Originally posted by Sin I AM
Exactly, it makes the feat seem...mundane. I'm like where's the conflict? Flash is a great detective right...rivaling Wayne, so why not do something along that angle with a more human approach? Y not have him deal with a criminal that he can't beat with the speed force. When they use their powers at such a level for something so insignificant it trivializes the feat.
I think it has its place. Like when Superman has to juggle his work at the Planet with being Superman, I think it's okay to show him using his speed to his advantage.
But a bad story chock full of feats isn't worth the paper it's printed on.