Aglets Are Sinister
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Essays about American animation and pop culture.
Who is Wonder Woman? I can answer that ... in the DCAU sense, at least.
#wonderwoman #dccomics #warnerbros #susaneisenberg #jlrevisited #superman #batman #dcau #wonderbat
#wonderwoman #dccomics #warnerbros #susaneisenberg #jlrevisited #superman #batman #dcau #wonderbat
Who is the Amazing Amazon?: The Wonder Woman of Justice League
Iconic, but indistinct, the creators of “Justice League” nonetheless fashioned a Wonder Woman to stand the test of time.
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November 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Who is Wonder Woman? I can answer that ... in the DCAU sense, at least.
#wonderwoman #dccomics #warnerbros #susaneisenberg #jlrevisited #superman #batman #dcau #wonderbat
#wonderwoman #dccomics #warnerbros #susaneisenberg #jlrevisited #superman #batman #dcau #wonderbat
This time, we track the history of splicing in the DCAU, from Man-Bat to Woof.
#dccomics #warnerbros #justiceleague #superman #batman #pauldini #brucetimm
#dccomics #warnerbros #justiceleague #superman #batman #pauldini #brucetimm
Red in Tooth and Claw: The History of Splicing in the DCAU
In honor of the Cheetah’s debut in “Injustice for All,” we take a moment to analyze the DCAU’s use of human / animal hybrids, or “splicers,” in their storytelling.
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September 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
This time, we track the history of splicing in the DCAU, from Man-Bat to Woof.
#dccomics #warnerbros #justiceleague #superman #batman #pauldini #brucetimm
#dccomics #warnerbros #justiceleague #superman #batman #pauldini #brucetimm
It's time to bring on the bad guys with a discussion of the Justice League episode "Injustice for All."
#justiceleague #justiceleagueunlimited #dccomics #warnerbros #superman #batman #wonderwoman #lexluthor #joker #greenlantern #cartoonnetwork #hbomax
#justiceleague #justiceleagueunlimited #dccomics #warnerbros #superman #batman #wonderwoman #lexluthor #joker #greenlantern #cartoonnetwork #hbomax
CASE FILES - Justice League's "Injustice for All"
This article obviously contains spoilers. Proceed at your own risk!
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September 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
It's time to bring on the bad guys with a discussion of the Justice League episode "Injustice for All."
#justiceleague #justiceleagueunlimited #dccomics #warnerbros #superman #batman #wonderwoman #lexluthor #joker #greenlantern #cartoonnetwork #hbomax
#justiceleague #justiceleagueunlimited #dccomics #warnerbros #superman #batman #wonderwoman #lexluthor #joker #greenlantern #cartoonnetwork #hbomax
A think piece about Deadshot, the DC Comics assassin with a death wish who hasn't been himself in the past decade or so.
#dccomics #suicidesquad #deadshot #batman #johnostrander #gailsimone #secretsix #warnerbros #justiceleague #jlu
#dccomics #suicidesquad #deadshot #batman #johnostrander #gailsimone #secretsix #warnerbros #justiceleague #jlu
Missing the Target: The Problem with Deadshot
Deadshot is one of the most fascinating antagonists in the DC Universe. So, why is Warner Bros. and DC Comics so intent on destroying what makes him special?
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August 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
A think piece about Deadshot, the DC Comics assassin with a death wish who hasn't been himself in the past decade or so.
#dccomics #suicidesquad #deadshot #batman #johnostrander #gailsimone #secretsix #warnerbros #justiceleague #jlu
#dccomics #suicidesquad #deadshot #batman #johnostrander #gailsimone #secretsix #warnerbros #justiceleague #jlu
This time, we talk about the Justice League episode "The Enemy Below," where we discuss Aquaman's development for the series, as well as remember a time when he was the lame Super Friend.
#dccomics #warnerbros #discovery #justiceleague #superman #aquaman #batman #jlu
#dccomics #warnerbros #discovery #justiceleague #superman #aquaman #batman #jlu
CASE FILES - Justice League's "The Enemy Below"
This article obviously contains spoilers. Proceed at your own risk!
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August 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
This time, we talk about the Justice League episode "The Enemy Below," where we discuss Aquaman's development for the series, as well as remember a time when he was the lame Super Friend.
#dccomics #warnerbros #discovery #justiceleague #superman #aquaman #batman #jlu
#dccomics #warnerbros #discovery #justiceleague #superman #aquaman #batman #jlu
The recent Superman film motivated me to take a look at Jimmy Olsen, Superman's so-called pal who didn't quite stick the landing on STAS.
