"If you look like superheroes in real life, then you are the best society has to offer"

            The physique of superheroes is a topic I feel very strongly opinionated about- so opinionated that I started to blog about, and this week’s blog is featuring a fellow student who’s views may or may not agree with mine. Ninangely Alomar is a student at CSUN as well as a very close friend. After spending years in Japan together and living the military dependent lifestyle, it is safe to say we grew up in the same environment and exposed to many similar things. However, in the following interview it is safe to say we have somewhat opposing views.

“How does superhero body image effect society including readers and nonreaders?”

            “Well as a previous active reader, I believe it influences how we think the best and elite people are supposed to look like. They’re supposed to be crazy, strong, amazing humans. And if you look like superheroes in real life, then you are the best society has to offer.”

“How do you view superhero’s bodies and the moral behind them?”           

            “Superhero bodies are typically athletic, well defined, muscular, and usually tall. Oh, and they’re pretty, with light bright blue eyes. Really nice hair and like really well proportioned.  I don’t know, I feel as if they’re supposed to give off the image of god among men.

“Do the superhero’s body image or costumes make you feel uncomfortable?”

“No, not really. I don’t know, I can see why they make people feel uncomfortable, people with conservative views. I think they’re pretty cool, like the females are in heels and they can still kick people’s ass.”

“Which superhero body would you compare your body to?”

“Oh, someone short. Oh, America Chavez because of similar hair and complexion.”

“Who do you think is the most attractive superhero based off of the comics and movies?”

“I think considering both comics and movies, I’m gonna have to pick flash because he’s not overly bulking, but he’s still tall and toned.”

“Has superheroes influenced your standards for opposite sex?”

“Um I like tall guys, yeah maybe. The tall thing, and I like guys who are more toned”

“Do you think superheroes are over sexualized?”

"I think initially they were, especially female. But recently in comics they have been less focused on how they look and their ability. In movies they’re not over sexualized, but they’re not as sexualized as they were in the comics."

            Okay, for the most part our answers are fairly similar, but one thing I absolutely disagree with is the fact that she believes that the Flash is the most attractive because Captain American has my heart.