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super-bats
08-14-2006, 09:10 PM
hey all........I'm not that familiar with the comic book history of Superman.
but......has it been established that Clark or Superman drink alcohol?
I would think that Superman, would be like Wolverine, in that he would have a very high tolerance, and his super healing/invulnerability would quickly counter the effects of alcohol.
But....it does kind of seem out of character for Clark Kent.....
please help out a non-comic fan....thanks.
Smallville
08-14-2006, 09:14 PM
I don't know about comics, but once in the TV show Smallville, Jonathan Kent tells Clark to stay away from alcohol when he goes to visit Metropolis University and Clark replies "relax Dad, alcohol doesn't affect me."
Agentum
08-14-2006, 10:26 PM
no. milk maybe.
He is too much of an boyscout and an important character that so many look up too, having him drink a lot of booze would not be ok.
Surly he can drink a beer to the food for the taste, but i think thats the limit.
After all as you say, i don't understand why characters that doesn't become affected by alcohol would drink it in large amounts.
G'nort
08-14-2006, 11:07 PM
He drank with jimmy in superman returns...
PRODUCT PLACEMENT FOR BUDWEIZER!
Sean Whitmore
08-14-2006, 11:18 PM
He never drinks when he flies.
When he's walking, though...BOOZE CITY!
SEAN
Eliseu Gouveia
08-14-2006, 11:33 PM
I think he should drink when he feels like it.
I´m tired of the Kansas farmboy thing, 30+ years old farm folk from kansas DO drink too, you know?
He´s a boyscout, not a holy man!
He drinks frosty chocolate milkshakes. He has super tastebuds, you think he would inflict alcohol on them?
mybotisgone
08-15-2006, 12:19 AM
He drank on Superman 3.:evilsmile
Rik Levins
08-15-2006, 07:18 AM
In the early issues of the Man of Steel miniseries, in which Byrne rebooted Superman, Lois offers him wine and cheese during their first interview. Superman replies that he doesn't like cheese (brie, at least), and he doesn't drink.
Adam Crocker
08-15-2006, 07:41 AM
...30+ years old farm folk from kansas DO drink too, you know?
Heīs a boyscout, not a holy man!
Sure, but he's Superman. He's THE boyscout.
super-bats
08-15-2006, 07:52 AM
ok....thanks guys ( and gals ).....
Adrian Tullberg
08-15-2006, 08:27 AM
I'd like to see a scene where Clark, in a dive bar, in order to gather information and such, challenges several men to a drinking competition.
The next panel should have several large bikers collapsed on the floor, and Clark, hair not even mussed, is casually seated to a huge pyramid of shot glasses.
Eliseu Gouveia
08-15-2006, 08:35 AM
Sure, but he's Superman. He's THE boyscout.
Make up your mind already, is he a man or a boy?
Jmacq1
08-15-2006, 08:47 AM
I believe he occasionally drinks/drinks socially. He may not have initially, but I'm pretty sure he and Lois have shared the occasional bottle of wine/champagne during a romantic evening together and whatnot.
But I think it's probably rare. Outside of special occasions he likely avoids the stuff, and will probably never actually be -shown- drinking outside of unusual circumstances.
Clearly, he's not such a teetotaler that he impedes -other- people drinking, as on at least one occasion he's gone several thousand miles out of his way to pick up a bottle of wine that Lois particularly likes. ;)
Make up your mind already, is he a man or a boy?
... manscout?
Eliseu Gouveia
08-15-2006, 09:20 AM
... manscout?
That works. :cool:
No, really, this whole boyscout thing has to go, it has become a derrogatory term that people use to throw the guy around.
You donīt see it used in regard to Batman who happens to be as much of a boyscout too ("be prepared " IS a boyscout motto).
Screw this whole "Boyscout" business, Superman is not a little boy (who canīt drink).
Superman should be a MAN.
A good guy.
Period.
David Atkins
08-15-2006, 10:29 PM
Screw this whole "Boyscout" business, Superman is not a little boy (who canīt drink).
Superman should be a MAN.
A good guy.
Period.
Right on.
Superman should also be a role model. And, rather than villifying alcohol by having him avoid it, he should simply be shown-- without beating the reader over the head with the idea-- to be an advocate for being responsible with it.
jhp789
08-16-2006, 06:36 AM
Since it wouldn't affect him, I can't see any reason why he would. I'm also pretty sure that it would a bit out of character for Kent to drink.
