History Fridge / THEAVENGERS

* Captain America's [[http://cdn.d23.disney.go.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/042312_FS_MeetTheAvengers_gallery_1.jpg new uniform]] provided by S.H.I.E.L.D. seems brighter, tighter fitting and a bit more garish than the one he wore fighting in WWII. That uniform while in the colors of the American flag still had the [[http://files.g4tv.com/ImageDb3/264838_S/New-Captain-America-Photo-Shows-Clear-Full-Body-Shot-Of-Caps-Costume.jpg look and feel of practical combat fatigues]]. In RealLife it's because director JossWhedon wanted Cap in The Avengers to look more like the comic book. ln the movie this can be explained when FanBoy Agent Coulson tells Steve he took part in the design. He probably knew Cap mostly from his [[http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9fwsbELr-p4/Ti4c3XLAFEI/AAAAAAAAJ00/eFa4nG3sHUU/s1600/War%2BBonds.jpg original "Star Spangled Man" costume]], as seen on his trading cards(and based on the actual comic book costume). Coulson also said they "need a little old fashioned" now, meaning that Cap is also important for the world not just as leader of the Avengers team but as a symbol the way he was used during WWII in his propaganda costume.

* Captain America's [[http://cdn.d23.disney.go.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/042312_FS_MeetTheAvengers_gallery_1.jpg new uniform]] provided by S.H.I.E.L.D. seems brighter, tighter fitting and a bit more garish than the one he wore fighting in WWII. That uniform while in the colors of the American flag still had the [[http://files.g4tv.com/ImageDb3/264838_S/New-Captain-America-Photo-Shows-Clear-Full-Body-Shot-Of-Caps-Costume.jpg look and feel of practical combat fatigues]]. In RealLife it's because director JossWhedon wanted Cap in The Avengers to look more like the comic book. ln the movie this can be explained when FanBoy Agent Coulson tells Steve he took part in the design. He probably knew Cap mostly from his [[http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9fwsbELr-p4/Ti4c3XLAFEI/AAAAAAAAJ00/eFa4nG3sHUU/s1600/War%2BBonds.jpg original "Star Spangled Man" costume]], as seen on his trading cards(and based on the actual comic book costume). Coulson also said they "need a little old fashioned" now, meaning that Cap is also important for the world not just as leader of the Avengers team but as a symbol the way he was used during WWII in his propaganda costume.
* Loki's insult to Natasha, calling her a "mewling quim," sounds rather tame and almost silly coming from the God of Mischief... until you learn that translated from Medieval English he essentially called her a "[[CountryMatters whining cunt]]." Doubles as a GettingCrapPastTheRadar.

* Captain America's [[http://cdn.d23.disney.go.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/042312_FS_MeetTheAvengers_gallery_1.jpg new uniform]] provided by S.H.I.E.L.D. seems brighter, tighter fitting and a bit more garish than the one he wore fighting in WWII. That uniform while in the colors of the American flag still had the [[http://files.g4tv.com/ImageDb3/264838_S/New-Captain-America-Photo-Shows-Clear-Full-Body-Shot-Of-Caps-Costume.jpg look and feel of practical combat fatigues]]. In RealLife it's because director JossWhedon wanted Cap in The Avengers to look more like the comic book. ln the movie this can be explained when FanBoy Agent Coulson tells Steve he took part in the design. He probably knew Cap mostly from his [[http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9fwsbELr-p4/Ti4c3XLAFEI/AAAAAAAAJ00/eFa4nG3sHUU/s1600/War%2BBonds.jpg original "Star Spangled Man" costume]], as seen on his trading cards(and based on the actual comic book costume). Coulson also said they "need a little old fashioned" now, meaning that Cap is also important for the world not just as leader of the Avengers team but as a symbol the way he was used during WWII in his propaganda costume.

