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Bunker 04-29-2011 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan (Post 1249577)
So because you studied literature(ooooooh), you can call people morons for liking comic books. I see.

And if you are you calling me a cigar snob, you can f yourself. :tu

Don't get you panties in a bunch, I was calling myself a snob. I'm also an asshole too (admitting it is half the battle).

But I will never consider anything that needs pencil drawings to tell the story a novel.

Still there is an audience for everything, how else could professional wrestling still be making millions?

Commander Quan 04-29-2011 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bunker (Post 1249591)
Still there is an audience for everything, how else could professional wrestling still be making millions?

I think Superman and the Ultimate Warrior have been brought back from the dead the same number of times.

markem 04-29-2011 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bunker (Post 1249591)
But I will never consider anything that needs pencil drawings to tell the story a novel.

Still there is an audience for everything, how else could professional wrestling still be making millions?

You are funny. Your communications style indicates that you either did not pay attention to your studies or failed to absorb lessons from your readings.

You may wish to investigate the influence on culture and modern literature that is the legacy of the comic book, graphic novel, etc. Whoever granted you your degree was remiss in this area.

I'm headed back to reading about quantum mechanics and m-theory. The book has pictures and diagrams, so I must be a moron for reading that tripe.

Bunker 04-29-2011 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by markem (Post 1249601)
You are funny. Your communications style indicates that you either did not pay attention to your studies or failed to absorb lessons from your readings.

You may wish to investigate the influence on culture and modern literature that is the legacy of the comic book, graphic novel, etc. Whoever granted you your degree was remiss in this area.

I'm headed back to reading about quantum mechanics and m-theory. The book has pictures and diagrams, so I must be a moron for reading that tripe.

Only if your text book has pictures of the Green Lantern in it :tg

markem 04-29-2011 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bunker (Post 1249627)
Only if your text book has pictures of the Green Lantern in it :tg

It isn't a textbook, it is a novel and while it mentions superman and has a drawing of a car that could be Speed Racer, it doesn't have The Green Lantern. Sorry to disappoint.

Skywalker 04-29-2011 02:29 PM

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As long as this didn't take place within the Star Wars universe, it doesn't bother me!http://www.smileyhut.com/fighting/starwars.gif

BTW: I am dyslexic and struggled through elementary school. Marvel and DC comics helped me discover the enjoyment of reading. I am the only person in my family to graduate from college. I now work in higher education.

icehog3 04-29-2011 02:30 PM

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Barney Rubble....what an actor. :)

Starscream 04-29-2011 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bunker (Post 1249567)
Well, I knew as soon as I posted that it was going to piss someone off - but then again I studied literature in college and still read a lot of books and none of them have cartoons in them. ;s

Don't worry, I have become a cigar snob too since joining CA.

As for the movie industry, I'd say they know their target audience pretty well (it just isn't me anymore).

I was an English Lit major in school and we studied graphic novels in some of my courses.





As far as the Superman issue goes, it's not as big an issue as everyone's making it out to be. He renounced his citizenship to stop Iran from declaring war on the US. I'm willing to bet Clark Kent didn't renounce his citizenship.
I know that we all grew up with Superman fighting for truth, justice, and the AMERICAN WAY, but he's a global icon and those of us morons who still read comics and graphic novels know that he saves the world (and the universe on occasion) many times over, not just the US.

hotreds 04-29-2011 02:37 PM

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As long as Wonder Woman doesn't do anything silly......

Kreth 04-29-2011 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1249663)
Barney Rubble....what an actor. :)

It's a shame he's not taking on more projects these days. All the good parts go to hacks like DiCaprio and Penn. ;)
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replicant_argent 04-29-2011 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreth (Post 1249674)
It's a shame he's not taking on more projects these days. All the good parts go to hacks like DiCaprio and Penn. ;)
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Nope, all the parts now are written for Ryan Reynolds or Bradley Cooper.

pnoon 04-29-2011 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1249663)
Barney Rubble....what an actor. :)

Ah. But he also makes a helluva cigar cutter. ;)
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Ahbroody 04-29-2011 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1249663)
Barney Rubble....what an actor. :)

See Tom so elegantly reduced the entire discussion and argument into one simple post.
Once again sir you have left me speechless. You complete me.

poker 04-29-2011 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1249663)
Barney Rubble....what an actor. :)

I thought Aquaboy was good too.

Tikihut27 04-29-2011 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent (Post 1249413)
And on a related note, if Supe dons a UN baby blue unitard, he will match a certain Zero Halli and will become fairly ineffectual. Coinkydink? I think not. ;)

It's INFANTRY BLUE.

blugill 04-29-2011 05:02 PM

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I remember when everyone in the world wanted to come to America and become the people they dreamed of being.

icehog3 04-29-2011 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ahbroody (Post 1249689)
See Tom so elegantly reduced the entire discussion and argument into one simple post.
Once again sir you have left me speechless. You complete me.

You had me at "See", Mike. :)

massphatness 04-29-2011 06:59 PM

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I'm tired of pretending I'm not special.

I am a comic book hero.

Blueface 04-29-2011 07:03 PM

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"There's no need to fear, Underdog is here!"

bobarian 04-29-2011 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon (Post 1249683)
Ah. But he also makes a helluva cigar cutter. ;)
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OMG! :r:r:r


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