Do you know what happens to a toad when it’s struck by lightning?

by | Feb 16, 2023 | Features

Why do people hate this line of dialogue? What exactly would you want Storm to say at that critical moment. I’ve read people wanted a more epic tag to a pretty good setup and felt disappointed. Here is the full line:

“Do you know what happens to a toad when it’s struck by lightning? Same thing that happens to everything else.”

Storm, X-Men

I don’t know about you, but I have no issues with that. What could possibly go there that would make it better? Let’s explore some options. I am going to give this tagline a real shot here. This is a brainstorm. Let’s see if we can’t make it more epic.

Do you know what happens to a toad when it’s struck by lightning?…

“…It pops something fierce.”

“…seriously, I’m asking.”

“…trust me it’s toad-ally cool *snicker*.”

Wait, I got it.

Let’s tweak the line a little and make it an inquisitive statement instead of a question.

Storm: “Let’s see what happens to a toad when it’s struck by lightning.”

*ZAP* *fried toad flies into the water*

Storm: *badass look and walk off*

We figured it out.

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