Remembering Iconic Actor Adam West: A True Superhero

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The discussion revolves around the legacy of actor Adam West, particularly his portrayal of Batman and its impact on the superhero genre. Participants reflect on their personal connections to his work, the evolution of superhero portrayals, and the cultural significance of his character.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express that Adam West is the definitive Batman for them, emphasizing his unique portrayal and its influence on subsequent actors.
  • Others note a shift in superhero portrayals towards darker, more complex characters, contrasting this with West's embodiment of self-sacrifice and noble ideals.
  • A participant mentions enjoying the campy nature of West's Batman show during childhood, despite preferring other portrayals, such as Christian Bale's.
  • Several participants highlight West's comedic talent, particularly in shows like Family Guy, as part of his legacy.
  • Expressions of sadness over his passing are common, with participants reflecting on his contributions to popular culture.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

While many participants agree on West's significance and express sadness over his passing, there are differing opinions on who the "best" Batman is, indicating a lack of consensus on this point.

Contextual Notes

Participants' views are influenced by personal experiences and preferences, which may not align with broader cultural assessments of superhero portrayals.

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Sad to hear this. Adam west is the person I think of as Batman. It seems now that every superhero has to have some kind of an edge, that one can't have a superhero without being an anti-hero of some sort. But the only reason that works is because of the iconic pillars built by actors like this and those who brought over-exemplified self-sacrifice and noble ideals into popular culture in the first place.
 
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He will always be the only Batman for me. All of the others that have played Batman have picked up something from the way he portrayed Batman.
 
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Evo said:
He will always be the only Batman for me. All of the others that have played Batman have picked up something from the way he portrayed Batman.
Plus he was hilarious in Family Guy.
 
Admittedly Adam West was not my favourite Batman (that honour goes to Christian Bale in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy of films), but I nonetheless enjoyed West in the Batman TV show in syndication during my childhood, particularly the campy and lighthearted nature of the show.

He will be missed.
 
He will be missed.

phinds said:
Plus he was hilarious in Family Guy.

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That's a sad news. :frown: I love his batman movie, he were really funny.
 
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"When I was batman, I find need to say" I'm batman". People knew who I was."
 

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