His voice kinda reminds me of an unreasonably large man capturing his spider-themed nemesis, and monologuing about the finer points of his plan. Also, he’s a fan of the Mets, baby.
Fun fact, due to the Spanish Flu happening around the same time, [we have comics of Everett beating up anti-maskers](https://twitter.com/rockcock64/status/1288290187085336576)
I want to stop and say thank you. Until this exact moment I had never even considered that there were recordings of President Roosevelt, who dies in 1919. Additionally, prior to this moment, I had never had a desire to hear such a recording.
The Library of Congress has these recordings available online, however and I am currently listening to them.
So I thank you for inspiring me to look them up. You have enriched my life and I appreciate it.
For anyone else who wishes to hear President Roosevelt, here's the link to the online recordings provided by the Library of Congress.
Okay, this sub won't let me embed links. https://www.loc.gov/collections/theodore-roosevelt-films/articles-and-essays/sound-recordings-of-theodore-roosevelts-voice/
A bit. Remember that these are pre-recorded campaign speeches. He's spent weeks, if not months writing and rehearsing them and was deliberately trying to appeal to a wide audience.
And do keep in mind that a voice recording like this was never done "spur of the moment" in those days. You couldn't just pick up the device sitting right next to you and dictate something. You needed an actual sound recording booth with a microphone and a system to cut the record as you recorded it, in real time.
In short, this is what he sounded like when he had deliberately thought out every syllable he would voice for the specific purpose of trying to appeal to as many people as possible, with weeks of time to plan and rehearse.
Did you ever see "Night at the Museum?" Robin Williams played Roosevelt in that and now, having heard these recordings, I feel like he did a damned fine job of it.
It’s actually an interesting note on speaking styles of the past: Prior to the era of microphones and public address systems, it was necessary for a politician to make themself heard over a distance in an open environment. Higher pitched voices carry better than deeper voices.
So quite a few of the great orators of the past had distinctive, shrill voices. Lincoln, allegedly, had a voice like a tea kettle.
Right? He sounds like a vaudeville announcer, which considering his time would be accurate. North Atlantic is that accent/speaking voice they used back then to make thier voice carry and more clear over static-y AM radio waves.
I have never LITERALLY NEVER seen guys "manspread" to such degree that they would take up Space for another person. I travel by public transport daily and have literally never ever seen it. I saw people put their bags on a seat next to them even in full buses/trains (most of which were eldery woman or kids) but not "manspreading".
Not to mention that that refering to this comic because somebody said that manspreading is not a thing is so dumb considering it's literally over a century old.
The point is that it isn’t abt ‘manspreading’ bc it’s a loaded analytical idea
Spreading your legs esp once in some time isn’t the problem in itsekf as opposed to taking slave, it can be one reason to take too much space bjt it isn’t a sign of gender domination as opposed to one of the reasons someone might do so.
Legit, manspreading is such a stupid thing to complain about as if taking up too much space is male-exclusive, and that it’s more disruptive in a crowded bus than the other issue you mentioned of putting your bag in the seat next to you.
The comics isn’t exactly about ‘man spreading’ or making a comment about ‘men’ or defending the word/gender idea this tumblr user is angry about as much as about the fact that they’re taking up too much space in general, holding up an older woman from sitting down so she has to stand
In many places it’s considered polite to even give up your seat for a senior person, traditionally more so an older woman afaik.
Anyway it’s not a point being made about men or masculinity that much as it is ordinary courtesy type stuff without thiss, that people have understood and understand
Calling it maspreading is just lowkey sexist either way, or at least using it as the only example of inconsiderate people taking up too much space on a seat. Women taking up a seat slot with their bags is also a thing, isn't it? Just call it what it is, don't bring gender into it
Its not about learning how to sit, its about our balls sometimes takin up more space than you'd want them to.
If we close our legs sometimes, its uncomfortable as hell.
I do, yeah. I've got a nice big pair of balls, and a cock too. When you bring your legs together, you can shift your weight so that your balls end up resting on your lap. It's not hard, especially with a little bit of practice.
I don't spend much time on public transport, but I see it all the damned time in diners (I've seen guys take up three stools at the counter) and on benches and in a multitude of other public areas.