* Captain America's [[http://cdn.d23.disney.go.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/042312_FS_MeetTheAvengers_gallery_1.jpg new uniform]] provided by S.H.I.E.L.D. seems brighter, tighter fitting and a bit more garish than the one he wore fighting in WWII. That uniform while in the colors of the American flag still had the [[http://files.g4tv.com/ImageDb3/264838_S/New-Captain-America-Photo-Shows-Clear-Full-Body-Shot-Of-Caps-Costume.jpg look and feel of practical combat fatigues]]. In RealLife it's because director JossWhedon wanted Cap in The Avengers to look more like the comic book. ln the movie this can be explained when FanBoy Agent Coulson tells Steve he took part in the design. He probably knew Cap mostly from his [[http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9fwsbELr-p4/Ti4c3XLAFEI/AAAAAAAAJ00/eFa4nG3sHUU/s1600/War%2BBonds.jpg original "Star Spangled Man" costume]], as seen on his trading cards(and based on the actual comic book costume). Coulson also said they "need a little old fashioned" now, meaning that Cap is also important for the world not just as a leader but as a symbol the way he was used during WWII in his propaganda costume.

* Captain America's [[http://cdn.d23.disney.go.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/042312_FS_MeetTheAvengers_gallery_1.jpg new uniform]] provided by S.H.I.E.L.D. seems brighter, tighter fitting and a bit more garish than the one he wore fighting in WWII. That uniform while while in the colors of the American flag still had the [[http://files.g4tv.com/ImageDb3/264838_S/New-Captain-America-Photo-Shows-Clear-Full-Body-Shot-Of-Caps-Costume.jpg look and feel of practical combat fatigues]]. In RealLife it's because director JossWhedon wanted Cap in The Avengers to look more like the comic book. ln the movie this can be explained when FanBoy Agent Coulson tells Steve he took part in the design. He probably knew Cap mostly from his [[http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9fwsbELr-p4/Ti4c3XLAFEI/AAAAAAAAJ00/eFa4nG3sHUU/s1600/War%2BBonds.jpg original "Star Spangled Man" costume]], as seen on his trading cards(and based on the actual comic book costume). Coulson also said they "need a little old fashioned" now, meaning that Cap is also important for the world not just as a leader but as a symbol the way he was used during WWII in his propaganda costume.

* Captain America's [[http://cdn.d23.disney.go.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/042312_FS_MeetTheAvengers_gallery_1.jpg new uniform]] provided by S.H.I.E.L.D. seems brighter, tighter fitting and a bit more garish than the one he wore fighting in WWII. That uniform while while in the colors of the American flag still had the [[http://files.g4tv.com/ImageDb3/264838_S/New-Captain-America-Photo-Shows-Clear-Full-Body-Shot-Of-Caps-Costume.jpg look and feel of practical combat fatigues]]. This can be explained when FanBoy Agent Coulson tells Steve he took part in the design. He probably knew Cap mostly from his [[http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9fwsbELr-p4/Ti4c3XLAFEI/AAAAAAAAJ00/eFa4nG3sHUU/s1600/War%2BBonds.jpg original "Star Spangled Man" costume]], as seen on his trading cards(and based on the actual comic book costume). Coulson also said they "need a little old fashioned" now, meaning that Cap is also important for the world not just as a leader but as a symbol the way he was used during WWII in his propaganda costume.

* Captain America's [[http://cdn.d23.disney.go.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/042312_FS_MeetTheAvengers_gallery_1.jpg new uniform]] provided by S.H.I.E.L.D. seems brighter, tighter fitting and a bit more garish than the one he wore fighting in WWII. That uniform while while in the colors of the American flag still had the [[http://files.g4tv.com/ImageDb3/264838_S/New-Captain-America-Photo-Shows-Clear-Full-Body-Shot-Of-Caps-Costume.jpg look and feel of practical combat fatigues]]. This can be explained when FanBoy Agent Coulson tells Steve he took part in the design. He probably knew Cap mostly from his [[http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9fwsbELr-p4/Ti4c3XLAFEI/AAAAAAAAJ00/eFa4nG3sHUU/s1600/War%2BBonds.jpg original "Star Spangled Man" costume]], as seen on his trading cards(and based on the actual comic book costume). Coulson also said they "need a little old fashioned" now, meaning that Cap is also important for the Avengers not just as a leader but as a symbol the way he was used during WWII in his propaganda costume.

