Cape drag offsets boobdrag. stabilizes cg/cp,
Shorts vs skirt...I think I am going with shorts!
In the good old days, a superhero wore a costume because it was cool. You expected a superhero to have a costume. It would be weird not to.
Today, the opposite has become true. Writers have to go to some crazy extremes to justify putting a costume on someone. And when they do, it is some dark parody of the actual costume. It's as if productions companies today think that costumes are bizarre and spell instant doom. I think they should give audiences more credit, and trust that we like our superheroes in bright, shiny costumes.
question, would adding a cape really help her turn and or maintain stability? just saw the CBS trailer...apparently she can't turn worth a darn w/o a cape.
Rex
I agree. The shorts were better. They take away the shorts and the nice little top and give her a skirt and long sleeves instead. Then they add a cape. And then they add some kind of leggings or hosiery. The show hasn't even started yet, and she's already losing her superpowers!
In the good old days, a superhero wore a costume because it was cool. You expected a superhero to have a costume. It would be weird not to.
Today, the opposite has become true. Writers have to go to some crazy extremes to justify putting a costume on someone. And when they do, it is some dark parody of the actual costume. It's as if productions companies today think that costumes are bizarre and spell instant doom. I think they should give audiences more credit, and trust that we like our superheroes in bright, shiny costumes.
OK...let's say this theory is valid. Then why does Superman wear a cape too? (He asked, then suddenly realized he might regret it)Cape drag offsets boobdrag. stabilizes cg/cp,
OK...let's say this theory is valid. Then why does Superman wear a cape too? (He asked, then suddenly realized he might regret it)
OK...let's say this theory is valid. Then why does Superman wear a cape too? (He asked, then suddenly realized he might regret it)
Hey. He's buff. He's got massive abs. I, no no no, I've said to much.... :kill: :kill:
Adrian
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OK...let's say this theory is valid. Then why does Superman wear a cape too? (He asked, then suddenly realized he might regret it)
Ummm...Superman is obviously compensating......
Yep, I definitely regret asking
The cape…… it's one of those iconic things. Of course in the real world it would not help any, the drag and the fluttering would be tremendous. But this is not the real world, we are talking about fictional "beings" from the fictional planet Krypton, with fictional powers like flying, super-strength, x-ray and heat vision, and so on, plus being 100% invulnerable to everything unless exposed to a piece of their fictional home planet. But I loved it anyway as a kid and still do.
BTW - Kal-El and Kara aren't the only Kryptonian superheroes wearing capes….
And finally, here's something I found that shows various versions of Superman thru the ages. Wow, I'm glad i missed the 1990's comics version, really looks wrong without the cape….
Been a Superman fan since I was a kid and had the comic books.
Saw the trailer, show looks pretty good. I'll watch.
Odd thing though is it "feels" like a show that would be on the CW, not CBS.
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