The Internet Reacts To The New Joker

Presenting…Jared Leto’s Joker.

Probably not what you were expecting, huh? Here’s the full image of theSuicide Squad’stake on the Joker, tweeted earlier today by David Ayer, its director:

The Suicide Squad wishes you a Happy Anniversary Mr. J! #Joker75 #SuicideSquad @WarnerBrosEnt @DCComics pic.twitter.com/LZXz0x947Q

— David Ayer (@DavidAyerMovies) April 25, 2015

Though it only shows part of the overall costume, there’s already a ton to analyze here. The forehead tattoo. The grills. The expression. Cynically, it feels like someone who is out of touch tried to come up with something edgy, and this is the result.

But, that’s just my take on it. What’s the internet saying about the new design? Overall, most people are poking fun at the design. People seem to think the design looks silly. And maybe there was nothing Ayer could have revealed that wouldn’t have been met with skepticism; Heath Ledger is a tough act to follow. Still, if nothing else, there’s always the possibility that the acting will make everyone change their minds. It’s too early to make judgement!

For now, though, there are jokes:

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— Ludwig Kietzmann ☕🎮 (@LudwigK) April 25, 2015

I need to see the suit. This is a take that could work. Trying to do Ledger's Joker wasn't going to work.

— M.H. Williams (@AutomaticZen) April 25, 2015

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Wait so Jared Leto is playing Ninja from Die Antwoord playing Joker?

— Spencer Hayes (@SPNKr) April 25, 2015

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Jared Leto as the Joker pic.twitter.com/vIGXhuJJrB

— mat chulsss (@matchulsss) April 25, 2015

alright definitely drinking to forget jaret leto's new joker reveal tonight.

— hekturr (@hekturr) April 25, 2015

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To be fair to the Joker design, this guy would definitely freak me the hell out.

— Haleigh Foutch (@HaleighFoutch) April 25, 2015

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Jared Letos Joker looks absolutely bonkers.

— Matt Chiplin (@mchiplin) April 25, 2015

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I love the idea of The Joker taking time to carefully tattoo "Ha" all over his body. The Joker, carefully applying bactene and moisturizer.

— Anthony Carboni (@acarboni) April 25, 2015

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This is a Joker for the leather-trenchcoat-wearing, Crow-loving, wallet-on-a-chain types who have always been the Joker's biggest fans.

— Chris McFeely (@chrismcfeely) April 25, 2015

Joker looks insane and awesome.

— Sam ThickThicky (@fuckyou4trying) April 25, 2015

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Joker's 'Damaged' is as subtle as the guy who writes 'Bat + Man' in a game of Pictionary. We get it! But…you're kinda missing the point

— Jamie Dalzell (@Sir_JD) April 25, 2015

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