NationStates Jolt Archive

I was thinking about how I would characterize the Unites States of America as a comic book character and came up with one that fits well in my eyes.

U.S.A. = The HULK!

Can be smart and innovative and do good things for people but when you piss it off it becomes an irrational, angry, reactionary baby that is unstoppable and does way more damage to the world than was ever done to it.

If you don't agree then what would you come up with?

What about other nations? Who could you compare them to?

Captain America comes to mind.

Captain America comes to mind.

This man is too fast. :rolleyes:

Captain America comes to mind.

but why? just because of the name? Any other qualities come to mind?

Captain America comes to mind.

How does a weak nerd who was turned into an elite superhuman soldier by biological modification and was frozen until our time remind you of the US? Besides the fact that his name is clearly Captain America.

This man is too fast. :rolleyes:

No, that would be The Flash.

How does a weak nerd who was turned into an elite superhuman soldier by biological modification and was frozen until our time remind you of the US? Besides the fact that his name is clearly Captain America.

Because he is supposed to represent everything that is "good" and "noble" about the United States. The idea that anyone could become anything they wanted if they worked for it is supposed to be represented by the idea that a weak little Army private became this big superhuman hero. And the fact that he goes out and fights evil and defends the little guy and promotes truth and justice and all that mushy goodness is something that the United States supposedly does as well.

No, that would be The Flash.

Sdaeriji aka The Flash. :D

Captain America reminds me of America simply due to his attitude. "I am the best, I will bring justice to the world" type stuff.

I would say that the US reminds me of Batman, especially after 9/11.

1.WTC and Pentagon Attack=Bruce's parents getting killed

2.Breaking UN proceduring and attacking Iraq=Ilegally fighting crime to satisfy his thirst for revenge through people who weren't directly involved with the murder of his parents.

3.A bunch of advanced gadgets to help soldiers see and kill enemy forces=Batman's fancy gadgets.

4.The conservative and liberal "opposition"=Batman's inner struggle of prevention from becoming that of which created him.

Hulk Smash!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OH anc Britian can be Robin!

Oh and Iraq can be the Penguin.

But who's catwoman?

*Batman holds a thug by the collar over the roof of a building*

Thug: Don't kill me man! Don't kill me!

Batman: I'm not going to kill you, I just want you to tell all your friends about me.

Thug: What are you?!?!

Batman: I'm Batman...

*Batman throws the thug back onto the roof, and jumps off the building*

:p

ok Canda gets to be Catwoman

OH anc Britian can be Robin!

Oh and Iraq can be the Penguin.

But who's catwoman?

Actually I see Iraq as more of a Two Face, considering there are the regular every day citizens and then Al Queida(don't know if I spelled that correctly). No country seems to fit Catwoman in my mind.

I think Canada makes a good Catwoman - on the side of good but not completely on board with Batman and his revenge.

ok Canda gets to be Catwoman
Feminine, and anti-hero ish?

Feminine, and anti-hero ish?


well yeah, Canada is sexy and doesnt need to go out and play world cop.

Why are we using all Batman analogies?

I think Canada makes a good Catwoman - on the side of good but not completely on board with Batman and his revenge.

I'd think that that'd be France!

Why are we using all Batman analogies?


Because I thought Batman was the next best idea next to Hulk, and it helped bring other characters into the scene easier. Although I still think my idea of why the USA is Hulk is closer, but it doesn't help with determining which other countries fit into the current life story.

I'd think that that'd be France!


France isn't sexy. Sure she has a nice voice, but she drinks too much wine and never shaves. :p

OH anc Britian can be Robin!

Oh and Iraq can be the Penguin.

But who's catwoman?
I second that it should be France ;)

France is more like Underdog :D

Loud and annoying and thinks its cool?

France isn't sexy. Sure she has a nice voice, but she drinks too much wine and never shaves. :p

Why do you think she wears that body suit and is out all night? :D

Maybe I am going about this all wrong.

Are any Nations actually heros? Perhaps we shoudl be attributing them all to types of Villians.

This way France can be Dick Dastardly.

The USA is Doctor Octopus or maybe Mysterio

Magneto. He also thought he'd do the best for his kind and totally overstepped his boundaries. Using exorbitant force and inventing new weapons to project his force onto the whole world. Magneto always had the moral dilemma of protecting his own kind while destroying everything around him.

OH anc Britian can be Robin!

Oh and Iraq can be the Penguin.

But who's catwoman?

catwoman would be france. You know the refference to "Pussy cat"

USA started out clearly as Underdog. The morphed to the Incredible Hulk during WWII. Then again morphed to Captain America.

