Robot Chicken does not do a lot of justice to the Justice League in this ridiculous musical. But it’s funnier than anything I’ve seen today so it’s passable as something that’s worth writing about. Plus the power that Superman exhibits is something that I’m sure the writers might have penciled in but I can’t think of why anyone would ever bother using it. Plus, why wouldn’t Batman go along with the Justice League in his own batjet? And finally, what in the world is going on with Lex Luthor? Do I dare even ask? Let’s go ahead and look at each video and break it down a bit.
So Superman now has the power to kiss people and make them forget. When did this get mentioned? I’m not doubting it so much actually, just being grateful that it never got any play in any of the new appearances. Back in Christopher Reeves’ time it might have been deemed as okay but as of now it would have been considered something else entirely. Also, it gets a little out there since kissing the villains to make them forget doesn’t seem like it would work in the same manner as a love potion, which is what the final effect amounts to. But Lex Luthor? Solomon Grundy? Brainiac??? This gets a little out there to be honest, not to mention that the power seems to make them forget entirely that Superman is their enemy. It’s almost like his kiss has been augmented by love potion #9 or something, and he can do no wrong.
The next one isn’t as disturbing but it’s kind of silly. Green Lantern is capable of creating just about anything with his ring and his force of will, so why a bubble? It’s aerodynamic of course, it keeps the person inside safe, and it probably easier to get into motion . But of course Batman, who likes to travel in style, is not having it. Even being offered a jet or a prop plane isn’t worth the effort to him, so he throws a gigantic fit. And then what does he show up in? A sailboat. That’s right, a green, will-infused sailboat that meanders over the battlefield as the rest of the Justice League are getting their butts handed to them. And then for some reason the bad guy stops, looks at Green Lantern and Batman, and states that he has to call his father. I would throw a few expletives around at this point but instead I’ll just shake my head and slap a palm against my forehead.
The last and final short song is by Lex Luthor, and Lex Luthor, and Lex, well let’s just call it Sexx II Men no matter how disturbing the name is. These different versions of Lex Luthor are performing what amounts to a boy band performance in a style that can only be described as Magic Mike meets the super villain squad. And then there’s a Pez dispenser with Luthor’s head on top of it, also singing. Creepy.
People at Robot Chicken, y’all make some funny skits. I’ll just leave it at that.
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