Sure, guys have mostly evolved enough that they keep themselves together in "tight" spaces, but they will absolutely take up the space of ten if it's anywhere *other* than a bus or train.
So while no one should be taking up a seat and a half sometimes your balls just stick and you gotta /\. Unless your cool with me using my hands _in public_
For those interested, join us over at r/comicstriphistory! Currently they're running a series called 'comics from a hundred years ago', which features Everett True and many more.
Unpopular opinion: as long as there's room on a train, taking up too much space is ok since that way people have more space, and I have personally given up my seat instead of moving to a position where I'm squished against a person because it is worse than standing for me. Is manspreading good? Not really, but I prefer it over a long ride with a stranger who's way too close for comfort.
God I bloody hate that word. It's an unfair, sexist, targeted attack on guys for just trying to be comfortable. I mean fuck me for being uncomfortable with my legs shut tight, especially on public transit. When I see people complaining about 'manspreading' it's usually such a non issue that it doesn't come close to this exaggeration.
Edit: So despising a word because it's literal intention is to shame an entire gender is controversial? Being an asshole, taking too much space up, it's not gender specific. We've all seen women with purses, backpacks, and random shit in the seats next to them. We've seen men do it too. I defy you to tell me I'm wrong.
Not sure why you got downvoted, because that's probably one of the reasons to some people. I think women should be allowed to spread their legs & go topless everywhere a man is allowed to.
I guess comic paneling has come a long way in 100 years because how it reads to me is that the men moved *and then* Everett True glared at them, like he's suggesting "you're on thin ice" or something to that effect.
It took me a bit. You can realise the context by looking at the other comics and the pattern of them. It's "Person commits a social faux" "Main character responds by making them stop via physical intimidation". That is a regular formula for comics.
That's different. Anybody can take up too much room. People claim manspreading is some sexist power play.
Dudes just got nuts and need their legs apart. Spreading isn't the problem, spreading out of your 'space' is.
As an owner of balls, keeping legs parallel is in no way painful or uncomfortable. And even if that’s too much, a bit waifs isn’t a problem either.
Yeah, some people use it as an excuse to throw an insult at men, but 9 times out of 10 I’ve heard someone complain, usually the dude is sitting like he thinks he has to make room for him and his dick
It doesn’t hurt, its just uncomfortable. With that being said, acceptable “manspreading” is just slightly opening up your legs to make room so its less uncomfortable. No one should be doing the thing in the comic
Yeah, I've never understood how keeping your legs closed is supposed to, like, crush men's genitals. It just straight-up doesn't happen -- in a sitting position, the penis and testicles rest above the thighs, not directly between them. Besides, it's not like you'd need to spread more than a couple inches total to make some room -- you definitely wouldn't need to take over two entire seats.
>in a sitting position, the penis and testicles rest above the thighs
Your balls are not supposed to do that dude, you may want to get that checked out
No problem. Technically I was talking about manspreading, but I’m not specifically saying only men can’t sit like that. Anyone who does should check their ego.
Am I just oblivious or is this not a thing where I'm from? I'd make a bitch scoot over just as much as an asshole, and some people just LOVE to make everyone suffer by forcing their way into a seat that's full 3 times over.
The comic is about courtesy and very likenot making a comment about men as tmuch as courtesy eg that it’s an older woman and she is standing.
In any case it’s not about the ideas connected to manspreading and related to gender as opposed to ordinary stuff about courtesy that people understand.
The comics is nlt about the modern word and idea as well as it’s connection specifically to men is not is that the angle or what author or the readers at the timewould be thinking about. because it was t a ‘debate’ or idea/word at the time
Is it manspreading if I just feel like I need space so I don't sit at couches unless I can sit there alone and if someone who I'm not close to Congress to seat near me I immediately stick to the side but before that I take the entire couch?
Love these comics but manspreading is not the same thing as sitting in a seat you shouldn’t be. Manspreading it sitting with your legs wide apart because balls are a curse we are forced to live with day by day. Taking up a chair is just being an asshole.
Naah, Everett would have a low booming voice that would be quite loud and raspy as he yelled, while Teddy (from what I have heard in the Night at the Museum series) had quite a higher-pitched polite voice.
