Category:Etymology-Man

This series is a take on the traditional appearance of a superhero when a disaster strikes. In this case, Etymology-Man arrives, who apparently has the power of Etymology, the study of the history of words, their origins, and how their form and meaning have changed over time. As Etymology-Man is explaining the history of the words "tsunami" and "tidal wave", referencing the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the 2011 Tōhoku tsunami and the 1755 Lisbon earthquake and tsunami, the water starts rising around them. As the waters continue to rise, he continues to only explain the words, rather than attempting to save them as a superhero should. This, intentionally or unintentionally, is a dig at academics who prefer to talk about issues when taking action is more appropriate. In the second comic, the superhero Etymology-Man returns and, just like in his first appearance, explains the origination of words instead of actually helping.