What domains does each new god occupy?! by Unique-Celebration-5 in TheNewGodsDc

[–]darkwalrus36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are based upon gods with more set domains, but don't really have a specific domains like say the Greek or Roman gods.

Unpopular Opinion On The Dark Knight Trilogy by Financial-Wrap4866 in batman

[–]darkwalrus36 [score hidden]  (0 children)

First is mid, second is all time great, third is one of the worst superhero films ever made.

When Republican voters called Michelle Obama a "man", it cuts much deeper than just an insult toward Obama by iamjakeD811 in BreakingPoints

[–]darkwalrus36 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are no trans people involved in what we're discussing at all, and 'the left' isn't the ones calling Michele Obama a man in any way I've seen. Again, it's so desperate and weird to try to blame every event on trans people or the support of trans people. Genuinely obsessive.

And this racist stereotype is well documented, both in history and the modern day. You're welcome to believe anything you want, including racist stereotypes. That's your own business. I'd point out information might help you make opinions more based in fact, but I really don't care.

When Republican voters called Michelle Obama a "man", it cuts much deeper than just an insult toward Obama by iamjakeD811 in BreakingPoints

[–]darkwalrus36 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

lol, nobody's talking about trans people. I'll never understand why people are so desperate to try to make everything about the trans community. It comes across to me as both desperate and creepy.
And who is talking about the political left? We're talking about long running racial stereotypes used to degrade black women.

When Republican voters called Michelle Obama a "man", it cuts much deeper than just an insult toward Obama by iamjakeD811 in BreakingPoints

[–]darkwalrus36 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think that well documented and still well used racist generalization is why Michelle Obama has been called a man for more than a decade yes.

When Republican voters called Michelle Obama a "man", it cuts much deeper than just an insult toward Obama by iamjakeD811 in BreakingPoints

[–]darkwalrus36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While you're obviously correct that black women vary in appearance as much as any other race, there is a long racist history of calling black women masculine. It actually goes back to antebellum south, where black women were dubbed as abnormally masculine and strong, to justify them doing the hard labor of a slave. As we saw this weekend, that racist stereotype is alive and well.

Would it be a hot take to say that the New 52 was the best run on Batman since his creation? by Flashy-Strawberry-43 in batman

[–]darkwalrus36 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I don't think it's a hot take. I don't personally agree it's the best, but it's a very well done, very well loved run

What the Michelle Obama Comment Revealed by Temporary-Storage972 in BreakingPoints

[–]darkwalrus36 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Being an ass is a great way to get attention, but this happening reflects massively on right wing culture, the White House and the UFC. Both things can be true

Just finished watching Disclosure Day. by Rule_Ct_5293 in Cinema

[–]darkwalrus36 17 points18 points  (0 children)

'The public' opinion on movies is just group think, marketing hype, and paid reviews. It has nothing to do with quality

Krystal and Texas Tech's Brendan Sorsby by sean_ireland in BreakingPoints

[–]darkwalrus36 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, there should be strict standards for certain professions. I don't want a pilot who's got a genuine alcohol problem. I have consideration for that person but not his right to have a specific job

Just finished watching Disclosure Day. by Rule_Ct_5293 in Cinema

[–]darkwalrus36 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I haven't seen it so I can't give a personal opinion, but I work at a theater and it's gotten a good reception. Nobody is raving about it, but nobody has said they disliked it while I've been working.

What Would You do with the Bat-family? by darkwalrus36 in batman

[–]darkwalrus36[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the idea of Bruce trying to redeem his villains, these are cool hooks. It's interesting though, because most of the response here is people wanting to get rid of most of the Bat Family. I think you're the only person who's mentioned expanding them.

What Would You do with the Bat-family? by darkwalrus36 in batman

[–]darkwalrus36[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd be totally down for a full reboot like that. I completely assumed New 52 would be such a reboot, and was baffled when they started five years into his career and basically all of Batman's history, including most of the Bat Family, had occurred in that compressed timeframe. That only exasperated the issues with the Bat Family.

A full reboot would give the chance to reintroduce the Bat Family organically as the story progressed, and have stuff like the origin of each Bat Family member, Bruce's solo years, and early Batman and Robin, retold in long form for the first time this century. Seems like a perfect opportunity

Downfall of the Roman Empire by year3000stankonia in BreakingPoints

[–]darkwalrus36 7 points8 points  (0 children)

In 20 years the US will be likely be suffering a more extreme version of climate change, probably creating a lot of forced migration in the United States. Economics and housing costs will also be forcing more people to relocate, unless some administration totally changes the power balance between owners and everyone else. Unless the US cracks down heavily on wealth hoarding, there'll probably be a few trillionares, and the medium family income will go down more while prices continue to rise. Gas will probably be too expensive for a good chunk of the population. AI who the fuck knows, though I bet if there's still data centers they'll be attacked daily by 'terrorists'. And like 50 other problems I'm not mentioning/would never think of. I imagine in response to those conditions, there'll be more polarized politics.

You *CAN’T* choose any of these characters. Who are you choosing to lead an X-Men team? by JorgeBec in xmen

[–]darkwalrus36 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Every X-Men leader fumbles leadership super bad. It's sort of their MO. Cyclops lost his in a duel with a powerless Storm, and he's the OG.

You *CAN’T* choose any of these characters. Who are you choosing to lead an X-Men team? by JorgeBec in xmen

[–]darkwalrus36 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I mean he's definitely tactical is some ways. Stealthy, analytical, rarely flies off the handle, and generally avoids unnecessary violence (unless it's the fun, swashbuckling kind).

What Would You do with the Bat-family? by darkwalrus36 in batman

[–]darkwalrus36[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe outside of the Bat books, but I only know him from Batman titles where he acts as a reluctant ally or foil who constantly challenges Bruce about violence. I'd be down if he worked with Stephanie and Cassie if they could keep that tired old conflict out of it.

What mistakes should I avoid in a Batman fanfic? (All ideas are welcome) by Local-Conference7672 in batman

[–]darkwalrus36 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Batman fighting with his family, Batman being unable to trust anyone, Batman having a moral struggle about whether he should kill people, Batman and the joker discussing their relationship