Meaning of capeshit | Babel Free

Definitions

Formulaic, derivative media, especially films, about the exploits of superheroes.

derogatory, slang, uncountable, vulgar

Examples

“It’s obviously geared toward young girls. Which is refreshing and wonderful because most of this capeshit has become vanilla at this point.”

“I will, probably with naive optimism, take this as a sign that the "capeshit" era is ending, and that this stuff will go back to being kids-only where it belongs.”

“it's too much to hope that this might signal the beginning of the end for capeshit. as long as there are dissatisfied, angry, entitled teenage boys who need power fantasies, there will be superhero comics, films and games.”

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