Help me settle a point of difference with a fellow Hellobee member!!
Superman or Batman? And why?
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Batman. For many of the reasons you mentioned in the other thread. But also Batman is more real. He's plausible. He's human and emotional. He can be wounded by more than some magic sky rock (oooooh) yet he continues on. He is a freaking NINJA. He is also a lot darker than Superman. I find superman whimsy and blah. Whereas Batman is dark and mysterious and sexy and broken.
(Also, I'm referring mostly to the comics and not so much the 1960's Adam West Batman [Although he gets all my love too] OR even the Tim Burton Acid Trip Batman).
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Superman. He's a SUPER man. He can fly. He's not crazy.
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Batman! He's more of an everyman. Like... anybody with enough money could build some awesome toys and fight crime. Plus, he's sexy and suave and a total badass.
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@.twist.: Yes 100%. Couldn't have said it better.
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@highwire: I actually agree with you! I prefer Superman.
But I don't think Batman/Bathman is a weenie, so we still have our differences!
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@mrbee: Haha oh yeah? I mean I guess Bathman (henceforth forever named) isn't a weenie, but he is such a whiny brat. Like, I'm sorry you had some childhood trauma, but take some Zoloft and see a therapist. It is going to be okay. Quit growling at everyone.
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Also, this is my keychain, so my my alliance is obvious. Superman is lame.
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@highwire: God the angst is never ending isn't it?
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@plantains: never ever.
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Ooooh DH LOVES both but I think as a home we swing more on the side of Batman. G is having a Batman party & both of my men are constantly spouting things off in the Batman voice! DH also loves Superman though and was devastated to see some of the recent changes they've made to the character in comics.
ETA: This thread just makes me think of HISHE & the Super Cafe so much!
*going to watch now* -
Batman!! DD is even wearing a batman shirt today
No real reason I've always just preferred batman
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Batman. He's an average Joe milionare with military grade gadgets. Much easier to relate to - and certainly more attainable - than an alien man with super powers.
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@BananaPancakes:
I don't have a picture but I have catwoman. @highwire: At least Batman didn't bring half his enemies to Earth from outer space. Way to go Superman, you BROUGHT half the bad guys in the galaxy to our little planet which already has enough problems.... that Batman is fixing...
(I am really playing this up, no hard feelings!)
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Batman. Superman is cool, but I like that Batman is human. It takes brains to be able to fight crime the way Batman does. Superman has it easy.
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@.twist.: Batman needs something to do anyway to take his mind off things
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Umm I think this sums it up...
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@highwire: At least he has things to think about, I'm pretty sure besides deciding which way to curl his hair, there isn't much in that head of Superman's.
lol
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@.twist.: That's okay. I'm not worried about his brain, just the rest of his hot bod.
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@highwire: I mean, if we strip them both of all their problems and powers and stuff they're kinda just both hot dudes. And then it doesn't matter who's better.
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@.twist.: Sweet!!
And I'm sorry, but having a show on the CW network takes away all street cred, Superman.
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@BananaPancakes: as opposed to being in an animated cartoon called SuperFriends?
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@.twist.: I feel like naked, dude on dude, Superman would win. That's where my preference comes from.
(I would also like to join their naked dude on dude party, please)
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@mrbee: Superman has cartoon shows too. The CW is a whole new level of tween awfulness.
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@highwire: LOL! Well, if naked dude on dude were to happen and there were shadows, I think superman would have a challenge. However, and oh-so unfortunately, I agree that naked vs. naked Superman would win. He's got that alien strength (which is cheating).
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@.twist.: Toys are cheating!
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@highwire: unnatural abilities on a human planet is cheating!
If Batman were kicking ass on Krypton he would be cheating for having toys!
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Batman! Mostly because he's relatable as a human. And also because I didn't follow much Superman stuff growing up or even now.. maybe that'd change if I watched/read more Superman stuff.
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@.twist.: did you watch Smallville?
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You should make a poll @mrbee: for all of my silent comrades !
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@mrbee: I watched a few episodes, and the first ones were ok, but honestly it got so so so bad. Although, I have a serious hate for Superman so maybe I'm biased.
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@.twist.: there were some less than stellar seasons. Some amazing episodes though.
Why would you hate Superman? He has saved our planet so many times! He never kills. He's a true hero.
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@mrbee: He never kills. He's an alien. He is unnaturally powerful which makes it unexciting when he, obviously, will beat a bad guy. There is ONE thing that can hurt him, a crazy space rock. I just find his character very .... meh and predictable.
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You poor misguided silly hearts!
SUPERMAN
He actually has super powers, and has responsibility that goes beyond just one city (he's global, y'all!), for starters.
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I just love this thread.
@highwire: And I'm going to agree that naked Superman probably beats naked Batman. And I think it's awesome that @mrbee is having a real discussion and we're all "let's get these superheros naked!"
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Batman: He built himself from nothing (well, not nothing, but a terrified eight year-old) and made it his life's mission (his MORTAL life so he's risking everything) to be a force of good in his city. He studied every science, martial art, fighting style and detective method before dreaming of putting the cowl on, he funnels his billions into saving the city (and looking pretty cool whilst doing it) and he has Alfred. And a really cool set of villains to fight!
For me - it's Batman all the way!
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@MsLipGloss: Woohoo! Welcome to the light side
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@greenebee: Praise it sister.
@BananaPancakes: I think we brought up some very valid points... hahaha
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Batman is just a billionaire with a hobby!
SUPERMAN:
Doesn't Need Weapons to Win a Fight
Doesn't Hit Women (Poison Ivy, Cat Woman)
Doesn't Need a SideKick (laaaaaaaame!)
ETA: Oh, and Superman would totally beat Batman in a fight!
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@BananaPancakes: Yea, in that arena Superman would likely win... Batman needs his utility belt! Whiiiiiiich I guess he could just wear sans the suit.... tehe
@greenebee: Alfred wins it all the way!
No real reason I've always just preferred batman
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