Something I really like about Watchmen's intro...
Posted by
David (aka David)
Jul 27 '17, 11:05
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There's a picture of Silk Spectre right beside The Comedian's TV. Then, the focus goes to the TV, where Pat Buchanan spouts some right-wing nonsense about Dr. Manhattan. Cut to The Comedian eating it up as the shot includes a Hustler magazine. It's painting a picture of a character that's quickly reinforced.
A liberal woman on the panel starts talking. The Comedian immediately disagrees with her. Then, he flips channels to see another female anchor. He clicks through, his sexism on full display. Then, he stops at a scantily woman in a commercial. This, he watches intently. We learn everything about The Comedian as a person inside of 60 seconds.
But his last words are still, "Mother, forgive me."
That's the modern Republican party encapsulated.
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