I leave it up to you, Gentle Readers, to decide what word lurks behind the scribble in Scarlet Swordsmistress’ thoughts. “It’s good to be the new boss” is a tip of the hat to Mel Brooks’ History of the World,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Archive for February, 2009
Ever notice how in superhero movies, the costumes look a little off? It’s because they don’t work in real life. Thongs and sheaths don’t really cover what they’re supposed to if you move. Cowls hang up when you turn your[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Unless you’re the Greatest American Hero, a costume doesn’t normally grant you superpowers. Not all flying characters need a cape, and not all tough characters need a helmet. Let’s see what happens with Shellshock, shall we?
…Because nothing looks more serious on a LEGO minifig and displays obvious leadership qualities than epaulettes.
Obviously, not even the band members were all that excited about Shellshock’s band. One can only hope they’ll show a little more interest in his leadership of the S-Team.
Even on her worst days – which were most of them – it never occurred to Sandstorm that she could quit being the team leader. I suspect Shellshock is cut from the same block of plastic.
Those pregnancy hormones…they’re the best excuse to do and say weird things ever. “You ate a gallon of tin roof sundae ice cream?” “It was the pregnancy hormones.”
A fan suggested to me via email that Shellshock could simply decline the position. I’m sure that simple notion would be met with blank stares all around until somebody said something like “Crap in a hat, I can’t wrap my[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…