“We’re Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman”
Homer declares themselves to be the big three DC superheroes, along with describing the group as “androids, terminators, robocops” who are—echoing the Blues Brothers—“on a mission from God.” This is an ironic response to Fiona's warning that she cannot guarantee she won’t eventually crack under the pressure. Homer ironically retorts “Well, of course, you’re the only one who feels that way” before launching into his list of famous fictional characters who feel no fear because, obviously, only fictional characters don’t fear they will crack under pressure.
Hell
The camping site which is the original focus of the group of friends is nicknamed Hell. It turns out to be quite a spectacularly beautiful place. When Fiona observes, “This is pretty nice for Hell” she sums up the ironic dimension entirely.
The Hermit
When the group makes it to Hell, they stumble across some belongings proving the Hermit had lived there. They also discover evidence that the Hermit purposely chose to cast himself into Hell because the so-called evil murders he committed were ironic acts of mercy to save his wife and child from the misery of suffering burn injuries that could not be treated.
Paradox
Irony arrives in the form of a paradox during a discussion of risk. The group that began as seven fully capable individuals is down to five and the risk under discussion is how to build that number back up to seven again. Ultimately, Homer asserts the ironically paradoxical truth: “The biggest risk is to take no risk. Or to take crazy risks.” The latter addendum is also true, of course, but dispatches the irony as it is pretty obvious that taking a crazy risk is a big risk.
Homer and Fiona
Extreme conditions often result in extreme consequences. One of the consequences of finding out that they are suddenly guerilla soldiers is Homer transforming from a sort of good-looking loser to a great-looking hero. This results in the ironic circumstance of a blossoming romance between him and the privileged, wealthier, “perfect” Fiona whom he’s always considered “out of his league” before.
