Reactions Mixed As New Representation Of Thor From God Of War Ragnarok Is Released

Artwork of several characters for the upcoming God of War sequel, titled God of War Ragnarok, were released online on September 10th, 2021. Out of all the characters shown, Thor was the one with the most commotion, as his depiction is that of a large ginger with a protruding belly — something that hasn't been known as the common representation of Thor for decades.

With many blaming the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Marvel Comics as a whole, this representation of Thor was defended online by many who claim original Norse mythology describes the character that Santa Monica studios have rendered. Still, many negative reactions were first shared when the design was shown, leading to a mixture of praise and outrage.

These hot takes on Fat Thor and comparisons to the MCU version did not stand untested for long, as many people began to support the decision of Santa Monica studios and show old Norse lore as well as current-day strongman competitors to show why this Thor is the most correct one ever seen.

While there was a battle going on between those who defended or attacked the new design, there was still a dedicated part of the internet that did the usual thing it always does, thirsting.