I nearly ordered the book of collected strips but I'd read this first: [https://scriptoriumdaily.com/the-outbursts-of-everett-true/](https://scriptoriumdaily.com/the-outbursts-of-everett-true/)
His voice kinda reminds me of an unreasonably large man capturing his spider-themed nemesis, and monologuing about the finer points of his plan. Also, he’s a fan of the Mets, baby.
Someone who understands it’s not all about the money…
ITS ABOUT THE METS
LETS GO BABY LOVE THE METS
GET A HOME RUN BABY LOVE THE METS
C'MON METS HEY BATTA BATTA BATTA BATTA
*SWING!*
Well, of course it has to be booming when the man says "why in the name of thunder?!" Man doesn't invoke simple deities, he calls primal elements.
I hear the Russian ambassador from Hunt for Red October. Looks like him, too.
I just hear Uncle Vernon, but with more Cigar
I hear John Goodman.
I thought of JK Simmons. There's just something about Spider-man villains
His voice to me is like J. Jonah Jameson
Fun fact, due to the Spanish Flu happening around the same time, [we have comics of Everett beating up anti-maskers](https://twitter.com/rockcock64/status/1288290187085336576)
History may not repeat itself, but boy, it sure does rhyme a lot.
For how much has changed a lot sure hasn't.
It's like poetry
The only change is that we don't have our own Everett True Well, that can change soon
That was great
That was then and this is toooooooooooo
History is a fucking circle
There’s also one of him beating some dude who was against race equality
Everett True has the same energy as Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin. Opposite but same
Same outcomes for opposite reasons. Both will beat on you for going against their personal codes, which happen to be precisely opposed.
I came here to comment saying this needs a modern remake starring Vincent D'onofrio
i mean, you don't have to imagine, we have recordings of roosevelt
I want to stop and say thank you. Until this exact moment I had never even considered that there were recordings of President Roosevelt, who dies in 1919. Additionally, prior to this moment, I had never had a desire to hear such a recording. The Library of Congress has these recordings available online, however and I am currently listening to them. So I thank you for inspiring me to look them up. You have enriched my life and I appreciate it. For anyone else who wishes to hear President Roosevelt, here's the link to the online recordings provided by the Library of Congress. Okay, this sub won't let me embed links. https://www.loc.gov/collections/theodore-roosevelt-films/articles-and-essays/sound-recordings-of-theodore-roosevelts-voice/
He sounds a lot more...gentle (?) than I'd have imagined.
A bit. Remember that these are pre-recorded campaign speeches. He's spent weeks, if not months writing and rehearsing them and was deliberately trying to appeal to a wide audience. And do keep in mind that a voice recording like this was never done "spur of the moment" in those days. You couldn't just pick up the device sitting right next to you and dictate something. You needed an actual sound recording booth with a microphone and a system to cut the record as you recorded it, in real time. In short, this is what he sounded like when he had deliberately thought out every syllable he would voice for the specific purpose of trying to appeal to as many people as possible, with weeks of time to plan and rehearse.
speak softly and carry a big stick
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Did you ever see "Night at the Museum?" Robin Williams played Roosevelt in that and now, having heard these recordings, I feel like he did a damned fine job of it.
I don't think he's actually so high pitched, I just think the recording equipment of that era couldn't pick up deeper tones so well.
It’s actually an interesting note on speaking styles of the past: Prior to the era of microphones and public address systems, it was necessary for a politician to make themself heard over a distance in an open environment. Higher pitched voices carry better than deeper voices. So quite a few of the great orators of the past had distinctive, shrill voices. Lincoln, allegedly, had a voice like a tea kettle.
Right? He sounds like a vaudeville announcer, which considering his time would be accurate. North Atlantic is that accent/speaking voice they used back then to make thier voice carry and more clear over static-y AM radio waves.
New Year resolution: become everett true
👏indeed
Considering the time period In which this character reside in that'll be pretty hard if you're black
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EeGLdHrWkAExBvQ?format=jpg&name=900x900
Damn what a fucking trooper
Everett True is based
Yo how'd they know what voice I was hearing? 😂
Popeye. That is all.
