X-haver
The arch-nemesis-as-friend relationship indicated by Blue Laser Commander's address of Gunhaver as "Charles" alludes to the relationship between Magneto and Charles Xavier of the X-Men series.
From: Let Us Give TANKS!
Posted on: 04:24, 27 November 2006 (UTC)
Arguments for:
- Blue Laser Commander's use of Gunhaver's first name suggests that there was once a friendly relationship between the two of them.
- Because the X-Men movies are so well-known (and the third one came out recently), it is likely that TBC were aware of the resemblance between BLC & Gunhaver and Magneto & Xavier when they chose Gunhaver's first name to be Charles.
Arguments against:
- The only similarity is the usage of the name "Charles" by an arch-foe. Without more evidence, this is not conclusive.
- We also don't actually know that Gunhaver's first name is Charles, or, for that matter, that his last name is Gunhaver. Gunhaver may be a nickname, or "Charles" may be his last name, or it could just be an inside joke going over all our heads, or something like that.
- What if TBC were just being random and the first thing that came to their heads was "Charles"? Jumbo/LARGE was like this too and I quote: Not everything is something.
Additional comments:
- Maybe some DVD commentary someday will prove this true, but until then, there's not enough to go on.
- This is a tough call. If we keep it, it's speculation, but the question is whether it's reasonable speculation based on strong similarities. For now, I think the connection is strong enough that it's worth keeping, even if there's a chance it's not true.
- If it's not too much, can the reason (He called him Charles) be included in the proposed fact without a revision?
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