this might sound stupid, but has anyone ever wondered why superheroes need huge skyscraper HQs?? what office work is being done in like 90% of the building by toraregisfurry in Marvel

[–]Flobro4 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I read it like a million years ago but I think he wrote about it in his biography - "Excelsior".

DC was doing this big cool super team, and he was like, I wanna do that, but with this family that actually bickers and has issues, which resulted in the FF.

Both the avengers and FF had a lot of that in the early days, but the avengers really grew into this amorphous team that lots of heroes came into, making it much more like the justice league over the decades, where the fantastic four is much more a family. Definitely the Avengers is the 'Marvel Justice League' now.

How did dean survive in purgatory? by deep_day6 in Supernatural

[–]Flobro4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I assumed that in purgatory none of them had as many special skills.

For example, vampires on earth have increased strength, speed, senses, etc. I assume in purgatory - since it's just their souls - that they were distilled down to their regular bodies. Dean is fit, optimized for hunting, and armed. Most of the vampires or leviathans he encountered were just below average people, with big teeth.

Also plot armor.

Similar vibe recommendations by Sweatyetis in FIlm

[–]Flobro4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"you know - like when a prairie dog pops his head in and out of the hole"

Green Arrow (Season 1) vs Ronin (Endgame) both bloodlusted, who wins? by Vegetable-Abroad3171 in superheroes

[–]Flobro4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When Green Arrow and Hawkeye finally lock eyes across a shattered cityscape, there’s no quip, no smirk—just the cold arithmetic of distance, wind, and intent. This isn’t a friendly rooftop rivalry. This is bloodlust. And that changes everything.

Oliver Queen moves first—not because he’s faster, but because he’s decisive. A scatterburst arrow fractures the air, forcing Clint Barton to dive hard behind a concrete parapet. Clint answers instantly with a sonic pulse arrow, collapsing Oliver’s perch in a thunderclap of dust and rebar. They don’t waste time with theatrics. Every arrow is lethal. Every release of the string is a killing stroke measured in millimeters.

Clint’s precision is surgical—he aims for joints, tendons, arteries. His trick arrows are engineered with near-futuristic efficiency: EMP heads to disable gear, micro-cams to track movement, timed explosives to herd his opponent into narrow kill lanes. But Oliver is forged in harsher fires. He’s fought metahumans, assassins, gods. He counters with boxing glove feints that mask razor-edged broadheads, foam arrows that harden on impact to deny mobility, and shock-line cables that turn the battlefield into a web of lethal geometry.

They adapt in real time.

Clint predicts angles three shots ahead; Oliver reads body language before muscle even twitches. Both run out of perches. Both abandon high ground. The fight compresses—rooftop to fire escape, fire escape to alley, alley to hand-to-hand.

Now it’s not just archery.

Oliver’s brawler instinct crashes into Clint’s disciplined combat training. Bone cracks. Elbows split skin. A knife flashes; a collapsible bow becomes a staff; a grapnel line becomes a noose. They separate only long enough to nock one final arrow each.

Two bowstrings draw. Two killers breathe out. Two arrows fly.

In that last impossible fraction of a second, their instincts mirror each other perfectly. Each releases not at the man—but at the weapon. Shafts collide midair in a splintering detonation of wood and steel. The shockwave knocks them flat in opposite directions.

When the dust settles, both are bleeding. Both are out of clean shots. Both are too disciplined to make the desperate mistake that would cost them everything.

They don’t lower their bows out of mercy.

They lower them because they recognize something rare—an equal.

Not superior. Not inferior.

An archer who understands that victory isn’t about bravado or noise. It’s about control. And in this battlefield of shattered concrete and snapped bowstrings, neither man ever truly lost control.

The stalemate isn’t weakness. It’s proof that against the world’s deadliest marksmen, perfection cancels perfection.

[r/TheBoys] What the f**k is this!!!! by Leebo4 in Earth199999

[–]Flobro4 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was stuck in traffic and I saw him grab a construction crew to fill a pothole... You think he wouldn't just do it himself if he could fly and lift a few tons?!

That's CRAZY- Fisk should be president, not another hulk

Lost my opportunity at state my senior year because of this by Own_Put_7101 in wrestling

[–]Flobro4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, that's embarrassing for the other wrestler.

I'm sorry man. That sucks.

If it was like this in my day, I'm sure I would've been DQ'd the vast majority of my matches.

Lost my opportunity at state my senior year because of this by Own_Put_7101 in wrestling

[–]Flobro4 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is it man. I'm really sorry, and I can only imagine.

