D’Elia’s Take on Superheroes and Politics
Stand-up comedian Chris D’Elia recently shared some interesting thoughts about Marvel superheroes, suggesting that characters like Captain America and Iron Man would, in reality, vote against the Republican Party while maintaining a progressive facade.
This theory emerged during a conversation on political influence in television with fellow comedians Eric Griffin and Brendan Schaub. D’Elia expressed how he feels that certain storylines seem forced, with characters’ “gay intentions” being made overly apparent.
He noted, “They’re trying to figure out how to have a gay character or a transgender character in a major show,” while also pondering what superheroes exist that align with leftist ideologies. D’Elia declared with a mix of humor and enthusiasm, “What kind of superheroes are leftists?! They’re not. They have so much power.”
In a comedic imitation, he quipped, “Jarvis, what the hell is going on with that damn trans guy?!” channeling Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr.’s style. He insisted that, fundamentally, the true Captain America would likely support Republican viewpoints in secret, and that Iron Man would share his frustrations about “woke” attitudes.
Republican X-Men?
Prompted by Griffin to name which members of the X-Men he believed were Republicans, D’Elia quickly responded with excitement, citing Wolverine and Cyclops among others. Griffin, known for his work on “Workaholics,” took a more measured approach, suggesting that when shows heavily lean into political messaging, it can change their essence. He expressed a distaste for anything that feels like it’s trying to dictate how viewers should think.
A New Filter Idea
This exchange inspired Griffin and Schaub to brainstorm a potential streaming filter that would let users avoid content that they deem overly political, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ themes. “You just need a filter,” Griffin proposed. “What if they had a ‘gay agenda’ filter?” Schaub seemed to support the notion, adding that while he enjoys the evolving media landscape, he feels kids should be shielded from it while adults can make their own choices.
