Jan 22, 2018

Superman's getting his trunks back!

Hell yeah! You douched up Superman and it didn't stick, so now we're back to the traditional, iconic look. I've done my trunks joke with many Superheroes. I've also acknowledged the Strongman background that they have. Yes, it's dated, and some will argue it's unneeded. (I agree to a point except with Superman) Clark Kent NEEDS to have the trunks. It is incredibly enough the ONLY thing that "humanizes him".
We have the Tights that some media have tried to sell as underlong johns from Formal Kryptonian attire. Informally they act like clothing as well... Think tight fitting undershirt s and yoga pants.

Where do the trunks come in? We KNOW that the reason for them to be part of his design is to evoke the image of a Circus Strongman from back in the day. But who also wears trunks? Think strong oily men grappling each other on a giant mat.

So, Wrestling... Why Wrestling? Where was CLARK KENT raised? Smallville, Kansas... Where is Kansas located? In the Midwestern States... What sport is a way of life in the Midwest? Wrestling... Both the Olympic Sport and the Entertainment Wrestling are huge, so, having a young Clark Kent be inspired by these larger than life men who would showcase their strength with the ancient art of Wrestling; isn't that far fetched.

And as you can see it kinda bridges the whole Kryptonian raised on Earth thing. His outfit would honor Both of his worlds. It's a reason that can be justified in the Canon. I could swear I've mentioned this before, but here it is.

That's the only reason I can think of for SUPERMAN being the only Superhero who NEEDS THE STRONGMAN TRUNKS. Batman doesn't need them, Wolverine doesn't need them, Magneto doesn't need them. The only Superhero I can think of that needs them is: The Thing... And that stems from his freakish appearance and super strength, which fit with the Circus aspect of the trunks... Strong and a freak.

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