The Sky is Falling

Ah Memorial Day! A time to remember and celebrate the fallen servicemen who came to the aid of our country for freedom and democracy. Also a time for pretend heroes and villains to all lower their IQ levels by half and jabber on like a bunch of drunken clowns at the county fair... which is where this side show attraction takes place.

Step right up folk's time to visit the online crime scene... as we have no facts currently to offer beyond speculation and rumor here is what we have.

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Sometime in the last 100 hours Zetaman a very publicly known member of the Real Life Super Hero sub culture had his real life person automobile vandalized. A marker of some kind indicated the satirical online Real Life Super Villain group R.O.A.C.H.

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One hopes Zetaman called the police to professionally handle this crime. Depending on the circumstance the united states justice system is very thorough. If it is member of that organization they deserve what ever is coming to them.

But what if it is not a member of this super evil online group and just someone that used their logo? That is why the police will investigate and come to an official conclusion.

Anything beyond the basic limited information known becomes speculation.

Alter that Ego

When you look at things from several different angles things always look off balanced. The Alter ego in the RLSH world is a fascinating subject.. one of mystery and awe.

In the fantasy and reality world of heroes, the alter ego is the insignificant side of a loosing coin. Who would rather be Erotica Jones when they could be Stripperella? Ok that might have been a bad example.. who would rather be Clark Kent over his alter ego Super Man?

The RLSH in persona is a powerful tool used to what ever desire and whims the operator wishes. In taking part in a charity event to bring attention to the cause. In fighting crime to make an impact in those that do wrong. When making statements to represent themselves and what ever organizations they belong to in an appropriate and respectful manner.

If a RLSH makes an impact at any level, and continues to do so, it is only a matter of time before they are communally recognized and their public identity will become known. It seems the majority of "unmasked" RLSH members have already gone that route and are doing very well.

It again comes down to representation. What should be and should not be believed when reading an online real life super hero tale? Did Zetaman march for the Walk of Dimes? Does Master Legend go out and battle drug dealers? I am not sure what is real and what is comic book pretend... oh wait Zetaman uses his real name and is unmasked I can look that up.

Another fine example would be the back story or "origin" as it is used in the lingo. When you read the back story of Dragon Heart you can very much tell this is a fun and fantasy tale of a person that has created a hero persona. Then when you look at Master Legends beginnings of.. death at birth, parental abuse, voodoo magic, more parental abuse, human fly comic books, crack head beat down's, dead sidekicks, bottled water being handed out, crack head beat down's, giving blood, mental death thought's to Italy, holiday toy drive, perceptions of being an Arch Angel.. ect.

I think I can pick out what is real and what is pretend but gosh darn it.. I just do not know.

Nothing here but Balderdash!

Ah, around the world and back again... that's the sailor's way.

Took a little time off from blogging to observe the Kick-Ass release, and see what effect it would have on the RLSH sub culture.

I saw Kick-Ass with Malvado SV for the first ever "non union" (yeah that's right we don't get dental) Super Villain Team up last month. It was very all cloak and dagger fun. We met at the place Malvado chose but the time I picked. I was slightly disappointed he was not a 800 pound Gorilla... but otherwise on to the show.

Kick-Ass was an exciting over the top movie that had very little to do with the RLSH, with the exceptions of silly costumes and MySpace. I hope in the directors cut they add Red Mist giving out Mountain Dew Code Red to homeless people. Maybe Hit Girl could sell cookies for the Girl Scouts and beat the ever living s#it out of people who don't buy them?

After effects on the sub culture would be around 60-85 new members that have popped up on the various online RLSH media outlets. Some on the the two main forums, many on MySpace and other smaller online venues. It is hard to keep exact count, as many change their name and gimmick week to week.

I expect after the release of DVD, movie channels, and frequent airings on the Soviet Central Television Network... every current online outlet will get a boost of membership.