This is a great article. I especially enjoyed the movie comparisons. WTG, Guys!
Very good article. But I don’t know if Terrifica was [replaced?]. But don’t forget Captain Jackson, or the Black Ghost (old school but so cool).
This would be most excellent! Like The Black Ghost! Rawk it, Zetaman!
Are you still interested in fighting the good fight (or still doing it)? If so, I’d like to join up with you. Email me if instead of a team, you would like a partner.
Hi,
Actually the Alternates have gotten back together. If you would like more information on that or perhaps jump in on a patrol, let me know at zetaman@zetaman.tv
Green Reaper, Penelope, Thorn, Thunder 88, Buster Doe, No Name, Catastrophe, Gemini and Phoenix Jones–I’ve never heard of any of these people until this article.
Are these people even on the reallifesuperheroes.org, which they supposedly take their “marching orders” from? I don’t think so, either. (An actual confirmation on this would be nice, from someone who is an actual member of the aforementioned .org, that’s right, .org.)
Also, many people decided to do the RLSH thing and then afterwards found out about the community.
And speaking on that, I don’t know that they have much, if any, contact with the individuals in the established RLSH community. (Also, an actual confirmation from someone in the established community would be nice.)
Nice fact checking, there, Mr. X–or did you even contact the site you are referencing in your article for a comment? (Confirmation, anyone?)
These masked “vigilantes”–have they committed any crimes? One would think with the press coverage and police attention, they have not, or they would certainly have been apprehended by now, especially with their garish modus operandi. Their shocking appearance aside, I severely doubt they have “illegally punished an alleged lawbreaker” or “participated in a group which metes out extralegal punishment to an alleged lawbreaker.”
Only then, by definition, would they be a vigilantes.
Surely, if PJ had walked into the police station, and they had evidence that he was a “vigilante” and had committed crimes–surely he would have been arrested!
PJ’s account of being stabbed has no witnesses other than himself. Its a claim, without even the evidence of the equipment that was in the shop.
Any responsible person might question the validity of such a statement, barring tangible evidence.
Also, Mr. X: Do you suppose on fly fishing sites, video game reviews, and foodie boards filled with recipes have advice on finding a girlfriend or holding down a job? Wait–that’s not their purpose.
In fact, I’d find a site of people in superhero costumes trying to pick up dates or use their personae to find employment rather hilarious.
Do you suppose individual military background or a mixed martial arts background, with nice biceps and perky pecs (assuming PJ is telling the truth and isn’t “padding”), has a better chance of holding down a job or having a girlfriend than, say, a reporter for a Seattle newspaper who uses the word “fly” as an adjective?
No comment.
But then again, details of your personal life, your sexual life, and your career prospects are your own business.
FYI, Mr. X– plenty of people in the RLSH community hold down steady jobs, have girlfriends, boyfriend, spouses, and even entire families, complete with pets and children.
I know this might be hard to believe, but please bear with me…
Most RLSH serve pro-social missions. Much of that which the mainstream RLSH community does is composed of altruistic work, such as raising money for charities, or promoting causes or functions that benefit society, like blood drives or food drives or toy drives for underprivileged children, or things such as handing out blankets to the homeless–like Zetaman, frequent poster on the rlsh forum (pictured in your article, Mr. X).
But all that is “nerdery”–right?
If you had even bothered to look at the dozens of articles which came before, if you searched on Wikipedia, or went on YouTube, or did a Google search, prominent web sites such as The RLSH project, or even the CONTENT OF THE VERY WEBITES YOU SITE IN YOUR ARTICLE, you’d know this, Mr. X.
You’ve generated a poorly researched piece of trash. And you’ve actually promoted the individuals you are so quick to ridicule, chide, and poke fun of exactly what they wanted–attention. All the while riding on this story’s sensationalist slant, directing attention to yourself without thought of the consequence or morality. You are no better than the people you condemn.
And it’s likely that that’s all you wanted in the first place.
–PZ
Yup, complete nerdity.
For the people who dress up in a silly outfit to go feed the homeless, they detract from the real heroes…the truly anonymous people who wear clothes like everyone else and feed the homeless everyday without trying to stand out in a crowd, or asking for recognition.
