What does it mean if you want to see the world burn?

“If I can’t have (or get) what I want, no one should be able to!” (“… and to Hell with all of you!”) In some people “wanting to watch the world burn” is simply a nihilistic expression of Jealousy and Envy. Beware people who believe that the world owes them something for just existing.

What is it called when someone wants to watch the world burn?

Actually, the man who wants to burn the world would be the ‘übermensch’, who fights against nihilism.

Do you want to watch the world burn?

The story behind the quote: It seems that I can’t stop getting quotes from Batman media. But this time, it’s from Bruce Wayne’s faithful butler, Alfred. The quote comes from The Dark Knight, the 2nd film of Christopher Nolan’s trilogy of Batman movies.

Is Michael Caine Alfred?

Sir Michael Caine, CBE, (born Maurice Joseph Micklewhite) is an English actor and author. He portrayed Alfred J. Pennyworth in Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises. He is one of only five actors to appear in all three films.

Who played the best Alfred?

The two most influential and iconic portrayals of Alfred come from the 90s Batman series of films, where the character is portrayed by the late Michael Gough, and the Nolan Trilogy, where the character is portrayed by legendary British actor, Michael Caine.

Who played the best Alfred in Batman?

Poll: Face-Off: Best Alfred Pennyworth: Batman’s Butler

• Alan Napier in Batman (1966) Alan Napier.
• Michael Caine in The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Michael Caine.
• Jeremy Irons in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) Jeremy Irons.
• Michael Gough in Batman & Robin (1997)
• Sean Pertwee in Gotham (2014) Sean Pertwee.

How many Alfred are there in Batman?

Sean Pertwee will play him in the new Fox series “Gotham.” In the Batman movies, Alfred has been portrayed by five actors, including William Austin, Michael Caine and Michael Gough.

Who would make a good Alfred?

The Question of Alfred Pennyworth: 36 Actors Who Could Play…

• John Lithgow. A more unusual choice, perhaps, but John Lithgow is a towering presence in film and television, literally and otherwise, with two Oscar nominations and five Emmys to his name.
• Peter Capaldi.
• Michael Palin.
• Harrison Ford.

What kind of evil do some people want to see burn?

A perverse desire for anarchy and annihilation. This kind of evil can be found in men and women. It’s why I modified Alfred’s quote to: “Some people want to see the world burn.” We’ve seen this phenomena down through history and in many cultures.

Do some people want to see the world burn?

This kind of evil can be found in men and women. It’s why I modified Alfred’s quote to: “Some people want to see the world burn.” We’ve seen this phenomena down through history and in many cultures. People of faith will tell you it’s Satan, smiling as he pulls the strings on his earthly puppets of destruction.

What’s happening to human dignity?

Right now, the bank account of human dignity is low. The world is grappling with war, terrorism, nuclear proliferation, political divisiveness, distrust and hate. People are talking at each other, not with each other. We’ve witnessed severe weather and natural disasters in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and elsewhere.

What’s happening to the world?

The world is grappling with war, terrorism, nuclear proliferation, political divisiveness, distrust and hate. People are talking at each other, not with each other. We’ve witnessed severe weather and natural disasters in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and elsewhere.