As I mentioned in a previous post, The Chlois Theory is the theory that Chloe Sullivan is actually iconic Lois Lane in disguise. It's definitely a theory I subscribe to because, let's face it, the alternative is "Lois Lane" TnA and comic relief.
Even after she magically found her "calling" last year (because of a barn door no less - sorry I can't get over this), too much time had already passed for me to take her seriously.
Plus Lois Lane is about finding the truth and helping people; not getting her stuff published, sensationalism and selling papers.
Here are the pro and anti anvils for both Chloe and Lois as I see them in "Action".
Pro-Chloe is ILL Anvils
- Chloe is thinking of ways to impress her boss (even if it means sinking to his level - and Grant is pretty low)
- Chloe is able to research anything (including tracking the guy who purchased the WA comic book)
- Chloe talks to the sheriff to get the facts in Rachel's "accident"
- She gets an interview with Rachel
- Once again Clark depends on his "side-kick" for help
Anti-Chloe is ILL Anvils
- Chloe did not write an article about the attempt on Rachel's life (this is a debatable point since Grant seemed to expect Lois to be on top of it - did he assign that story to her?)
Pro-Lois is ILL Anvils
- Lois finds out LuthorCorp bought acres of land near Reeves Dam
- She pursues the story even when Grant tells her not to
- She gets into LuthorCorp with a fake id (it is not clear, however, where she got the id)
Anti-Lois is ILL Anvils
- Lois flirts with Grant
- Lois finds nothing of interest and no proof of wrongdoing in the story she pursued
- The fake id uses the name "Sadie Blodgett" a throwback to a comic where a blond Lois is mistaken to be someone else but then is hired to pretend to be Lois Lane
- She gets caught almost immediately by Lex and Lex looks annoyed (rather than impressed by Lois' amazing investigating skillz)
Check out part 3 here.
12 comments:
Strolled into your blog but couldn't leave without telling you that I too subscribe to this theory. Many fans consider us too "avid" for their liking and that's putting it mildly. Anyhoo, nice posts on the Chlois Theory. Will continue to read what you have to say on the subject. Keep it coming! - Meka
Thanks for the kind words, Meka! Glad to hear someone else subscribes to this theory.
Hi,
I certainly have strong feelings about the Chlois theory too. I am trying to find as much evidence as I can to build a strong argument for Chloe being the real Lois. I am interested to learn more about Sadie Blodgett. Do you know which comic it was and when it was published. I find that an amazing hint from the writers.
Hi, thanks for commenting.
Sadie Blodgett was an alias Lois used in Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane Issue #13. In that issue Lois dyes her hair blond! No one recognizes her. Two goons hire her to impersonate Lois Lane. Blond-Lois, dresses trashy/slutty as a way to separate herself from reporter-Lois, who dresses conservative. "Action" had SV-Lois dress conservative to distinguish from her usual self.
Check out Chlois.org.
You seem to be contradicting yourself.
You claim that "Lois Lane is about finding the truth and helping people; not getting her stuff published, sensationalism and selling papers." I'll ignore the fact that various incarnations of Lois Lane have been extremely competitive, cutthroat, and incredibly concerned with getting to the top. This includes sabotaging other reporters (often Clark Kent is one of those who gets sabotaged.) Anyway, after posting the above you go on to say that Chloe's trying to impress her boss is a pro-Chlois anvil.
Again, the pro-Chlois anvils seem incredibly "generic". Okay, Chloe's a reporter. She gets an interview. Great. She's doing her job. She also gets the interview solely because Rachel finds Clark attractive. How does this scream "iconic Lois Lane"?
Also, the Chloe is Clark's "side-kick" dynamic seems to ignore the historical relationship between Clark and Lois before Lois discovers his secret. The two are rarely partnered together and there's a distinct element of competition between them. This is always one of the main reasons I just don't see too many similarities between the Clark/Lois relationship and the Clark/Chloe relationship.
The Anti-Lois "anvils" seem similarly skewed. Lois flirting with Grant? There are versions of Lois Lane in which she's dated Lex Luthor, for crying out loud. Also, Lois getting caught by Lex. A Lois Lane "trademark" is putting herself in danger to get a story, often getting caught, and often getting rescued by Superman. It's also a Chloe Sullivan trademark on "Smallville", so I don't really see how it can be considered an "anti" anvil here.
Anyway, I like the blog, I just don't agree with the Chlois theory or your interpretation of this episode.
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You seem to be contradicting yourself.
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I don't see where I'm contradicting myself.
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You claim that "Lois Lane is about finding the truth and helping people; not getting her stuff published, sensationalism and selling papers." I'll ignore the fact that various incarnations of Lois Lane have been extremely competitive, cutthroat, and incredibly concerned with getting to the top. This includes sabotaging other reporters (often Clark Kent is one of those who gets sabotaged.) Anyway, after posting the above you go on to say that Chloe's trying to impress her boss is a pro-Chlois anvil.
