Fictional Finances: Bruce Banner, aka The Hulk
There’s no denying the fact that Bruce Banner has a dirty little secret, but how clean are the Hulk’s finances? Would one look at all the statements for his credit cards cause this green giant to see red? Let’s take a closer look at how Bruce Banner lives and if credit cards are really a necessity.
First of all, Bruce Banner is always on the move. This means that he doesn’t have a steady job. Unfortunately, these episodes also destroy Bruce Banner’s outfits. Even if Bruce Banner only experiences one episode a week, he’s charging at least $2,600 worth of clothes a year to his credit cards, and that’s if he’s a frugal shopper—$50 per outfit.
Next, let’s consider housing. Most landlords require at least a $300 deposit, plus the first month’s rent up front. If Bruce Banner arrives in a new town every other week, he’s spending $14,300 on rent. Of course, this low price is based on finding one-room apartments that cost $250 a month.
We’re up to $16,900 and we haven’t even considered food and other essentials, which would cost around $10,400 a year. Even if Bruce Banner could find high paying jobs, which he rarely does, he never sticks around for long. This means he probably leaves many of his paychecks behind.
With so many financial hurdles to jump, Bruce Banner is unlikely to live comfortably. Fortunately his intellect and creativity has served him well thus far. As useful as a credit card would be, it’s only a short term solution: No issuer is likely to give a fugitive a large credit limit. After years of being on the run, Bruce Banner’s credit has been smashed by The Hulk.
