PREVIOUSLY ON JIMMY OLSEN, LIFE WRECKING IDIOT…
In my previous three installments, I talked about how much Superman’spalJimmy Olsen is a life wrecking idiot. We talked about how he’s really gullible, how he’s literally a toxic person and point out that he’s kind of a stalker. We’re getting into some heavy psychological problems now! Buckle up!
JIMMY OLSEN IS A NARCISSIST!
The next thing that I want to bring up is how much of a narcissist Jimmy Olsen can be. Always getting in the way of things and making sure his name ends up in the headlines. Some may say he’s doing it because he’s generally good-hearted guy, but the below will prove the contrary… He’s nothing more than a narcissist.
“THE BOY MILLIONAIRE!” – FROM SUPERMAN’S PAL JIMMY OLSEN #3
Jimmy gets into some money when he saves a cat trapped in a safe owned by a woman who is both crazy rich, and just downright crazy. He actually calls Superman in to rip open the safe. Even Superman can’t help but note how much of a waste of his time it is.
Anyway, the old lady doesn’t believe that Superman saved the day and hails Jimmy as a hero and gives him a cool million dollars. A million dollars in 1955 is approximately $8,927,649.25 in today money! Jimmy goes from cub reporter to total asshole, as he flaunts his money around. Living the rich life he becomes such an insufferable snob that he even throwing out a “soiled” $1000 bill (which is $8,927.65 in today money). He also quits his job at the Daily Planet because, why work when you’re suddenly rich?