RuthlessRob

A Usain Bolt argument can be made, but they're not utilizing it properly. A better way of phrasing it would be to ask of Usain automatically has the fastest reactions on the planet just based on the speed at which he runs a 40? That's what this theory suggests, but obviously not seeing as they're two entirely different things. The speed at which you can run doesn't correlate to the speed your brain processes information, and your body reacts to it. If that were the case the fastest receivers in the NFL would have better hands (ability to catch the ball) than slower receivers, but foot speed doesn't tell us how your body reacts to outward stimuli.

In real life I would assume someone who has a lot of fast twitch muscle has a greater chance of having better reaction time than some average joe, but it's clearly not a direct trade off. That's why we can't take a principle like this and apply it to fictional beings.

(edit) Also bring Bruce Lee into any argument about any form of athleticism is corny. Ya'll are corny.

Running speed isn't exactly an indicator of reflexes. There's a reason why ping pong champions aren't out here setting records in track and field. They're two entirely different ball-parks. Now of course if you're fast/athletic i'd say it's more likely that you have better reflexes than average. Still it's not a given that your brain processes information better based on how good you can run a 40 yard dash.

@dmnb2wavy

I mean Please can someone explain why did marvel match one of the most powerful earth bound hero vs a mid - high tier street lvl character?

It's actually really, really simple. Match ups like Cap vs Iron Man and Superman vs Batman will never go out of style. Why is that? Because they're all hugely popular characters with both mass appeal and dedicated fanbases. Why wouldn't you pit them against one another when it's going to sell issues/a movie? Of course some of the intrigue is the classic who would win conversation, but a lot of the interest derives from the moral conflict that would make two heroes (and friends) turn on one another. That's exactly what the book/movie arcs were about in civil war. Now obviously there's PIS involved, but that's just how it works. Would you prefer zero plot and a one-shot where Tony just murders Cap in 2 pages. That's not exactly great storytelling.

https://comicvine.gamespot.com/forums/wolverine-150/can-adamantium-laden-wolverine-swim-542451/

@harrynorine: You're making really obvious statements like they mean something, and putting words in my mouth. Yeah life isn't fair and some people are born with an advantage. That's all well and true, but who cares? Crying over spilled milk won't help you, so put in the work to become the most valuable version of yourself. That value won't come from shallow endeavors like surgery. It comes from hard work and discipline. Two things that are entirely removed from the idea of wasting copious amounts of money on superficial surgeries.

And yes losing weight if you're overweight, and putting on muscle if you're skinny does make you a lot more attractive. In comparison to male models, no? But why are you consciously competing with something that's unattainable? True confidence that comes from being secure with yourself (along with allowing for personal growth) which is better than wasting a ton of money on something that won't make a meaningful difference in your mindset. The lack of confident mindset is why someone's getting put under the knife in the first place.

Confident Garrett who did all this for her is still without a GF and in college while she has an aesthetic, good looking, BF that is a quarterback in college. Looks are very much important to women and this belief that emotional connection is more important is flawed; Looks are more important as you need it to even get your foot through the door.

You have a young mans mentality and it's highlighted in he "did all this for her and is still without a GF" like doing something nice for someone = you owe me affection. That's not how people work, and it's not how doing nice things works either. That's a toxic mindset, but hey I've been there when I was younger so I get it. Still at some point in the future you're going to have to recognize that.

I respect this kid for putting himself out there (regardless of how dorky the finished product is fedora and all), but just so we're clear this isn't what confidence looks like. This is the classic teenage mindset of putting people on a pedestal, and worshiping the idea of them. Never invest in someone emotionally when there's no real, mutual connection, and that will come to him/you with age.

As for the whole looks get your foot in the door thing yes that's true with certain women if you're punching up in the social hierarchy. Especially if you have nothing to offer her outside of the appearance you may or may not keep up with properly. Still this can be mitigated by working on yourself in the ways I've already stated, and putting in the time to make yourself look good. Of course spending 1000's of dollars to get a fake jawline is a step too far, and a sign that someone's not there yet with the other parts of their self development.

If you work on becoming a better man this obsession with specific women will fade, and ironically enough that's when you'll have the most luck with women. Getting the girl shouldn't be the end goal however. I would encourage you to stop thinking about wasting money on plastic surgery and start learning how to save money btw, because there's real value in that.

What happened since I stopped watching Arrow where he's a match for any decent 616 street leveler?

T4V

Cartoon Network with Ed Edd n Eddy, Courage, Teen Titans, Dexter, Johnny Bravo, Billy N Mandy, etc.

Disney's not in the conversation you were lame in elementary school if you watched Disney, and certain Nick shows were tolerated. Other than that Cartoon Network was the main stage.

The feelings of inadequacy that come with wanting to artificially change yourself don't go away with plastic surgery. Getting a new pair of sneakers makes you feel good, and this should do the same for a while. That is until it becomes familiar and the feel good chemicals go away. After that it's onto the next flaw, which is why people who get plastic surgery tend to go back.

If you want to gain confidence hit the gym. You may want to be in better physical shape/be more attractive, but the discipline you gain from sticking to the schedule gives you far more confidence than the end goal ever will. If you want to be happier do nice things for other people. That's what's wrong with American culture. When we want to be happy we buy ourselves things or try to change ourselves for elevated status. Those pursuits are shallow, and if you want real happiness be a good person, do nice things for other people, and establish meaningful relationships with friends/family. A new, shiny jawline won't make you happy.

And then the adolescent wildebeest wakes up from his dream only to realize the herd around him is running from something.