But <i>Superman</i> actor Henry Cavill walked around New York's Times Square in a Superman t-shirt and no one noticed. Photo / Instagram
Clark Kent's glasses disguise has always been a little hard to believe.
But Superman actor Henry Cavill has proven the Man Of Steel's trick is not entirely ineffective.
In a video posted to his Instagram on Thursday morning (AEDT), Cavill walks around unrecognised in New York's Times Square - despite the giant Batman V Superman movie posters surrounding him.
Cavill can be seen smiling wryly as he stands incognito in front of a subway entrance, in the middle of the square and in a coffee shop.
He even wore a Superman t-shirt to prove his point."Dear Doubter, The glasses are good enough. Regards, Superman," he wrote to his 492,000 followers.
Fans responded with glee to the prank.
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"Lol he could be having a convo with me and I would have no clue," wrote @rokitqween.
"Hahaha now you are showing off," said @taribowest55.
Clark Kent, Superman's human alter ego, wears a pair of thick glasses to hide his superhero identity.
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