Today's question: Favorite Riddler riddle?
I grew up adoring and emulating Batman in all of his incarnations, whether dark or campy. While I relished the Burton films and animated series of the 90s as dark and gritty representations of the character, I equally like the popular 60s show with Adam West and Burt Ward as Batman and Robin. Sure, it was campy and frequently silly, but it was really fun and always drew a laugh. I really wish the rights could be worked out so fans can see the show again on DVD or some form of home video.
Thankfully, however, the 1966 film based on the show IS available. And that's where our riddle lies. Frank Gorshin was undoubtedly one of the best things about both the show and the movie. His perfect portrayal of The Riddler was among the most memorable characterizations of any comic book character off the page. His cackling laugh and oddly disjointed and out-of-nowhere riddles are the stuff of legend. Robin was frequently the solver, with Batman acting as if he knew the whole time and was just waiting for the Boy Wonder to figure it out (the viewer knows this is not the case).
"What weighs six ounces, sits in a tree, and is very dangerous?"
Robin: "A sparrow with a machine gun."
Yes, of course.
Tomorrow: Favorite Batman video game?
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