Also, if one of you jackasses tried to bust me when I’m buying a bag of pot, I’d probably kick your ass and take your lunch money.
ma je suis wolfman et je travail sel
i hate to sound selfish or something, but i need to say this. its good that the RLSHs are going to be recognized for their good deeds, but what i dont like about the fact theres a movie coming out and once its public, people will be aware of them and might just start to dress up just to mock them, like its a game, im planning on starting my costumed hero career in a few years and id rather it not be so well known, id rather have only a few people do this. i prefer being different and one of the few people with the courage to be who they want to be, once something becomes mainstream and generic, it’ll lose itself, im just afraid that one day people will be too used to seeing RLSHs, and everyday as a hero wont feel like something honorable, it’ll just be a constant halloween.
Greetings Dramatic, Knight-Hood here. You may choose to follow my path. I operate covertly, meaning I go out on patrol in disguise, usually as a homeless person. I carry my mask and utility belt with weapons in case I should need them. I fought crime and fed the homeless in complete secrecy since 1989. I felt this was the best way to go. It keeps the police from harrassing you and the bad guys as well.
My concern for these heroes is smilar to yours. Familiarity breeds contempt. My biggest fear is that once they are very famous they might as well a target on their chest and call themselves Target Man because you know there will be lots of psychos out there dying to the the first one to kill a rlsh.
So all I can do is watch and keep them in my prayers
Thanks for responding Knight Hood, i hope i’ll make it as long as you in the buisness, another one of my fears is that the fun will be sucked out of it, you know being one of the few protectors of the innocenct, leading a double-life, all of that wont happen, i had hoped i could mix comic book fantasy with real life, maintaining a “normal” life, while secretly being who i truly want to be, being out all night, a few battle scars, getting into fights and savings people who otherwise would have been hurt or killed, that’s the costumed carrer that i want
I’ve been dreaming about being a rlsh for years. wanting to be like Batman, or Robin. you guys are the ones who give me hope that my dreams can be reality. And i agree with you dramatic. I haven’t started my superhero career yet but if thousands of people became rlsh, i wouldn’t even get a chance to try…
yo its the night owl here to tell you guys about my 7 th best crime stopping i was at a 7/11 when 2 idiots tried to rob i came there and i took my “PERSONAL WHOOPING MACHINE” and whooped there ass and left.
-Night Owl
To Guardian Angel and Dramatic, Remember that the only real reason to attempt to be a rlsh is to help others. It’s not about having fun, nor is it as dramatic and exciting as the comics and movies. For instance, the fantasy heroes always don their costumes and go out and instantly walk into a crime in progress. It just doesn’t work that way. Although rapes, murders, assaults and robberies occur nightly in every city there is no way to know where or when it will happen? Forget fantasies about fighting evil doers and saving the world. It’s all fantasy. But there is a lot of things you can do. You can feed the homeless, and confront drug dealers and discourage prostitution. Or if you are really serious about this, you could take a course on how to be a bail enforcement agent or a private detective. Even if you don’t become either professionally you can learn their methods to track down wanted felons. I guess the point I am trying to make to you is this lifestyle is not fun and games. It’s a lot of hard work. It requires a lot of training, practice and experience. I do not think it would be a bad thing if the movie inspires thousands of young people to turn toward this. We need numbers. My fear though is that one of these untrained youngsters will get him/herself killed doing this and not only will most of those considering this drop out immediately the authorities will use that as an excuse to outlaw the movement. Time will tell.
Drat. I sure wish I had HBO. But since I don’t, does anyone know if this movie will be available on DVD? Also, my hope is that this film may lead to a reality TV series focusing on a different hero each week. Not only would I enjoy watching such a thing but I have no doubt that our movement will begin to expand dramatically. Which I think is a good thing, but only time will tell.
yeah it is pending dvd release. I have it saved on my netflix account
Love to see it.
If anything I hope it can help inspire others to rise above their personal problems and be good people. Hopefully it will show others that You don’t have to be rich, famous, Popular, attractive, or smart, to be good. That is all we fight for, Goodness. We all fight to inspire the world to be good people for no other reason, then because it is right. Being a RLSH is like being a Neon sign of Goodness. Hopefully humanity can look past the brightness of the signs to notice the message.
