CBS/CW's Supergirl Series - Page 11

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 11-10-2015, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

That's what he does. He's pretty much in his own little world, and he is mainly conversing with himself rather than others.

Actually, he's a fellow comedian but you all take him seriously.

We were actually sharing the stage at SXSW last year; that guy can drink even Bill Burr under the table! It's unbelievable.

*plastroncafe* · 11-10-2015, 03:21 PM

Comedians are funny.

PangolinFeets · 11-10-2015, 03:26 PM

I mean, I'm only watching the show for her, but not because I wanna look at her body. Personality-wise, she's precious. Her dialogue and interactions with other characters are the only thing keeping me interested in the show.

*TurtleTitan97* · 11-10-2015, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by PangolinFeets

I mean, I'm only watching the show for her, but not because I wanna look at her body. Personality-wise, she's precious. Her dialogue and interactions with other characters are the only thing keeping me interested in the show.

Exactly this. Next to Grant Gustin's Flash, Melissa Benoist performance as Supergirl is my second fav portrayal for a major DC superhero. Which is all the more sad that there are no plans for a crossover between them in the near future.

*Jephael* · 11-10-2015, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

This show looks to be heavy, heavy on "fluff".

To be honest, after all the angst and sexual frustration I watched Clark go through during his teen years on Smallville, I'm more than happy to welcome a little fluff into the mythos of these characters.

TLP · 11-11-2015, 03:42 PM

Two strikes so far. Hoping to give the third one a watch before giving my judgement.

*Leo656* · 11-12-2015, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jephael

To be honest, after all the angst and sexual frustration I watched Clark go through during his teen years on Smallville, I'm more than happy to welcome a little fluff into the mythos of these characters.

You made a conscious decision to watch Smallville, you deserve your pain.

I'm always intrigued when I see Max Lord show up. Doesn't seem like he has his "Mind Push" power here, at least not yet, as there were several instances where it would have come in handy and it didn't seem like it was even implied. Maybe later.

Benoist in her outfit isn't the only reason to watch the show... but... it is the best reason. Sorry.

~~ABrown~~ · 11-13-2015, 03:28 PM

I'm a little disappointed in what I've seen from the early episodes. I'd like for a little bit more backstory to be given with these villains for those of us (like myself) who aren't familiar with them. Also, I don't like how Kara/Supergirl so willingly just takes orders from the "DEO" like she's one of their soldiers. I have no problem with her having them as allies and utilizing their resources though. But could you imagine if it were a Wonder Woman series, and she was so willingly taking orders from Steve Trevor.

*CyberCubed* · 11-13-2015, 03:31 PM

Wonder Woman and Supergirl aren't the same character though. Wonder Woman wouldn't take orders because that's who she is, whereas Supergirl (especially in this show), is a young 20 something year old trying to prove she's just as good as Superman.

Supergirl is basically, "I am a woman and hear me roar, I am just as good as the boys!"" type of girl. Wonder Woman is already a seasoned fighter and leader.

*Leo656* · 11-13-2015, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Supergirl is basically, "I am a woman and hear me roar, I am just as good as the boys!"" type of girl.

And boy does this show love banging THAT drum loud and often.

It's like, "Yeah, 'Girl Power', we get it." I keep half-expecting the frickin' Spice Girls to show up.

I mean it's fine, and it's expected. But they could bring it down to like a 6, maybe.

*CyberCubed* · 11-14-2015, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Leo656

And boy does this show love banging THAT drum loud and often.

It's like, "Yeah, 'Girl Power', we get it." I keep half-expecting the frickin' Spice Girls to show up.

I mean it's fine, and it's expected. But they could bring it down to like a 6, maybe.

When the characters name her "Supergirl" she says, "Isn't that anti-feminist? Shouldn't I be named Super...woman? I feel like saying girl demeans who I am."

LOL, what.

Saying "girl" is now anti-feminist according to this show.

*plastroncafe* · 11-14-2015, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

When the characters name her "Supergirl" she says, "Isn't that anti-feminist? Shouldn't I be named Super...woman? I feel like saying girl demeans who I am."

LOL, what.

Saying "girl" is now anti-feminist according to this show.

It's the very definition of demeaning when you use it to describe a full grown woman.

Show of hands: who here is amused by Cyber's sudden self-promotion to Feminist Pope?
Keep them up if you're certain his next response is going to be a man-splain of Feminism.

