What was the purpose of Thanos snap?

The Snap, also known as the Blip, was the moment Thanos snapped his fingers while using the Infinity Gauntlet during the Infinity War and caused the extermination of half of all life in the universe.

Why Thanos snap his fingers?

By placing the stones inside a metal “Infinity Gauntlet,” Thanos planned to wipe out half of all the living creatures in the universe with a mere snap of his fingers. Friction between the thumb and middle finger plays the vital role of a latch by wedging the middle finger to the thumb and preventing it from moving.

What happens if Thanos snaps his fingers?

At the end of the movie, mega-villain Thanos snaps his fingers while wearing the Infinity Gauntlet—a magical metal glove bedazzled with six almighty stones—and wipes out half of the planet’s population.

Why does the Infinity Gauntlet need to be snapped?

In theory, all Thanos or anyone else using the gauntlet would have to do, is simply “think” the act, and it would happen.. The phrase was mentioned by Gamora in the MCU that he could destroy half of all life with the snap of his fingers- Indicating or signifying the simplicity of the task/deed.

What is Thanos message?

“I finally rest. And watch the sun rise on a grateful universe. The hardest choices require the strongest wills.” “I think you’ll find our will equal to yours.”

Why did Thanos need all 6 stones?

The power of the infinity stones get amplified several times when all of them are together. So he needed all six of them to wipe out half the universe with a snap of his fingers. This act of his drew out so much power, that the gauntlet itself wasn’t able to sustain it.

Could Thanos have snapped himself?

No, he wasn’t. There is a chance that he wished while snapping to be left alive but that is not necessary. When his planet was destroyed due to overpopulation , he made the goal of his life to reduce the world population.