Kara Zor El
08-16-2006, 06:43 AM
Poor guy can't get drunk because of his invulnerabilty, he can't shoot heroin either because the needle breaks everytime. Ecstacy just makes him fart a lot. Pot messes with his ice breath and LSD just makes him listen to Rubber Soul by The Beatles over and over.:rolleyes:
mybotisgone
08-16-2006, 12:01 PM
Poor guy can't get drunk because of his invulnerabilty, he can't shoot heroin either because the needle breaks everytime. Ecstacy just makes him fart a lot. Pot messes with his ice breath and LSD just makes him listen to Rubber Soul by The Beatles over and over.:rolleyes:
Are you shere? He got really drunk in Superman 3 the movie.:evilsmile
PrimalScream
08-16-2006, 12:37 PM
more important question-if superman can drink,what do you think he's like drunk? "hey ya big baldy bastard come hear so I can rub the shiney twisted head of yours.haha! wow super sick! ahhhhhh!"-drunk superman talking with lex.
shaunyc56
08-16-2006, 12:59 PM
Are you shere? He got really drunk in Superman 3 the movie.:evilsmile
The one w/ Richard Prior, I think, yeah, that was great. Surly drunk ass, taking a blonde chick for the hell of it Supes was hilarious. Also when Clark kicks his ass in the junkyard for a little while is the only time I have ever felt for Superman.
David Atkins
08-16-2006, 01:18 PM
more important question-if superman can drink,what do you think he's like drunk? "hey ya big baldy bastard come hear so I can rub the shiney twisted head of yours.haha! wow super sick! ahhhhhh!"-drunk superman talking with lex.
A classic....
"Two guys were sitting at a bar on the 40th floor of a skyscraper and were totally plastered.
The first guy said, ''Hey, I'll bet you a million bucks that I can jump out of this window, fly around the building, and land right here next to you!''
Being so totally wasted, plus hearing a completely impossible bet, the 2nd guy replied, ''YOU'RE ON!''
So the first guy jumped out of the window, flew around the building, and came right back to the same spot. ''WOW,'' screamed the 2nd guy, ''That was incredible. Do it again!''
So the first guy jumped out of the window, flew around the building, and landed right next to his friend. ''That is remarkable. Do it one more time!"
''Ok,'' said the first guy, ''But if I do it again, when I come back you have to do it."
The second man agreed, and with that, once again, the first jumped out, flew around, and came back. ''Your turn,'' he said.
So the 2nd guy stepped up to the window. ''This is easy. He did it, so can I!"
The much pumped second man, took a deep breath, and heaved his body out the window. He fell straight to the ground and died instantly upon impact.
Calmly the first man walked back to the bar and ordered another beer.
The bartender remarked, ''You sure are mean when you're drunk, Superman!'''
Hellstormer
08-16-2006, 01:38 PM
Lol, that's a good one.
Big Blue
08-16-2006, 03:10 PM
I don't know about throughout Superman's entire history, but I've never seen him drinking in the comics. I think DC prefers their Superman as wholesome as possible.
Although, in Superman III, the "evil" half of Supes drinks a beer while flicking peanuts at bullet speed at the bar's drink shelf. And in Superman Returns, Clark drinks a cold one with Jimmy Olson, which I found a very surprising situation since it's the first time I ever saw Superman under normal conditions (ie: not as his "evil" half), not to mention, Jimmy always seemed more the cola-type to me, even in Superman Returns. (Regardless, the movie kicks @$$).
West Mantooth
08-16-2006, 03:55 PM
When did he drink in Superman Returns? I remember him being in the bar, but I don't remember seeing him drink anything.
I think that this answers the question if Superman has ever drank.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERxtri8glLE
davids
08-16-2006, 05:22 PM
You know when he and wonder woman spent a thousand years together in vahalla. at the old feasting table Diana was enjoying herself with a big mug of mead in one hand and her arm around clark with the other and laughing her head off. [i think she was a bit tipsy] while blue boy was sulking [he really missed lois] into his mead! [fermented honey and water]
Eliseu Gouveia
08-16-2006, 05:31 PM
peaking of asgardian orgies, I wonder why sheīd pass an oportunity to score with an actual GOD! insetad of wasting her time on that idiot.
because superman is greeeat...(when I say great I really mean a FASSY)
lonewolf23k
08-16-2006, 06:15 PM
peaking of asgardian orgies, I wonder why sheīd pass an oportunity to score with an actual GOD! insetad of wasting her time on that idiot.
They're viking gods.. They're not exactly up to the same standards as the greek gods. ...They could use more baths, for starters. :p
Eliseu Gouveia
08-16-2006, 06:40 PM
Aw, cīmon, going by the looks itīs not like Clark was showering every 100 years either.
jeangreydp
08-23-2006, 04:20 PM
I think he should drink when he feels like it.
Iīm tired of the Kansas farmboy thing, 30+ years old farm folk from kansas DO drink too, you know?
Heīs a boyscout, not a holy man!
Sheesh, even holy men drink!
I don't think it would be out of character for Clark to drink wine/beer. Its just a social thing that everyone does- having a beer at a picnic doesn't make someone an alcoholic.
