I Am Vengeance I Am The Night

Okay, let's talk about something important. Something really important. And maybe a little…over the top.

The Echo in the Cave

You know the line. The one that boomed its way into our collective consciousness. "I am vengeance! I am the night! I am Batman!"

Right? We've all heard it. We've probably all whispered it dramatically into our bathroom mirrors at some point. Don't lie.

But is it…a bit much?

Look, I get it. Batman has a tough origin story. Losing your parents is a major bummer. Turning that trauma into a nocturnal crusade is...well, dedicated.

But claiming to *be* vengeance itself? That's a bold move, Cotton. A *very* bold move.

It's like saying, "I am traffic! I am Mondays! I am that nagging feeling you forgot to lock the door!" We get it, you're involved. You're dedicated. But maybe dial it down a notch?

The Night Shift

And then there's "I am the night!" Seriously, dude? Are you the moon, the stars, and that weird rustling sound outside my window?

Again, good branding. It's memorable. It just lacks a certain...humility. You’re a guy in a bat suit. Not the actual, literal night.

I'm just saying, maybe a slightly less theatrical introduction is in order? Perhaps something like, “Hey, I’m Bruce. I fight crime.”

Unpopular Opinion Alert!

Here's where things get controversial. I think all superheroes could benefit from a touch of self-awareness. A little less grandstanding. A little more "Oops, I messed up!"

Imagine Superman saying, “I am hope!” Cool. But then he trips over a fire hydrant. A little relatable, right?

Spider-Man proclaims, “I am responsibility!” Immediately followed by him spilling his coffee. It just levels things out.

The Case for Downplaying

Why the need for the dramatic declarations? Does Batman think criminals are going to be *more* scared if he shouts about being vengeance?

They're already facing a giant bat-creature. Adding philosophical pronouncements seems almost…counterproductive. Focus on the grappling hook, not the existential dread.

Maybe it’s a Gotham thing. Everyone is just a little extra there. Extra brooding. Extra gargoyles. Extra declarations of being fundamental forces of the universe.

The Verdict

Look, I love Batman. I really do. I just think he needs a publicist. Someone to reign in the theatrics. Someone to suggest a slightly more approachable catchphrase.

Perhaps: "I'm Batman. Bad guys, beware. Also, anyone seen my car keys?"

That’s something I can get behind. Or, you know, maybe not. I am just one man, armed with an opinion and a keyboard. I am... the afternoon!

Okay, maybe *I'm* getting carried away now.