*NinjaPug* · 11-14-2015, 08:35 AM

I'd be pissed too if I was Kara's age and they called me Superboy.

*CyberCubed* · 11-14-2015, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

It's the very definition of demeaning when you use it to describe a full grown woman.

Where are you from? Many females in their 20's are still referred to as "girls" here in New York. At one of my jobs the female workers were always called "girls" and not "women." They would say, "Hey call those girls over here!" and not, "Hey bring over those women!"

Hell when I worked at the airport in my early 20's, a lot of people called me "kid" when I was a fully grown adult. Then again all my co-workers were in their late 30's or early 40's, so to them a 20 something year old probably did seem like a kid.

*plastroncafe* · 11-14-2015, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Hell when I worked at the airport in my early 20's, a lot of people called me "kid" when I was a fully grown adult. Then again all my co-workers were in their late 30's or early 40's, so to them a 20 something year old probably did seem like a kid.

Much like SuperGirl, you'd have been well within your rghts to demand people not refer to you that way if it bothered you.
And then you'd be able to tell a lot about the person you're talking to by how they react to your request.

Me personally, I don't answer to "girl," because I haven't been one in a very long time.

*Storm Eagle* · 11-14-2015, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

It's the very definition of demeaning when you use it to describe a full grown woman.

So are you bothered when full grown women use the term when referring to themselves, or even when they're referring to, or addressing other grown women? Like, when one says "the girls and I are hanging out this weekend".

*plastroncafe* · 11-14-2015, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Storm Eagle

So are you bothered when full grown women use the term when referring to themselves, or even when they're referring to, or addressing other grown women? Like, when one says "the girls and I are hanging out this weekend".

Am I one of the women being referred to?

*Storm Eagle* · 11-14-2015, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

Am I one of the women being referred to?

You did say it's demeaning when the word is used to refer to a grown woman, so I was just curious. Chill.

*plastroncafe* · 11-14-2015, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Storm Eagle

You did say it's demeaning when the word is used to refer to a grown woman, so I was just curious. Chill.

I wasn't aware I was upset, but thanks for letting me know? I guess?

*CyberCubed* · 11-14-2015, 01:11 PM

A lot of adult women do refer to their friends as their, "girl friends" not their, "women friends" so I don't see the problem.

I've seen adult woman refer to each other as girls all the time. Although I imagine its most common with 20 year olds than 30-40 year olds. Obviously 20 year olds don't want to be considered old and still see themselves as young.

11-10-2015, 03:26 PM	#203
PangolinFeets Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,321	I mean, I'm only watching the show for her, but not because I wanna look at her body. Personality-wise, she's precious. Her dialogue and interactions with other characters are the only thing keeping me interested in the show. __________________ http://www.twitter.com/pangolinfeets http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryd...=3&gcat=106360

11-11-2015, 03:42 PM	#206
TLP Hench Mutant Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 263	Two strikes so far. Hoping to give the third one a watch before giving my judgement. __________________ TMNT (2003) 4Kids DVD Count: ALL OF THEM (plus UNCUT Turtles Forever from Region 2)

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11-13-2015, 03:28 PM	#208
~~ABrown~~ Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,831	I'm a little disappointed in what I've seen from the early episodes. I'd like for a little bit more backstory to be given with these villains for those of us (like myself) who aren't familiar with them. Also, I don't like how Kara/Supergirl so willingly just takes orders from the "DEO" like she's one of their soldiers. I have no problem with her having them as allies and utilizing their resources though. But could you imagine if it were a Wonder Woman series, and she was so willingly taking orders from Steve Trevor.

11-13-2015, 03:31 PM	#209
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,026	Wonder Woman and Supergirl aren't the same character though. Wonder Woman wouldn't take orders because that's who she is, whereas Supergirl (especially in this show), is a young 20 something year old trying to prove she's just as good as Superman. Supergirl is basically, "I am a woman and hear me roar, I am just as good as the boys!"" type of girl. Wonder Woman is already a seasoned fighter and leader.

11-14-2015, 08:35 AM	#213
NinjaPug Foot Elite Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,388	I'd be pissed too if I was Kara's age and they called me Superboy.

11-14-2015, 01:11 PM	#220
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,026	A lot of adult women do refer to their friends as their, "girl friends" not their, "women friends" so I don't see the problem. I've seen adult woman refer to each other as girls all the time. Although I imagine its most common with 20 year olds than 30-40 year olds. Obviously 20 year olds don't want to be considered old and still see themselves as young.