The lightning god, Thor Odinson, is one of the most heroic characters in Marvel Comics, but he can also be a light-hearted character every once in a while. Some of his naivety might stem out of his spoilt nature as an Asgardian royal, while at times, he ends up being unintentionally hilarious and child-like.
Whether it be his unintentional innuendos or boring his romantic interests with tall tales, Thor has had his funny moments in the comics. Perhaps, this might explain why his film appearances also seem to channel this side of his personality, especially in the Marvel Cinematic Universe final phases.
10 Unamused Thor
"Unamused Thor" is a meme template that's borrowed from a panel in The Avengers #5. The trio of Thor, Iron Man, and Captain America aims to defeat the so-called "Lava Men." In their pursuit, Thor reaches an underground lava-covered surface with the magma eventually covering the whole of his body. However, he doesn't cry for help. To put it in his own words, "Thor, son of Odin, Lord of Asgard, does not beg for help."
The scene becomes unintentionally hilarious chiefly because of Thor's cynical expression, as he seems to have accepted his fate. The image easily makes for a good reaction image in today's age of absurd memes.
9 Loki Fangirls
In The Avengers and Journey Into Mystery series, there was little to no backstory in terms of Loki and Thor's relationship. Loki was introduced as the primary antagonist, while Thor eventually joined the Avengers to defeat the god of mischief. As seen in this panel from the 85th issue of Journey Into Mystery, the villainous Loki always seemed to bear his trademark charm and confidence that seems to impress a woman in the vicinity.
The meme seems to connect this vintage panel with the modern-day fandom of Loki as Tom Hiddleston's portrayal has rejuvenated interest in the character.
8 Throg
This meme seems to reference Throg, a frog variant of the Marvel character who had a limited run in the comics. Throg is the alter ego of the amphibian Simon Wolterson who wields the hammer Frogjolnir and once also led the "Pet Avengers."
As Throg's name is not directly mentioned here, there is a chance that the artist might just be referring to the time when Loki once changed his brother to a frog. This incident also featured as a subtle Easter Egg in Thor: Ragnarok.
7 Happy Thorsday
This one reads more like a motivational post than a meme, as the hammer-wielding god offers motivation to people nearing the weekend. And if the "Thorsday" pun wasn't enough, the meme also mentions "Hammer Time," the phrase popularized by rapper MC Hammer.
It is interesting to note that the actual etymology of the word "Thursday" comes from the Norse god, while his father was honored with the preceding day. Wednesday was named after Woden, the Anglo-Saxon equivalent of Odin.
6 Hammered
Thor's flying abilities have gone through several changes. While some writers make it clear that the Asgardian doesn't rely on his hammer to fly, other takes on the character (including Stan Lee's original storyline) touch upon Thor's dependence on Mjolnir for flying.
In his vintage appearances, Thor needed to spin his mystical hammer extremely fast and then throw it in the air, allowing his body to be steered by the accelerating hammer. So, clearly, he needs to be 'hammered' to attain this feat, unlike a character like Superman, who can simply fly by stretching out his arms.
5 "What's A God To A Cowboy"
Jay Z and Kanye West's collaborative track No Church In The Wild boasts an iconic hook sung by Frank Ocean. The opening lines on this meme directly echo Ocean's lyrics, referencing the song's social commentary on religion and corruption.
The line "What's God to a non-believer" is replaced with a quote said by Thor to the telepath, Moondragon. The context for this comes from The Avengers #142 in which the titular heroes had to battle it out with a group of cowboys in the 1870s. Eventually, the cowboys and the Avengers join forces to defeat Kang, the Conquerer.
4 Invalid Argument
Even though Batman has never lifted Mjolnir, the Kryptonian hero Superman has achieved this feat in the DC/Marvel crossover event JLA/Avengers. The meme makes allusions to the cover art for JLA/Avengers #4 that features him holding Thor's weapon, as well as Captain America's shield.
The heavily aggressive Superman even seems to be summoning lightning from the Mjolnir, making for an iconic moment in comic-book history. 'Your argument is invalid' is a popular catchphrase serving as a reaction image or a disruptor in online discussions. When this meme enters the conversation, the debate will definitely be disrupted.
3 Thor Has His First Creamsicle
Thor had always been intrigued with Earth (or Midgard as he would call it initially) and its inhabitants, picking up their cultures and customs. While he develops a fascination with beer, this comic book panel reveals his newfound love for ice cream.
The chats below make a reference to a scene from the first Thor in which the protagonist drinks coffee for the first time. Amused by the blend he consumed, he slams his cup on the table and yells, "Another."
2 Odin's Parenting
Be it in the comics or the films, Odin is quite a questionable parent. Not only does he hide secrets from his children, but he also hardly takes any responsibility when held accountable. The comic book-style art in this meme resembles the character designs of Hela, Thor, and Loki from Thor: Ragnarok that reveals Odin holding his daughter Hela captive. Vowing revenge, Hela returns to ravage Asgard, even going against her two brothers.
On the other hand, Hela's origins in the comics are quite muddled as in one version, she is introduced as Loki's daughter and Thor's niece.
1 Disappointed Thor
In what seems like a modern update on the "Unamused Thor" template, a disappointed Thor is used to denote a Redditor's frustration with not finding enough comic memes in a subreddit.
Thor's disappointment is a running theme in all his portrayals. It's either Loki's mischievous antics that trouble him or his ego lands him into situations of despair. Even in Avengers: Endgame, he looks disappointed most of the time (spawning more meme templates), falling into a rabbit hole of sadness, hearing the guilt of not aiming for Thanos's head.
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April 25, 2021 at 05:30AM
