We know you've watched the Avengers: Infinity War trailer by now - heck, if you're like us, you've probably watched it a few (dozen) times, analyzing it frame-by-frame. While many were content to see 10 years of films culminating in a superhero smackdown of epic proportions, some went... a little further.
Like digitally gluing facial hair onto Thanos' face and changing the MCU's ultimate bad guy into a purple-skinned Joss Whedon, Bruce Willis, and a really buff Homer Simpson, among many others. Below you'll find some of the best ways that the internet has turned Marvel's Mad Titan into less of a planet-threatening menace and more of a... well, you'll see.
Homer Simpson
pic.twitter.com/2cYO1f9W4hNovember 30, 2017
Not much to say about this one other than 'Mmmm, Infinity Donut…'
Joss Whedon
Why does Thanos look more like Joss Whedon than Josh Brolin? https://t.co/Gdh5i8ABsl pic.twitter.com/cPwuc2bxckNovember 29, 2017
We loved Whedon back in 2011 for his work on the first Avengers. Since then, he's become something of a villain in many comic fans' eyes. He reportedly clashed with higher ups during the making of Age of Ultron, and now DC fans claim he ruined Justice League. But whether you hate Whedon or revere him, there's no denying a bit of family resemblance here.
Bruce Willis
The Avengers Will Die! #InfinityWar pic.twitter.com/J3sek2h9nsNovember 30, 2017
I told you he looked like cartoon Bruce Willis! I told you!
Rick Harrison
“I’m Thanos and welcome to my Pawn Shop..” pic.twitter.com/1m9RAf6BpJNovember 29, 2017
This one might take a bit of explaining, especially if you're not from the US. See, we have this reality TV show called Pawn Stars, which follows a Las Vegas pawn store family business run by a guy named Rick Harrison. He's known for his stereotypical 'tough guy' attitude and low-balling would-be sellers on their merchandise. So maybe not quite a villain for the Avengers, but maybe this version of Thanos could cross paths with the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Henry Cavill's CG mouth from Justice League
Maaaaybe not the Marvel / DC crossover fans were hoping for.
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Nusret Gokce, AKA Salt Bae
A photo posted by @roshfaizal on Sep 7, 2017 at 9:06am PDT
Okay, you got me - this isn't a photoshop job, but it's so good that I couldn't pass up showing it to you. Nusret Gokce is a Turkish chef who became a viral sensation thanks to video of him delicately sprinkling salt onto steak, earning him the nickname "Salt Bae". His unique pose, passion for cooking, and charming good looks combined to make Gokce a sensation, and now Thanos looks ready to follow suit as Infinity Stone Bae.
A Minion
guys I figured out how to make Thanos sexier pic.twitter.com/Ejy8wwOnuaNovember 30, 2017
I'm so sorry.
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