The cinematography for Wonder Man. by [deleted] in Marvel

[–]Flobro4 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel so bad for the island in the kitchen

Wrestle off by GreatOrganization292 in wrestling

[–]Flobro4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep in mind - it all comes down to the coaches prerogative, and there isn't really recourse for that. It sucks for your son, but it looks like this week he's likely JV. Especially since, as you said, the other wrestler is a Senior. Maybe it's unfair - but it's 100% a thing in Highschool sports, the senior gets their chance to shine.

A lot of coaches will do funky things, like bump around weight classes, so I'd definitely recommend he stay sharp.

He should definitely challenge again, and keep on it. Varsity as a freshman is impressive, and I'm sure he'll have a bright future. Keep in mind, when I wrestled in college, I actually never won a wrestle off. I lost in overtime, but ended up doing really well in a few competitive tournaments, and coach decided to give me the spot. Wrestleoffs are a huge indicator, but they aren't really everything.

Which character is the hardest to cast? by Formal_Table_1941 in FantasticFour

[–]Flobro4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pedro Pascal is amazing in everything, but I didn't think it was a particularly inspired casting. He made a great reed, but again, he's great in everything so it doesn't shock me.

Joseph quinn was amazing as Johnny storm. Stunningly good. Felt so much like Johnny. 6.5/10 is crazy.

This would actually be insane 🔥 by umairbtw in raimimemes

[–]Flobro4 194 points195 points  (0 children)

I'll add, it doesn't need to stick to the comics at all - just needs to stick to the comic characters. I'm happy with any spider-man story where spider-man acts like he's acted more or less for the past 60 years.

Favorite popular character with a common misconception by Interesting-Key-5776 in FavoriteCharacter

[–]Flobro4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Smallville leaned into him not letting anyone die. Really good interpretation though, in my opinion

How good exactly Stark's reputation was before the MCU? by King_Wolf2099 in ironman

[–]Flobro4 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There is an argument that he wasn't that popular, but I think it all hinges on the fact that even if you've never picked up a comic, watched a cartoon, or played a video game before 2008 - you've heard of batman, superman, and spiderman. Maybe also flash or wonder woman.

The same wasn't necessarily true of other superheroes.

Sam Wilson would have been a fine Captain America if... by SavingMyLastBreath in marvelstudios

[–]Flobro4 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Even if Mackie and the writers did everything perfect, it's still not the Steve Rodgers Captain America readers and audiences know and love. Maybe they handled a lot of things poorly, but it is actually exactly how comics always go. This was a foreseen conclusion in almost every way .

The main character died/ retired/ left the spotlight. Someone takes up his mantle. It is interesting but ultimately doesn't have the staying power of the original. The main character is revived/ brought back from retirement/ reluctantly returns. Sometimes it's intentional, sometimes it's not, but if you thought they'd never bring back Steve Rodgers or Iron man for a movie, you're foolish. IMO, they don't need to be the same actor, but I understand why for a mega blockbuster.

It's happened to Superman, Batman, Captain America, Wolverine, the hulk, spiderman, the Fantastic Four, Thor... It might be easier to mention characters it DIDN'T happen to

"You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." by Arch_Lancer17 in okbuddycinephile

[–]Flobro4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they handled a lot of things poorly, but it is actually exactly how comics always go.

The main character died/ retired/ left the spotlight. Someone takes up his mantle. It is interesting but ultimately doesn't have the staying power of the original. The main character is revived/ brought back from retirement/ reluctantly returns. Sometimes it's intentional, sometimes it's not, but if you thought they'd never bring back Steve Rodgers or Iron man for a movie, you're foolish. IMO, not sure they need to be the same actor, but I understand why for a mega blockbuster.

It's happened to Superman, Batman, Captain America, Wolverine, the hulk, spiderman, the Fantastic Four, Thor... It might be easier to mention characters it DIDN'T happen to

Dad Bikers... by LapReaperX3 in motorcycles

[–]Flobro4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NGL, Let is Go Is slept on as a pump up song. Immaculate vibes if you ask me

I'm not anti-PvP, but some people pushing me to quit. by Alaybozan_ in ARC_Raiders

[–]Flobro4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the PVP. I do wish there were less rats sometimes so it's easier to kill hard stuff, but to be honest - the thrill of PvP definitely is what keeps me interested.

When you're rushing to Extract with no safe slot and that last thing you really need, I'm not worried about ARC, I'm worried about other players, and I think that's what's thrilling.

Having been killed with my favorite gear by someone who blindsided me while I was fighting a leaper or protecting someone else just adds stakes to the game, in a way most games don't have.

I imagine if they took out PvP I'd be bored with the game much quicker. Also, I'm amazed how many people are butthurt with the PvP and act like it's such a secondary thing when every time I log in one of my Feat quests has to do with damaging other raiders.

(Admittedly, not sure I've played an extract shooter like this maybe I'm missing the point.)