SHOW NOTES:
- Intro
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- First episode where the Patron is a guest! Welcome to Matt!
- Shoutout to Nooks & Crannies – Matty & Evan talk about the politics of everyday life, and all the little things that go along with it (NSFW) – https://nooksandcrannies.podbean.com/
- New t-shirt design coming soon! We promise!
- MH Avengers recording sesh next week, so new episode coming there
- Background (07:00)
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- Secret identities in fiction existed before comic books – the Scarlet Pimpernel and Zorro both predate comics
- First comic book character with secret identity was the Phantom, who was before Superman, the most famous alter ego in comics
- Most superheroes had secret identities for decades – Fantastic Four were the first mainstream heroes to be “out and proud”
- Since then, much has been discussed about whether secret identities are needed or worthy – big stories about heroes “coming out” include Peter Parker in Civil War, and Superman: The Truth by BMB
- Secret identities are defended as a way to allow the hero to have a private life, as well as protect their loved ones – but it also creates the scenario where they are living a “double life” that they have to hide, creating strain on the hero
- Issues
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- Are alter egos, or anonymity in general, a psychologically healthy thing?
- Real life corollary – downside to anonymity allows for things like doxxing, harassment, swatting, etc. (24:20)
- People in dangerous positions can’t always be public with their social media posts (39:00)
- Break (51:19)
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- Plugs for Parent Quest, Inner Demons, and Chris Claremont
- Treatment (53:02)
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- In-universe/out of universe – Technology has accelerated this, but the scenario has existed for quite some time
- Ending
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- Next episodes: Shredder, MH Avengers: Age of Access (Pt. 2), Dick Grayson, Laura Kinney
References:
- Blazing Saddles – “My mind is a raging torrent…” – Anthony (06:50)
- Swatting – Anthony (26:30)
- Fake pizza orders for first responders – Anthony (28:04)
- Federalist Papers/Publius – Anthony (39:45)
- Alice Sheldon and Mary Ann Evans – Matt (41:53)
- TV Tropes – Clark Kenting – Doc (48:20)
- Crank Yankers – Karl Malone Beanie Babies – Anthony (54:50)
- Seismic noise reduced because of lockdown – Anthony (68:55)
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