* Captain America's [[http://cdn.d23.disney.go.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/042312_FS_MeetTheAvengers_gallery_1.jpg new uniform]] provided by S.H.I.E.L.D. seems brighter, tighter fitting and a bit more garish than the one he wore fighting in WWII. That uniform while while in the colors of the American flag still had the [[http://files.g4tv.com/ImageDb3/264838_S/New-Captain-America-Photo-Shows-Clear-Full-Body-Shot-Of-Caps-Costume.jpg look and feel of practical combat fatigues]]. This can be explained when FanBoy Agent Coulson tells Steve he took part in the design. He probably knew Cap mostly from his [[http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9fwsbELr-p4/Ti4c3XLAFEI/AAAAAAAAJ00/eFa4nG3sHUU/s1600/War%2BBonds.jpg original "Star Spangled Man" costume]], as seen on his trading cards(and based on the actual comic book costume). Coulson also said they "need a little old fashioned" now, meaning the Cap is also important as a symbol the way he was used during WWII in that propaganda costume.

* Captain America's [[http://cdn.d23.disney.go.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/042312_FS_MeetTheAvengers_gallery_1.jpg new uniform]] provided by S.H.I.E.L.D. seems brighter, tighter fitting and a bit more garish than the one he wore fighting in WWII. That uniform while while in the colors of the American flag still had the [[http://files.g4tv.com/ImageDb3/264838_S/New-Captain-America-Photo-Shows-Clear-Full-Body-Shot-Of-Caps-Costume.jpg look and feel of practical combat fatigues]]. This can be explained when FanBoy Agent Coulson tells Steve he took part in the design. He probably knew Cap mostly from his [[http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9fwsbELr-p4/Ti4c3XLAFEI/AAAAAAAAJ00/eFa4nG3sHUU/s1600/War%2BBonds.jpg original propaganda costume]], as seen on his trading cards(and based on the actual comic book costume).

* Captain America's [[http://cdn.d23.disney.go.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/042312_FS_MeetTheAvengers_gallery_1.jpg new uniform]] provided by S.H.I.E.L.D. seems brighter, tighter fitting and a bit more garish than the one he wore fighting in WWII. That uniform while while in the colors of the American flag still had the [[[[http://files.g4tv.com/ImageDb3/264838_S/New-Captain-America-Photo-Shows-Clear-Full-Body-Shot-Of-Caps-Costume.jpg look and feel of practical combat fatigues]]. This can be explained when FanBoy Agent Coulson tells Steve he took part in the design. He probably knew Cap mostly from his [[http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9fwsbELr-p4/Ti4c3XLAFEI/AAAAAAAAJ00/eFa4nG3sHUU/s1600/War%2BBonds.jpg original propaganda costume]], as seen on his trading cards(and based on the actual comic book costume).

* Thor's final appeal of brotherly love to Loki is met with a stab in the gut. After that there is no hope for a reconnection, but he finds new kinship with the allies he fights with, the Avengers. Particularly with Cap and surprisingly the Hulk, who even gives him a "brotherly" punch after they take down a leviathan!

* Thor's final appeal of brotherly love to Loki is met with a stab in the gut. After that there is no hope for a reconnection, but he finds knew kinship with the allies he fights with, the Avengers. Particularly with Cap and surprisingly the Hulk, who even gives him a "brotherly" punch after they take down a leviathan!

* During their argument when Tony says even without his armor he's still a "genius, billionaire, playboy philanthropist" Steve tells him he knows "guys who are none of that who are worth ten of you!" He can only talking about the Howling Commandos/Invaders and especially Bucky.

* During the final battle, Iron Man contacts Cap and asks if Banner has gotten there yet. Cap asks, "Banner?", somewhat surprised at the notion. Stark knew that Banner/Hulk is the only person among them that would be drawn to the Tesseract itself due to the gamma radiation it was giving off, so he'd be able to pinpoint exactly where it was.

* The "sacrifice play" metaphor makes sense in context when you remember Steve's a [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacrifice_bunt baseball]] [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacrifice_fly fan]].

** It's also the first indication of Tony's disrespectful attitude towards Captain America, possibly due to his father "going on and on" about him.

* The Hulk is played by [[TheOtherDarrin Mark Ruffalo]], who looks more like the Hulk than the previous Bruce Banner [[spoiler: because he's always a little bit angry, always a little bit Hulk.]]

