Originally Posted by
gendzwil
Media portrayals of martial arts ignore it, and that tends to seep into the general consciousness until people start to believe that a woman the size of Scarlett Johannson can actually effectively fight multiple large men. We all have to face physics and biology.
Now I know Dan would prefer some intelligent answers at this point, but I have just got to say... I LOVE the scene where Scarlett Johansson (as "Black Widow") takes out a corridor-full bunch of security guards. Her stunt double is awesome... and rather small. So yes, the media portrayal of molehills taking out mountains (or Davids and Goliaths), is certainly attractive enough to make it a popular meme. Unfortunately, it is the very obvious disparity and the most obvious outcome of defeat for the little guy, that makes the reverse such a popular win.
But don't let my lack of relevant knowledge interfere with the discussion. I'll just hang out with Ed at the back of the room sniggering at the unintended double entendres when they come up.
David Noble
Shorinji Kempo (1983 - 1988)
I'll think of a proper sig when I get a minute...
For now, I'm just waiting for the smack of the Bo against a hard wooden floor....