#superman #jimmyolsen #dccomics #warnerbrosdiscovery #brucetimm #dcau #serumlake
#superman #jimmyolsen #dccomics #warnerbrosdiscovery #brucetimm #dcau #serumlake
The Jimmy Olsen Blues
Unlike Lois and Clark, the Jimmy Olsen of STAS was portrayed as a well-meaning dimwit, but the creative team apparently had other plans at first.
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July 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The recent Superman film motivated me to take a look at Jimmy Olsen, Superman's so-called pal who didn't quite stick the landing on STAS.
#superman #jimmyolsen #dccomics #warnerbrosdiscovery #brucetimm #dcau #serumlake
#superman #jimmyolsen #dccomics #warnerbrosdiscovery #brucetimm #dcau #serumlake
Everybody's talking about Superman this weekend -- and rightly so -- but "Lanterns" is coming out on HBO Max next year, so why not freshen up on John Stewart, best known from "Justice League" and JLU, beforehand?
#dccomics #greenlantern #superman #justiceleague #hawkgirl #phillamarr #hbomax
#dccomics #greenlantern #superman #justiceleague #hawkgirl #phillamarr #hbomax
More Than Just a Fancy Ring: The Green Lantern of Justice League
Originally a minor figure in the Green Lantern mythos, his presence on “Justice League” made John Stewart the Green Lantern for a generation.
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July 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Everybody's talking about Superman this weekend -- and rightly so -- but "Lanterns" is coming out on HBO Max next year, so why not freshen up on John Stewart, best known from "Justice League" and JLU, beforehand?
#dccomics #greenlantern #superman #justiceleague #hawkgirl #phillamarr #hbomax
#dccomics #greenlantern #superman #justiceleague #hawkgirl #phillamarr #hbomax
A think piece about corporations, American spirituality, and a certain Texas-based gas station chain.
#bucees #siryacht #marcmaron #bingingwithbabish #batman
#bucees #siryacht #marcmaron #bingingwithbabish #batman
My First Visit to Buc-ee's (Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Corporate America)
I take the day off from writing about animation to participate in a traditional, holy Southern pilgrimage and, along the way, reaffirm my faith in American spirituality.
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July 3, 2025 at 3:12 AM
A think piece about corporations, American spirituality, and a certain Texas-based gas station chain.
#bucees #siryacht #marcmaron #bingingwithbabish #batman
#bucees #siryacht #marcmaron #bingingwithbabish #batman
Join me and take a deep dive into "In Blackest Night," reflecting on the evolution of the Manhunters, the devolution of Warner Bros. Animation, and the time John Stewart called Tucker Carlson a "dick" on live television. Oh, wait ... wrong John.
#dccomics #justiceleague #superman #greenlantern
#dccomics #justiceleague #superman #greenlantern
CASE FILES - Justice League's "In Blackest Night"
This article obviously contains spoilers. Proceed at your own risk!
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June 22, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Join me and take a deep dive into "In Blackest Night," reflecting on the evolution of the Manhunters, the devolution of Warner Bros. Animation, and the time John Stewart called Tucker Carlson a "dick" on live television. Oh, wait ... wrong John.
#dccomics #justiceleague #superman #greenlantern
#dccomics #justiceleague #superman #greenlantern
In adapting Superman for 'Justice League,' the Man of Steel went through an awkward phase during the first season.
#superman #dccomics #warnerbros #justiceleague #jlu #justiceleaguerevisited #susaneisenberg #dcau #batman #brucetimm
#superman #dccomics #warnerbros #justiceleague #jlu #justiceleaguerevisited #susaneisenberg #dcau #batman #brucetimm
Don't Call Him Super-Wimp: The Superman of Justice League, Part One
Before he became the foundation that Justice League and Justice League Unlimited were built upon, the Man of Steel went through an awkward phase in the first season.
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May 29, 2025 at 3:52 AM
In adapting Superman for 'Justice League,' the Man of Steel went through an awkward phase during the first season.
#superman #dccomics #warnerbros #justiceleague #jlu #justiceleaguerevisited #susaneisenberg #dcau #batman #brucetimm
#superman #dccomics #warnerbros #justiceleague #jlu #justiceleaguerevisited #susaneisenberg #dcau #batman #brucetimm
It took a while, but my episode capsule for "Secret Origins" begins a new run of episode reviews and commentary for both Justice League and JLU.
