Contacts for Clark Kent would be pointless as he doesn’t even need real glasses. It’s only for his dual identity that he needs glasses at all. This is a pointless ‘toon. He’s got perfect vision as both identities. Not only could he see the bottom most line, he would be able to see it’s microscopic makeup as well.
I’m reminded of Larry Niven’s Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex. (I found it at http://www.rawbw.com/~svw/superman.html). There are soooo many opportunities for humor, this toon only touches on a few. I’m particularly struck by the depth of stupidity assumed among the 1930s characters in Superman’s world.
Never thought about it… the only thing keeping Clark Kent from being recognized as Superman was his glasses. That in itself is pretty funny. thanks for pointing it out J.D.
Superman glasses trivia for those who are fond of such things:
He did fail an eye test in the early 40s, when he was called for military service. He accidentally used his X-ray vision and read the eye chart in the next room (presumably not a copy of the one he was supposed to read).
As Superboy, he melted his first pair of glasses when he tried to use his heat vision while wearing them. He made a new pair of two round pieces of Kryptonian glass, which is as super as he is and didn’t melt.
In one really bad story in the late 70s or early 80s, he discovered that he was subconsciously hypnotizing everyone he came in contact with as Clark Kent so they wouldn’t make the connection between Clark and Superman. When someone draw a sketch of Clark, he appeared to have hollowed out cheek bones and a receding hairline.
Don Winchester Premium Member over 9 years ago
Contacts for Clark Kent would be pointless as he doesn’t even need real glasses. It’s only for his dual identity that he needs glasses at all. This is a pointless ‘toon. He’s got perfect vision as both identities. Not only could he see the bottom most line, he would be able to see it’s microscopic makeup as well.
Observer fo Irony over 9 years ago
Of course that would be a case of mistaken identity since Superman would not be needing an eye doctor.
Don Winchester Premium Member over 9 years ago
Just observing the ridiculous.
Cerabooge over 9 years ago
I’m reminded of Larry Niven’s Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex. (I found it at http://www.rawbw.com/~svw/superman.html). There are soooo many opportunities for humor, this toon only touches on a few. I’m particularly struck by the depth of stupidity assumed among the 1930s characters in Superman’s world.
GoComicsRocks over 9 years ago
Never thought about it… the only thing keeping Clark Kent from being recognized as Superman was his glasses. That in itself is pretty funny. thanks for pointing it out J.D.
paullp Premium Member over 9 years ago
PianoGuy24, I’m on your side. The cartoon makes no sense and isn’t funny.
unca jim over 9 years ago
…..After sending many of Clarks typewriters ‘out for repair,’ Perry White became suspicious about his ‘pounding-style’ of beating a deadline….
paullp Premium Member over 9 years ago
Superman glasses trivia for those who are fond of such things:
He did fail an eye test in the early 40s, when he was called for military service. He accidentally used his X-ray vision and read the eye chart in the next room (presumably not a copy of the one he was supposed to read).
As Superboy, he melted his first pair of glasses when he tried to use his heat vision while wearing them. He made a new pair of two round pieces of Kryptonian glass, which is as super as he is and didn’t melt.
In one really bad story in the late 70s or early 80s, he discovered that he was subconsciously hypnotizing everyone he came in contact with as Clark Kent so they wouldn’t make the connection between Clark and Superman. When someone draw a sketch of Clark, he appeared to have hollowed out cheek bones and a receding hairline.
Stephen Gilberg over 9 years ago
The joke makes enough sense to function as a joke. Unfortunately, Wiley Miller and Mike Peters beat John Deering to it.