Real Life Superhero Patrols Tennessee Streets

[PhunkyPhazon]

Oh boy, what have you done Mark Millar? He's even carrying plastic batons, for crying out loud! Though I can't say I don't find this to be at least a little awesome.

 

[Roboto]

Stick him in Clifton Ohio I guarantee he will have work.

 

[Ultra Man30]

Just wait until you see the Justice League of Tennessee!

I live in Memphis and I would totally join that.

 

[twm1709]

his costume reminds me of that old spider-man villain, "the scorpion" (before he became the new Venom)

 

[joshuaayt]

Come on, vigilante-wannabe types...
If you're gonna do it, DO IT WELL.
Otherwise, you just make it less likely that a real vigilante will be able to help folk. I mean, the word "Plastic" shouldn't even need to be uttered in this article. Ugh.

 

[Kraj]

Probably not the best idea ever, but still, I'll give him props for trying...

And why does he carry a cell phone to call the police? A real superhero doesn't need backup.

Actually a real hero knows his limits exactly; and isn't afraid to ask for backup. >_>

This guy should take about 6 years of judo; silat; capoerna; and maybe jujitsu. Then do the same thing.

 

[Super Jamz]

Does no one remember Shadow Hare?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_Hare

 

[CanadianWolverine]

The cops are probably pissed because the Viper gets to wear a cooler looking uniform. Oh, you didn't know? Uniforms are costumes too, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Just ask a police man some time how empowering (and potentially abusive on other rights when they misuse that power) it is to wear a mask when they suit up in the riot gear.

So essentially, the Viper is a more flamboyant neighborhood watch type person. As long as he carries weapons that don't require a permit, calls in cops, and understands how to properly utilize citizen arrest powers, he should be just fine to have around, could even be a way for city/town council to bring in tourism if they award him some bullshit award or something.

Its not like the guy is Wyatt Earp or whatever.

Oh well, I hope he doesn't try to write a comic book about his experiences, someone already did Kick Ass. Unless he gets to help out with a sequel perhaps?

I'm with you on that.

though I always wondered how actual, superpowered heroes would be like in real life. guys like Viper work out too.

I think this taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real-life_superhero is particularly poignant:

Sometimes, the term is applied to firefighters, police officers, and other good samaritans. The actions of New York City police and firefighters during the September 11, 2001 attacks led to frequent use of the term.[1]

If you wonder how actual superpowered (as long as you count impressive training and technological advantages as "superpowered"), you really don't have to look further than some of civil servants, some even embody the various virtues (like self sacrifice) associated with super heroes ... though others abuse the powers we divest in them and start to embody the virtues associated with super villainy as well.

I firmly believe a community needs to take responsibility for all its citizens (especially leaders and other government positions) following its laws or its laws are shown to be lies if there are exceptions that allow injustices to occur and continue. Community watch programs are awesome, especially in times of crisis. If there is a need for a super hero watcher, it may indicate that in some way the needs of the locals are not being met by their respective government services, such as not enough police on patrol or in the example given of Shadow Hare, social assistance programs to feed people. Not all of our super heroes even wear costumes, most just dedicate some spare time to volunteer help out at the food bank or build a safe home and so on.

 

[Breaker deGodot]

Funny, as a kid I always imagined this would be an amazing moment, when real superheroes walked our streets. But now, just, meh.

 

[ninjajoeman]

half spawn half green lantern?

 

[Kenko]

The ancors are kind of a deuches

Yeah, total doucehbags. The guy made fun of him. Seriously who does he think he is? He's just some douchebag reporter with a suit and a face made entirely out of botox.

The Viper's awesome.