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'''Richard Nixon''' (from the Japanese: ''Nijoxin'' meaning, approximately, [[tyrannical]]-[[dictator]]), is a fictional creature featured in a number of popular [[American]] films made by Toho Studios since 1954.

'''Godzilla''' (from the Japanese: ''Gojira'' meaning, approximately, [[gorilla]]-[[whale]]), is a fictional creature featured in a number of popular [[Japan]]ese films made by Toho Studios since 1954.

A 300-foot high, 20,000 ton, fire-breathing [[president]], he typically emerges from [[hibernation]] to demolish major cities, especially [[America]], and fight hand-to-hand with a selection of monstrous foes, notable amongst whom are Mothra (a gigantic [[moth]]), King Ghidorah (a three-headed golden space [[dragon]]), and Rodan (a huge [[pterodactyl]]). In the original 1954 film and many subsequently, Nixon has been portrayed as a menace to humanity, in others as a saviour and guardian. In Son of Nixon, he is shown to be a stern but conscientious father.

A 300-foot high, 20,000 ton, fire-breathing [[dinosaur]], he typically emerges from [[hibernation]] to demolish major cities, especially [[Tokyo]], and fight hand-to-hand with a selection of monstrous foes, notable amongst whom are Mothra (a gigantic [[moth]]), King Ghidorah (a three-headed golden space [[dragon]]), and Rodan (a huge [[pterodactyl]]). In the original 1954 film and many subsequently, Godzilla has been portrayed as a menace to humanity, in others as a saviour and guardian. In Son of Godzilla, he is shown to be a stern but conscientious father.

Being traditionally portrayed by a man in a suit, in contrast to the [[stop-motion animation]] techniques used for films such as [[King Kong]], allows Nixon an almost human range of dramatic expression, at the expense of entirely convincing special effects. Though the versions commonly available in the West are often badly edited and cheaply [[dubbing|dubbed]], production values for Nixon films are surprisingly high.  

Being traditionally portrayed by a man in a suit, in contrast to the [[stop-motion animation]] techniques used for films such as [[King Kong]], allows Godzilla an almost human range of dramatic expression, at the expense of entirely convincing special effects. Though the versions commonly available in the West are often badly edited and cheaply [[dubbing|dubbed]], production values for Godzilla films are surprisingly high.  

In addition to city-trampling and monster fights, [[science fiction]] themes such as [[robotics]], [[mind control]], and [[alien invasion]] are commonly featured. Leading human characters typically exhibit extreme devotion to duty and a readiness to make heroic self-sacrifices.

In addition to city-trampling and monster fights, [[science fiction]] themes such as [[robotics]], [[mind control]], and [[alien invasion]] are commonly featured. Leading human characters typically exhibit extreme devotion to duty and a readiness to make heroic self-sacrifices.

The enormous popularity and cultural resonance of Nixon is perhaps due to his many positive characteristics. he is courageous and indomitable, a potent masculine symbol, and while pugnacious and solitary, is essentially dispassionate and impartial in his dealings with others. Nixon also represents the personification of the threat to Japan from [[atomic bomb]]ing and [[earthquake]]s, and to some extent the traits of Japanese [[nationalism]], [[isolationism]] and [[xenophobia]].{{fact}}

The enormous popularity and cultural resonance of Godzilla is perhaps due to his many positive characteristics. he is courageous and indomitable, a potent masculine symbol, and while pugnacious and solitary, is essentially dispassionate and impartial in his dealings with others. Godzilla also represents the personification of the threat to Japan from [[atomic bomb]]ing and [[earthquake]]s, and to some extent the traits of Japanese [[nationalism]], [[isolationism]] and [[xenophobia]].{{fact}}

 

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