I think the US would be more the "Thing" from the Fantastic 4.

Here a scientist with morals who is always prepared to do what is right and crushing everyone and thing that gets in his way.

The Hulk is close.. but in his human form he is essentially weak, and that would be to attribute weakness with rationality.. and strength when irational

Here a scientist with morals who is always prepared to do what is right and crushing everyone and thing that gets in his way.
The Thing (http://www.marveldirectory.com/individuals/t/thing.htm) isn't a scientist. He was a jock in college who became a pilot.

Super Identity Crisis Man. That's the persona that would fit this country.

Super Identity Crisis Man. That's the persona that would fit this country.
Maybe Legion (http://www.marveldirectory.com/individuals/l/legion.htm), then. :D

Maybe Legion (http://www.marveldirectory.com/individuals/l/legion.htm), then. :D

Ah come on, most Americans aren't that useless!

The Thing (http://www.marveldirectory.com/individuals/t/thing.htm) isn't a scientist. He was a jock in college who became a pilot.

he was a pilot and astronaut.. well saying he was a scientist was only to express his intelegence.. an astronaut will do the same ^-^

I don't think any comic book with teh US as a character would sell

I don't think any comic book with teh US as a character would sell
It would make good heating material :P

Ein Deutscher']It would make good heating material :P

Or good toilet paper... Depending on the paper quality, anyway.

Ein Deutscher']It would make good heating material :P
Naww. I have gas fireplace.

Or good toilet paper... Depending on the paper quality, anyway.

I'd say they're more like Wolverine...

They're the best at what they do, and what they do ain't pretty.

Or good toilet paper... Depending on the paper quality, anyway.
Yes. That's about teh greatest amount it would be worth.

Yes. That's about teh greatest amount it would be worth.

Well, unless the paper has a glossy coat... That really wouldn't work as toilet paper, you know?

Well, unless the paper has a glossy coat... That really wouldn't work as toilet paper, you know?
Use the inside, not the cover sheet.

Use the inside, not the cover sheet.

Yeah, I know, but some of the more expensive comic books have a glossy coat. And, when you're looking for a good roll of TP, you don't want something that's slippery!

The US is definately Spiderman. Widely loved and hated, the US is Spiderman.

"USA, USA,
Does whatever a Superpower can.
Fights a war, any size.
Kills terrorists- just like flies.
Look out! Here comes the USA.

Is he strong? Listen, bud.
He's got American blood.
Can he bomb, from a plane?
Take a look overhead.
Hey, there! There goes the USA!

In the chill of night, at the scene of a crime,
like a streak of light,
we arrive, just in time!

America, America,
friendly neighborhood Superpower.
Wealth and fame? We have alot.
Action is our reward. To us,
life is a great big bang-up.
Wherever there's a hang-up,
you'll find the USA!!"

Yeah, I know, but some of the more expensive comic books have a glossy coat. And, when you're looking for a good roll of TP, you don't want something that's slippery!
That's true. If they do put gloss, we can complain :) that it isn't suitable for our as*es.

After much deliberation with the nerds (my friends) in my psychology class, we have decided that the Punisher would be best suited for America.

He's trying to make things better... but by his standards, what he thinks is right. And he kills people he doesn't even know, or have a problem with personally.

After much deliberation with the nerds (my friends) in my psychology class, we have decided that the Punisher would be best suited for America.

He's trying to make things better... but by his standards, what he thinks is right. And he kills people he doesn't even know, or have a problem with personally.

That sounds about right.

I would say that the US reminds me of Batman, especially after 9/11.

1.WTC and Pentagon Attack=Bruce's parents getting killed

2.Breaking UN proceduring and attacking Iraq=Ilegally fighting crime to satisfy his thirst for revenge through people who weren't directly involved with the murder of his parents.

3.A bunch of advanced gadgets to help soldiers see and kill enemy forces=Batman's fancy gadgets.

4.The conservative and liberal "opposition"=Batman's inner struggle of prevention from becoming that of which created him.

Pretty good comparison.

That sounds about right.
I thought so too.

Batman is tooo much of a good guy. Too many morals.

After much deliberation with the nerds (my friends) in my psychology class, we have decided that the Punisher would be best suited for America.

He's trying to make things better... but by his standards, what he thinks is right. And he kills people he doesn't even know, or have a problem with personally.
That could just as easily describe Doctor Doom or Magneto.

That could just as easily describe Doctor Doom or Magneto.
True...

That could just as easily describe Doctor Doom or Magneto.

