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What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? #1018034 08/28/22 12:58 PM Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina rickshaw1 OP Time Trapper OP rickshaw1 Time Trapper Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina Well, lets face it, it's gotta be the deafness. I mean, you get these two super folks clappin ass. The sonic boom gonna be deafing anyone near by. Supes and Wondy...half the east coast deaf. Even worse than all the structural damage from the oscillating vibrating of the superbooty. Damn you, you kids! Get off my lawn or I'm callin' tha cops! Something pithy!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1018041 08/28/22 02:54 PM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Great thread Rick! 1) having to wear underwear on the outside 2) having to starve yourself and abstain completely from alcohol, else you won't be able to fit into your skintight suit 3) having to fly without protection against the blinding hot sun, or freezing rain, or windshear, or bugs getting squished against you... 4) having to read the nasty social media comments about you from ungrateful )@()#()_@( The Continuing Adventures of the Postboot Legion! You can also check out the Recap Thread here. Re-Reading the Postboot Legion! Come on in and share your thoughts!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1018064 08/29/22 11:40 AM Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 5,825 Ann Hebistand Independent Scholar Ann Hebistand Independent Scholar Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 5,825 Having a verse about you written and sung by the guy from Matchbox 20. Still "Fickles" to my friends.

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1018196 09/02/22 05:26 PM Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina rickshaw1 OP Time Trapper OP rickshaw1 Time Trapper Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina The cost of Nair for "down there" and everywhere. Damn you, you kids! Get off my lawn or I'm callin' tha cops! Something pithy!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? Invisible Brainiac #1018200 09/02/22 06:11 PM Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,702 R razsolo Legionnaire! razsolo Legionnaire! R Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,702 Originally Posted by Invisible Brainiac Great thread Rick! 2) having to starve yourself and abstain completely from alcohol, else you won't be able to fit into your skintight suit If my powers don't come with a super-metabolism/healing factor/shapeshifting shenanigans to eliminate this risk, I don't want 'em! Mine for sure would be remembering to log in to the right Twitter account so I don't accidentally out myself when I'm telling everyone about how I kicked Sonar's ass yesterday

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1018206 09/03/22 03:38 AM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? or... having to pretend to get injured like a normal human being, and explain why you're not doubling down in pain after dropping a crate on your foot... The Continuing Adventures of the Postboot Legion! You can also check out the Recap Thread here. Re-Reading the Postboot Legion! Come on in and share your thoughts!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? Invisible Brainiac #1018211 09/03/22 04:51 AM Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 9,036 S Set Long live the Legion! Set Long live the Legion! S Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 9,036 Originally Posted by Invisible Brainiac Great thread Rick! 3) having to fly without protection against the blinding hot sun, or freezing rain, or windshear, or bugs getting squished against you... Oh yes, anyone who has ridden a motorcyle (without a helmet) knows the existential dread of bugs in your teeth. A june beetle hits like a bullet when you're on the highway! I imagine it would be many times worse when flying, and I suddenly realize why Lex Luthor had the Legion of Doom build their base *in a swamp!* Any time Superman comes to trash their evil plans, he gets mosquitos and clouds of swamp midges in his mouth! The sheer evil genius of that man! Last edited by Set; 09/03/22 04:51 AM. Wrapped Around Your Finger now complete in BITS!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? Set #1018214 09/03/22 05:28 AM Joined: May 2013 Posts: 6,558 Melbourne Australia stile86 Wanderer stile86 Wanderer Joined: May 2013 Posts: 6,558 Melbourne Australia Originally Posted by Set I imagine it would be many times worse when flying, and I suddenly realize why Lex Luthor had the Legion of Doom build their base *in a swamp!* Any time Superman comes to trash their evil plans, he gets mosquitos and clouds of swamp midges in his mouth! The sheer evil genius of that man! LOL. What a great image.