#justiceleague #jlu #dccomics #warnerbros #superman #batman #wonderwoman #greenlantern #flash #hawkgirl #justiceleaguerevisited #susaneisenberg
#justiceleague #jlu #dccomics #warnerbros #superman #batman #wonderwoman #greenlantern #flash #hawkgirl #justiceleaguerevisited #susaneisenberg
CASE FILES - Justice League's "Secret Origins"
This article obviously contains spoilers. Proceed at your own risk!
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May 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
It took a while, but my episode capsule for "Secret Origins" begins a new run of episode reviews and commentary for both Justice League and JLU.
#justiceleague #jlu #dccomics #warnerbros #superman #batman #wonderwoman #greenlantern #flash #hawkgirl #justiceleaguerevisited #susaneisenberg
#justiceleague #jlu #dccomics #warnerbros #superman #batman #wonderwoman #greenlantern #flash #hawkgirl #justiceleaguerevisited #susaneisenberg
We're back after a lengthy absence with a prelude of things to come. I went down the memory hole to retrieve a pivotal piece of DCAU history.
#dccomics #warnerbros #dcau #justiceleague #jlu #batman #superman #wonderwoman #greenlantern #flash #joker #harleyquinn #comiccon
#dccomics #warnerbros #dcau #justiceleague #jlu #batman #superman #wonderwoman #greenlantern #flash #joker #harleyquinn #comiccon
The Justice League Panel at 2OOl San Diego Comic-Con
Lost to the Internet ages ago, this is a transcript of the original Justice League panel at San Diego Comic-Con.
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April 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
We're back after a lengthy absence with a prelude of things to come. I went down the memory hole to retrieve a pivotal piece of DCAU history.
#dccomics #warnerbros #dcau #justiceleague #jlu #batman #superman #wonderwoman #greenlantern #flash #joker #harleyquinn #comiccon
#dccomics #warnerbros #dcau #justiceleague #jlu #batman #superman #wonderwoman #greenlantern #flash #joker #harleyquinn #comiccon
Dark times call for dark humor. "With all its hopes, dreams, promises, and urban renewal / The world continues to deteriorate / Give up."
#tonyhendra #spinaltap #christopherguest #finaledition #nationallampoon #humor #satire #funny
#tonyhendra #spinaltap #christopherguest #finaledition #nationallampoon #humor #satire #funny
Deteriorata
From National Lampoon's 1972 album Radio Dinner. Written by Tony Hendra, produced by Christopher Guest, and performed by Norman Rose and Melissa Manchester.
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March 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Dark times call for dark humor. "With all its hopes, dreams, promises, and urban renewal / The world continues to deteriorate / Give up."
#tonyhendra #spinaltap #christopherguest #finaledition #nationallampoon #humor #satire #funny
#tonyhendra #spinaltap #christopherguest #finaledition #nationallampoon #humor #satire #funny
At one point, the BTAS creative team thought about doing a 'Catwoman' animated series (CTAS?). Here's the oral history of what could have been.
#dccomics #warnerbros #batman #catwoman #brucetimm #pauldini #alanburnett
#dccomics #warnerbros #batman #catwoman #brucetimm #pauldini #alanburnett
The Cat Who Walked By Herself
The transition from comics to BTAS took its toll on Catwoman, but a proposed spin-off series would have changed that.
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March 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
At one point, the BTAS creative team thought about doing a 'Catwoman' animated series (CTAS?). Here's the oral history of what could have been.
#dccomics #warnerbros #batman #catwoman #brucetimm #pauldini #alanburnett
#dccomics #warnerbros #batman #catwoman #brucetimm #pauldini #alanburnett
And here's the original article that the writer at SlashFilm referenced. All it took to get noticed was the purchase of a thirty-year-old fan mag from eBay!
#batman #btas #blackcanary #justiceleague #jlu #dccomics #dccomics #slashfilm #brucetimm #pauldini #catwoman
#batman #btas #blackcanary #justiceleague #jlu #dccomics #dccomics #slashfilm #brucetimm #pauldini #catwoman
They Coulda Been Dark Deco: The Cry of Canary
Despite the creative team's initial distain for guest stars, there was a push for Black Canary to appear on BTAS ... and beyond.
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March 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
And here's the original article that the writer at SlashFilm referenced. All it took to get noticed was the purchase of a thirty-year-old fan mag from eBay!
