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Has anyone else ever noticed that...

posted 12 years ago by Carycomic
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...the emblem on Ralph's super-suit resembles the Red Dragon Tong tattoo, worn by Count Lippi, in the 007 film THUNDERBALL?

[–] pcull1016 12 years ago

I've heard two different stories as to the logo's origin. One, that it resembled the shape of a pair of scissors held upside down. The second is that it's part of the Kanji for 'middle.'

Here's an example: http://jisho.org/words?jap=&eng=middle&dict=edict&romaji=o n

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[–] Carycomic 12 years ago

Very interesting tidbit! Thanks for the prompt response. :-)

[–] pcull1016 12 years ago

You're welcome. As I mentioned, they're stories. The sources are as follows:

The 'scissors' scenario - interview with Stephen J. Cannell in "Age of TV Heroes" book (available here: http://www.amazon.com/Age-Heroes-Live-Action-Adventures-Characters/dp/ 1605490105/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1364792206&sr=1- 1&keywords=age+of+tv+heroes)

The Kanji scenario - from the old Greatest American Hero Homepage.

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[–] Frumious_Bandersnatch_46 11 years ago

No.

However, I DID notice that it bears a striking resemblance to the Chinese symbol for China. (Maybe it was a different kind of aliens who made the suit. )