Again, the pro-Chlois anvils seem incredibly "generic". Okay, Chloe's a reporter. She gets an interview. Great. She's doing her job. She also gets the interview solely because Rachel finds Clark attractive. How does this scream "iconic Lois Lane"
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Iconic Lois Lane never resorted to lying in her articles (sensationalism). She reports the truth backed up by provable facts. She has to; she's working for a reputable, top-notch paper, the Daily Planet. SVLois is not after the truth. She's only concerned with getting herself published, even if it means lying in her articles. Her only reason to go after Lex is revenge because he called her a muffin-peddling college dropout ("Fanatic"), or because of Wes' death ("Prototype")... although lately she seems to have forgotten both.
Chloe is doing her best to get ahead even after Grant put her down. She's getting interviews and going after stories. Being top reporter at the DP and reporting the truth (with proof) is her dream since she was 9 ("Progeny"). That's very iconic Lois Lane.
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Also, the Chloe is Clark's "side-kick" dynamic seems to ignore the historical relationship between Clark and Lois before Lois discovers his secret. The two are rarely partnered together and there's a distinct element of competition between them. This is always one of the main reasons I just don't see too many similarities between the Clark/Lois relationship and the Clark/Chloe relationship.
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I'm not sure I follow. Even before Lois discovers Clark's secret, they are partnered together. Once she discovers it (as Chloe has) they work as partners with Lois sometimes having to cover for Clark. They trust each other and depend on each other; just as Clark and Chloe do.
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The Anti-Lois "anvils" seem similarly skewed. Lois flirting with Grant? There are versions of Lois Lane in which she's dated Lex Luthor, for crying out loud. Also, Lois getting caught by Lex. A Lois Lane "trademark" is putting herself in danger to get a story, often getting caught, and often getting rescued by Superman. It's also a Chloe Sullivan trademark on "Smallville", so I don't really see how it can be considered an "anti" anvil here.
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The difference with SVLois/Grant and Lois/Lex is that Grant is Lois' boss! Flirting with your boss is inappropriate, unprofessional behavior and iconic Lois Lane would never do it.
And I have no problem with Lois getting caught by Lex but she got nothing; not one iota of information; and she ended up telling him her lead. Not too bright.
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Anyway, I like the blog, I just don't agree with the Chlois theory or your interpretation of this episode.
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Thank you even if we don't see eye to eye. :) Thanks for your comments, anonymous.
The difference with SVLois/Grant and Lois/Lex is that Grant is Lois' boss! Flirting with your boss is inappropriate, unprofessional behavior and iconic Lois Lane would never do it.
The problem with this notion is that Lois Lane on "Lois and Clark" dated Lex when he took over the Daily Planet and also accepted his offer to work at his LNN (televisio) station while they were still dating.
In the first episode of "Lois and Clark", Lois reveals to Clark that she's violated her own "rules" with respect to office romance and had lost stories because of it.
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The problem with this notion is that Lois Lane on "Lois and Clark" dated Lex when he took over the Daily Planet and also accepted his offer to work at his LNN (television) station while they were still dating.
In the first episode of "Lois and Clark", Lois reveals to Clark that she's violated her own "rules" with respect to office romance and had lost stories because of it.
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LnCLois was already a seasoned reporter at the DP. Lex was not the guy who hired her or the guy she reported directly to. Also, a billionaire like Lex can pull strings whether he owns the DP or not.
With respect to SVLois, not only is the relationship with the guy who hired her and is now her direct supervisor inappropriate and unprofessional but SVLois' is still trying to prove herself. She's not some hotshot reporter (despite what Grant is tells her). She a struggling "reporter" who was hired at the DP under dubious circumstances and is still trying to make a name for herself. And, sadly, given the choice of her reputation/career or Grant, she chose to trash her reputation to boink her boss.
To add insult to injury, they are like two hormonal teenagers who can't keep their hands off each other in Grant's office during working hours.
Sorry you will never convince me that SVLois' behavior is "iconic" in any way shape or form.
Once again, thanks for taking the time to leave feedback! :)
I agree with your view on Chloe and Lois. And good work noticing the sadie blodgett thing - it might be the writers dropping us a hint!
Yay! Another person who shares my view on Chloe and Lois!
Thanks for the comment, Phil. :)
ILL and Lois in SV both use the alias Sadie Blodgett.
This if anything should be seen as a pro Lois = ILL anvil.
Sadie Blodgett is originally from the novel The Loved Ones BTW. That's where Superman comics presumably snipped it up from. :)
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