How Old Is Scott Pilgrim And Kim

So, I was at this comic-con last weekend, right? And I'm standing in line for a Scott Pilgrim panel, and this kid next to me, can't be more than 12, is wearing a t-shirt that says "Scott Pilgrim Was Here". I asked him, "Hey, aren't you a bit young to be such a big fan?" He looks at me, dead serious, and says, "Scott Pilgrim is eternal, man. He's like, timeless." I chuckled, but it got me thinking, how old is Scott Pilgrim anyway? And while we're at it, what about Kim Pine?

Scott Pilgrim: The Eternal 23-Year-Old

Now, if you've read the comics or seen the movie, you know Scott Pilgrim is stuck at 23. He's been that age since he died and came back to life, or so the story goes. But here's the thing, when did he die and come back? The comics are set in 2004, but the movie was released in 2010. So, is Scott 23 in 2004 time, or 2010 time? It's a bit of a timey-wimey situation, isn't it?

Let's assume he's 23 in 2004. That means he was born in 1981. But remember, he's been 23 for who knows how long. So, in real-time, he could be in his 30s or even 40s by now. But no, he's still rocking that bass guitar and fighting evil exes like it's 2004. Age is just a number, right? Well, not really, but you get the point.

Kim Pine: The Mysterious 17-Year-Old

Now, let's talk about Kim. She's Scott's ex and the drummer of Scott's band, Sex Bob-omb. In the comics, it's mentioned that she's 17. But here's where it gets interesting. In the movie, she's played by Alison Pill, who was 24 when the movie was released. So, is Kim 17 in the movie's universe, or is she actually 24? It's a bit of a head-scratcher, isn't it?

scott pilgrim kim pine fanart by jame2024 on DeviantArt

Let's assume she's 17 in the movie's universe. That means she was born in 1983. But again, who knows how long she's been 17? She could be in her 20s or even 30s by now. But no, she's still drumming away like it's 2010. Time is a funny thing, isn't it?

So, How Old Are They Really?

Here's the thing, folks. Scott Pilgrim and Kim Pine aren't real people. They're characters in a story. And in that story, they're stuck at certain ages. But in the real world, they don't exist. So, the question of how old they are is kind of moot, isn't it?

Kim Pine Scott Pilgrim

But that's not to say we can't have fun with it. After all, isn't that what stories are for? To make us think, to make us laugh, to make us wonder. So, the next time you're at a comic-con, or just sitting at home reading the comics, remember Scott and Kim. Remember that they're stuck in time, but we're not. And isn't that a beautiful thing?

And hey, maybe that kid at the comic-con was onto something. Maybe Scott Pilgrim is eternal. Maybe he's not 23, or 30, or 40. Maybe he's just... Scott Pilgrim. And isn't that enough?