Originally posted by Robtard
That would sort of play into the building/metal having something to do with it.We're not talking about reality, we're talking about a fictional alien and his techno-magic hammer which can summon and do stuff with lighting.
But if we want to get all sciency and realistic, metal can hold an electrical charge. eg have you ever been shocked by static electricity with say a metal door knob?
Oh I agree that metal can hold an electric charge. I'm just saying it can't amplify it. So the strength of the lightning strike still comes all from Thor.
As far as talking about fictional beings, yes it's a fictional movie but they are still grounded in reality unless specifically mentioned or shown that they're not. For example, we are shown (and given explanation) why Captain America is stronger than the average human. That does not mean that every chair they sit on now has the capability to sing.
Same with Thor. Just because we have a godlike being who can generate lightning doesn't mean that metal alloys in this universe change their intrinsic properties and can somehow amplify electricity without explanation.