Magneto would fit it perfectly! He's got immense power, he tries to make things better (better in his own twisted way), and he tries to force his ideals on others.

Magneto would fit it perfectly! He's got immense power, he tries to make things better (better in his own twisted way), and he tries to force his ideals on others.
Magneto is awesome.

I think Canada makes a good Catwoman - on the side of good but not completely on board with Batman and his revenge.

If that's the case, then Russia would have to be Catwoman.

France is MXYZPTLK. Small, annoying and all you have to do is laugh at him to make him go away. Enarf! Enarf!

China is Lex Luthor. He's got most of the world fooled into thinking he's a good guy.

Britain is Superman, but the World Wars were his Gold Kryptonite; no more superpowers.

Germany is Magneto. Super-Bad guy turned good, but he still doesn't want to give up the bad guy image.

Israel is the Punisher. Really no one friend, he's just out for revenge.

Italy is Mickey Mouse. Nuff said.

Iran is Bizarro. They both want to be Western and yet, not Western.

India and Pakistan are Tom and Jerry. With nukes.

Canada is Syndrome. They kept getting snubbed by their older brother/hero, so they decided to join the bad guys.

Germany is Magneto. Super-Bad guy turned good, but he still doesn't want to give up the bad guy image.

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I disagree with calling Germany a "Super" Bad guy.... Jeez.

Other than that it's good.

I disagree with calling Germany a "Super" Bad guy.... Jeez.

Two words for you...

Nazi Germany.

Magneto would fit it perfectly! He's got immense power, he tries to make things better (better in his own twisted way), and he tries to force his ideals on others.
He's also a gifted technologist.

He is, however, an unrepentant racist.

Two words for you...

Nazi Germany.
Yes, That's Nazi germany, not Germany.

That's like saying, two words, "Bush Administration" in relation to the U.S.

Yes, That's Nazi germany, not Germany.

That's like saying, two words, "Bush Administration" in relation to the U.S.
Yes, will, "Bush Administration" does reflect American stupidity nicely, doesn't it? :p

Damn, I need to start being patriotic or something! :D

China is Lex Luthor. He's got most of the world fooled into thinking he's a good guy.
I would have put Japan as Lex Luthor. Old school world domination villain retconned into smooth, popular, high tech corporate conglomerate type. :D

Yes, will, "Bush Administration" does reflect American stupidity nicely, doesn't it? :p

Damn, I need to start being patriotic or something! :D
Me too. It gets to be a drag bashing yourself everyday.

Yes, will, "Bush Administration" does reflect American stupidity nicely, doesn't it? :p

Damn, I need to start being patriotic or something! :D
Yep, it sure does.

Being patriotic is stupid. Don't follow some idiotic leader, who sits in his chair with coffee and send s people out to war. He shoudl go himself.

Hmmm yes maybe I will have to change my answer to Magneto as well.

That does fit pretty well

spiderman?

I would have put Japan as Lex Luthor. Old school world domination villain retconned into smooth, popular, high tech corporate conglomerate type. :D

Okay, good point. China is Hydra. They are just waiting for Baron Karza to give the word to invade Taiwan, erm, the Microverse...

But who's catwoman?

Poland.

*point to everyone in thread*

It's nerd bashin time!

*proceeds to beat himself up*

*point to everyone in thread*

It's nerd bashin time!

*proceeds to beat himself up*
Oh god! Not again!

*point to everyone in thread*

It's nerd bashin time!

*proceeds to beat himself up*

Shouldn't that be "nerd clobberin' time"?

hah!

was that a bit too familiar to you Pencil?

Okay, good point. China is Hydra. They are just waiting for Baron Karza to give the word to invade Taiwan, erm, the Microverse...
"All hail China! Cut off one limb and two more shall take its place!"

Yeah, that kinda fits. :D

Shouldn't that be "nerd clobberin' time"?

my mistake

hah!

was that a bit too familiar to you Pencil?
Far too familiar.

what was the name of that guy that ate worlds?

oh and Brazil is the Silver Surfer

:fluffle: nerds are teh uber kuhl :fluffle:

Where would Jubilee fit in?

You know... that from x-men, she creates fireworks...

:fluffle: nerds are teh uber kuhl :fluffle:
Depends what type of nerd. Some of them are just crazy.

:fluffle: nerds are teh uber kuhl :fluffle:
You need to write ssomething in 1337 to complete the effect.

Superman!

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*claps hands*

Perfect! It's beautiful!

Depends what type of nerd. Some of them are just crazy.


alltypes... especially teh crazy ones

alltypes... especially teh crazy ones
*Runs away*

I would most definantly put the US as a blend of Superman, Punisher, and Batman.

