By jasper 
32. The Genesis of the Penguin’s Moniker
Oswald Cobblepot’s infamous alias, the Penguin, was born from the cruel taunts directed at his physical appearance. His diminutive stature, coupled with a notably stout build and a prominent, beak-like nose, led to the unfortunate comparison to the flightless bird.
Interestingly, the cinematic portrayal in Batman Returns presented a narrative where he was abandoned as an infant. However, the original comic book lore paints a different picture. In the source material, Cobblepot’s parents did not forsake him. Furthermore, a significant event shaped his later persona: following his father’s demise from pneumonia, contracted after being caught in the rain, his overprotective mother instilled in him an unwavering need to carry an umbrella at all times. This maternal decree inadvertently paved the way for the Penguin’s signature choice of weaponry – a diverse and deadly arsenal cleverly concealed within various umbrellas.
33. A REAL CHANGE: Wordplay and Riddles in Gotham
During the somber occasion of the Mayor’s funeral, the mayoral candidate, Bella Reál, engaged in a conversation with Bruce Wayne. In their exchange, Reál made a subtle yet significant reference to “GO.” This acronym, she explained, stood for the Gotham Orphanage GO, cleverly incorporating the initial letters of Gotham City itself.
Reál’s campaign slogan, “A REAL CHANGE,” carried a dual meaning, intrinsically linked to her own name. It served both as a call for genuine transformation within the city and as a personal promise – “A Reál Change / A change brought by me.” This clever wordplay underscored her ambition and vision for Gotham.
Intriguingly, the Riddler’s malevolent intentions also revolved around inflicting a dramatic and terrifying “A REAL CHANGE” upon Gotham. This very phrase, emblazoned in large letters on the Riddler’s floor, was not merely a statement but a crucial element of his intricate and deadly code. The repetition of “A REAL CHANGE” served as a chilling motif, connecting the seemingly disparate agendas of the mayoral candidate and the city’s enigmatic tormentor through a shared linguistic thread, albeit with vastly different connotations.