#batman #btas #blackcanary #justiceleague #jlu #dccomics #dccomics #slashfilm #brucetimm #pauldini #catwoman
#batman #btas #blackcanary #justiceleague #jlu #dccomics #dccomics #slashfilm #brucetimm #pauldini #catwoman
It appears that someone has been using my material over at SlashFilm. Fortunately, they did link to my original article, even if they did spell "aglets" as "agelets." D'oh!
#batman #btas #blackcanary #pauldini #brucetimm #slashfilm #dccomics
#batman #btas #blackcanary #pauldini #brucetimm #slashfilm #dccomics
A Rejected Batman: The Animated Series Episode Would Have Brought A Beloved DC Hero To Gotham - SlashFilm
Black Canary would've appeared in an episode of Batman: The Animated Series, but network executives had a strict rule in place that prevented it from happening.
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March 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
It appears that someone has been using my material over at SlashFilm. Fortunately, they did link to my original article, even if they did spell "aglets" as "agelets." D'oh!
#batman #btas #blackcanary #pauldini #brucetimm #slashfilm #dccomics
#batman #btas #blackcanary #pauldini #brucetimm #slashfilm #dccomics
We wrap up our look at the denizens of the DCAU with this installment of Who's Who, where we take a look at U through Z.
#dccomics #warnerbros #max #batman #superman #wonderwoman #zatanna #vixen
#dccomics #warnerbros #max #batman #superman #wonderwoman #zatanna #vixen
Who's Who in the DCAU?, Part l5 (The Ultimen to Zeta)
It's last call with "Who's Who" as we knock out entries U, V, W, X, Y, and Z.
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March 25, 2025 at 10:23 AM
We wrap up our look at the denizens of the DCAU with this installment of Who's Who, where we take a look at U through Z.
#dccomics #warnerbros #max #batman #superman #wonderwoman #zatanna #vixen
#dccomics #warnerbros #max #batman #superman #wonderwoman #zatanna #vixen
Forever 21 has recently filed for bankruptcy again, and it's currently closing underperforming stores and laying off workers. Maybe they should have taken my advice six years ago and rebranded for aging Millennials.
#finaledition #tonyhendra #spinaltap #forever21 #nationallampoon
#finaledition #tonyhendra #spinaltap #forever21 #nationallampoon
39ish
With Forever 21 beginning its gradual slide into bankruptcy it's time to dress your age, Millennials.
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March 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Forever 21 has recently filed for bankruptcy again, and it's currently closing underperforming stores and laying off workers. Maybe they should have taken my advice six years ago and rebranded for aging Millennials.
#finaledition #tonyhendra #spinaltap #forever21 #nationallampoon
#finaledition #tonyhendra #spinaltap #forever21 #nationallampoon
Can't tell your Tala from your Talia? I've got your back with this installment of Who's Who, where I also have a go with Two-Face, Toyman, and the Thanagarian Empire.
#dccomics #max #warnerbros #superman #batman #hawkman #twoface #toyman #harleyquinn #markhamill
#dccomics #max #warnerbros #superman #batman #hawkman #twoface #toyman #harleyquinn #markhamill
Who's Who in the DCAU?, Part l4 (Tala to Two-Face)
For our penultimate "Who's Who," we take a look at the Ts.
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March 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Can't tell your Tala from your Talia? I've got your back with this installment of Who's Who, where I also have a go with Two-Face, Toyman, and the Thanagarian Empire.
#dccomics #max #warnerbros #superman #batman #hawkman #twoface #toyman #harleyquinn #markhamill
#dccomics #max #warnerbros #superman #batman #hawkman #twoface #toyman #harleyquinn #markhamill
Check out the latest installment of Who's Who, where I make sense of the DCAU histories of Shayera Hol, Star Sapphire, and Supergirl using only interview fragments, old message board posts, and tea leaves.
#dccomics #max #warnerbros #superman #batman #supergirl #greenlantern #hawkgirl #staticshock
#dccomics #max #warnerbros #superman #batman #supergirl #greenlantern #hawkgirl #staticshock
Who's Who in the DCAU?, Part l3 (Salaak to Superwoman)
Sorry about the delay. As you could imagine, S took a long time.
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March 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Check out the latest installment of Who's Who, where I make sense of the DCAU histories of Shayera Hol, Star Sapphire, and Supergirl using only interview fragments, old message board posts, and tea leaves.
#dccomics #max #warnerbros #superman #batman #supergirl #greenlantern #hawkgirl #staticshock
#dccomics #max #warnerbros #superman #batman #supergirl #greenlantern #hawkgirl #staticshock
Talk about petty. They pulled all the classic Looney Tunes shorts from Max the same weekend that "The Day the Earth Blew Up" debuted.