And Mr. Fantastic.

As for reasons? We don't need no stinkin' reasons... but combind most of the reasons given, and you'll get my reasons.
:mad: :sniper:

Iraq US

:D

I would think that the US is more like... Dr. Evil!
Stupid, thinks they're totally awesome, but never realizes that they are the laughing-stock of the whole world. Oh, and they drag the UK around as if they were Mini Me, too!
(Footnote: This applies to the part of the US which voted for Bush, and all the morons who still think that Europe is one country. And especially the ones that think Denmark is the capital of Sweden :rolleyes: )

I would most definantly put the US as a blend of Superman, Punisher, and Batman.

And Mr. Fantastic.

As for reasons? We don't need no stinkin' reasons... but combind most of the reasons given, and you'll get my reasons.
:mad: :sniper:

Iraq US

:D

hahaha

i agree

I would think that the US is more like... Dr. Evil!
Stupid, thinks they're totally awesome, but never realizes that they are the laughing-stock of the whole world. Oh, and they drag the UK around as if they were Mini Me, too!
(Footnote: This applies to the part of the US which voted for Bush, and all the morons who still think that Europe is one country. And especially the ones that think Denmark is the capital of Sweden :rolleyes: )


You just can't give up the whole Viking thing, can you?

(Footnote: This applies to the part of the US which voted for Bush, and all the morons who still think that Europe is one country. And especially the ones that think Denmark is the capital of Sweden :rolleyes: )
Everyone knows the capital of Sweden is Sweden City.

Everyone knows the capital of Sweden is Sweden City.

Thought it was Swedenbourg?

Thought it was Swedenbourg?
At first I thought it was Swedenopolis, but then I realized I was thinking of Switzeropolis.

At first I thought it was Swedenopolis, but then I realized I was thinking of Switzeropolis.

Oh yes, the Chocolate Clock Capitol of the World.

Or are they the ones that make the Cuckoo Bars?

You just can't give up the whole Viking thing, can you?
"Viking thing"? :rolleyes:
One doesn't have to be a Viking to not like the US. If you had to, this world would probably have a lot of Vikings ;)
Hey, that would actually be pretty cool, instead of Islamic Suicide Bombers, we could have insane Vikings going into blood-rage and drinking unholy amounts of mead :P

Oh and BTW ppl, you can bug Sweden all you want, I am from Denmark.
... Heck, even you guys (and gals) picking on Denmark wouldn't bother me, we have had it coming since we joined the Coalition as one of the first nations...
Stupid stupid right-wing government....

Oh yes, the Chocolate Clock Capitol of the World.

Or are they the ones that make the Cuckoo Bars?
Gentlemen shouldn't refer to cuckoo bars when ladies are present.

(Footnote: This applies to the part of the US which voted for Bush, and all the morons who still think that Europe is one country. And especially the ones that think Denmark is the capital of Sweden :rolleyes: )

Hey, I just looked it up, and Hamletia is the Capitol of Denmark. But It must smell though as everyone seems to think the place is rotten....

Gentlemen shouldn't refer to cuckoo bars when ladies are present.

What makes you think I am a gentleman? *eyebrow waggle*

And as for 'lady'... *rolling eyes*

What makes you think I am a gentleman? *eyebrow waggle*

And as for 'lady'... *rolling eyes*
The “ia” at the end of her name usually gives it away.
I used to have madesonia.
and I'm a chick.

What makes you think I am a gentleman? *eyebrow waggle*

And as for 'lady'... *rolling eyes*
Ladies should roll their eyes to the left, unless it's a Wednesday.

Heh. I wonder how the Australians and Bolivians feel about the -ia rule. :D

I would think that the US is more like... Dr. Evil!
Stupid, thinks they're totally awesome, but never realizes that they are the laughing-stock of the whole world. Oh, and they drag the UK around as if they were Mini Me, too!
(Footnote: This applies to the part of the US which voted for Bush, and all the morons who still think that Europe is one country. And especially the ones that think Denmark is the capital of Sweden :rolleyes: )

Wasn't the US the "laughing-stock of the world" when it called the USSR an "evil empire" under Reagan? Most European countries and American liberals thought that communism was going to triumph over capitalism, so they labeled the US an evil, imperialist, powerhungry tyrant. To the dismay of American/European liberals, communism failed. History repeats itself.

Oh, and not everyone who voted for Bush is an uneducated moron. Stop spreading stupid stereotypes.

To the dismay of American/European liberals, communism failed...Oh, and not everyone who voted for Bush is an uneducated moron. Stop spreading stupid stereotypes.
Anyone else sense a disconnect?

