Smurfs. Blueberries. The DePaul Blue Demon. All have blue skin, but none has the galaxy-altering power of “Watchmen’s” Dr. Manhattan. Still, the uneducated consumer out there might be tempted to confuse Manhattan’s coloration with the galaxy’s biggest marshmallow-altering force: Blue Man Group. How does Manhattan stack up against BMG? Time for a Faceoff!
Clothing
BLUE MAN:
X Tasteful black long-sleeved shirts with matching slacks.
MANHATTAN:
He’s mostly naked. Prepare to meet Manhattan Junior.
Communication skills
BLUE MAN:
Mute, but somehow still very expressive.
MANHATTAN:
X Much of his dialogue drives at the notion that humans are insignificant. What a badass.
Special powers
BLUE MAN:
Making music and art fun, and, moreover, an experience.
MANHATTAN:
X You know the “liquefy” setting on a blender? He can do that. To people. With his mind.
OVERALL WINNER:
It’s a tough call, but Dr. Manhattan’s blue is just a little bit truer.
