Thursday, July 17, 2008

Comparipost #1----Jack Bauer vs. Chuck Norris for Ultimate All American Hero

Throughout history there have been many hypothetical matchups between the greats in each of their pertinent fields. Mike Tyson vs. Ali. Jordan vs. Bryant. Cary Grant vs. Brad Pitt. Some of these historical anomalies will be seen in future compariposts. To start out this blog of compariposts I wanted to find a subject matter that would be full of passionate arguments and strong opinions. What better subject matter than the great comparison of one of the greatest entertainment-karate heroes to the ever so (somewhat recently) popular Jack Bauer. Take into consideration that we are matching up a fictional (but for anyone who knows him, so very real) character in Jack Bauer against many fictional characters played by a single real being.

Chuck Norris is most well known for his roles in Delta Force, Hellbound, Walker Texas Ranger, Top Dog, and Firewalker. Many a badguy received a taste of a swift roundhouse from the likes of Chuckies Black or Brown boots depending on what matched is current attire. It is his relentless ability to royally kick butt that has earned him such amazing jokes as "When Chuck Norris jumps in the ocean he doesn't get wet, the ocean gets Chuck Norris." It has been said that Chuck Norris can speak braille and that he has counted to infinity....twice.

In Contrast, it is rumored that the contender, Jack Bauer, beat out George Washington in the general presidential election of 1789, however congress would not allow a figure who had not been born yet to be sworn into office. Jack Bauer can get out of being trapped in a solid cement block with his hands tied behind his back. Never has such enthusiasm risen for an American television hero as the following that this ever-so-human man has received, including the like of MacGyver and HeMan. Who knows how long ago America would have fallen had it not been for the heroics of such a great man.

Now, put the two in an Iron Maiden together and see which one comes out alive. As actually completing this project of discovery would violate federal law, we leave it up to hypotheticals and argument. It is for all to put in their two bits, weigh in, but for you to decide. Who is the greatest All-American Hero? Let the debate begin!!!