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BlackHumor Since: Jan, 2001
#1: Jan 2nd 2011 at 8:07:41 PM

The text on Power Perversion Potential is friggin' tiny, and the image isn't good enough to stand on its own merits.

Can anyone find a better one?

HappyMaskMan Rock Solid! Since: Aug, 2009
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#2: Jan 2nd 2011 at 8:18:09 PM

Even with the text, it sounds more like she's just oblivious than perverted.

There's an image that would be more suitable for this trope that's currently on All Men Are Perverts.

BlackHumor Since: Jan, 2001
#3: Jan 2nd 2011 at 8:20:33 PM

It works, yes, but it also works on All Men Are Perverts and I think that trope has priority, seeing as it's already there.

rodneyAnonymous Sophisticated as Hell from empty space Since: Aug, 2010
#4: Jan 2nd 2011 at 8:23:14 PM

There is way more Power Perversion Potential than just X-Ray Vision. Lots of examples.

Becky: Who are you? The Mysterious Stranger: An angel. Huck: What's your name? The Mysterious Stranger: Satan.
DoktorvonEurotrash Lex et Veritas from Not a place of honour (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#5: Jan 3rd 2011 at 1:12:28 AM

When was this image changed? The old one was a manga image of some guy with mouths on his hands. Worked well without text.

Deboss I see the Awesomeness. from Awesomeville Texas Since: Aug, 2009
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#6: Jan 3rd 2011 at 5:00:01 AM

I think it was changed on account of Squick.

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Eisenblume Since: Nov, 2012
#7: Jan 5th 2011 at 4:48:16 PM

THAT's too squicky? I say bring back...

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IanExMachina The Paedofinder General from Gone with the Chickens Since: Jul, 2009
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#9: Jan 5th 2011 at 4:57:34 PM

As someone above has said the image doesn't seem to be showing power perversion, merely Supergirl being oblivious/clueless.

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Deboss I see the Awesomeness. from Awesomeville Texas Since: Aug, 2009
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#10: Jan 5th 2011 at 5:01:26 PM

I'm quite happy with the current one as well. I moved it to the right though.

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#11: Jan 5th 2011 at 5:10:30 PM

Its more the fact that she is pointing out that they are fake in a roundabout way than cluelessness IMO.

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Deboss I see the Awesomeness. from Awesomeville Texas Since: Aug, 2009
I see the Awesomeness.
#12: Jan 5th 2011 at 5:32:25 PM

I did go out and find these though.

[1][2]

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rodneyAnonymous Sophisticated as Hell from empty space Since: Aug, 2010
#13: Jan 5th 2011 at 5:38:02 PM

I don't see how the Supergirl image is an illustration of Power Perversion Potential. It seems like it's not even an example.

Becky: Who are you? The Mysterious Stranger: An angel. Huck: What's your name? The Mysterious Stranger: Satan.
INUH Since: Jul, 2009
#14: Jan 5th 2011 at 5:39:46 PM

She's using X-Ray vision to see boobs. How is it not an example?

That said, both of the ones suggested at [up][up] are better.

edited 5th Jan '11 5:40:27 PM by INUH

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rodneyAnonymous Sophisticated as Hell from empty space Since: Aug, 2010
#15: Jan 5th 2011 at 5:42:37 PM

It is not an example because she isn't being perverted, at all, just oblivious. Also, she is apparently seeing material inside the boobs, which isn't really very titillating. Note the other examples of X-ray vision PPP have the power being used to see underwear or even naked flesh; but not under flesh, that is a primary function of X-Ray vision.

Supergirl is using her powers on boobs, but not to see boobs. If it was voyeuristic in any way it would count I guess; but both the dialog and artwork say "oblivious".

edited 5th Jan '11 5:54:26 PM by rodneyAnonymous

Becky: Who are you? The Mysterious Stranger: An angel. Huck: What's your name? The Mysterious Stranger: Satan.
Deboss I see the Awesomeness. from Awesomeville Texas Since: Aug, 2009
I see the Awesomeness.
#16: Jan 5th 2011 at 5:46:49 PM

I prefer 2 myself.

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INUH Since: Jul, 2009
#17: Jan 5th 2011 at 5:47:58 PM

^^But it demonstrates power perversion potential.

Again, though, it's a moot point since the other two are both better.

edited 5th Jan '11 5:48:46 PM by INUH

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Edmania o hai from under a pile of erasers Since: Apr, 2010
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#18: Jan 5th 2011 at 5:51:55 PM

I think a power like invisibility would be better for this, mainly because an X-Ray sort of thing would be essentially a copy of the one on All Men Are Perverts.

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rodneyAnonymous Sophisticated as Hell from empty space Since: Aug, 2010
#19: Jan 5th 2011 at 5:52:10 PM

[up][up] Any particular superpower might have perversion potential if you thought about it for a while. The trope is about using the power that way.

[up] Agree, invisibility and "plastic man" type powers are pretty high on the list imo.

edited 5th Jan '11 5:53:13 PM by rodneyAnonymous

Becky: Who are you? The Mysterious Stranger: An angel. Huck: What's your name? The Mysterious Stranger: Satan.
Deboss I see the Awesomeness. from Awesomeville Texas Since: Aug, 2009
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#21: Jan 5th 2011 at 6:06:29 PM

It took me a moment to realize what was happening, but when I did, it was totally worth it. That's awesome.

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#22: Jan 5th 2011 at 6:15:30 PM

[up][up] That's hillarious

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Deboss I see the Awesomeness. from Awesomeville Texas Since: Aug, 2009
I see the Awesomeness.
#23: Jan 5th 2011 at 6:17:39 PM

some caption text

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Deboss I see the Awesomeness. from Awesomeville Texas Since: Aug, 2009
I see the Awesomeness.
#24: Jan 5th 2011 at 6:18:10 PM

If someone can find a better quality image, I'd be happier.

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rodneyAnonymous Sophisticated as Hell from empty space Since: Aug, 2010
#25: Jan 5th 2011 at 6:19:07 PM

Better quality of above. Additional suggestion.

Becky: Who are you? The Mysterious Stranger: An angel. Huck: What's your name? The Mysterious Stranger: Satan.

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