Friday, July 18, 2008

In keeping with the opening of The Dark Knight


Which Manohla Dargis loves ...

I have taken it upon myself to determine my true superhero identity through the scientifically validated instrument known as the Superhero Personality Test. Apparently, it has determined that I am The Flash—"fast, athletic and flirtatious"—though Spider-Man comes in at a close second.

The Flash 70%
Spider-Man 65%
Superman 60%
Green Lantern 60%
Robin 55%
Hulk 45%
Iron Man 40%
Batman 30%
Supergirl 30%
Catwoman 30%
Wonder Woman 20%

I'm actually surprised by this, because I've always had an affinity with Spider-Man's awkward geekyness. But then again, there's also my interest in constructive hermeneutics—the interpretation of texts—which in antiquity was closely associated with the Greek god Hermes, god of travelers, orators, athletics, magic, and, of course, flower arrangements.

That explains it.

1 comment:

Gretchen Maier Pattison said...

Maybe it's genetic? I, too, am the flash.
The Flash 80%
Robin 77%
Supergirl 72%
Wonder Woman 72%
Superman 65%
Green Lantern 60%
Spider-Man 55%
Catwoman 45%
Iron Man 45%
Hulk 40%
Batman 25%