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I Have Questions About the Official ‘Fantastic Four’ Pizza
The recently released tie-ins with Marvel’s upcoming movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, have left me with more questions than answers. As a pizza enthusiast and superhero fan, I am perplexed by the official ‘Fantastic Four’ pizza offerings.
Firstly, I’d like to address the elephant in the room – or should I say, pepperoni on the pizza? Little Caesars has unveiled an officially licensed Fantastic Four-themed pizza that will surely raise some eyebrows. The four-quadrant pizza features flavors representing each member of the team: pepperoni for Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic), jalapeño for Johnny Storm, Italian sausage and bacon for Ben Grimm (Thing), and… cheese? For Sue Storm (Invisible Woman)? That’s right, folks – a plain cheese pizza slice. It seems like Little Caesars has taken some liberties with the characters’ personalities.
Now, I’m no chef, but doesn’t it seem ridiculous to have a superhero-themed meal with a character as seemingly unremarkable as Sue getting a flavorless cheese slice? Where’s the ‘fantastic’ in that? If we’re talking about Fantastic Four here, shouldn’t Sue deserve better than plain cheese?
Furthermore, I want to know if these tie-ins are part of Marvel’s new marketing strategy or just an odd anomaly. In an era where representation and inclusivity matter so much, it seems strange that Little Caesars has decided to make the Invisible Woman’s slice unremarkable.
I’ve also noticed some red flags (pun intended) when looking at these releases. For instance, why does Johnny Storm’s jalapeño- pepperoni combination have flame powers? Is this a nod to his ability as Human Torch or just a marketing ploy?
Lastly, what kind of magic is going on with Reed Richards being the sole representative of pepperoni? I mean, isn’t he supposed to be Mr. Fantastic due to his elasticity? Has Marvel’s First Family got some new, never-before-seen powers?
As a fan and food enthusiast, these questions leave me puzzled. What do you think about this pizza offering?
Source: gizmodo.com
