Why Does HULK Wear PURPLE PANTS?! || Comic Misconceptions || NerdSync

Become a NerdSync PATRON today! ▶▶ http://www.patreon.com/NerdSync Marvel's Incredible Hulk is a character with one of the most iconic color schemes: Bright green skin contrasted with purple pants. It's visually striking, but besides that, why does Hulk wear purple pants?? Does Bruce Banner simply like the color purple, or do the ripped violet shorts serve as a symbol for his constant inner struggle and how the Marvel Universe often paints Hulk as a villain instead of superhero? Hulk's pants might be more than they may seem at first! SUBSCRIBE for weekly comic book videos! ▶▶ http://nerdsyn.cc/_SUBSCRIBE_ Every Wednesday, Comic Misconceptions explores the incredible stories, fascinating ideas, and mind-blowing theories regarding comic books and the rich history and culture that surrounds them! Hosted by Scott Niswander (@ScottNiswander) —————RELATED VIDEOS————— Why superheroes wear CAPES, TIGHTS, & more! ▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pgwsmt2utX4&list=PLPEShH2LWsQA1ybbbyfywk1Mn53DSQZqI&index=1 Comic Book Censorship: History of the Comics Code Authority (CCA) ▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIVk_bod4gg&list=PLPEShH2LWsQCwCcEAfJQSDYxVTzbK0QBf&index=17 ———————SOURCES——————— Article about Hulk’s creation https://archive.org/stream/starlog_magazine-312JPG/312#page/n72/mode/1up Understanding Comics - Scott McCloud http://nerdsyn.cc/UnderstandComics Info on printing limitations https://www.quora.com/Why-does-the-Hulk-have-purple-pants Good article about Hulk and color theory http://www.zevendesign.com/color-harmony-hulk-wears-purple-pants/ Infographic about common superhero color tropes http://www.forevergeek.com/wp-content/media/2011/09/superhero-colors-full.jpg ——————SOCIAL MEDIA—————— LISTEN to the NerdSync Podcast! ▶▶ http://nerdsyn.cc/podcastNS TWITTER: http://nerdsyn.cc/followNS FACEBOOK: http://nerdsyn.cc/likeNS SUBREDDIT: https://www.reddit.com/r/NerdSync/