# So why has this particular period of superhero movies been so profitable. Is anything different **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [August 14, 2019, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-why-has-this-particular-period-of-superhero-movies-been-so-profitable-is-anything-different/838635 "2019-08-14T02:20:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2019, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-why-has-this-particular-period-of-superhero-movies-been-so-profitable-is-anything-different/838635/101 "2019-08-23T18:21:08Z")
> [@Dale\_Sams](#): > > Since we’re using [dubious internet sources](https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/StuffedIntoTheFridge) > > When you’re ready to discuss this like an adult and ditch the emojis. Let me know. Perhaps a new thread then, since this is is going into a hijack? ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2019, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-why-has-this-particular-period-of-superhero-movies-been-so-profitable-is-anything-different/838635/102 "2019-08-23T18:23:06Z")
> [@Dale\_Sams](#): > > When you’re ready to discuss this like an adult and ditch the emojis. Let me know. Riiight… > [@Dale\_Sams](#): > > [Go to 4:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TD1CNqghN7Q) ---
**Author:** ![Dale\_Sams](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/779978/32.png) [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2019, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-why-has-this-particular-period-of-superhero-movies-been-so-profitable-is-anything-different/838635/103 "2019-08-23T18:43:06Z")
> [@Miller](#): > > Riiight… Mr. Mod what are you implying? There’s nothing immature at 4:32. Its the contrary in fact. And Dr. Deth, I’ve tried to disengage, but then you’ll have a mod make vague implications, and then Dibble will piggyback on that. ---
**Author:** ![Dale\_Sams](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/779978/32.png) [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2019, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-why-has-this-particular-period-of-superhero-movies-been-so-profitable-is-anything-different/838635/104 "2019-08-23T18:48:44Z")
I’ll just ask Gail directly and put an end to this. ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2019, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-why-has-this-particular-period-of-superhero-movies-been-so-profitable-is-anything-different/838635/105 "2019-08-23T20:55:46Z")
[Moderating] > [@](#): > > When you’re ready to discuss this like an adult and ditch the emojis. Let me know. This can be construed as an attack on the posts, not the poster, and so it won’t get any disciplinary action. But it’s getting very close to the line. ---
**Author:** ![Dale\_Sams](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/779978/32.png) [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2019, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-why-has-this-particular-period-of-superhero-movies-been-so-profitable-is-anything-different/838635/106 "2019-08-23T21:33:41Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > [Moderating] > > This can be construed as an attack on the posts, not the poster, and so it won’t get any disciplinary action. But it’s getting very close to the line. I’d say being accused of having an agenda IS a direct attack ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2019, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-why-has-this-particular-period-of-superhero-movies-been-so-profitable-is-anything-different/838635/107 "2019-08-23T21:39:28Z")
> [@Dale\_Sams](#): > > Since we’re using [dubious internet sources](https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/StuffedIntoTheFridge) I’ll take the one that actually is about the website in question (which only lists women), any day. Not all websites are of equal dubiousness. The tropes page even has discussion of how the term \*should \*be female-only. We all know why that request hasn’t taken. > [@](#): > > When you’re ready to discuss this like an adult and ditch the emojis. Let me know. \*You \*don’t get to dictate the terms of how I post, thanks :rolleyes: Anyway, what happened to “But I’ll drop it or give it its own thread when I get home”? Still haven’t seen a new thread, but you’re clearly not dropping it :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2019, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-why-has-this-particular-period-of-superhero-movies-been-so-profitable-is-anything-different/838635/108 "2019-08-23T21:53:50Z")
> [@DrDeth](#): > > Perhaps a new thread then, since this is is going into a hijack? You’re right, and I’ll stop responding until \*\*Dale \*\*creates that new thread. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-why-has-this-particular-period-of-superhero-movies-been-so-profitable-is-anything-different/838635.md?page=5)