S1E7 - Issue 7 - Rorschach

Anthony and Dr. Issues tackle Watchmen's absolutist protagonist, Rorschach! Listen as they discuss whether someone who's totally unwilling to compromise could function in the real world. Anthony also gets hung up on Sucker Punch, Doc reexamines his global outlook after meeting with Rorschach, and Anthony threatens Doc with Celine Dion. (It makes sense in context. Sort of.) Show notes: (NOW WITH TIMESTAMPS! YAY!) IntroductionCharacter background (04:26) Walter Kovacs - son of prostitute and unknown father, raised in foster home"Inspired" by rape/murder of Kitty Genovese, becomes crimefighterTeams with Nite Owl II, Dr. Manhattan, Comedian, and othersBecomes absolutist after Gerald Grice kidnaps and murders young girlRefuses to register with Keene Act, becomes vigilanteBegins investigating murders of caped heroesArrested after being framed for murder of MolochInstigates prison riot, broken out by Nite Owl and Silk SpectreDiscovers Ozymandias responsible for murders, goes to Antarctica to confront himAsks Dr. Manhattan to kill him to prevent him from telling the truth to the publicAnthony rants on Zach Snyder and Sucker Punch (11:17)Primary issues (12:34) Moral absolutismHypocrisy (16:25)Savior complex (19:01)Misogyny (20:23)Homophobia (24:08)Distinctive writing/speaking style (30:32)No compromise at all (34:32)Egotism (38:04)Treatment (42:06) No use of Rorschach testsOut-of-universe (48:32)Rorschach on the couch (55:05)Ending - next week's special Infinity War episode about the Mad Titan THANOS! (57:36) Special links: Definition of steelmanningDr. Erikson's stages of emotional development iTunes: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: hereTwitter FacebookE-mail