Godzilla is a fierce defender of freedom.

The Ironic Destroyer is regarded as a comic genius in France.

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Contrary to popular stereotype, Godzilla is deeply introspective.

National Geographic was one of the first to break the Godzilla story.

Mankind’s jittery financial markets quiver at feet of fire-breathing Majority Share-Holder.

Pro-God, anti-Godzilla lightning rod Sarah Palin favors shooting Godzilla from an airplane.

Godzilla tries to be helpful, but inadvertent destruction often appears in his wake.
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Godzilla’s vaguely nuclear origins may have something to do with the rumors linking the Fiery One to climate change.  (BIGGER PICTURE)