What? No nipples?
Well here it is, the first look of Brandon Routh in his full Superman getup for next year's Superman Returns.
If any of you are fans of the old Christopher Reeve Superman, this suit has had some changes:
-The character's S insignia is slightly smaller and higher on his chest, and instead of being painted on, it's more of a three-dimensional plate.
-The insignia is added to Superman's belt buckle.
-Costume designer Louise Mingenbach preserved the blue, red and yellow motif, but the shades are slightly darker than the bright primary colors of the comics.
Superman's yellow belt is more golden, and his cape is a deep scarlet.
I do wish the "S" was larger, because that the main part of the outfit, I mean really the rest is a blue sweatsuit..
But I really can't gripe about much, there are no fake muscles, no man nips or codpieces like they did with those later Batman costumes.
X-Men, and now Superman Returns director Bryan Singer said this about the costume
"With X-Men, although they had extraordinary powers, they also had physical weaknesses," he says. "The suits were for protection as well as costume.
Superman is the Man of Steel. Bullets bounce off him, not his suit."
Well, I'm getting excited, I am reaching a 7 on the geek-o-meter ( TM ).
.And the damn thing is a year away!.
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If it sucks I think the only thing that will get me over it, is...
..A lapdance, or two.
Now the Prophecies..This time I got em'
This election of Pope Benedict the 16th ( I don't use Roman numerals unless it's a SuperBowl or Wrestlemania) is no different. Here are some by Saint Malachywho replaced the Celtic liturgy (the "Stowe" missal) with the Roman liturgy in an effort to bring uniformity and discipline to the clergy and those in religious life. A miracle worker and healer, he sometimes cured people instantly by laying his hands upon them.
Friend of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux who helped him establish the Cistercans in Ireland, wrote a biography of him, and sat with him as he died.
One of Malachy's great claims to popular fame was his gift of prophesy. While in Rome in 1139 he received a vision showing him all the Popes from his day to the end of time.
He wrote poetic descriptions of each of the pontiffs, presented the manuscript to Pope Innocent II - and it was forgotten until 1590. It has been in print - and hotly debated, both authenticity and correctness - ever since. According to these prophecies, there are only two Popes remaining after John Paul II.
Malachy's Prophecies - The Last 10 Popes
1. The Burning Fire. PIUS X.
1903-1914. This Pope showed a burning passion for spiritual renewal in the Church.
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Religion Laid Waste. BENEDICT XV. 1914-1922.
During this Pope's reign saw Communism move into Russia where religious life was laid waste, and World War I with the death of millions of Christians who were carnage in Flanders Field and elsewhere.
3. Unshaken Faith.
PIUS XI. 1922-1939. This Pope faced tremendous pressure from fascist and sinister powers in Germany and Italy, but he was an outspoken critic of Communism and Fascism which enraged Hitler.
4. An Angelic Shepherd. PIUS XII.
1939-1958. This Pope had an affinity for the spiritual world and received visions which have not been made public. Peter Bander says Pius XII "has emerged as one of the great Popes of all time," and he "was in the truest sense of the word an Angelic Pastor to the flock.
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5.
Pastor and Mariner. JOHN XXIII. 1958-1963.
John was a pastor to the world, much beloved, and the Patriarch of Venice. The connection to "mariner" is thus remarkable.
6.
Flower of Flowers. PAUL VI. 1963-1978.
Paul's coat-of-arms depicts three fleurs-de-lis, corresponding to Malachay's prophecy. His coat of arms included three fleurs-de-lis (iris blossoms).
7.
Of the Half Moon. JOHN PAUL I. 1978-1978.
John Paul I was elected Pope on August 26, 1978, when there was a half moon. He reigned 33 days, that is, about one month, when he died, although many think he was murdered. He was the 109th Pope - is "De Medietate Lunae" (Of the Half Moon).
The corresponding pope was John Paul I (1978-78), who was born in the diocese of Belluno (beautiful moon) and was baptized Albino Luciani (white light). He became pope on August 26, 1978, when the moon appeared exactly half full. It was in its waning phase.
He died the following month, soon after an eclipse of the moon.
8. The Labor of the Son.
JOHN PAUL II. 1978-2005. Pope John Paul II was the most traveled Pope in history.
He circled the globe numerous times, preaching to huge audiences everywhere he went. He survived an assassination attempt. He has written a book which has enjoyed a large circulation.
Like the sun which never ceases to labor and provides light daily, this Pope has been incessant. He was born on May 18, 1920. On that date in the morning there was a near total eclipse of the sun over Europe.
Prophecy - The 110th Pope is "De Labore Solis" (Of the Solar Eclipse, or, From the Toil of the Sun). Like the sun he came out of the East (Poland).
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The Glory of the Olive. The Order of St. Benedict has said this Pope will come from their order.
It is interesting that Jesus gave his apocalyptic prophecy about the end of time from the Mount of Olives. This Pope will reign during the beginning of the tribulation Jesus spoke of. The 111th prophesy is "Gloria Olivae" (The Glory of the Olive).
The Order of Saint Benedict has claimed that this pope will come from their ranks. Saint Benedict himself prophesied that before the end of the world his Order, known also as the Olivetans, will triumphantly lead the Catholic Church in its fight against evil.
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PETER THE ROMAN - This final Pope will likely be Satan, taking the form of a man named Peter who will gain a worldwide allegiance and adoration. He will be the final antichrist which prophecy students have long foretold. If it were possible, even the very elect would be deceived.
The 112th prophesy states: "In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church there will reign Petrus Romanus, who will feed his flock amid many tribulations; after which the seven-hilled city will be destroyed and the dreadful Judge will judge the people. The End."
Malachy's final words, "Rome, the seat of the Vatican, will be destroyed and the dreadful Judge will judge the people.
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So we have until this Pope kicks to enjoy the rest of Days. I hate stuff like this because some real hard core believers will thing that the next Pope is Satan ( some think it's George W )..
.But what can ya do?
My advice is this.
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"When ya shower make sure you scrub your ass..
.So it's nice and clean when you have to kiss it goodbye!"
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