What if they watched their own cartoons? [Archive]

Anthonynotes

04-09-2005, 08:59 PM

OK, so the following characters/teams sit down to watch a few episodes of the (latest) cartoons based on their exploits. What would they think?

A fun thread...hmm... assuming it's some Marvel Universe/DCU "true crime story" versions of the cartoons we've seen (sans mention of their secret identities, etc.):

>>Fantastic Four

Mr. Fantastic: annoyed at the producers failing to explain the scientific minutae of <insert scientific process here>

Invisible Woman: not sure...

The Thing: no idea, but I'm sure he'll find *something* to grumble about---probably about the guy doing his voice "not sounding a thing like him"...

Human Torch: gets a kick out of the cartoon, and needles Ben about the voice-thing...

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Avengers (Scarlet Witch, Wasp, Vision, Captain America, Thor)
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Not sure (don't know enough about the Scarlet Witch, Wasp, or Vision's personalities to say)...

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Iron Man
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Not sure---pondering if there's any merchandising revenues from it?

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Justice League (Supes, Bats, Wondy, Flash, GL, Martian Manhunter, Aquaman)
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Superman: Wondering why the producers show everyone arguing constantly/why he keeps getting easily slapped around by everyone short of a two-year-old during the first season. Also wonders why Snapper is a reporter (instead of hanging out with the League as their "mascot").

Batman: Finds Flash's portrayal as annoying and inaccurate ("several years ago after taking for for Barry, yes, but not *now*..."), along with several other details. Thinks the show needs more emphasis on: mysteries; shadowy, night-based, art-deco-themed architecture; meetings with police commissioners; villains with psychologically-tragic-yet-still-somehow-relatable themes; a more dramatic musical score.

Wonder Woman: Wonders why she's shown as being so angry all the time. Jots down a "have a 'firm meeting' with the show's producers" note after they show her stealing her costume as her "origin story".

Flash: Wonders why he's shown as some sort of wisecracking clown all the time, and realizing he probably hasn't done enough to dispel his right-after-Crisis 80's/early 90's "immature antics" phase. Also opts to go with Wonder Woman to her "meeting" with the show's producers.

Green Lantern (John Stewart): Wonders why they don't show him making ring constructs in the earlier episodes.

Martian Manhunter: Thinks the show does somewhat decent job of capturing his losing his homeworld.

Aquaman: Wonders why he, despite being a founding JLA member, was passed over in favor of Hawkgirl for this show, and reduced to a cameo or two, especially since the Earth is heavily covered in water and he's got plenty to offer as a character, background, supporting cast, etc....followed by a sigh.

>>Spider-Man

Not sure which version, but probably wonder why the Fox version seemed to always show him either running out of web fluid or getting his webline cut in mid-air every episode. Makes various hilarious remarks about any number of things in the show (take your pick).

>>Hulk

No clue.

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Teen Titans (current Robin, current Kid Flash, Cyborg, Starfire, Arsenal)

Robin: Wonders if it's supposed to be *him*, Jason or Dick this show's Robin's based on. ;-) Also decides to ask Dick if this was vaguely accurate/the way he acted when he was a Titan.

Kid Flash: Wonders why either himself or Wally-as-Kid Flash weren't used in the show. Also decides to ask Wally if this was accurate at all.

Cyborg: Not sure, though probably figure the show shows him acting younger than he currently is...

Starfire: probably something about not being *that* naiive, though likes the "Starfire-Robin" romantic angle hints. ;-)

Arsenal: Wonders why he's not in it (as Speedy or Arsenal). Also wonders why his former mentor GA took so long to get in on the JL cartoon series.

All: wonder why Wonder Girl or Aqualad weren't regulars in the show, and what's with the weird anime-style animation (wild takes and all).

-B.

90'sCartoonMan

04-10-2005, 10:38 PM

Good ideas Brainatra, let me try.

Fantastic Four Reed would lose interest, but I think the others would be amused (Ben actually caught Ant Man watching it in an issue of Fantastic Four in the mid-90's and didn't seem to care).

Avengers (Scarlet Witch, Wasp, Vision, Captain America, Thor) Thor and Wanda would be bored, Cap would hate the designs while Wasp would hate the costumes, and Vision would be confused.

Iron Man Probably take more of an interest in Spider-Woman.

Justice League (Supes, Bats, Wondy, Flash, GL, Martian Manhunter, Aquaman) Gonna mostly agree with Brainy on this one. Superman would critique his behavior but feel a little shocked about the whole going rogue thing. Batman would dismiss it as a waste of his time (as would Aquaman), think about the similarities to his universe and make Robin watch every episode and take notes and design counter measures based on each situation the League is in. Wonder Woman and Flash might start their own show. J'onn might get a chuckle.

Spider-Man Probably be horrified at all the wacky twists and turns of Fox, angry at Harry's portrayal in MTV, and confused by Unlimited.

Hulk Wouldn't find it amusing at all.

Teen Titans (current Robin, current Kid Flash, Cyborg, Starfire, Arsenal) Robin and Starfire would find it a bit insulting that serious events were taken so lightheartedly, but Kid Flash would be amused. If you catch Cyborg and Arsenal on the right day, they would be too.