“Batman doesn’t cover his whole face because he needs the police to know he’s white”
The American comic book superhero “Batman” has a costume that only covers half his face. This was posted on Twitter by Randall Otis on APril 8, 2020:
“The reason Batman doesn’t cover his whole face is because he needs the police to know he’s white.”
That is, it’s implied that the police will not shoot a white person. The tweet received over 459,000 likes and has been printed on several images.
Wikipedia: Batman
Batman is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and debuted in the 27th issue of the comic book Detective Comics on March 30, 1939. In the DC Universe continuity, Batman is the alias of Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American playboy, philanthropist, and industrialist who resides in Gotham City.
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Parklex 60 Dental
@Parklex60Dental
So that’s why Batman doesn’t cover that part of his face.
(“EVEN SUPERHEROES NEED TO BRUSH THEIR TEETH” is shown on an image.—ed.)
1:42 PM · Dec 8, 2016·Main Street Hub
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Jeremy Somethin’ Somethin’
@jeremyharrisona
Unlike some folks here I welcome DM’s any time, as long as it’s to discuss why Batman doesn’t cover his chin and mouth. All other topics are off limits
5:21 PM · Oct 10, 2018·Twitter Web Client
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Randall Otis
@RandallOtisTV
The reason Batman doesn’t cover his whole face is because he needs the police to know he’s white
1:13 PM · Apr 8, 2020·Twitter for iPhone
Reddit—Unpopularopinion
Posted by u/Reboot422 March 27, 2022
The meme about batman not covering his mouth because he needs the police to know hes white is probly true.
It makes sense in cannon. Batman is a master of psychology. He even wears the yellow oval to redirect gunfire to his chest in his early suits. So why wouldnt he do that. He closley works with police, and corrupt police at that. Knowing what we know about police culture they wouldnt be as trusting if he wasnt showing his face or was black. So it would be a sutle way of putting the police at ease.
Reddit—NoStupidQuestions
Posted by u/beardstachioso April 7, 2022
The Batman doesn’t cover his face so police can know he is white?
I mean, what he does is illegal and he should be arrested.
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Wacko🙃
@wacko_fgs
The reason Batman doesn’t cover his whole face is because he needs the police to know he’s white
6:39 AM · Jun 21, 2022·Twitter for iPhone
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Bob Kostic
@causticbob
The reason Batman doesn’t cover his whole face is because he needs the police to know he’s white.
6:06 AM · Jul 15, 2022·Twitter Web App