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mind the walrus
Sep 22, 2006

Good tweet. I smiled.

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wizzardstaff
Apr 6, 2018

Zorch! Splat! Pow!

Inceltown posted:

I want to see a Batman where Bruce realises that the huge wealth inequality is the driving force behind Gothams crime problem and he fights for a more just tax system that is used to improve the lives of the impoverished. Creating a social safety net that means no one needs to resort to violence to stay alive.

This but he's still fighting politicians and CEOs with the same "nonlethal" tactics he uses against street ruffians.

Blue Footed Booby
Oct 4, 2006

got those happy feet

Samuringa posted:

It's always important to :goonsay: "It's actually sexual assault" every time this plot point is brought up because that's what matters and not that comic books treat and always have treated women like poo poo for their entire existence.

It's actually ambiguous what joker does to her. The only objectively inaccurate part was saying he made Gordon watch. It's a mind bogglingly dumb quibble.

Inceltown posted:

I want to see a Batman where Bruce realises that the huge wealth inequality is the driving force behind Gothams crime problem and he fights for a more just tax system that is used to improve the lives of the impoverished. Creating a social safety net that means no one needs to resort to violence to stay alive.

Same.

Pick
Jul 19, 2009
Nap Ghost

Blue Footed Booby posted:

It's actually ambiguous what joker does to her. The only objectively inaccurate part was saying he made Gordon watch. It's a mind bogglingly dumb quibble.

yeah well The Killing Joke is a mind bogglingly dumb rear end comic

mind the walrus
Sep 22, 2006

Inceltown posted:

I want to see a Batman where Bruce realises that the huge wealth inequality is the driving force behind Gothams crime problem and he fights for a more just tax system that is used to improve the lives of the impoverished. Creating a social safety net that means no one needs to resort to violence to stay alive.
It's a monkey's paw wish. They do this story in the comics and will probably drag it out for a movie eventually where it turns out Bruce Wayne can't reinvest in Gotham economically because a cadre of mask-wearing aristocrats called "The Court of Owls" intentionally engineer everything to suck. It'll take your broader point and boil it down to the much more moderate-friendly "Just a few bad apples" narrative they love oh so very much.

Absurd Alhazred
Mar 27, 2010

by Athanatos
https://twitter.com/nickblack/status/1259590709943971841

Head Bee Guy
Jun 12, 2011

Retarded for Busting
Grimey Drawer

mind the walrus posted:

Yes because it's also The Fountainhead mashed with The Death of Superman, and a teaser for 6 subsequent movies (only 3 of which got made). The book isn't a good candidate for adaptation either. It's very tongue-in-cheek and doesn't really amount to much thematically other than "man if these character got old they'd be hosed up." If we're going for vacuous "just for cool" stuff, I'd rather see some fun monster nonsense with Killer Croc and Man-Bat and Clayface than "Batman cracks a dude in a mudpit:"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xxcp-hJJfi4

How old is this OP that he's just discovering selective policing and the fact that rich snots can get away with anything?

Josh Androsky used to be in the DSA steering committee

Bobby Digital
Sep 4, 2009
https://twitter.com/doorhinge9/status/1259205558470676480?s=21

chitoryu12
Apr 24, 2014

Inceltown posted:

I want to see a Batman where Bruce realises that the huge wealth inequality is the driving force behind Gothams crime problem and he fights for a more just tax system that is used to improve the lives of the impoverished. Creating a social safety net that means no one needs to resort to violence to stay alive.

They've already had stories talking about how as Bruce Wayne he puts tons of money into improving the city and giving to charity. It's just that he also lives in a world where maniacs with unlimited money and/or superpowers keep trying to destroy the entire city every month or two, and he has to prioritize.

ultrafilter
Aug 23, 2007

It's okay if you have any questions.


https://twitter.com/JesseBering/status/1259603341467762688

Huzzah!
Sep 15, 2007

Malnutrition is scarier than any beastie.
https://twitter.com/5sf/status/1259553871166349312

ImpAtom
May 24, 2007

Inceltown posted:

I want to see a Batman where Bruce realises that the huge wealth inequality is the driving force behind Gothams crime problem and he fights for a more just tax system that is used to improve the lives of the impoverished. Creating a social safety net that means no one needs to resort to violence to stay alive.

I mean quite a few versions of Batman actively do this. As Bruce Wayne he battles poverty and recognizes that he has advantages and Gotham won't be safe until the people are no longer impoverished and oppressed while as Batman he punches the giant guy made of clay. It's just that unfortunately 'batman beats up a bunch of criminals' is a convenient shorthand for writers to show a scene so you have Billionaire Man crippling people.

Absurd Alhazred
Mar 27, 2010

by Athanatos
I'm sick of the Bat Man.

doverhog
May 31, 2013

Defender of democracy and human rights 🇺🇦
Yeah, Batman is kinda played out. There's nothing particularly interesting about him anymore. I guess you could say that about superheroes in general, but I'm still looking forward to WandaVision.

Mister Mind
Mar 20, 2009

I'm not a real doctor,
But I am a real worm;
I am an actual worm
https://twitter.com/presidentpoppy/status/1259600493254529026?s=21

doverhog
May 31, 2013

Defender of democracy and human rights 🇺🇦
That clearly is about being crushed by capitalism and having your spirit die until you are bread.

