Images 17: Septomis Prime!

[Black Aeronaut]

My response to this, pasted from FB:

Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, published author, and a man who BELIEVES in truth, justice, and the American Way. And knows what it means.

And the fastest typist Perry White ever saw. Now, I started that as a joke, but think about it. Touch-typing is a learned skill. Clark could use his super-speed to hunt and peck, but that would be obvious and give away his identity. Clark learned how to touch-type, and is disciplined enough to use JUST ENOUGH super-speed to be "the fastest typist" without giving it away. To say nothing of keeping his touch light enough to not hammer the keys (because EVERYONE does that when typing in a hurry) because if he did, he'd smash his desk through the floor. So he's trained, disciplined, and self-aware, all while listening for cries for help with his super-hearing, which shows he's not self-absorbed.

Guys wish they were Clark Kent.

I really hate seeing posts like that because these people don't understand the double standard they're setting.  That, or they do, and they just think they're somehow flying under the radar.

Thing is, if you want Clark Kent, then you're gonna have to get Superman as well.  You can't separate Clark Kent from Superman.  They're the same person, only wearing different masks at different times.  And if you're with Clark Kent?  That mask is never gonna come off in your presence.

Saying you want "Clark Kent" is saying you want "A guy who has a secret life that he keeps me out of."  Because of this, the relationship would just fall apart.

I have never compared myself to Clark Kent.  Instead, I'm the guy a few cubes over, working his ass off to keep his job because he's getting overshadowed by the dynamic duo because Lois is just that damn good (and practically fearless), and Clark has the inside angle.  I don't even compare myself to Jimmy Olsen, because then that'd imply I got Supes around to pull my ass out of the fire whenever I need it.

So yeah, no, you don't actually want just Clark Kent, you really want Superman and Clark Kent.

TL;DR: They're basically saying that they don't want a perfect man.... while using the example of a perfect man and then going a step further by saying none of us can compare to their "Ideal Imperfect Man".  Bitch, please, you're so transparent that I can shine a light through you.

Sorry.  Shit just hacks me off.

I ought to get a few shirts and hoodies that say, "I have ADHD+ASD+APD+DSPD+Anxiety and Depression.  What's your excuse?"