3 Point Superhero Stance

[cmccuist]

Why do they all do it? You can't really launch an attack or defend yourself properly from there. You can rush the passer, but that's about it.

And let's not get all PARFY with it! This is a serious discussion!

[cmccuist]

I wonder if Scarlett J. is left handed.

[masraum]

I believe the reason that you normally see them in that position is that they've just "landed" from some jump, fall, acrobatics, etc...

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by masraum

I believe the reason that you normally see them in that position is that they've just "landed" from some jump, fall, acrobatics, etc...

Pretty much it. They all just flew in, or landed from some mega jump. Of course Superman can if he wants land in a nice slow gentle decent, but if he is in a major hurry, I guess, the three point landing and crushed pavement looks cooler.

Hey, if you could make an entrance like that into a fight, as opposed to just walking up casually, what would you do?

Superheroes are supposed to be a bit flamboyant.

[dafischer]

They're just cranking out a good fart.

[Noah930]

Originally Posted by dafischer

They're just cranking out a good fart.

Thanks for ruining that Scarlett photo.

[dafischer]

Yer Welcome.

[Pazuzu]

1) 3 point stances are more stable than 2 points.
2) You can either land with your weapon elevate and ready (projectile or laser weapons), or with your weapon stable against the ground, protected from theft (knife, sword)
3) Small cross section upon landing, possibly well hidden by a fortuitously knocked over table.

And, if you wanna monkey roll, you gotta hit the ground in a squat anyways, so do the "3 Point Superhero into Monkey Roll Combo" and you automatically win at life.

[stomachmonkey]

Because it looks cool.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

Superheroes are supposed to be a bit flamboyant.

All of the men do wear tights. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

[ckissick]

Originally Posted by stomachmonkey

Because it looks cool.

That's the only reason.

[LWJ]

But, if you wear a cape do you do the three-point?

Seems the cape would drape in a less than dramatic manner.

All above are cape-less.

[Noah930]

Originally Posted by LWJ

But, if you wear a cape do you do the three-point?

Seems the cape would drape in a less than dramatic manner.

All above are cape-less.

If you're wearing a cape, then there has to be a headwind so that said cape is flowing dramatically behind (and slightly above--looks lame if the cape is dragging on the ground). So the wind/fan has to come from in front, close to the ground.

[flipper35]

Originally Posted by stomachmonkey

Because it looks cool.

Because the people in Hollywood THINK it looks cool.

[stomachmonkey]

Originally Posted by cmccuist

Originally Posted by flipper35

Because the people in Hollywood THINK it looks cool.

C'mon now.

That's hot.

[flipper35]

Exceptions to every rule. Then again, is there a pose where she wouldn't be?

[Crowbob]

The three-point landing is annoying. But what I don't understand is why the CGI monsters or other animals sort of rear back a little just before they strike. They also rore.

When you see the dragon pull his head back and rore RUN!

It's stuff like that makes it all look unbelievable.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Crowbob

The three-point landing is annoying. But what I don't understand is why the CGI monsters or other animals sort of rear back a little just before they strike. They also rore.

When you see the dragon pull his head back and rore RUN!

It's stuff like that makes it all look unbelievable.

Yes, because otherwise, superheros fighting dragons would be completely believable.

[RWebb]

[Captain Ahab Jr]

Originally Posted by stomachmonkey

C'mon now.

That's hot.

and cool!