Talk:Jimmy Olsen

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Contents 1 Relationships 2 Jimmy's Powers and Abilities 3 Clean-up 4 Death 4.1 Hope 5 Naming of the page 6 The real Jimmy 7 Superman's Pal Speculation

[edit] Relationships

Now that Jimmy is sorta seeing Kara, maybe we should genericize the "Relationship with Chloe Sullivan" section into "Relationships"... and cover Chloe and Kara separately as two diff sections.

I'd do it myself, but I'm actually not sure why some Relationships pages get their own pages (Clark and Chloe) and others don't (Chloe and Jimmy). Chloe and Jimmy are both main characters, so not sure what the rule is here... --Kanamekun 15:51, 11 December 2007 (UTC)

Well we already have a Jimmy, Chloe, and Kara page. I could make a Jimmy and Chloe page and also make a Jimmy and Kara page, although they'd both be rather short. I'd be up for it though. --TrumpetManLA 18:18, 11 December 2007 (UTC)

I am more wondering what we should make the standard for Relationships pages... I like the idea of not giving them their own page if both characters are not main characters (e.g. Lois Lane and Grant Gabriel). But with main characters, wondering why some relationships get their own pages and other do not. I'd be inclined to start off relationships inside of the appropriate pages (for example, a Jimmy and Chloe relationship description would start inside of their pages)... and then if it grows beyond a certain point, make it its own page.

The advantage of having a standalone relationship page is that u can link to it from both characters' pages (rather than duplicating a lot of the text on each page). --Kanamekun 18:28, 11 December 2007 (UTC)

I think the standard we've been going on is more the length of the relationship rather than the status of those involved. One-season relationships involving a main char. have been included in the minor character's page (Clark and Alicia, Lex and Helen, etc) cos they have eventually ended. If it's two major characters, it's assumed that their pages will already be pretty long, and the relationship is ongoing, so it gets a separate page. Jimmy is tricky though, cos he was a minor char, but is now a main character. I agree with Kanamekun, I think it's safe to leave the Chloe/Jimmy stuff on his page because the relationship is over so it is unlikely to need anymore space. However, the Jimmy/Kara stuff has the potential to be pretty extended, probably into an eighth season, so it's better if it has its own page. (I am going to move this to the relationships talk page, too.)Marikology 19:56, 11 December 2007 (UTC)

Marikology - thanks, that's an awesome guideline for where Relationship info should go! I'll take a stab at incorporating it into the List of Policies page later :-) --Kanamekun 20:23, 11 December 2007 (UTC)0

How could jimmy have a relationship with Chloe who is his age and Kara who is younger. Shouldnt he be in high school or something -User:NatDuv

[edit] Jimmy's Powers and Abilities

Jimmy seems to be progressing a lot as a reporter. Back when he took those pictures of Lex's Kryptonian schematics, he made up crazy conspiracy theories when he first saw them (haha, hieroglyphics hieroglyphics- Egyptians!) Then all of a sudden in season 7, he was cracking the mystery of the Kawatche cave paintings with just a little research (I think this was in Quest?). It was quite the progression.

He's gone on a number of journalistic missions with Lois, but he hasn't seemed that successful (remember those crappy photos he took of Green Arrow? And all those photos he took just of Lois at that desk?). But I don't want to give him short shrift. Anyone remember any successful journalistic adventures starring Jimmy Olsen? --Kanamekun 02:52, 4 September 2008 (UTC)

I don't have much to add to this discussion, but thanks for bringing my attention to the above discussion where I very very wrongly stated that Chloe/Jimmy was over. Show, why do you hate me? Marikology 02:35, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

Heh... that's when the fan fic comes in handy. :-) --Kanamekun 03:10, 5 September 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Clean-up

Could someone clean up this article, someone re-wrote the season 8 section in present tense and replaced the picture with one of Jimmy frowning. Elbutler 16:40, 27 October 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Death

To me, the Doomsday trailer suggests Jimmy is the one that dies, especially as he seems at a bit of a loose end at the mo. That coupled with ausiello's hint that someone is pregnant with the Dad that needs a psychiatrist, I think Jimmy will die and Chloe will give birth to their baby, who she will name after Jimmy. 195.93.21.66 12:25, 6 May 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Hope

God, I hope not. Jimmy plays an essential part in Clark's life as Superman, even the series runs at a different course.

But what if it is revealed that the Jimmy we thought was THE Jimmy Olsen was in fact the father of the real one, who follows in his Dad's footsteps by becoming a photographer at the Daily Planet. In the comics Jimmy Olsen is younger than Lois and Clark whereas on Smallville he is around the same age. 195.93.21.66 14:29, 6 May 2009 (UTC)

That's a very funny theory.

And not entirely wrong. - 92.9.231.230 03:21, 15 May 2009 (UTC)

They said his name was Henry James Olsen, not James Bartholomew Olsen like it is in the comics. Hence, his little brother (who was wearing a bow tie) is actually the Jimmy Olsen from the comics! The age difference works too. What do yall think? SCsmallville 03:36, 15 May 2009 (UTC)

It's sad. I was watching the Jimmy on Jimmy features on S7 DVD, and Aaron said he was a huge fan, read comics and every thing, that's it's so disrespectful to him that his character wasn't Jimmy because of Fascist purists. (68.45.145.241 05:22, 15 May 2009 (UTC))

Well I was right, nearly. I am a bit disappointed that the real Jimmy is his brother rather than his son, which would have made more sense but I guess then he would be too young. It would have set up a nice story arc for Chloe though having a child, as she doesn't really have anything that leads into next year except for being Watchtower! I knew Jimmy would die though, I'm surprised so many people are sad by it as when he was alive there was a lot of hate for his relationship with Chloe and other than that he was a bore! 195.93.21.66 16:04, 15 May 2009 (UTC)

Okay, I really don't care if the little brother is the ral deal, I have always pictured him as the real deal! I am so pissed! What have they done!!!

[edit] Naming of the page

Since he isn't called Jimmy Olsen, i personally feel we should move the page back to Henry James Olsen as this is his true name. I can see why we should keep the page as Jimmy Olsen as it is unlikely the real James B Olsen will appear anytime soon as he looked like he was 10. But i still feel a change is needed as with the Davis Bloome page which should be changed to Doomsday as Doomsday is now the dominant personality and Davis is dead.CommanderConnor 18:20, 15 May 2009 (UTC)

He was called Jimmy Olsen for three seasons, and was referred to as Henry James Olsen once. If the real James B Olsen somehow appears on the show, we can consider a name change then to handle ambiguity? In the meantime, a redirect at "Henry James Olsen" (and the real name at the top of the Jimmy Olsen page) should handle this for now... --Kanamekun 18:31, 15 May 2009 (UTC)

I agree, since he was called Jimmy for three years, his page should reflect that. Marikology 23:54, 15 May 2009 (UTC)

[edit] The real Jimmy

• Jimmy can't be the comic books Jimmy Olsen for many reasons 1. his full name, 2. his age and 3. his death. His name was Henry James instead of James Bartholemew. He is as old as Clark isntead of younger and he died at the end of doomsday. His little brother is most likely the real James Bartholemew Olsen and the future superman's pal.--NatDuv 23:11, 15 May 2009 (UTC)

[edit] Superman's Pal Speculation

I wonder what will make the Red Blue Blur/Superman a mentior figure for possible Jimmy Olson of Mythology. My theory is that at some point Clark helps him deal with his brothers death, and possibly helps to motivate him to become a freelance photographer.