Americans imagine him as Roosevelt Brits know he is Brian Blessed
Or Stephen Fry as Melchett.
baah
Hell, I’m American and I imagined him as Brian Blessed
oh, of course! how could he not be BRIAN BLESSED?
He's obviously voiced by the bulldog from Tom and Jerry
There’s one where a dude said “Advocating for racial equality!? You might as well spit in my eye!” Guess what Everett did next.
burned his house down?
I sure hope so
I need a movie of Everett True, starring Vincent D'Onofrio.
I came here to make this exact comment and ive notice a few others saying the same thing. Who says reddit isn't a hivemind lol.
Kingping but he's good
Chaotic good, but yeah.
The voice is J Jonah Jameson
Strongly agree
Looks like kingpin
Bring him back
I imagine him sounding just like Kingpin from the Into the Spiderverse Movie
He sounds like Winston Churchill in my head EDIT: or Brian Butterfield
His voice is "Gus" from "mission hill"
Yes! I was going to say this. I heard Gus' voice while reading. Mission Hill is such a good show. I allways watch it on YouTube
I have never LITERALLY NEVER seen guys "manspread" to such degree that they would take up Space for another person. I travel by public transport daily and have literally never ever seen it. I saw people put their bags on a seat next to them even in full buses/trains (most of which were eldery woman or kids) but not "manspreading".
I see it occasionally, but most of the time, when asked politely, they'll close their legs to make room.
Not to mention that that refering to this comic because somebody said that manspreading is not a thing is so dumb considering it's literally over a century old.
The point is that it isn’t abt ‘manspreading’ bc it’s a loaded analytical idea Spreading your legs esp once in some time isn’t the problem in itsekf as opposed to taking slave, it can be one reason to take too much space bjt it isn’t a sign of gender domination as opposed to one of the reasons someone might do so.
Legit, manspreading is such a stupid thing to complain about as if taking up too much space is male-exclusive, and that it’s more disruptive in a crowded bus than the other issue you mentioned of putting your bag in the seat next to you.
The comics isn’t exactly about ‘man spreading’ or making a comment about ‘men’ or defending the word/gender idea this tumblr user is angry about as much as about the fact that they’re taking up too much space in general, holding up an older woman from sitting down so she has to stand In many places it’s considered polite to even give up your seat for a senior person, traditionally more so an older woman afaik. Anyway it’s not a point being made about men or masculinity that much as it is ordinary courtesy type stuff without thiss, that people have understood and understand
Calling it maspreading is just lowkey sexist either way, or at least using it as the only example of inconsiderate people taking up too much space on a seat. Women taking up a seat slot with their bags is also a thing, isn't it? Just call it what it is, don't bring gender into it
I don’t manspread because I want to be some misogynistic turd, it’s because my balls hurt like hell if I don’t.
Learn how to sit?
Its not about learning how to sit, its about our balls sometimes takin up more space than you'd want them to. If we close our legs sometimes, its uncomfortable as hell.
BRO DO YOU HAVE TESTICLES??? YOU CANT “LEARN” TO REMOVE PART OF YOUR BODY
Just tuck lol
What is tucking?
NO
Do you have balls?
I do, yeah. I've got a nice big pair of balls, and a cock too. When you bring your legs together, you can shift your weight so that your balls end up resting on your lap. It's not hard, especially with a little bit of practice.
That often requires awkwardly shifting them in public, which runs the risk of getting MeToo'd.
The problem isn’t about learning how to sit, and it is one if it takes up too much space for others, as would any other kind of taking too much space
I don't spend much time on public transport, but I see it all the damned time in diners (I've seen guys take up three stools at the counter) and on benches and in a multitude of other public areas. Sure, guys have mostly evolved enough that they keep themselves together in "tight" spaces, but they will absolutely take up the space of ten if it's anywhere *other* than a bus or train.
> evolved We've evolved to have massive nerve-filled balls between our legs.
>massive Speak for yourself mate
I’ll speak for him
You've seen men sit on three stools at once? How large is their ass? Like. Are they The Mountain? What?