Inceltown
Aug 6, 2019

https://twitter.com/sayan_g_/status/1259200013412061185

chitoryu12
Apr 24, 2014

https://twitter.com/omgitsdef/status/1259181086132895744?s=21

Absurd Alhazred
Mar 27, 2010

by Athanatos
https://twitter.com/kittynouveau/status/1259636971200221216

zoux
Apr 28, 2006

https://twitter.com/lisasaurstomp/status/1259547922670055427

Yes yes, this all checks out

e: lol

https://twitter.com/ShelbyCassesse/status/1259632102779346946

christmas boots
Oct 15, 2012

To these sing-alongs 🎤of siren 🧜🏻‍♀️songs
To oohs😮 to ahhs😱 to 👏big👏applause👏
With all of my 😡anger I scream🤬 and shout📢
🇺🇸America🦅, I love you 🥰but you're freaking 💦me 😳out
Biscuit Hider
https://twitter.com/dril/status/1259591967656181760?s=20

Absurd Alhazred
Mar 27, 2010

by Athanatos
https://twitter.com/War_Kittens/status/1259637082198364160

chitoryu12
Apr 24, 2014

https://twitter.com/alexqarbuckle/status/1259675074635993089?s=20

cubicle gangster
Jun 26, 2005

magda, make the tea

Pick posted:

True, but sometimes you REALLY need to just trust that it's worth your time. This video is my go-to example, you can't give it away beforehand.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef6EK1vGJzs

I don't get it. I don't even know what there is to give away in this video.

Platystemon
Feb 13, 2012

BREADS
https://twitter.com/Kane__Stanley/status/1259218563673423873

i own every Bionicle
Oct 23, 2005

cstm ttle? kthxbye
https://twitter.com/nhlflyera/status/1259462651756847105?s=21

Laserjet 4P
Mar 28, 2005

What does it mean?
Fun Shoe

I honestly thought the first image was already a Dr. Who villain.

Despite not seeing any other episodes, the second may be, too.


fcukin lol

Second kid’s name inspired by a B-side from Aphex Twin

One More Fat Nerd
Apr 13, 2007

Mama’s Lil’ Louie

Nap Ghost

This is a wonderful and unexpected reference.

Absurd Alhazred
Mar 27, 2010

by Athanatos
https://twitter.com/Brainmage/status/1259801679580614661

Too bad "beady-eyed little ratfucker" is too long for a username.

Samuringa
Mar 27, 2017

Best advice I was ever given?

"Ticker, you'll be a lot happier once you stop caring about the opinions of a culture that is beneath you."

I learned my worth, learned the places and people that matter.

Opened my eyes.
https://twitter.com/TheToddWilliams/status/1259706649276829697

Doc Hawkins
Jun 15, 2010

Dashing? But I'm not even moving!


Sulla Faex posted:

A batman reboot where he donates all his money and just lives in the park fighting cops

you should google for the batman year one script that never got made, bruce wayne is a severely traumatized psychotic who works in a failing auto body shop until he hears his father tell him what he should really be doing.

also sets up some sequels i would be excited to see.

Bobby Digital
Sep 4, 2009
https://twitter.com/chinchillazllla/status/991548385046990848?s=21

bobjr
Oct 16, 2012

Roose is loose.
🐓🐓🐓✊🪧

https://twitter.com/kaibutsu/status/1259673341796986881?s=21

Phil Moscowitz
Feb 19, 2007

If blood be the price of admiralty,
Lord God, we ha' paid in full!
Some pretty good ones in there

https://twitter.com/limitlessjest/status/1259330504257687552?s=21

chitoryu12
Apr 24, 2014

https://twitter.com/rianjohnson/status/1259893245712060416?s=21

morallyobjected
Nov 3, 2012

this is like those mapmakers who put in the fake towns

chitoryu12
Apr 24, 2014

morallyobjected posted:

this is like those mapmakers who put in the fake towns

There was a recent book turned into a movie (I think a John Green one?) about a girl who runs away from home and is hiding in the location of one of the copyright trap towns.

christmas boots
Oct 15, 2012

To these sing-alongs 🎤of siren 🧜🏻‍♀️songs
To oohs😮 to ahhs😱 to 👏big👏applause👏
With all of my 😡anger I scream🤬 and shout📢
🇺🇸America🦅, I love you 🥰but you're freaking 💦me 😳out
Biscuit Hider

chitoryu12 posted:

There was a recent book turned into a movie (I think a John Green one?) about a girl who runs away from home and is hiding in the location of one of the copyright trap towns.

I'm guessing that was "Paper Towns" just based on the title.

chitoryu12
Apr 24, 2014

christmas boots posted:

I'm guessing that was "Paper Towns" just based on the title.

Yep, that was it.

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Field Mousepad
Mar 21, 2010
BAE
Dril is crushing it lately

https://twitter.com/dril/status/1259929985365630976?s=19

And my new favorite Twitter person just posted another video!

https://twitter.com/MrAndrewCotter/status/1259931151403290624?s=19

Field Mousepad has a new favorite as of 21:19 on May 11, 2020

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