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How many G's do you suppose someone would take if Superman was (Original Post) Baitball Blogger Nov 2013 OP
Also, there's this problem. n/t sarge43 Nov 2013 #1
oh - thanks for that rurallib Nov 2013 #3
You're welcome. It's a classic. n/t sarge43 Nov 2013 #4
That's just silly. Everyone knows that Superman is gay. Scuba Nov 2013 #5
Pregnancy issues aside, sarge43 Nov 2013 #6
I'm sure he takes that into account. MicaelS Nov 2013 #2

rurallib

(62,414 posts)
3. oh - thanks for that
Tue Nov 12, 2013, 02:59 PM
Nov 2013

had forgotten it was out there
so many great lines, but solid analysis!

*One can imagine that the Kent home in Smallville was riddled with holes during Superboy's puberty. And why did Lana Lang never notice that?*

MicaelS

(8,747 posts)
2. I'm sure he takes that into account.
Tue Nov 12, 2013, 02:44 PM
Nov 2013

What would also be problems would be air friction at speed, low temperatures at altitude and lack of oxygen. Back in the Silver Age day when the suit was still "super" i.e. indestructible, and infinitely flexible, he would wrap someone up in it to protect them when flying long distances. Seldom saw anyone wearing an oxygen mask, though.

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