* Thor and Iron Man both say Loki is destined to fail. In a sense, they're not wrong: [[spoiler: Other than the title sequence, Loki never walks out of a battle victoriously. At most, he flees or ties with the enemy party. Against Captain America, Loki surrenders. Against Black Widow in a battle of wits, Black Widow outsmarts him. Against Agent Coulson, Loki kills Coulson but his exit is being blasted through a wall. Against Thor, Loki flees on an aircraft. Against Hawkeye, he catches the arrow but gets blown up. Against Hulk, self-explanatory. ]]

* Tony calls the Iron Man suit a nuclear deterrent in ''Iron Man 2''. [[spoiler: In the climax of the film he physically directs a nuclear missile out of harm's way.]]

* Thor and Iron Man both say Loki is destined to fail. They're not wrong in a sense that [[spoiler: Other than the title sequence, Loki never walks out of a battle victoriously. At most, he flees or ties with the enemy party. Against Captain America, Loki surrenders. Against Black Widow in a battle of wits, Black Widow outsmarts him. Against Agent Coulson, Loki kills Coulson but his exit is being blasted through a wall. Against Thor, Loki flees on an aircraft. Against Hawkeye, he catches the arrow but gets blown up. Against Hulk, self-explanatory. ]]
* In Iron Man 2, Whiplash's electrical attacks clearly damage the Iron Man armour. In The Avengers, however, an electrical attack from Thor merely charges up the suit's energy reserves. It can be assumed that the battle with Whiplash inspired Tony Stark to create a means for the Iron Man armour to better endure electrical attacks, and harness their energy.
** Alternatively, theres a strong implication that the element Tony synthesized to replace Palladium is based on the tesserect, which is Asgardian technology. This could also be why Loki's staff wasn't able to brainwash Tony.

** It's also the first indication of Tony's disrespectful attitude towards the Captain America, possibly due to his father "going on and on" about him.

* Tony calls the Iron Man suit a nuclear deterrent in Iron Man 2. [[spoiler: In the climax of the film he physically directs a nuclear missile out of harm's way.]]

* Cap/Steve never got to see America and the allies win World War II because he was frozen. In the end when he tells Tony "We won." we realize he now finally got to see '''this''' victory in the brief war he and the Avengers fought against the Chitauri.

* Cap/Steve never got to see America and the allies win the war because he was frozen. In the end when he tells Tony "We won." we realize he now finally gets to see this victory in the war he and the Avengers fought against the Chitauri.

* [[spoiler: Hulk saving Tony. Now, who was the first person to openly accept him, to the point of offering him a job?]]

* When Thor confronts Loki for the first time, two ravens fly past the camera lens. [[NorseMythology The All-Father keeping watch over his sons?]].

* Agent Coulson's newly revealed Captain America fanboyism explains his annoyance at Tony using the Shield to prop up his particle accelerator.

* In Iron Man 2, Whiplash's electrical attacks clearly damage the Iron Man armour. In The Avengers, however, an electrical attack from Thor merely charges up the suit's energy reserves. It can be assumed that the battle with Whiplash inspired Tony Stark to create a means for the Iron Man armour to better endure electrical attacks, and harness their energy.

* Thor and Iron Man both say Loki is destined to fail. They're not wrong in a sense that [[spoiler: Other than the title sequence, Loki never walks out of a battle victoriously. At most, he flees or ties with the enemy party. Against Captain America, Loki surrenders. Against Black Widow in a battle of wits, Black Widow outsmarts him. Against Agent Coulson, Loki kills Coulson but his exit is being blasted through a wall. Against Thor, Loki flees on an aircraft. Against Hawkeye, he catches the arrow but gets blown up. Against Hulk, self-explanatory. ]]

* Thor and Iron Man both say Loki is destined to fail. They're not wrong in a sense that [[spoiler: Other than the title sequence, Loki never walks out of a battle victoriously. At most, he flees or ties with the enemy party. In his initial battle against Captain America, Loki surrenders. Against Agent Coulson, Loki kills Coulson but his exit is being blasted through a wall. Against Thor, Loki flees on an aircraft. Against Hawkeye, he catches the arrow but gets blown up. Against Hulk, self-explanatory. ]]