Anyone else bothered by the 'de-powering' of kryptonite?

[LostSon88]

I know this convo has been a long time coming but i'm currently in the middle of the Re-run where they turn Lana and Co. into Druggies using a kryptonite serum.

The part when Clark is stabbed with the serum, I thought, "That should'a killed him...its f'n kryptonite!" And I know that far worse things have been done to Clark throughout the series you know with him swimming in it ("Memoria") and even drinking it, etc.

But this epi inpaticular just got me thinking back to all the times kryptonite has been used throughout SV (especially the latter seasons)...does the 'depowering' of kryptonite over the years bother anyone?

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

not really. they've depowered Superman so why not the effect of what weakens him?

 

[Serene]

I know this convo has been a long time coming but i'm currently in the middle of the Re-run where they turn Lana and Co. into Druggies using a kryptonite serum.

The part when Clark is stabbed with the serum, I thought, "That should'a killed him...its f'n kryptonite!" And I know that far worse things have been done to Clark throughout the series you know with him swimming in it ("Memoria") and even drinking it, etc.

But this epi inpaticular just got me thinking back to all the times kryptonite has been used throughout SV (especially the latter seasons)...does the 'depowering' of kryptonite over the years bother anyone?

I think that most of those instances you are referring to, including the one in tonight's episode "Void," involve diluted and/or chemically altered kryptonite. Pure green-K, usually does stop Clark cold.

But you're right.. the effect of green K on Clark is usually directly proportional to what the current storyline happens to dictate. I can't say that it's ever bothered me though.

 

[LostSon88]

I think that most of those instances you are referring to, including the one in tonight's episode "Void," involve diluted and/or chemically altered kryptonite. Pure green-K, usually does stop Clark cold.

But you're right.. the effect of green K on Clark is usually directly proportional to what the current storyline happens to dictate. I can't say that it's ever bothered me though.

Good point. But I think that for me at least...kryponite is kryptonite and its reaction towards Clark should be consistent as it was (for the most part) during seasons 1 and 2.

 

[Kaboom]

what a great idea. lets kill superman. pffft.

 

[LostSon88]

Just because I would have preferred that kryptonite be portrayed CONSISTIENTLY as the fatal substance that can kill Superman doesn't mean I want to kill him.

Pfft...

 

[NHawk19]

Eh I think Rene makes a good point with it being diluted etc.

Think about the poisons that can kill humans. Large doses and it's instantaneous, small doses and it may just mess you up for a bit. I tend to think of K like cancer radiation treatments only more severe.

Though I will say instances where he lifts a planet of green K with a sliver of pure stuff inside of him have left me confused.

 

[triplet]

I think they change the "strength" of the kryptonite and its exact affect on Clark to suit the story...

It's something they've always done, like from the first episodes of the series.

For example in the Pilot a tiny amount of kryptonite (Lana's meteorite necklace for example) nearly completely disabled Clark. Yet in the very next episode, Metamorphosis, he was surrounded by kryptonite in that old foundry and it just make him weak when it probably shoulda killed him...

*shrug*

It doesn't bother me... well, not really.

 

[Brainiac 8]

It doesn't really bother me either. I like the idea that the Krptonite was diluted, like was mentioned.

It's just like the episode where Clark drank the Krypto-Aid, technically that would have killed him too, but I just let it slide. They can't kill Superman or we wouldn't have a show.

I have a friend who watches the show and gripes every time they do something with kryptonite that should maim and/or kill Clark. I myself, just don't worry about it....usually they don't do anything too drastic that it would seem implausable.-

 

[BaK]

lana's necklace was 24 carat kryptonite

 

[avidreader]

The part when Clark is stabbed with the serum, I thought, "That should'a killed him...its f'n kryptonite!"

It did kill him though. He died and went to heaven and spoke with Pa Kent. Then the process of dying neutralised the kryptonite in his system and he came back to life.

What I didnt like or understand was why Lana didnt ask "How did you come back to life?"

I guess she's given up and knows she's not going to get a truthful answer.

 

[LostSon88]

Though I will say instances where he lifts a planet of green K with a sliver of pure stuff inside of him have left me confused.

hahahah....agreed.

(I still loved the movie though.)

 

[Brainiac 8]

Eh I think Rene makes a good point with it being diluted etc.

Think about the poisons that can kill humans. Large doses and it's instantaneous, small doses and it may just mess you up for a bit. I tend to think of K like cancer radiation treatments only more severe.

Though I will say instances where he lifts a planet of green K with a sliver of pure stuff inside of him have left me confused.

That actually made me groan.

 

[LostSon88]

I guess she's given up and knows she's not going to get a truthful answer.

It should be second hat to Lana by now I mean...this isn't the first time Clark has died.

LOL.

 

[BaK]

also, while his superpowers are at various levels of appearing/developing, who's to say that his "sensitivity" to kryptonite isn't going through a similar thing..

sun flares and all..

 

[SLVRSR4]

That actually made me groan.

that made me so x12
What i never got is shouldn't clark have gotten cancer by now? Or how he doesn't get scars from kryptonite? It sounds stupid but i want to know!

 

[avidreader]

that made me so x12
What i never got is shouldn't clark have gotten cancer by now? Or how he doesn't get scars from kryptonite? It sounds stupid but i want to know!

As soon as he is no longer within close proximity to it, his powers and strength are fully restored.

 

[Nivek]

that made me so x12
What i never got is shouldn't clark have gotten cancer by now? Or how he doesn't get scars from kryptonite? It sounds stupid but i want to know!

Because he's f'ing Superman. He also heals quick from every damn thing, why the hell would he get scars?

 

[BaK]

Because he's f'ing Superman.

another great way of saying RTFM..

 

[Lt. Figgnuts]

The fluctuating effects of Green K on Clark in Smallville is just one of many inconsistencies/examples of poor writingthat the show has displayed over the five seasons.

However, you kind of have to either get over it, stop watching or hate yourself for watching it...

 

[Kaboom]

because other mediums have alawys been so consistent....i know. lets have superman lift new krypton with knife- sized kryptonite inside him!

:rolls eyes:

 

[Syncos]

the only instance I can think of when pure green K was less effective was when he had it taped to his chest in the moving truck, and he somehow managed to rip it off and throw it. in other situations you've gotta remember that it's MASSIVELY deluted. I mean, Kryptonite is a rock. in substances like the death formula and kryptoaid, there'd have to be small traces of that compound.

 

[Lt. Figgnuts]

in other situations you've gotta remember that it's MASSIVELY deluted. I mean, Kryptonite is a rock.

Not always, though. There are plenty of times when it's not anything special, just the plain ol' meteorites, and the effect varies.

 

[SLVRSR4]

Because he's f'ing Superman. He also heals quick from every damn thing, why the hell would he get scars?

he cut himself to give Lionel's partner in crime his blood. He should have a gaping scar i think. Then it's superman but i just love to complain

 

[NHawk19]

because other mediums have alawys been so consistent....i know. lets have superman lift new krypton with knife- sized kryptonite inside him!

:rolls eyes:

Haha i beat you to it.