BeastieRunner
08-23-2006, 05:32 PM
I don't think it would be out of character for Clark to drink wine/beer. Its just a social thing that everyone does- having a beer at a picnic doesn't make someone an alcoholic.
That's the problem with American society right now; people who drink are considered evil by those who don't drink and people who don't drink are considered boring, lame, not fun, or looked down upon for not drinking. Who cares if you drink or not as long as it's your choice.
As far as Clark/Superman goes . . . who cares? He's not going to become the poster child of the AA because he drinks too much or the Pope for never drinking. He's Superman for Pete's sake! Anything he's done in movies or on panel in a comic has been in context and he's not stupid.
If anything . . . he's the R word: Responsible.
captain_unimpressive
08-25-2006, 03:25 PM
Well, I'd have to agree with the theory that Superman's system isn't affected by alcohol (though no one seems to be wondering about other drugs.) When he does, it's probably just an effort to make Clark Kent look like more of an average guy. If he was, however, he definitely wouldn't drink, since a person who spends their life wearing kid gloves so they don't trip or sneeze and break the flipping planet in half probably try to stay away from inebriation.
Kara Zor El
08-25-2006, 04:17 PM
Well, I'd have to agree with the theory that Superman's system isn't affected by alcohol (though no one seems to be wondering about other drugs.) When he does, it's probably just an effort to make Clark Kent look like more of an average guy. If he was, however, he definitely wouldn't drink, since a person who spends their life wearing kid gloves so they don't trip or sneeze and break the flipping planet in half probably try to stay away from inebriation.
I think this is a great point. Superman cannot aford to get intoxicated. Because if he did he'd be just as daft as all the rest of us and if he didn't crack the world in half when he tripped up or puched some guys head off in a bar for looking at Lois, then he'd probably get a loose tongue like all the rest of us and blab to some guy at the bar that he knows Batman, and then to prove it take everyone in the bar to the batcave to show them the trophies, or he'd take a p*ss on the side of Lex Corp tower on the way home and knock it over with the force of his beer filled bladder.
Superman has had his share of ecstacy though.
captain_unimpressive
08-28-2006, 04:06 PM
Superman has had his share of ecstacy though.
That's a great mental image. Superman, covered in glow sticks, telling the guy next to him to make sure he doesn't get dehydrated.
Devil_LeonX
09-08-2006, 01:22 AM
When did he drink in Superman Returns? I remember him being in the bar, but I don't remember seeing him drink anything.
yeah he was talking to Jimmy about something and then he had a drink, though to be HONEST, you couldn't really tell what it was, could have been a Beer, could be a coke, hell it might have even been Chocolate milk for all we know.
29228
Supes likes drinking alone...
tk421atpost
09-08-2006, 09:43 PM
If memory serves, there was an issue of Adventures of Superman that recounted an incident from when Clark was in high school that involved alcohol and a car crash. I think the issue was somewhere in the 400's but I don't recall the specifics of it.
Sean Whitmore
09-08-2006, 09:52 PM
If memory serves, there was an issue of Adventures of Superman that recounted an incident from when Clark was in high school that involved alcohol and a car crash. I think the issue was somewhere in the 400's but I don't recall the specifics of it.
Yeah, it was a buddy of Clark's and Lana's. Got drunk and crashed on the way home, and was either paralyzed or killed, I forget.
I don't think Clark drank in that issue...the drama revolved around him not stopping his buddy from driving.
SEAN
Kara Zor El
09-09-2006, 05:18 AM
29228
Supes likes drinking alone...
And then he starts flicking peanuts and melting mirrors.
Citizen V
09-09-2006, 09:50 AM
I dont think alcohol can effect Superman,but it never came to me that Superman or Clark drinks.Its not like him.
Alan2099
09-09-2006, 10:01 AM
of course Superman drinks. How else do you explain all those pre-crisis covers?
Bloody Thumb
09-10-2006, 10:15 AM
A classic....
"Two guys were sitting at a bar on the 40th floor of a skyscraper and were totally plastered.
The first guy said, ''Hey, I'll bet you a million bucks that I can jump out of this window, fly around the building, and land right here next to you!''
Being so totally wasted, plus hearing a completely impossible bet, the 2nd guy replied, ''YOU'RE ON!''
So the first guy jumped out of the window, flew around the building, and came right back to the same spot. ''WOW,'' screamed the 2nd guy, ''That was incredible. Do it again!''
So the first guy jumped out of the window, flew around the building, and landed right next to his friend. ''That is remarkable. Do it one more time!"
''Ok,'' said the first guy, ''But if I do it again, when I come back you have to do it."
The second man agreed, and with that, once again, the first jumped out, flew around, and came back. ''Your turn,'' he said.
So the 2nd guy stepped up to the window. ''This is easy. He did it, so can I!"
The much pumped second man, took a deep breath, and heaved his body out the window. He fell straight to the ground and died instantly upon impact.
