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* AwesomeAussie: Subverted, in that Captain Boomerang is actually from Brooklyn -- he ''really'' liked Crocodile Dundee, though.

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* AwesomeAussie: Subverted, Invoked, in that Captain Boomerang is actually from Brooklyn -- but he ''really'' liked Crocodile Dundee, though.so that's what he based his awesome supervillain persona on.

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* VerbalBackspace: [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/post/112473395857/capdating Tony gives Steve an online dating profile]].

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** Ghost Rider does this while talking about a Halloween party invitation Iron Man has given him.
--> '''Iron Man:''' Hey Ghost Rider, want to work in my Haunted Penthouse on Halloween?
--> '''Ghost Rider:''' I only work for vengeance.
--> '''Iron Man:''' There'll be supermodels!
--> '''Ghost Rider:''' And sometimes I work for you. I'm in. I'll bring my best flames.
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* MisterSeahorse: Sue Storm of the Fantastic Four once told Reed Richards he couldn't handle pregnancy--but then later she walked in on him [[https://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/717253329698324480 trying to impregnate himself with his Pregnancy Laser 2.0]].
--> '''Johnny:''' ...what happened to the Pregnancy Laser 1.0?
--> '''Sue:''' I've been scared to ask.
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-->'''Franchise/{{Batman}}:''' Tell me, do you bleed?\\

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-->'''Franchise/{{Batman}}:''' -->'''ComicBook/{{Batman}}:''' Tell me, do you bleed?\\



-->'''[[ComicBook/RedHulk Gen. Ross]]:''' I saw footage of [[Film/CaptainAmericaCivilWar the airport battle]], Tony. [[Franchise/SpiderMan That spider guy]] isn't [[SuperRegistrationAct registered]]. He has to sign the accords.\\

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-->'''[[ComicBook/RedHulk Gen. Ross]]:''' I saw footage of [[Film/CaptainAmericaCivilWar the airport battle]], Tony. [[Franchise/SpiderMan [[ComicBook/SpiderMan That spider guy]] isn't [[SuperRegistrationAct registered]]. He has to sign the accords.\\



* KryptoniteProofSuit: Comicbook/{{Supergirl}} asks Franchise/{{Superman}} why she was never informed of the existence of Kryptonite-proof suits. [[https://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/178954779027 He explains his enemies would not leave him alone if he was totally invulnerable]]. And when he says "enemies", he means Batman.

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* KryptoniteProofSuit: Comicbook/{{Supergirl}} ComicBook/{{Supergirl}} asks Franchise/{{Superman}} ComicBook/{{Superman}} why she was never informed of the existence of Kryptonite-proof suits. [[https://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/178954779027 He explains his enemies would not leave him alone if he was totally invulnerable]]. And when he says "enemies", he means Batman.



* OffWithHisHead: [[Comicbook/WinterSoldier Bucky]] and Comicbook/TheFalcon both [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/150006895605 had trouble using Steve's shield at first]]:

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* OffWithHisHead: [[Comicbook/WinterSoldier [[ComicBook/WinterSoldier Bucky]] and Comicbook/TheFalcon ComicBook/TheFalcon both [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/150006895605 had trouble using Steve's shield at first]]:

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* FashionVictimVillain: [[http://78.media.tumblr.com/12045f1e92db2fe6c7587c1656a2a59e/tumblr_n2anbdlF7Z1rvya9ro1_540.png Mr. Sinister's henchmen aren't nearly as thrilled with his new look as he is.]]



* IncrediblyLamePun: [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/135881462464 "There's a reason we don't call you She-Joker, Harley."]]


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** [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/135881462464 "There's a reason we don't call you She-Joker, Harley."]]
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* VerbalTic: On [[http://78.media.tumblr.com/b4574995186e7bbf30a1203b53eedbb7/tumblr_opn6vemK8F1rvya9ro1_1280.png more than]] [[http://78.media.tumblr.com/5f1092380f610786e90543110f86eea3/tumblr_inline_oh69ts5hmO1rp2l9y_1280.png one occasion]], Comicbook/{{Thor}} refers to Tony and Bruce as "Friend Stark" and "Friend Banner" respectively. Interestingly, he doesn't use that title with anyone else.

