The email arrived: “EMERGENCY CASTING – AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY.” My head swam with impossible scenarios; me, in spandex, saving the universe? Then I remembered my complete lack of acting ability. But now, thanks to the magic of the internet, even I can join the fray.
All those rumors are true: Steve Rogers, Thor, maybe even your Aunt Mildred’s garden gnome – everyone’s RSVP’ing for Avengers: Doomsday, hitting screens in approximately 11 months. And the internet, never slow on the uptake, has turned the hype into pure meme gold. Want in? It’s easier than assembling IKEA furniture.
A website called AvengersCountdown.com features a ridiculously fun meme generator ready to slot anyone into the Doomsday lineup. Observe:
Yup! I’m back! Or how about…
Clearly, that won’t be happening, but now we can act as if it will. Okay, one more.
What? Heated Rivalry crossover! Scandalous.
The concept is simple, but the result? Pure, unadulterated silliness. It’s a perfect reflection of what Marvel Studios and the Russo Brothers are doing with these not-quite-teaser trailers. After all, when a movie’s still marinating in post-production, sometimes a dash of lighthearted marketing is the perfect amuse-bouche.
Where is the next Avengers movie being filmed?
I overheard a film student complaining that the secrecy around Avengers: Doomsday is tighter than Fort Knox. The truth? Your guess is as good as mine.
My hunch is that we might get one more of these cryptic teases that attempts to weave everything together, then radio silence until May. Disney’s The Mandalorian and Grogu arrives then, a prime spot for a full-fledged trailer. If not then, expect something during the summer blockbuster season.
What is the release date for Avengers: Doomsday?
My calendar’s marked, but release dates shift more than sand in a desert storm.
Circle these dates in red: July 25 and August 14. The first is the Saturday of San Diego Comic-Con, historically a Marvel stomping ground for major announcements. The other is the Friday of the D23 Expo, another likely venue for Doomsday teases. If the studio holds to its schedule, expect the film on December 18—or so the countdown claims.
What makes a meme generator so popular?
I watched my niece create three memes in rapid succession before declaring herself “ready for internet stardom.” The appeal is obvious.
Until then, indulge your inner trickster and cast those who’d sooner fight Thanos than appear in Doomsday using this meme generator. This online tool is a pressure valve, a way to blow off steam amidst the anxious anticipation for the next big Marvel event. Right now, it’s pure escapism. The meme generator is like a digital playground, and in a world craving connection and shared experiences, such tools become irresistible. In this context, it’s also a fun distraction while waiting for the real meal, a genuine trailer.
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So, who will *you* add to the Avengers roster, and why?