A lot of people will say, “Firemen, now those are the real heroes.” But I ask, isn’t the fire department just a fraternity for 30-year-olds? Superheroes which, like all superhero movies, contains an unnecessary cameo by Stan Lee, is a new documentary from newbie director Mike Barnett airing on HBO this Monday, following the real superheroes — no, not cancer doctors or hospice nurses — but weirdos who put on costumes and “fight crime.” Documentaries about weirdos tend to be the best documentaries, but I confess, I really wish it had more parkour.
[via io9]
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SPOILER ALERT: This won’t end well.
A lot of people will say, “Fireman, now those are the real heroes.”
That is true… a lot of people don’t know when to pluralise.
I like that the chick at the 1:40 mark looks like she could beat the crap out of me while I was
rapingmuggingstaring at her in an untoward manner. That’s kinda hot, right?With not much power comes a great deal of ridicule.
other people will say “firemans”
They’re the heroes we deserve, but not the ones we need right now. Or indeed ever.
I would consider lacking a sense of shame to be a real superpower
Those tattoos are perfect for maintaining one’s secret identity.
You know what delusional mentally unstable people who wear costumes need? Validation through a movie. Not meds or a visit to a padded room.
Banner Pic: Nothing says “Fear not, good citizen- you’re safe now” like a throat tattoo
Bane cosplay?
Firemen: for when old people fall down, or when there is a cat stuck in a tree.
I have a super power that they don’t have. The power to interact with females.
stealing jokes from rescue me and passing them off as your own, have you no shame?
Me? I’ve actually never watched Rescue Me.
Where to begin-maybe with our first shot of not only the superhero in disguise, but also his rapist van and let’s quickly move on to captain obvious who is so truthful about his taser…can’t wait for backpack selections!
The last guy was Declaw the Catman right? Otherwise that was just awkward.
I just like how you used “cancer doctors” instead of “oncologists”. And “superheroes” instead of “bipolar former high school all-americans”.