Look What They Need to Mimic a Fraction of Our Power
Origin
The phrase is associated with a scene from a DC superhero film in which powerful characters look down on a lesser imitation of their abilities and remark on how much effort it takes others to mimic a fraction of their power. The line and an accompanying image were adopted as a comparison template, spreading around 2018.
Meaning & usage
It is used to smugly compare an inferior copy, cheaper alternative, or clumsy imitation against a superior original, casting the poster’s preferred thing as effortlessly dominant. The setup invites side-by-side jabs at knock-offs and imitators, with the ‘fraction of our power’ framing doing the bragging. The humor comes from applying such grandiose superiority to often petty or mundane rivalries.
Notable examples
- Comparing a premium product to its budget knock-off.
- Fandom bragging that a rival franchise is copying theirs.
- Recaptions pitting an original against any lesser imitation.
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Frequently asked
Where is 'a fraction of our power' from?
It is associated with a scene from a DC superhero film in which powerful characters belittle a lesser imitation of their abilities.
What does the meme mean?
It smugly compares an inferior copy or knock-off against a superior original, casting the original as effortlessly dominant.
When did it become a template?
It was adopted as a comparison template around 2018.
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