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J-D · 07-09-2009, 05:13 PM

This thread is a test of a hypothesis, prompted by this post:

http://www.freeratio.org/showthread....65#post6009865

Von Bek · 07-09-2009, 05:29 PM

I voted some are accurate and some are not. References to character history are the most questionable cases of "accuracy". Norman Osborn is Harry Osborn's father, so it is true within the movie when someone says this. However, both Osborn's are fictional characters, so is it still historically accuracte?

Splarnst · 07-09-2009, 05:31 PM

I don't remember any references to any real places (Palestine), real people (Herod), etc., in Spiderman. If there are none, I can't say they're accurate or inaccurate.

mountainman · 07-09-2009, 10:18 PM

Some Background research on the question "Who is Spiderman?"

And exactly when does Spiderman appear in history?

Quote:

Originally Posted by WIKI

Creation
In 1962, with the success of the Fantastic Four, Marvel Comics editor and head writer Stan Lee was casting about for a new superhero idea. He said that the idea for Spider-Man arose from a surge in teenage demand for comic books, and the desire to create a character with whom teens could identify.[3]:1 In his autobiography, Lee cites the non-superhuman pulp magazine crime fighter The Spider as a great influence,[4]:130 and in a multitude of print and video interviews Lee stated he was further inspired by seeing a spider climb up a wall—adding in his autobiography that he has told that story so often he has become unsure of whether or not this is true.

If I do enough research I might actually vote on this poll.
What other information might be necessary to answer this question?

J-D · 07-10-2009, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mountainman

Some Background research on the question "Who is Spiderman?"

And exactly when does Spiderman appear in history?

Quote:

Originally Posted by WIKI

Creation
In 1962, with the success of the Fantastic Four, Marvel Comics editor and head writer Stan Lee was casting about for a new superhero idea. He said that the idea for Spider-Man arose from a surge in teenage demand for comic books, and the desire to create a character with whom teens could identify.[3]:1 In his autobiography, Lee cites the non-superhuman pulp magazine crime fighter The Spider as a great influence,[4]:130 and in a multitude of print and video interviews Lee stated he was further inspired by seeing a spider climb up a wall—adding in his autobiography that he has told that story so often he has become unsure of whether or not this is true.

If I do enough research I might actually vote on this poll.
What other information might be necessary to answer this question?

As much or as little information as you personally feel necessary. Vote how you like--or don't if you don't like.

View Poll Results: Do you think the historical statements in the latest Spiderman movie are accurate?
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Some of them are accurate and some of them are not	6	100.00%
None of them are accurate	0	0%
Voters: 6. You may not vote on this poll

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07-09-2009, 05:29 PM	#2
Von Bek Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,491	I voted some are accurate and some are not. References to character history are the most questionable cases of "accuracy". Norman Osborn is Harry Osborn's father, so it is true within the movie when someone says this. However, both Osborn's are fictional characters, so is it still historically accuracte?

07-09-2009, 05:31 PM	#3
Splarnst Contributor Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 13,161	I don't remember any references to any real places (Palestine), real people (Herod), etc., in Spiderman. If there are none, I can't say they're accurate or inaccurate.

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