Anyone else sense a disconnect?
I sure do.

Anyone else sense a disconnect?

Liberals might not agree with communist ideology currently (at least for the most part), but that's not to say they were against it while communism was still seen as a viable political system by many. I'm sure we can all agree to this being true. Since I was writing in the past tense, I thought it was understood that I was referring to the leftists of the past. I was not, by any means, stereotyping the liberals of today.

I hope that clears up the misunderstanding.

If we're talking about the last few years, The Tick comes to mind.

Tick: "What! The City was attacked by terrorists?!?!?... SPOOOOOON!"<Smash,smash,smash>

Arthur: "Ummm.... Tick? TICK? They're over... <smash>... the terrorists are... <WHAM>... Tick, that's the wrong.... oh forget it."

Liberals might not agree with communist ideology currently (at least for the most part), but that's not to say they were against it while communism was still seen as a viable political system by many. I'm sure we can all agree to this being true.
Hmmm... Do you mean Massachusetts liberals like John F. Kennedy or union liberals like my grandfather who fought against the North Koreans?

Hmmm... Do you mean Massachusetts liberals like John F. Kennedy or union liberals like my grandfather who fought against the North Koreans?

The word 'liberal' is tricky. For example, I'm a classical liberal, or what one would call a libertarian in America. I'm most definitely anti-communist. Let's not play the word game here. We know quite well I was referring to the anti-capitalist, anti-America types who abhorred us when we fought against communism and continue to do it as we fight terror.

The word 'liberal' is tricky. For example, I'm a classical liberal, or what one would call a libertarian in America. I'm most definitely anti-communist. Let's not play the word game here. We know quite well I was referring to the anti-capitalist, anti-America types who abhorred us when we fought against communism and continue to do it as we fight terror.
Maybe you know that's what you were talking about, but my grandfather probably would have socked you one across the jaw if you'd said to him what you said earlier.

Liberal is only a tricky word because in the '80s people artificially attached meanings to it like "pinko Commie-lover" that aren't any more true than assuming anyone conservative is a bible-thumping book-burner.

If you mean "anti-American anti-capitalists", say that.

EDIT: Well, maybe not socked you one, but he would definitely have been torqued at you.

Maybe you know that's what you were talking about, but my grandfather probably would have socked you one across the jaw if you'd said to him what you said earlier.

Liberal is only a tricky word because in the '80s people artificially attached meanings to it like "pinko Commie-lover" that aren't any more true than assuming anyone conservative is a bible-thumping book-burner.

If you mean "anti-American anti-capitalists", say that.

EDIT: Well, maybe not socked you one, but he would definitely have been torqued at you.

hahahahaha "socked you one across the jaw"... I just imagined that

I stand corrected. Not all liberals are pinko commies, just like not all conservatives are warmongering bible-thumpers. I live in California, so I guess I see more of the pinko-commie-lover-I'm-moving-to-[insert foreign country]-because-I-hate-Bush types than the more moderate liberals. :)

I would most definantly put the US as a blend of Superman, Punisher, and Batman.

And Mr. Fantastic.

As for reasons? We don't need no stinkin' reasons... but combind most of the reasons given, and you'll get my reasons.
:mad: :sniper:

Iraq US

:D


Hasn't anyone thought of this guy? The Fighting Yank (http://www.samuelsdesign.com/comics/pages/fighting_yank12.htm)

What I wanna know is, who'd be Spider-Man, the greatest superhero of 'em all?! India, maybe? Or Austrailia?

I was thinking about how I would characterize the Unites States of America as a comic book character and came up with one that fits well in my eyes.

U.S.A. = The HULK!

Can be smart and innovative and do good things for people but when you piss it off it becomes an irrational, angry, reactionary baby that is unstoppable and does way more damage to the world than was ever done to it.

If you don't agree then what would you come up with?

What about other nations? Who could you compare them to?USA = Captain America / Superman... Pompus, full of itself, quick to judge others... yet unselfish in help and generous to a fault.

Japan = Wolverine... for all of it's faults, they have a code of Honor that they strickly adhere to.

Middle east = Titania (yeah a villian) strong, powerful...yet whiney, wants things their way.

Europe = Captain Brittan... tries to be like Captain America yet doesn't wann seem to be trying to be like Captain America. A good comrade and ally.

What about Judge Dredd?
A neo-fascist who doesn't even slightly consider that what he is doing might be wrong - the most important thing is to uphold his vision of the law, regardless of the cost. And if that means nuking a city or two, he'll have no guilty conscious afterwards.