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Why does every villain have an idiotic sidekick?




In Superman I and II Lex Luthor had Otis, and his nephew Lenny in Superman IV. Webster has Gus Gorman in III. In Supergirl, Selena had Bianca. Hell, General Zod had Non. Why is it in the early Superman films and Supergirl, the major villains had an idiotic cohort/follower at their side? And does anyone think that diminishes their menace? Afterall, they're up against an all-powerful, nearly indestrutible opponent.

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Comic relief, but they can be annoying, especially Lorelei in SUPERMAN III with her ridiculous voice.


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If they were smart, they wouldn't be a sidekick...

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At least Non provided the muscle for Zod, and being dumb he was a willing and complicit cohort. And Gus Gorman was an 'idiot savant' who was very useful to Webster.

However, I agree that Otis, Lenny and Bianca were all about as useful as cock-flavoured lollypops.

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