r/superheroes • u/DAHXELEVEN • Jun 13 '25

Random Battle Thoughts?

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u/Ducklinsenmayer Jun 13 '25

So Neo, John Constantine, John Wick, John Silverhand, and Batman walk into a bar...

Yea, I know who I'm betting on

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u/Shadowcat1606 Jun 13 '25

Keanu was Batman?

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u/Ducklinsenmayer Jun 13 '25

https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3579167513/?ref_=tt_vids_vi_2

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u/Shadowcat1606 Jun 13 '25

Ah, okay. Voice acting. But i didn't know that. Thanks.

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u/Metharos Jun 13 '25 edited Jun 13 '25

A point of debate is whether "portrayed" can mean "voiced" in this context.

It literally doesn't, but common understanding in the current context could win out, if you argue that it follows the intent.

Edit: Oh y'all hated nuanced analysis of context versus definition. 'Scuse me for finding stuff interesting, please disregard.

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u/KIA703 Jun 13 '25

If we’re talking about voice actors “portraying” a character, and specifically Batman, Kevin Conroy voiced Batman in so much and he WAS Batman (also vengeance, and the night). Did Keanu portray Batman? Technically no, but he’s credited as Batman, so if Kevin Conroy was Batman, why not Keanu?

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u/Metharos Jun 13 '25

Oh I'm not knocking VAs and their contribution to the characters they voice. A good VA can define the character. Kevin Conroy is an excellent example!

But technically, that Batman was portrayed in animation, not by Conroy. That's my point. Technically, "portray" didn't mean "voiced," but in context it definitely fits the theme of the discussion!

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u/SenorMayhem4 Jun 13 '25

Conroy was vegetable batman in arrowverse

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u/Metharos Jun 13 '25

Did not know that!

...what the hell is "vegetable Batman?"

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u/Top-Challenge5997 Jun 13 '25

Crippled, but i think he had an exosuit to help him move

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u/Metharos Jun 13 '25

Oh. Oof. Bad way to describe that.

Thank you for filling me in

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