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Title: Real Life Superheroes Post by: dystopia on February 05, 2008, 01:41:20 PM Any of you Minnesnowtans ever run into Geist around town?
I never knew people actually tried this. There's even a site where you can order your superhero uniform: http://hero-gear.net/ Superheroes in Real Life Inspired by comic books, ordinary citizens are putting on masks to fight crime http://articles.citypages.com/2008-01-16/feature/superheroes-in-real-life/1/ Quote Geist's breath fogs the winter air as he surveys the frozen Minneapolis skyline, searching for signs of trouble. His long duster flaps in the breeze as his eyes flick behind reflective sunglasses; a wide-brim hat and green iridescent mask shroud his identity from those who might wish him harm. ... ... BY MOST OBSERVERS' RECKONING, between 150 and 200 real-life superheroes, or "Reals" as some call themselves, operate in the United States, with another 50 or so donning the cowl internationally. These crusaders range in age from 15 to 50 and patrol cities from Indianapolis to Cambridgeshire, England. They create heroic identities with names like Black Arrow, Green Scorpion, and Mr. Silent, and wear bright Superman spandex or black ninja suits. Almost all share two traits in common: a love of comic books and a desire to improve their communities. ... ... (more...) Title: Re: Real Life Superheroes Post by: Walfredo on February 05, 2008, 01:47:25 PM coincidence?http://www.golfhos.com/topic-6431.html
Title: Re: Real Life Superheroes Post by: dystopia on February 05, 2008, 01:53:14 PM coincidence?http://www.golfhos.com/topic-6431.html LOL. Geist rules! Title: Re: Real Life Superheroes Post by: Fuzzy on February 05, 2008, 02:06:07 PM I've never heard of him, or "Reals", until now.
Maybe I'll give him a call and see if he needs sidekick. Title: Re: Real Life Superheroes Post by: Aske on February 05, 2008, 02:06:38 PM what about Ed Gein ? close enough ?
Title: Re: Real Life Superheroes Post by: E-A-G-L-E! on February 05, 2008, 02:16:34 PM I've never heard of him, or "Reals", until now. Nor have I. |