MikeyT Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3332196/Real-life-superheroes-Kick-Ass.html AN elite band of superhero crime fighters have started patrolling a city in a bid to rid the streets of tyranny. The band of do-gooders — decked out in the obligatory comic-book costumes — roam in search of injustice and intervene at the first opportunity. The group's crusading antics perfectly mimic the hilarious campaign of a disgruntled school pupil in 2010 film Kick-Ass who decides to become a masked superhero. US website kirotv.com today revealed a man called Phoenix Jones is one of those who has so far been identified as belonging to the group operating in Lynnwood, Washington, in the US. Seattle Police say they have identified at least nine of the superheroes including Thorn, Buster Doe, Green Reaper, Gemini, No Name, Catastrophe, Thunder 88 and Penelope. But the league have had to warn police that there are two would-be members out fighting crime who do not belong to their kind. Cops have been told to ignore Captain Ozone and Knight Owl because they are not recognised members of the secretive 'Rain City Superhero Movement'. Phoenix hits the streets in a less-than glamorous Kia driven by a female sidekick who never gets out of the car. But his outfit is a little more becoming of a masked crime fighter. He himself with mace, tear gas and a Taser, all stored on his Batman-esque utility belt. His gold and black suit comprises a bullet proof vest and trauma plating on his arms and legs. And since starting on his mission nine months ago he has had guns pulled on him and been stabbed. Local TV stations have somehow managed to catch up with Phoenix who said: "When I walk into a neighbourhood, criminals leave because they see the suit. "I symbolise that the average person doesn't have to walk around and see bad things and do nothing." Rumours of the crime fighters has swept the region and one local, named only as Dan, has had a face-to-face meeting. He returned to a car park on Sunday to find someone trying to break into his vehicle — but before he could finish dialling the police he was staring into the eyes of Phoenix. Dan said: "This guy comes dashing in, wearing this skin-tight rubber, black and gold suit, and starts chasing him away." He revealed he didn't report the encounter to cops after his friends told him he must have been drunk. Police spokesman Jeff Kappel said: "There's nothing wrong with citizens getting involved with the criminal justice process - as long as they follow it all the way through." Phoenix agrees crime fighting isn't for everyone. He said: "I don't condone people walking around on the street with masks. "Everyone on my team either has a military background or a mixed martial arts background, and we're well aware of what it costs to do what we do."
Jackirius Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 What a hero. Though he might soon turn to super villain if he continues carrying around the taser and tear gas.
MC Prussian Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 That's what you get when Americans take "Kick-Ass" verbatum.
Finnegan Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 This has been happening for years, long before the film. I remember it being one of those weird, random things I read whilst boredly trawling through Wikipedia whilst supposedly doing uni work.
Guest BlueBrett Posted 6 January 2011 Posted 6 January 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fmyjzE2IFw&feature=related
The Doctor Posted 8 January 2011 Posted 8 January 2011 http://www.youtube.c...feature=related you're loving the idea that a black man being elected president made things worse aren't you?
Mack Posted 8 January 2011 Posted 8 January 2011 I cant wait to see this numpty meet his match, I'd pay to see that!
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