Commonwealth, that was really beautifully put.
More good press. The tide is turning folks. Thanks to all of the heroes in the film for doing this.
maybe because he’s a psychopath.
This was a great interview, The more I read about other organizations like the guardian angels the more I am against this becoming centralized. This organization is still young, key members are just developing, you can’t throw rule on us this quickly, give us some time to ligitamize this movement.
Good article but once again the media pulls the Pheonix Jones spin at the end there–this article is dated exactly two weeks after all charges against PJ dropped. The article intentionally misleads the (uninformed) reader and makes itt sound as if the PJ case is still pending.
Not bad, a fair article in most respects. Of course it’s “Master Legend” not “Mister Legend”. Not sure if that was a typo or just a lack of research on the writer’s part. I wonder if there will be a sequel?
Knight-Hood
I’m actually considering on doing something like this; my only problem is the lack of money or skill to actually craft the necessary stuff. Any thoughts on materials?
Like the Crimson Fist says, “Love, and Helping Hands.”
I use fiberglass and polycarbonate.
UA, you do wear a vest don’t you especially for the type of criminals you sometimes encounter?
That’s why I’m posting here. I don’t have the money to buy the equipment, and as much as I’d love to be out here in East-Jesus, I don’t have the skill to craft it, nor do I have proper training whatsoever, so I’m not out there doing what you do, however, when I am out and about, I tend to carry a utility tool with me, in case of any emergency heroing needing to be done. I’m looking for tips.
I am planning on getting a vest as I view it as something essential if working at night. I plan on working with charities as well as intervene if trouble breaks out. i do not intend to actively search for crime, infact even the police shy away from that. They come out when called, I want to be an extra set of eyes if they need me, ut I will not stand by and watch someone get hurt when I can do something about it.
My childhood fantasies are coming true. Let us change the world touching lives, one at a time! 🙂
This is a great article. I especially enjoyed the movie comparisons. WTG, Guys!
Very good article. But I don’t know if Terrifica was [replaced?]. But don’t forget Captain Jackson, or the Black Ghost (old school but so cool).
This would be most excellent! Like The Black Ghost! Rawk it, Zetaman!
Are you still interested in fighting the good fight (or still doing it)? If so, I’d like to join up with you. Email me if instead of a team, you would like a partner.
Hi,
Actually the Alternates have gotten back together. If you would like more information on that or perhaps jump in on a patrol, let me know at zetaman@zetaman.tv
Green Reaper, Penelope, Thorn, Thunder 88, Buster Doe, No Name, Catastrophe, Gemini and Phoenix Jones–I’ve never heard of any of these people until this article.
Are these people even on the reallifesuperheroes.org, which they supposedly take their “marching orders” from? I don’t think so, either. (An actual confirmation on this would be nice, from someone who is an actual member of the aforementioned .org, that’s right, .org.)
Also, many people decided to do the RLSH thing and then afterwards found out about the community.
And speaking on that, I don’t know that they have much, if any, contact with the individuals in the established RLSH community. (Also, an actual confirmation from someone in the established community would be nice.)
Nice fact checking, there, Mr. X–or did you even contact the site you are referencing in your article for a comment? (Confirmation, anyone?)
These masked “vigilantes”–have they committed any crimes? One would think with the press coverage and police attention, they have not, or they would certainly have been apprehended by now, especially with their garish modus operandi. Their shocking appearance aside, I severely doubt they have “illegally punished an alleged lawbreaker” or “participated in a group which metes out extralegal punishment to an alleged lawbreaker.”
Only then, by definition, would they be a vigilantes.
Surely, if PJ had walked into the police station, and they had evidence that he was a “vigilante” and had committed crimes–surely he would have been arrested!
PJ’s account of being stabbed has no witnesses other than himself. Its a claim, without even the evidence of the equipment that was in the shop.
Any responsible person might question the validity of such a statement, barring tangible evidence.
