B: You know how Ironman and Batman were both really rich?
T: Yeah.
B: Do you think it’s necessary to be really rich in order to fight crime?
T: Yeah.
B: Rats.
T: Well unless you have natural talent.
B: Like what?
T: Like Spidey. He was poor. Both Batman and Ironman had no powers. So they had to “buy” theirs. Spidey just made a costume.
B: So, I just need a costume or a special power.
T: Yeah so start letting spiders bite you.
B: Can you think of a special power that would fit my disposition that doesn’t involve getting bitten? I don’t know if I’m ready for that.
T: You could be the guy who has cheese come out of his finger. You would be a hit at parties. “Who has crackers?” “Oooh oooh me me me!”
B: Yeah. But that doesn’t really involve fighting crime.
T: You could be the super hair guy. Where no matter what you did your hair would never move. I think you already have that power.
T: Or you don’t have to have a super power. You can go around spreading the “first pants then shoes” saying. “Don’t forget, kids. First pants then shoes.”
B: So, I’d be like Smokey the Bear, but with getting dressed, not forrest fires.
T: Remember kids, putting on your shoes first can really slow you down and get you discouraged. But you’ll cheer up if you follow this simple tune “First pants then shoes la la la la la. La la la. If you learn this you can’t lose.”
B: I really want to explore the idea of the pacifist bank robber.
T: “Gimme your money.” “No.” “Okay.”
B: I’ll just have a sit-in until you give me all your money.
B: Do you think one-sies will ever come in to style for adult men?