Most offensive comic characters names!

If you are Jewish I suspect it's Holocaust.

Can anyone think of a more offensively named comic character and if so why?

Arse-face from the Preacher I thought was funny rather than offensive.

Crossbones. Because I'm a pirate.

Captain ##### from next-wave, his actual super-hero name is an expletive.

Originally posted by grey fox
Captain ##### from next-wave, his actual super-hero name is an expletive.

Captain what? Can you PM me the complete name or what was his first appearance? The cover the second part of his name on Google and Wiki!

Originally posted by Darth Vicious
Captain what? Can you PM me the complete name or what was his first appearance? The cover the second part of his name on Google and Wiki!

They never actualy tell you what his name is.

Oh ok, thanks.

I doubt any/many people would think Holocaust was an offensive name.

Originally posted by Scoobless
I doubt any/many people would think Holocaust was an offensive name.

Well a lot of people thought both "Joy Division" and "New Order" were for pop groups, I think Holocaust is more graphic.

Richard Ryder or Nova. Guess why! (Since Holocaust was already posted, this is my backup).

Well, they went through some shit with Holocaust. First he was Nemesis, then they renamed him Holocaust when he got his containment armor. I don't have a problem with that name, the guy was a homicidal maniac. At least he died well.

My pick: Squirrel Girl. 😆

Originally posted by By Crom!
If you are Jewish I suspect it's Holocaust.

Can anyone think of a more offensively named comic character and if so why?

Give me a break. If you are offended by that, then go hide in a closet somewhere or get some therapy for by hyper sensitve.

The character's name "Holocaust" obviously refers to the meanings of the word holocaust such as:
- a great or complete devastation or destruction, esp. by fire
or
- a sacrifice completely consumed by fire; burnt offering (because Holocaust’s skin and vital organs are completely burned away)

It is no reference the holocaust and anyone who thinks so is either ignorant, or so over sensitive that they should be embarrassed.

Originally posted by KharmaDog
It is no reference [b]the holocaust and anyone who thinks so is either ignorant, or so over sensitive that they should be embarrassed. [/B]

I know the comic character's name is no reference, but it's normal that people think of the massacre during WW II.

The name has a big impact.

Originally posted by KharmaDog
Give me a break. If you are offended by that, then go hide in a closet somewhere or get some therapy for by hyper sensitve.

The character's name "Holocaust" obviously refers to the meanings of the word holocaust such as:
- a great or complete devastation or destruction, esp. by fire
or
- a sacrifice completely consumed by fire; burnt offering (because Holocaust’s skin and vital organs are completely burned away)

It is no reference [b]the holocaust and anyone who thinks so is either ignorant, or so over sensitive that they should be embarrassed. [/B]

I'll give you a break, and I didn't say I was offended by it. I just said it could be considered offensive.

🙂

It's all about Karma.... Dog!

No embarrassment here.

By Crom!

Originally posted by Kid Kurdy
Maybe you don't realize it, but the overwhelming majority of men and women will automatically think of "The" holocaust during WW II when they hear or read the word "Holocaust", only a few people will realize that the word also has another meaning.

I know the comic character's name is no reference, but it's normal that people think of the massacre during WW II.

The name has a big impact.

Exactly.

🙂

By Crom!

Captain America. He should be a 5 star general by now! 😠 😠

😛

Originally posted by Badabing
Captain America. He should be a 5 star general by now! 😠 😠

😛

He did stand for President, long ago.

By Crom!

🙂

Originally posted by Kid Kurdy
Maybe you don't realize it, but the overwhelming majority of men and women will automatically think of "The" holocaust during WW II when they hear or read the word "Holocaust", only a few people will realize that the word also has another meaning.

Then the offence is more because people are uneducated as to the meaning of the word then the word itself.

Originally posted by Kid Kurdy
I know the comic character's name is no reference, but it's normal that people think of the massacre during WW II.

I disagree that it's normal.

Originally posted by Kid Kurdy
The name has a big impact.

The name does't have impact. If the character were called THE HOLOCAUST, that would have impact.

Originally posted by By Crom!
I'll give you a break, and I didn't say I was offended by it. I just said it could be considered offensive.

My bad, I see your point. I guess one could say it could be considered offensive. My apologies. But those offended are the one's who most bother me.

Good to see you have a sense of humor though.

Originally posted by KharmaDog

My bad, I see your point. I guess one could say it could be considered offensive. My apologies. But those offended are the one's who most bother me.

Good to see you have a sense of humor though.

🙂 Good to see you get "it".

By Crom!

Originally posted by KharmaDog
Then the offence is more because people are uneducated as to the meaning of the word then the word itself.

I disagree that it's normal.

The name does't have impact. If the character were called THE HOLOCAUST, that would have impact.

My bad, I see your point. I guess one could say it could be considered offensive. My apologies. But those offended are the one's who most bother me.

Good to see you have a sense of humor though.

If you really believe any of that, name your child Adolf 😛

Originally posted by KharmaDog
Then the offence is more because people are uneducated as to the meaning of the word then the word itself.

The meaning of the word "Holocaust" has changed. That's a fact and it's not up for debate.

A language is a living thing. Sometimes new words are born, and sometimes old words die. And sometimes the meaning of a word changes.

For example : Holocaust. Ask 100 people what they are thinking of when you mention the word holocaust, and almost everybody will say something about WW II.

Type in holocaust in Google, and see what you find : WW II.

Being uneducated has nothing to do with it.