Also, Mr. X: Do you suppose on fly fishing sites, video game reviews, and foodie boards filled with recipes have advice on finding a girlfriend or holding down a job? Wait–that’s not their purpose.
In fact, I’d find a site of people in superhero costumes trying to pick up dates or use their personae to find employment rather hilarious.
Do you suppose individual military background or a mixed martial arts background, with nice biceps and perky pecs (assuming PJ is telling the truth and isn’t “padding”), has a better chance of holding down a job or having a girlfriend than, say, a reporter for a Seattle newspaper who uses the word “fly” as an adjective?
No comment.
But then again, details of your personal life, your sexual life, and your career prospects are your own business.
FYI, Mr. X– plenty of people in the RLSH community hold down steady jobs, have girlfriends, boyfriend, spouses, and even entire families, complete with pets and children.
I know this might be hard to believe, but please bear with me…
Most RLSH serve pro-social missions. Much of that which the mainstream RLSH community does is composed of altruistic work, such as raising money for charities, or promoting causes or functions that benefit society, like blood drives or food drives or toy drives for underprivileged children, or things such as handing out blankets to the homeless–like Zetaman, frequent poster on the rlsh forum (pictured in your article, Mr. X).
But all that is “nerdery”–right?
If you had even bothered to look at the dozens of articles which came before, if you searched on Wikipedia, or went on YouTube, or did a Google search, prominent web sites such as The RLSH project, or even the CONTENT OF THE VERY WEBITES YOU SITE IN YOUR ARTICLE, you’d know this, Mr. X.
You’ve generated a poorly researched piece of trash. And you’ve actually promoted the individuals you are so quick to ridicule, chide, and poke fun of exactly what they wanted–attention. All the while riding on this story’s sensationalist slant, directing attention to yourself without thought of the consequence or morality. You are no better than the people you condemn.
And it’s likely that that’s all you wanted in the first place.
–PZ
Yup, complete nerdity.
For the people who dress up in a silly outfit to go feed the homeless, they detract from the real heroes…the truly anonymous people who wear clothes like everyone else and feed the homeless everyday without trying to stand out in a crowd, or asking for recognition.
Also, if one of you jackasses tried to bust me when I’m buying a bag of pot, I’d probably kick your ass and take your lunch money.
ma je suis wolfman et je travail sel
i hate to sound selfish or something, but i need to say this. its good that the RLSHs are going to be recognized for their good deeds, but what i dont like about the fact theres a movie coming out and once its public, people will be aware of them and might just start to dress up just to mock them, like its a game, im planning on starting my costumed hero career in a few years and id rather it not be so well known, id rather have only a few people do this. i prefer being different and one of the few people with the courage to be who they want to be, once something becomes mainstream and generic, it’ll lose itself, im just afraid that one day people will be too used to seeing RLSHs, and everyday as a hero wont feel like something honorable, it’ll just be a constant halloween.
Greetings Dramatic, Knight-Hood here. You may choose to follow my path. I operate covertly, meaning I go out on patrol in disguise, usually as a homeless person. I carry my mask and utility belt with weapons in case I should need them. I fought crime and fed the homeless in complete secrecy since 1989. I felt this was the best way to go. It keeps the police from harrassing you and the bad guys as well.
My concern for these heroes is smilar to yours. Familiarity breeds contempt. My biggest fear is that once they are very famous they might as well a target on their chest and call themselves Target Man because you know there will be lots of psychos out there dying to the the first one to kill a rlsh.
So all I can do is watch and keep them in my prayers
Thanks for responding Knight Hood, i hope i’ll make it as long as you in the buisness, another one of my fears is that the fun will be sucked out of it, you know being one of the few protectors of the innocenct, leading a double-life, all of that wont happen, i had hoped i could mix comic book fantasy with real life, maintaining a “normal” life, while secretly being who i truly want to be, being out all night, a few battle scars, getting into fights and savings people who otherwise would have been hurt or killed, that’s the costumed carrer that i want
I’ve been dreaming about being a rlsh for years. wanting to be like Batman, or Robin. you guys are the ones who give me hope that my dreams can be reality. And i agree with you dramatic. I haven’t started my superhero career yet but if thousands of people became rlsh, i wouldn’t even get a chance to try…
yo its the night owl here to tell you guys about my 7 th best crime stopping i was at a 7/11 when 2 idiots tried to rob i came there and i took my “PERSONAL WHOOPING MACHINE” and whooped there ass and left.