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* VerbalTic: On [[http://78.media.tumblr.com/b4574995186e7bbf30a1203b53eedbb7/tumblr_opn6vemK8F1rvya9ro1_1280.png more than]] [[http://78.media.tumblr.com/5f1092380f610786e90543110f86eea3/tumblr_inline_oh69ts5hmO1rp2l9y_1280.png one occasion]], Comicbook/{{Thor}} [[ComicBook/TheMightyThor Thor]] refers to Tony and Bruce as "Friend Stark" and "Friend Banner" respectively. Interestingly, he doesn't use that title with anyone else.
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-->'''[[ComicBook/IncredibleHulk Hulk]]:''' STOP CHASING HULK!!!\\

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-->'''[[ComicBook/IncredibleHulk -->'''[[ComicBook/TheIncredibleHulk Hulk]]:''' STOP CHASING HULK!!!\\
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* NoBackwardsCompatibilityInTheFuture: Cable [[https://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/683200447790612480 provides a data packet]] for preventing a future apocalypse; however, it's on a device with a little triangular port that's not compatible with any present-day connectors. Professor X concludes that they'll just have to watch ongoing tech developments and hope the triangle-port connector comes on the market while there's still time to act on the information.
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'''Gen. Ross:''' [[DoubleTake Parental signature?]] [[SuddenlyShouting ARE YOU TELLING ME]] [[WhatTheHellHero YOU RECRUITED]] [[AdultFear A CHILD SOLDIER!?]]\\

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'''Gen. Ross:''' [[DoubleTake Parental signature?]] [[SuddenlyShouting ARE YOU TELLING ME]] [[WhatTheHellHero YOU RECRUITED]] [[AdultFear A CHILD SOLDIER!?]]\\SOLDIER!?\\

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* FormulaBreakingEpisode: There have been a couple of times where they've done texts between non-superhero characters. Examples include [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/post/104634525300/smashbrothers Mario and Luigi]] and [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/post/104422709446 Han Solo and Luke Skywalker]]



* SomethingCompletelyDifferent: There have been a couple of times where they've done texts between non-superhero characters. Examples include [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/post/104634525300/smashbrothers Mario and Luigi]] and [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/post/104422709446 Han Solo and Luke Skywalker]]
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* ActuallyPrettyFunny:
** [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/120399536036 "They will be judged. They will also be given a record deal. But also judged."]]
** [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/134376855981 Pyro wants to start a band with Iceman.]]
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* OurCentaursAreDifferent: [[https://78.media.tumblr.com/50bab644f37dafd001609d2fc7969682/tumblr_inline_p1nc5v2fpk1rp2l9y_640.png Apparently, one of the things Tony did during a New Year's Party that Thor held was a centaur mare named Carolyn.]]
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** [[https://64.media.tumblr.com/4c24f1666bea91ccf295ce4d60320211/c70007f2ae9749c8-1c/s1280x1920/f56a99d6f001b80d8984bba5172129034ae5cd76.png No Thor, you can't charge household objects with lightning the same way you do with Tony's armor.]]

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* EvilLawyerJoke: [[https://66.media.tumblr.com/ddfa53e96b5a04b45f609568e1943f54/tumblr_pxzt0v1JpR1rxjb9io1_1280.png Daredevil finds them hurtful]].

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* EvilLawyerJoke: [[https://66.media.tumblr.com/ddfa53e96b5a04b45f609568e1943f54/tumblr_pxzt0v1JpR1rxjb9io1_1280.png Daredevil finds them suggests Spiderman get a lawyer and sue the ''Daily Bugle for libel, only to get a joke about how horrible lawyers are. Daredevil says it's absolutely not hurtful]].



* FearlessFool: [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/92485894895 "No, I'm Daredevil. I'm the man without fear."]]

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* FearlessFool: [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/92485894895 [[https://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/178514998382 "No, I'm Daredevil. I'm the man without fear."]]



* FishOutOfTemporalWater: [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/post/81536785897/bestofcap There have been several jokes about Captain America being behind the times, so to speak.]] Wolverine's amnesia make him [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/post/147566374236/capstarwars a perfect foil]] for Cap in this type of joke.

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* FishOutOfTemporalWater: [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/post/81536785897/bestofcap There have been several jokes about Captain America being behind the times, so to speak.]] Wolverine's amnesia make makes him [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/post/147566374236/capstarwars a perfect foil]] for Cap in this type of joke.



* KryptoniteProofSuit: Comicbook/{{Supergirl}} asks Franchise/{{Superman}} why she was never informed of the existence of Kryptonite-proof suits. [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/137192729782 His cousin explains his enemies would not leave him alone if he was totally invulnerable]]. And when he says "enemies", he means Batman.
* LackOfEmpathy: [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/88804515771 Spidey toward Sandman]].

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* KryptoniteProofSuit: Comicbook/{{Supergirl}} asks Franchise/{{Superman}} why she was never informed of the existence of Kryptonite-proof suits. [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/137192729782 His cousin [[https://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/178954779027 He explains his enemies would not leave him alone if he was totally invulnerable]]. And when he says "enemies", he means Batman.
* LackOfEmpathy: [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/88804515771 [[https://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/178513760872 Spidey toward Sandman]].



* PresentPeeking: One of the Robins asks Superman to come over and x-ray his presents. Supes refuses, not because it's against the Christmas spirit, but because the last time he tried it, Batman decorated the tree in Kryptonite.

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* PresentPeeking: One of the Robins Robin asks Superman to come over and x-ray his presents. Supes refuses, not because it's against the Christmas spirit, but because the last time he tried it, Batman decorated the tree in Kryptonite.



