Superheros Jobs'

[adoptedBatpuppy]

Do you think Superheros jobs fit them? If not, what would you pick?

[The Game]

For alot of superheroes, their job is a big part of their character, so it's hard to imagine them doing anything else.

I mean, what would we do if Clark Kent wasn't a "mild mannered reporter"? :)

[Maxie Zeus]

Originally posted by thegame8866
For alot of superheroes, their job is a big part of their character, so it's hard to imagine them doing anything else.

I mean, what would we do if Clark Kent wasn't a "mild mannered reporter"? :)

I dunno. I kinda like the idea of a superhero who's on welfare. :yakko:

[Mattashell]

Originally posted by Maxie Zeus


I dunno. I kinda like the idea of a superhero who's on welfare. :yakko:

There was a Sienfeld where everyone was making jokes about "poor Superman". They said his girlfriend was "Lois Loan" and, and... I can't remember any of the others, something about bouncing a check.

Matta

[The Mad Hatter]

Heh, I remember that Seinfeld ep fondly.

Being on welfare would keep Supes grounded a lot better than if he were, say, an art snob. Imagine him critiquing the artistic merits of Metallo's rampage ("I'm seeing a lot of sexual frustration in the way you flattened that car, and that strewn rubble from the building you destroyed makes a remarkable statement about the plight of Kurds under a repressive regime...")

[DR. BELCH]

--if Clark ever did retire from the newspaper biz, he could become a novelist. Still in the same general field, but with more freedom.
But as I said elsewhere, there aren't many teacher superheroes (except, as someone else noted, Peter Parker...and maybe Hank McCoy in the Evolution series). Paywise that's not too far above welfare. :rolleyes:
I notice most superheroes seem to be white collar--lawyers, scientists, and such. How about blue-collar heroes like factory workers and checkout girls? "Take over my shift at at Aisle 6, Charlene--the bank down the street's being knocked over again."

[adoptedBatpuppy]

I dunno. I kinda like the idea of a superhero who's on welfare.



I can imagine Clark being a poet, but his job fits him well. What about Bruce? I think if he wasn't industrialist he can maybe be a doctor. I'm not sure about Terry, since he's only in high school, but he'll make a good therapist/psychologist or a teacher.

[Karkull]

Could a superhero really juggle a regular career and a spandex career? One would get shortchanged on a regular basis. They'd have to be self-employed.

[adoptedBatpuppy]

Originally posted by Karkull
Could a superhero really juggle a regular career and a spandex career? One would get shortchanged on a regular basis. They'd have to be self-employed.

How can you be self-employed (what is self employed?), doing no job at all. Bruce maybe doesn't need to work at all, he's rich. He can just have more time to save people and chase criminals. Clark on the other hand, needs extra income. He can't afford being without a job.

[Failure]

Self-employed is where you work for yourself (no boss or anything). For example, mom and pop store owners are self-employed.

I'd guess a lot of the work is handled by Lucious, with Bruce only doing what's absolutely necessary. Clark on the other hand... well, Clark really doesnt need to work. It's not like he needs to eat or anything. And when he does work, he probably finishes his job in like 5 seconds.

[Nightflower]

Originally posted by Rimma Likover


How can you be self-employed (what is self employed?), doing no job at all. Bruce maybe doesn't need to work at all, he's rich. He can just have more time to save people and chase criminals. Clark on the other hand, needs extra income. He can't afford being without a job.

I think you're thinking about unemployed. Self-employed is when you start your own small business, and you are your own boss. Choose your own hours and whatnot.

[adoptedBatpuppy]

Sounds good!