-Night Owl
To Guardian Angel and Dramatic, Remember that the only real reason to attempt to be a rlsh is to help others. It’s not about having fun, nor is it as dramatic and exciting as the comics and movies. For instance, the fantasy heroes always don their costumes and go out and instantly walk into a crime in progress. It just doesn’t work that way. Although rapes, murders, assaults and robberies occur nightly in every city there is no way to know where or when it will happen? Forget fantasies about fighting evil doers and saving the world. It’s all fantasy. But there is a lot of things you can do. You can feed the homeless, and confront drug dealers and discourage prostitution. Or if you are really serious about this, you could take a course on how to be a bail enforcement agent or a private detective. Even if you don’t become either professionally you can learn their methods to track down wanted felons. I guess the point I am trying to make to you is this lifestyle is not fun and games. It’s a lot of hard work. It requires a lot of training, practice and experience. I do not think it would be a bad thing if the movie inspires thousands of young people to turn toward this. We need numbers. My fear though is that one of these untrained youngsters will get him/herself killed doing this and not only will most of those considering this drop out immediately the authorities will use that as an excuse to outlaw the movement. Time will tell.
Drat. I sure wish I had HBO. But since I don’t, does anyone know if this movie will be available on DVD? Also, my hope is that this film may lead to a reality TV series focusing on a different hero each week. Not only would I enjoy watching such a thing but I have no doubt that our movement will begin to expand dramatically. Which I think is a good thing, but only time will tell.
yeah it is pending dvd release. I have it saved on my netflix account
Love to see it.
If anything I hope it can help inspire others to rise above their personal problems and be good people. Hopefully it will show others that You don’t have to be rich, famous, Popular, attractive, or smart, to be good. That is all we fight for, Goodness. We all fight to inspire the world to be good people for no other reason, then because it is right. Being a RLSH is like being a Neon sign of Goodness. Hopefully humanity can look past the brightness of the signs to notice the message.
Commonwealth, that was really beautifully put.
More good press. The tide is turning folks. Thanks to all of the heroes in the film for doing this.
maybe because he’s a psychopath.
This was a great interview, The more I read about other organizations like the guardian angels the more I am against this becoming centralized. This organization is still young, key members are just developing, you can’t throw rule on us this quickly, give us some time to ligitamize this movement.
Good article but once again the media pulls the Pheonix Jones spin at the end there–this article is dated exactly two weeks after all charges against PJ dropped. The article intentionally misleads the (uninformed) reader and makes itt sound as if the PJ case is still pending.
Not bad, a fair article in most respects. Of course it’s “Master Legend” not “Mister Legend”. Not sure if that was a typo or just a lack of research on the writer’s part. I wonder if there will be a sequel?
Knight-Hood
I’m actually considering on doing something like this; my only problem is the lack of money or skill to actually craft the necessary stuff. Any thoughts on materials?
Like the Crimson Fist says, “Love, and Helping Hands.”
I use fiberglass and polycarbonate.
UA, you do wear a vest don’t you especially for the type of criminals you sometimes encounter?
That’s why I’m posting here. I don’t have the money to buy the equipment, and as much as I’d love to be out here in East-Jesus, I don’t have the skill to craft it, nor do I have proper training whatsoever, so I’m not out there doing what you do, however, when I am out and about, I tend to carry a utility tool with me, in case of any emergency heroing needing to be done. I’m looking for tips.
I am planning on getting a vest as I view it as something essential if working at night. I plan on working with charities as well as intervene if trouble breaks out. i do not intend to actively search for crime, infact even the police shy away from that. They come out when called, I want to be an extra set of eyes if they need me, ut I will not stand by and watch someone get hurt when I can do something about it.
My childhood fantasies are coming true. Let us change the world touching lives, one at a time! 🙂
Dale would approve.
Honored to be included in the lineup.