* RazorApples: [[https://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/666337794592014336 There isn't any ever, as it's an urban legend]], but that doesn't stop Superman from flying over the city to watch who has the best haul.

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* RazorApples: [[https://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/666337794592014336 There isn't any ever, as it's an urban legend]], but that doesn't stop Superman from flying over the city to watch check who has the best haul.



* TheScapegoat: One conversation has Superman and Jimmy discussing Lois' upcoming birthday. When Jimmy suggests Superman give Lois her own signal watch, Supes says it's a best friends thing. After Jimmy asks why, Superman reveals that he gave him the watch so that Supes' enemies kidnap him and leave Lois alone.



* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome: [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/134240378048 What happens when a guy douses himself in radiation trying to get Hulk's powers]].

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** Another conversation has Lois telling Clark that according to the doctor, she's got radiation poisoning. He asked if she works with x-rays...which she does, [[SecretIdentity without knowing it.]]


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* TooMuchInformation: Batman texts "Do you bleed?" to Supergirl rather than her cousin by mistake. She retorts that yes, she does, ever since she was 14, and he shouldn't call her. Batman immediately concedes.

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** Batman also enjoys invoking this, dropping by the ''Daily Planet'' just to give [[Characters/SupermanLoisLane Lois Lane]] misinformation about what gifts Clark would like.



* NotSoAboveItAll: Batman, at times. This is especially evident [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/77195387983 when he "unofficially" endorses Wonder Woman crashing her invisible jet into Lex Luthor's house.]]

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Batman, at times. This is especially evident [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/77195387983 when he "unofficially" endorses Wonder Woman crashing her invisible jet into Lex Luthor's house.]]



* PresentPeeking: One of the Robins asks Superman to come over and x-ray his presents. Supes refuses, not because it's against the Christmas spirit, but because the last time he tried it, Batman decorated the tree in Kryptonite.



* RazorApples: [[https://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/666337794592014336 There isn't any ever, as it's a urban legend]], but that doesn't sop Superman from flying over the city to watch who has the best haul.

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* RazorApples: [[https://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/666337794592014336 There isn't any ever, as it's a an urban legend]], but that doesn't sop stop Superman from flying over the city to watch who has the best haul.



* RealMenWearPink: Wolverine celebrates Remembrance Day, complete with wearing a red poppy. Cyclops gives him grief for getting all mushy about him wearing a flower based on a poem. Wolverine threatens to get all stabby on him.

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Wolverine celebrates Remembrance Day, complete with wearing a red poppy. Cyclops gives him grief for getting all mushy about him wearing a flower based on a poem. Wolverine threatens to get all stabby on him.



* SkewedPriorities: Apparently, [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/97262894293 Spider-Man trumps more urgent news for J. Jonah Jameson]].

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* SkewedPriorities: Apparently, [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/97262894293 vilifying Spider-Man trumps more urgent news for J. Jonah Jameson]].



* TakeThat: One instance has Batman announcing that Luthor has come up with a new plan to vilify him and Superman -- he's hired Zack Snyder to make a movie about them.



** [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/178517154057 Luthor had one wild Halloween.]]

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** [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/178517154057 Luthor had one wild Halloween.]]]] After going to a Halloween party as Superman, he got drunk enough to jump out a window. Supes caught him before he could splat and Luthor tried to kiss him. The Joker, who tells him, finds it completely hilarious.



* WhyDontYouJustShootHim: [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/post/64335963456 The Punisher's advice to Spider-Man on taking of the Green Goblin.]]

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* WhyDontYouJustShootHim: [[http://textsfromsuperheroes.com/post/64335963456 The Punisher's advice to Spider-Man on taking of out the Green Goblin.]]]] Spiderman refuses because the Goblin is also his best friend's dad.
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** Reed Richards has a moment when Doctor Doom tries to use his diplomatic immunity to get away with his latest crime and Reed retaliates by calling Thor and Black Panther, who also have diplomatic immunity, to deal with him and sends the [[https://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/610896253179576320 mocking Spongebob meme]] when Doom complains.

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* LogicalWeakness: [[https://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/178515553982 The ability to copy anyone's fighting style and predict their every move doesn't really help against someone whose fighting style is "a roof, a sniper rifle, and a bullet."]]

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[[https://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/178515553982 The ability to copy anyone's fighting style and predict their every move doesn't really help against someone whose fighting style is "a roof, a sniper rifle, and a bullet."]]"]]
** Illusion powers don't work on someone who's blind. Daredevil didn't even notice that Mysterio was trying to trick him.
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* RazorApples: [[https://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/666337794592014336 There isn't any ever, as it's a urban legend]], but that doesn't sop Superman from flying over the city to watch who has the best haul.
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* DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything: [[https://textsfromsuperheroes.com/image/178713545327 This conversation]] between Shou-Lao and Iron Fist sounds an awful lot like a person running into an old one-night stand.


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