What Does the "X" in X-Men Stand For? || NerdSync

The X-Men are one of Marvel's most popular superhero teams, but what exactly does the "X" in "X-Men" stand for? Is it referencing the team's original leader, Professor X? Does it relate to the X-gene, the genetic anomaly which gives the mutants their powers? Or is it something else entirely? Something... kinda dumb... Binge watch our full X-Men playlist, like a champ! ▶    • How Did PROFESSOR X Become Paralyzed? || C...   SUBSCRIBE for weekly comic book videos! ▶▶ http://nerdsyn.cc/_SUBSCRIBE_ Alter Ego takes a look at language and etymology to uncover the hidden meanings and mind-blowing secrets behind the names of your favorite comic book characters! Hosted by Derek Knabenbauer (@DKlarations)    / dklarations   —————RELATED VIDEOS————— REAL Origin of Nightcrawler ▶    • REAL Origin of NIGHTCRAWLER! (X-Men Week) ...   REAL Origin of Storm ▶    • REAL Origin of STORM and Her Mohawk! (X-Me...   REAL Origin of Wolverine ▶    • REAL Origin of WOLVERINE! (X-Men Week) || ...   ———————SOURCES——————— Son of Origins of Marvel Comics - Stan Lee http://amzn.com/0671221663 Professor X and Magneto's Civil Rights Inspirations - Comic Book Legends Revealed http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.... X-Men Vol 1 #1 http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/X-Men_Vo... ——————SOCIAL MEDIA—————— LISTEN to the NerdSync Podcast! ▶▶ http://nerdsyn.cc/podcastNS BECOME a NerdSync Patron! ▶▶   / nerdsync   TWITTER: http://nerdsyn.cc/followNS FACEBOOK: http://nerdsyn.cc/likeNS SUBREDDIT:   / nerdsync