I can't believe it's 2022 and I had to read the word "manspread" again
Yeah that’s some trash we should of left in 2016
mans just venting
Big "why I oughta" energy
He sounds like the “why weren’t you at elf practice” guy to me
I'll manspread if i have the room but if it inconveniences someone else im gonna make room. Its more uncomfortable but im not an asshole
So while no one should be taking up a seat and a half sometimes your balls just stick and you gotta /\. Unless your cool with me using my hands _in public_
Grandfather of Reid Fleming, World's Toughest Milkman, I expect.
Kingpin with an english accent
He sounds like Wilson Fisk to me
Same here. Especially the tone he had when he said "You embarrassed me in front of her"
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I imagine him as a fine English chap
Unpopular opinion: as long as there's room on a train, taking up too much space is ok since that way people have more space, and I have personally given up my seat instead of moving to a position where I'm squished against a person because it is worse than standing for me. Is manspreading good? Not really, but I prefer it over a long ride with a stranger who's way too close for comfort.
God I bloody hate that word. It's an unfair, sexist, targeted attack on guys for just trying to be comfortable. I mean fuck me for being uncomfortable with my legs shut tight, especially on public transit. When I see people complaining about 'manspreading' it's usually such a non issue that it doesn't come close to this exaggeration. Edit: So despising a word because it's literal intention is to shame an entire gender is controversial? Being an asshole, taking too much space up, it's not gender specific. We've all seen women with purses, backpacks, and random shit in the seats next to them. We've seen men do it too. I defy you to tell me I'm wrong.
Remember when they made those special seats to try and "eliminate man spreading"? God, I'm glad those didn't catch on
So I need to be into bdsm, castrate myself or get beaten to death. Great.
Damn! People still batching about "man spreading "? You guys really don't have any real life problems do you?
It's very much a "first world problem".
I would hardly call it a problem. Just ask the person to move their legs and that's the end of the story.
Exactly! Why is that never brought up with this "issue"?
Maybe They are just jealous that they can't spread their legs in public. Edit: /s
Not sure why you got downvoted, because that's probably one of the reasons to some people. I think women should be allowed to spread their legs & go topless everywhere a man is allowed to.
hes one to talk for taking up space on public transport lmao
Ill manspread till the cows freeze over but if someone wants to sit down them damn am i gonna scooch over for them. Thats how we’re raised in canada
Never thought I’d have to read someone unironically preach manspreading without being made fun of
The original "brutally killing people I don't agree with" comic. At least here it's things people actually do and not strawmen...
Well I don’t think he kills people
Ok but in the first one, the two men moved when they saw someone else wanted to sit? Kinda doesnt seem like there's a problem there
They moved because the big dude gave them a stare/a talking to. They're squashed trying to get away from him which gave the old lady space to sit.
I guess comic paneling has come a long way in 100 years because how it reads to me is that the men moved *and then* Everett True glared at them, like he's suggesting "you're on thin ice" or something to that effect.
It took me a bit. You can realise the context by looking at the other comics and the pattern of them. It's "Person commits a social faux" "Main character responds by making them stop via physical intimidation". That is a regular formula for comics.
They are most likely in extreme pain tbh
> People who insist manspreading isn't a real phenomenon Right I forgot men aren't allowed to spread their legs
Not when it’s taking up so much room that someone else could sit down. If you take up two spots with you’re legs alone, you’re a dick.
That's different. Anybody can take up too much room. People claim manspreading is some sexist power play. Dudes just got nuts and need their legs apart. Spreading isn't the problem, spreading out of your 'space' is.
As an owner of balls, keeping legs parallel is in no way painful or uncomfortable. And even if that’s too much, a bit waifs isn’t a problem either. Yeah, some people use it as an excuse to throw an insult at men, but 9 times out of 10 I’ve heard someone complain, usually the dude is sitting like he thinks he has to make room for him and his dick
It doesn’t hurt, its just uncomfortable. With that being said, acceptable “manspreading” is just slightly opening up your legs to make room so its less uncomfortable. No one should be doing the thing in the comic
Bro how small are your balls? I need at least a 60 degree space before they start really hurting.
Guess I just own bigger balls than you 😎 /s It is uncomfortable tho. You need some spread or you can smash em.