Calmly the first man walked back to the bar and ordered another beer.
The bartender remarked, ''You sure are mean when you're drunk, Superman!'''
I've always loved that Joke.
davids
09-10-2006, 12:01 PM
Beer and wine tastes good so why shouldn't he drink? He enjoys the taste so maybe hard liqure might be somthing he would not embibe, but a nice cold beer watching a ball game in the summer....lip smacking good!
jeangreydp
09-11-2006, 09:19 AM
If alcohol had any affect on him, he wouldn't drink.
But since you get drunk because alcohol kills brain cells, it wouldn't be an issue. Superman's brain cells are indestructible, unlike our primitive earth brain cells.
dancj
09-12-2006, 06:04 AM
But since you get drunk because alcohol kills brain cells...
I'm pretty sure the killing brain cells is something alcohol does as well as getting you drunk rather than being the direct cause of you getting drunk.
I could be talking out of my arse though
Agentum
09-12-2006, 07:33 AM
yes of course you don't get drunk because the killed braincells, if it was that way you had to stay drunk very long:D
jeangreydp
09-14-2006, 08:19 AM
aye aye aye!
Ok, my 'kills braincells' post was supposed to be funny. :p
The point is, alcohol will slow synaptic response between nerve cells(which will slow you down)- and that is because alcohol is a small enough molecule that it can permeate cell walls.
I just figure Superman's molecular structure being denser than our own- alcohol couldn't slip through to his cells, let alone his blood-brain barrier.
Wait wait wait
Okay, forgive me if I'm ignorant of this fact, but doesn't superman still have to eat? If he doesn't then nevermind.
But if he does, how is it he can absorb nutrients and the like from food and drink, but he wouldn't through alcohol? That would suggest he has control over any chemical process he has in his body.
However, if all he needs to live is a yellow sun, and thats IT. then well...yeah I guess nothing effects him chemically at all.
Kara Zor El
09-14-2006, 09:49 AM
Wait wait wait
Okay, forgive me if I'm ignorant of this fact, but doesn't superman still have to eat? If he doesn't then nevermind.
But if he does, how is it he can absorb nutrients and the like from food and drink, but he wouldn't through alcohol? That would suggest he has control over any chemical process he has in his body.
However, if all he needs to live is a yellow sun, and thats IT. then well...yeah I guess nothing effects him chemically at all.
Superman doesn't have to eat. He gets his energy from the Sun. He eats because it's such a big part of life on Earth. It's sociable and he wants be like everybody else. and he can taste it so it is enjoyable to do. But he doesn't have to.
Good job he doesn't get food poisoning or he'd blast the toilet bole to the center of the Earth, causing a massive "chain" reaction that would cause all of the Earth's volcanoes to set off at once.
well that brings up another question, although it might be better for another thread.
How does superman taste. I can think of two possibilities.
1. He has super-taste, as all his other senses seem to be hieghtened, why not taste? It must be awesome to be superman and eat a bowl of ice cream. Although i assume he would have some control of this, as he can block out the white noise of his super hearing. That being said, I wonder if one could disable superman by shooting super-crazy-fire-red-hot jalapeno sauce in his mouth.
2. He has a super-tongue and nothing can penetrate it, not even food molecules, therefore the food doesn't actually touch his taste buds, but that crazy little force field thing that is around him. But this would mean he can't taste, and simply eats for psychological reasons. I.E. if he is inpeneterable outside, he is on the inside as well; all his organs and whatnot.
Also, since he DOES eat - for whatever reasons - does he produce waste?
RawShark
09-14-2006, 10:57 AM
where do you think brown kryptonite comes from?
Kara Zor El
09-14-2006, 01:58 PM
Also, since he DOES eat - for whatever reasons - does he produce waste?
Oh yes he has a job pebble dashing on the side. He swallows a few hundred thousand peanuts eats a rotten egg and aims his ass at the walls of your house and PPppplllll he pebble dashes them walls in an instant.
where do you think brown kryptonite comes from?
I kicked one of Krypto's once by accident and shattered every bone in my foot!
DemonJack
09-14-2006, 04:46 PM
Ugh, I'd hate to see what effect brown kryptonite has on Supes.
I think he should drink when he feels like it.
Heīs a boyscout, not a holy man!
And even some holy men drink.
davids
09-15-2006, 11:45 AM
What's her Hubby suposed to do let her drink alone?:evilsmile
filthysize
09-15-2006, 01:02 PM
I always knew that Supes doesn't need to eat, but not being able to taste is kind of a strange revelation... All these years, every time Ma Kent bakes him an apple pie, does he lie to her?
"Boy, Ma, your pie sure is the most delicious in the world! (I wonder what pie tastes like. Maybe it's similar to frogs. Wait, how do frogs taste? Hmmm...)"
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