It's an understandable mistake, right?
Maybe blogging on them will hammer the difference into my brain and I won't have to hesitate quite so long while I decide which one I am intending to reference (almost always "the Flash").
Flash Gordon
Polo player (changed to a football player for the 1980 movie) who traveled to the planet Mongo to save Earth by defeating Mongo's ruler, Ming the Merciless.
Bonus fact: the 1980 movie soundtrack was done by the band Queen
The Flash
Police scientist with super-speed and matching reflexes. Gained his powers by getting splashed by a case full of chemicals which were hit by lightning. Fights crime in Central City, especially against the Rogues.
Bonus fact: there have been many versions of the Flash, including a grandpa, father, son heritage
Let's hope this info sticks and makes it easier to distinguish between Flash Gordon and the Flash.
Now we know, and knowing is half the battle!
Thanks for the primer, bro! The Childrens Theatre is doing Flash Gordon next year, and I had no idea what it was about. Nice to be a little more informed :-D
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