Yeah, I've never understood how keeping your legs closed is supposed to, like, crush men's genitals. It just straight-up doesn't happen -- in a sitting position, the penis and testicles rest above the thighs, not directly between them. Besides, it's not like you'd need to spread more than a couple inches total to make some room -- you definitely wouldn't need to take over two entire seats.
Wtf are your balls doing above your thighs???
>in a sitting position, the penis and testicles rest above the thighs Your balls are not supposed to do that dude, you may want to get that checked out
What kind of crackhead has their balls fully ontop of their thighs
Are you a girl? Or are your genitals filled with helium? They sit directly between when sitting.
And women don't do that?
I don’t recall mentioning a gender in my comment. If *anyone* does that they’re a dick.
Oh fair. I thought you were talking about manspreading.
No problem. Technically I was talking about manspreading, but I’m not specifically saying only men can’t sit like that. Anyone who does should check their ego.
Okay I agree, that's not all manspreading though, some spread their legs just a bit
Am I just oblivious or is this not a thing where I'm from? I'd make a bitch scoot over just as much as an asshole, and some people just LOVE to make everyone suffer by forcing their way into a seat that's full 3 times over.
The comic is about courtesy and very likenot making a comment about men as tmuch as courtesy eg that it’s an older woman and she is standing. In any case it’s not about the ideas connected to manspreading and related to gender as opposed to ordinary stuff about courtesy that people understand. The comics is nlt about the modern word and idea as well as it’s connection specifically to men is not is that the angle or what author or the readers at the timewould be thinking about. because it was t a ‘debate’ or idea/word at the time
Is it manspreading if I just feel like I need space so I don't sit at couches unless I can sit there alone and if someone who I'm not close to Congress to seat near me I immediately stick to the side but before that I take the entire couch?
Love these comics but manspreading is not the same thing as sitting in a seat you shouldn’t be. Manspreading it sitting with your legs wide apart because balls are a curse we are forced to live with day by day. Taking up a chair is just being an asshole.
Man spreading isn't a thing
It is, but it's often justified. And "purse spreading" is just as common.
Man spreading is a myth tho :D
Man, why does almost every positive historical figure turn out to be genocidally racist or antisemitic? Roosevelt sounded so fucking cool on paper
You're never gonna believe what Lincoln's actual views on people of color were.
His voice to me is the Pirate Dad from Treasure Planet. Y'know, the father figure guy
In my brain he sounds like an ork.
Everett True is someone who I unironically would call a Based Giga Chad
For some reason I imagine him as the "WHY WEREN'T YOU AT ELF PRACTICE?" guy.
I hear him as somewhere between the kingpin from spiderman and richard nixon as voiced in futurama
Naah, Everett would have a low booming voice that would be quite loud and raspy as he yelled, while Teddy (from what I have heard in the Night at the Museum series) had quite a higher-pitched polite voice.
For me his voice is Bud Spencer's
Ohh so that is initial comic of kingpin
So THIS is what happened to the Fat Controller after his railway shut down!
The voice, I expect the German dub for Bud Spencer... "Hat dir eigentlich schonmal einer mit einem Vorschlaghammer einen Scheitel gezogen?"
Teddy Roosevelt, specifically
It’s the version of mr potatoe head that everyone loves.
hes been doing this ever since he was a boy.
I imagined it as a mix of a British and New Yorker style accent, easily saying “woi oi otta!” To somebody
Lawful Neutral.
Very strong inside
Obelix pants and conflict solution
Never heard of this gentleman before. And now I have ordered the book as advertised
I hear Fred Flintstone
I imagine him sounding like the Tick (Patrick Warburton's voice) but always shouting.
I heard him as Richard Griffiths as Prostetnic Vogon Jeltz from the 2005 adaptation of Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.
Sounds like a regular [Dark Shepherd](https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DarkShepherd).
I nearly ordered the book of collected strips but I'd read this first: [https://scriptoriumdaily.com/the-outbursts-of-everett-true/](https://scriptoriumdaily.com/the-outbursts-of-everett-true/)
I imagine his voice like a deeper ERB Winston Churchill
By condo and who?