like, “Superman is supposed to smile,” or “ Superman is supposed to be a ‘boy scout’ not gloomy.” The anxiety and introverted personality Snyder gave to the character almost serves as a counter to this. He made Superman carry these expectations and even face them head on in Batman vs Superman. 

One the author and creator of One Punch Man did something similar with his protagonists by realizing that in order to make an all powerful character interesting you have to give them weaknesses that we can relate too, and he does this by making them bad at communication or giving them feelings of loneliness and isolation, as no one is able to be their equal or understand their pain. This leads his characters to often push others away or accept a burden they do not want in pursuit of doing what is right even if they know no one will ever understand or know what they did, but it also allows his character to act unheroic and selfish as they struggle to feel normal.

If future creators were to embrace what Snyder has given to the character of Superman, we might gain a character that can not only be what we all strive to be but also give us a way of delving into the complex nature and burden of expectation and power. Their is a reason “human nature” is always a reference to how we see or interact with the world rather than our physical strength. What makes a character human is their feelings, desires, and relationships, and superhero stories are the perfect chance to delve into these concepts in a significant and interesting way. 

For these amazing movies and a hopeful future for the character, Zack, we thank you. 

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Infinite Ice Slicer

I'm once again in the desert and my horse here doesn't have any name tags.

name one native american intellectual off the top of your head, name one native american actor or actress off the top of your head, name one native american senator, one native american news anchor, or an author or a tv personality or a singer or a poet or a comedian, name a single native american teacher you’ve had, can you? probably not 

ok so now think of one native american cartoon character you know of or a sports team relating to native americans whether it’s their actual name or their team logo, or a town you live in or near with a “native” name bet a lot of these things came to you right away i bet you didn’t even have to think 

needing native representation in media, education and government are not decoy issues, the commercialization and appropriation of native cultures are not decoy issues, the lack of native representation is institutional oppression at work 

Fun challenge, send these gaggle of dorks some questions about Ecco the Dolphin, time t

ohe lad between posts afterward. Meanwhil, on the part of Facebo

ok not overtaken by Pepto Bismol drinking Deadites from the 60's who still won't put down the baby hieroglyphics and take the doctor's medicine in recommended dosages.

Some people have been vocal, probably off planet, about too much Gookog and Veecheeto, I'm apologies, Goku and Vegeta standing in for other characters. Know that while more important things are needing to be done, and part of this chickenscratch metanarrative, I have filed your concerns. So, Fuu is making certain to watch his manners around Team PB&J.

Oh yes Riddel, if you have to suffer through all that trauma and keep a presentable face, shouldn't everyone else too?

So we have Yamcha at home, or an old thieves hideout, or Kame House, thoroughly engrossed with his phone. Whatever may he be watching? Really that's up to the dubbing team. Maybe he's using a few Sherlock Holmes Hardcovers to test his posture. Knock on the door it's Chi Chi and Tien. Piccolo's been moody, and won't talk to anyone he did the Tournament arc with. Well he did get a slap on the back against the Egyptian cat god, maybe it's up to him? Cue a drive, with multiple fender benders, to Taco Bell.,.Pilaf in a robot suit working the drivethru.

They drive to wherever, could be the middle of nowhere, I'm not in the mood for twitchy dramatics. Odd people's energy signatures have been showing up, and he's tightlipped about something. Something Something Ribrianne ' this is how the white race goes extinct.' Cowabunga, that's four onscreen characters! Pizza Time!

You can already hear the Luna Eurobeat playing, because it's kinda an automated feature!

We're working towards a Goku and Vegeta coma arc, try to cooperate without starving a man to death because standing in the corner because of your bratty attitude isn't working for you. It means more "other characters". That and mood swings.

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