"Who watches the Watchmen?"

OK. I finally finished Watchmen. And yes, as you've probably heard elsewhere, far more eloquently, it was good. It was recommended to me by a friend of a friend a few months ago, so I thought I would read it before seeing it in the theater. Although enjoyable, it didn't catch me off guard by punching me square in the chest, leaving me gasping for breath. Zak told me it would blow my mind. Did it surprise me? Sorta. But rock my world off its axis? Not so much.

But you know what? I'm jazzed that a piece of fiction did that for him. I know there are books out there that have changed me and I've repeatedly recommended them. I wanted my friends to have the same reaction as I did. Which was "HOLY SHIT! HOW DID I LIVE MY LIFE BEFORE READING THIS?!" It's kind of disappointing when they weren't crapping their pants with excitement. Hence, why I'm not going to tell Zak that I merely enjoyed Watchmen.

(For those of you who worry that I'm going to spoil the ending, don't worry. I'm not.)

There were some MAJOR themes in this graphic novel, but there were so many small, trivial questions that I wanted answers to. I simply cannot get over these stupid facts that were just glossed over. Like, why did Rorschach smell? Did he not shower? His stench was commented upon like, 10 times. 10 times! With no explanation! Come on!

Also, why is Dr. Manhattan always naked? He starts out with a full body suit, then cuts down to a wrestling singlet, then to some bikini briefs, then he just goes full out streaker. Except he doesn't run. He calmly walks about. Naked. And they show his giblets. I'm not gonna lie, for being the most powerful "man" on Earth, he doesn't look so "powerful" below the belt. Must be a grower, not a shower. I'm not ashamed of looking. You would have too.

Why is Nixon president? It's set it in 1985. It doesn't make any sense. I have no witty commentary for that part. It just annoyed me.

For any help or theories you might have on these topics, I'd appreciate it.

Slaminky Malargy...

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