#warnerbrosdiscovery #max #looneytunes #bugsbunny #daffyduck #porkypig #thedaytheearthblewup
#warnerbrosdiscovery #max #looneytunes #bugsbunny #daffyduck #porkypig #thedaytheearthblewup
Warner Bros. Has Pulled All of Classic Looney Tunes From Max
The bizarre move came as the franchise made its fully animated theatrical debut with The Day the Earth Blew Up this past weekend.
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March 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Talk about petty. They pulled all the classic Looney Tunes shorts from Max the same weekend that "The Day the Earth Blew Up" debuted.
#warnerbrosdiscovery #max #looneytunes #bugsbunny #daffyduck #porkypig #thedaytheearthblewup
#warnerbrosdiscovery #max #looneytunes #bugsbunny #daffyduck #porkypig #thedaytheearthblewup
Come for the Question, Robin, and the Riddler, stay for my attempt to untangle the complicated DCAU history of the Royal Flush Gang as this installment of Who's Who looks at both the Qs and Rs.
#dccomics #warnerbrosanimation #max #superman #batman #thequestion #theriddler #robin #theflash
#dccomics #warnerbrosanimation #max #superman #batman #thequestion #theriddler #robin #theflash
Who's Who in the DCAU?, Part l2 (Queen Bee to Rupert Thorne)
We're getting close to the finish line as, this time, we look at entries for Q and R.
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March 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Come for the Question, Robin, and the Riddler, stay for my attempt to untangle the complicated DCAU history of the Royal Flush Gang as this installment of Who's Who looks at both the Qs and Rs.
#dccomics #warnerbrosanimation #max #superman #batman #thequestion #theriddler #robin #theflash
#dccomics #warnerbrosanimation #max #superman #batman #thequestion #theriddler #robin #theflash
In this installment of Who's Who, we're rocking the letters N, O, and P. I've got sweet entries on Nightwing, the Penguin, and Poison Ivy this time around.
#dccomics #warnerbros #superman #batman #justiceleague #newgods #nightwing #poisonivy #max #thepenguin #warnerbrosdiscovery
#dccomics #warnerbros #superman #batman #justiceleague #newgods #nightwing #poisonivy #max #thepenguin #warnerbrosdiscovery
Who's Who in the DCAU?, Part ll (Nemesis to The Puzzler)
Fall semester's over, so it's time to return for a look at entries N through P.
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March 14, 2025 at 9:12 PM
In this installment of Who's Who, we're rocking the letters N, O, and P. I've got sweet entries on Nightwing, the Penguin, and Poison Ivy this time around.
#dccomics #warnerbros #superman #batman #justiceleague #newgods #nightwing #poisonivy #max #thepenguin #warnerbrosdiscovery
#dccomics #warnerbros #superman #batman #justiceleague #newgods #nightwing #poisonivy #max #thepenguin #warnerbrosdiscovery
We need to support Warner Bros. animation because David Zaslav certainly isn't.
#daffyduck #porkypig #warnerbros #looneytunesmovie #thedaytheearthblewup
#daffyduck #porkypig #warnerbros #looneytunesmovie #thedaytheearthblewup
The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie | Official Trailer (2025) Only in Theaters March 14
YouTube video by Ketchup Entertainment
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March 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
We need to support Warner Bros. animation because David Zaslav certainly isn't.
#daffyduck #porkypig #warnerbros #looneytunesmovie #thedaytheearthblewup
#daffyduck #porkypig #warnerbros #looneytunesmovie #thedaytheearthblewup
We're talking Misters Freeze, Miracle, and Mxyzptlk in this installment of Who's Who as we focus on characters whose names begin with M.
#dccomics #warnerbros #batman #superman #justiceleague #metamorpho #misterfreeze #mistermxyzptlk #misterterrific
#dccomics #warnerbros #batman #superman #justiceleague #metamorpho #misterfreeze #mistermxyzptlk #misterterrific
Who's Who in the DCAU?, Part lO (Machiste to Mordru the Merciless)
Mmmm ... it's time to read about the Ms.
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March 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
We're talking Misters Freeze, Miracle, and Mxyzptlk in this installment of Who's Who as we focus on characters whose names begin with M.
#dccomics #warnerbros #batman #superman #justiceleague #metamorpho #misterfreeze #mistermxyzptlk #misterterrific
#dccomics #warnerbros #batman #superman #justiceleague #metamorpho #misterfreeze #mistermxyzptlk #misterterrific