FAMOUS COSTUMED CRIMEFIGHTERS SCHOOLBoca Raton, FL
Lesson #17: CatchphrasesHonestly, catchphrases are regarded as passe. Even long-time crusaders like K. El/C. Kent (Class of ‘33, Dean Emeritus) and Namor (Class of ’39, semi-retired) known for classic phrases such as “Up, Up and Away!” have dropped the practice because public tastes change, and it now gives the impression of being pretentious. NOTE: There are, of course, exceptions; B. Batson (Class of ’39) still utters the word “Shazam!” but this is required to engage the transformation process.Even with that, “Death to Spies!” is not a good choice for a tagline because of limitations it sets on the aspiring crusader’s mission. A good catchphrase needs to be broad and generalized, keeping with the ever-changing dimensions of the job. Of course, a serious flaw now is observed with the Phansom Commando. Playing both sides of the law sometimes is necessary in order to carry out the crusader’s mission, but it is better to play both sides and let the authorities THINK you are a criminal (See B. Reid, Class of ’36) than to engage in breaking and entering and remove all doubt…
FAMOUS COSTUMED CRIMEFIGHTERS SCHOOLBoca Raton, FL
Lesson #17: CatchphrasesHonestly, catchphrases are regarded as passe. Even long-time crusaders like K. El/C. Kent (Class of ‘33, Dean Emeritus) and Namor (Class of ’39, semi-retired) known for classic phrases such as “Up, Up and Away!” have dropped the practice because public tastes change, and it now gives the impression of being pretentious. NOTE: There are, of course, exceptions; B. Batson (Class of ’39) still utters the word “Shazam!” but this is required to engage the transformation process.Even with that, “Death to Spies!” is not a good choice for a tagline because of limitations it sets on the aspiring crusader’s mission. A good catchphrase needs to be broad and generalized, keeping with the ever-changing dimensions of the job. Of course, a serious flaw now is observed with the Phansom Commando. Playing both sides of the law sometimes is necessary in order to carry out the crusader’s mission, but it is better to play both sides and let the authorities THINK you are a criminal (See B. Reid, Class of ’36) than to engage in breaking and entering and remove all doubt…