A fulcrum is invariably depicted with a triangular base, invoking the Grail mythology, Hindu or ancient Mesoamerican iconography, the Pyramid with the Eye (of the Egyptian god Isis or of Ben Franklin, take your pick), the Star of David (or its pagan antecedents), water/fire, yin/yang, etc etc. There was even a secret Fulcrum espionage organization in the former NBC series Chuck. There’s no way to think one’s way out of this labyrinthan MacGuffin.
I really hope “The Fulcrum” doesn’t end up being Liz, or a part of Liz, or embedded in Liz. She’s been objectified too much already, and needs to turn back into a capable, believable human being (sans Tom).
Here’s my solution to set minds at ease during The Hiatus: There is actually a Marvel Comic character named “The Fulcrum” [!] of whom it is written…
“Every component in the physical Universe is a model/example/function of balance… Every particle/being/concept/action exists in this state of sublime equilibrium to serve [a being known as] THE FULCRUM.” (http://bit.ly/1qDC3tA) Hints of a New World Order, much?
Now, That’s Megalomaniacal! So, my suggestion is: Have Blacklister #1 don THE FULCRUM costume and Red/Spader put on his ULTRON suit and let them battle it out in the Final Episode of The Blacklist. Or, if Red turns out to himself to BE the #1 Blacklister, the laws of Justice and Harmony clearly require one final Ceremonial 💥SPLAT!💥 against the DARPA-approved glass of the Orange Containment Vessel.
[Cross-posted at WSJ Speakeasy]
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