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1018225 09/03/22 07:58 AM Joined: May 2010 Posts: 2,104 38.24, -122.03 K Klar Ken T5477 Leader Klar Ken T5477 Leader K Joined: May 2010 Posts: 2,104 38.24, -122.03 Chafing. “I'm not crazy about reality, but it's still the only place to get a decent meal.” -- Groucho Marx

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? stile86 #1018240 09/04/22 02:47 AM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Originally Posted by stile86 Originally Posted by Set I imagine it would be many times worse when flying, and I suddenly realize why Lex Luthor had the Legion of Doom build their base *in a swamp!* Any time Superman comes to trash their evil plans, he gets mosquitos and clouds of swamp midges in his mouth! The sheer evil genius of that man! LOL. What a great image. When I said that, I wasn't expecting this, but I love it! The Continuing Adventures of the Postboot Legion! You can also check out the Recap Thread here. Re-Reading the Postboot Legion! Come on in and share your thoughts!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1018612 09/17/22 03:17 PM Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina rickshaw1 OP Time Trapper OP rickshaw1 Time Trapper Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina Having to pass all the FAA regulations just to prove you can fly. I mean, jeez. Damn you, you kids! Get off my lawn or I'm callin' tha cops! Something pithy!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1018633 09/18/22 03:26 AM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Having your Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts investigated for posting "seditious" content. It was just a meme for grife's sake! And I haven't even figured out Tiktok or Snapchat yet! The Continuing Adventures of the Postboot Legion! You can also check out the Recap Thread here. Re-Reading the Postboot Legion! Come on in and share your thoughts!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1019024 09/29/22 06:28 PM Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina rickshaw1 OP Time Trapper OP rickshaw1 Time Trapper Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina Sitting down in a leotard. Things ride up in uncomfortable places. Damn you, you kids! Get off my lawn or I'm callin' tha cops! Something pithy!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1021362 12/23/22 06:22 PM Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina rickshaw1 OP Time Trapper OP rickshaw1 Time Trapper Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina Trying to hit on hotties while being known as "The Fastest Man Alive". Damn you, you kids! Get off my lawn or I'm callin' tha cops! Something pithy!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1021371 12/24/22 06:02 AM Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 31,441 Touring Bgtzl and Bgztl with M... thoth lad Tempus Fugitive thoth lad Tempus Fugitive Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 31,441 Touring Bgtzl and Bgztl with M... Law suits for violating the rights of every super criminal you stop. "...not having to believe in a thing to be interested in it and not having to explain a thing to appreciate the wonder of it."

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1021373 12/24/22 06:50 AM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Healthcare. All that flying exposes you to UV rays, air pollution.. The Continuing Adventures of the Postboot Legion! You can also check out the Recap Thread here. Re-Reading the Postboot Legion! Come on in and share your thoughts!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1021945 01/10/23 06:45 PM Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina rickshaw1 OP Time Trapper OP rickshaw1 Time Trapper Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina As with every hero, gotta be an evil love interest. Eva Lean, the Girlfiend. Damn you, you kids! Get off my lawn or I'm callin' tha cops! Something pithy!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1021958 01/11/23 03:53 AM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? having to go to the bathroom in the middle of patrolling. that costume isn't easy to wear! The Continuing Adventures of the Postboot Legion! You can also check out the Recap Thread here. Re-Reading the Postboot Legion! Come on in and share your thoughts!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1023349 02/25/23 08:35 PM Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina rickshaw1 OP Time Trapper OP rickshaw1 Time Trapper Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina Oh sure, let one male superhero get pissed off and it's "ah, that bad guy had it coming for 'x'!" But let one woman superhero get pissed and it's "Oh, must be her time of the month!" Damn you, you kids! Get off my lawn or I'm callin' tha cops! Something pithy!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1023358 02/26/23 04:57 AM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? As an Asian superhero, I'm tired of always being asked: "Is it true you're smaller than other males? How does it feel being less muscular and shorter? Do women and men suddenly find you more attractive now that you're parading around in spandex all the time?" The Continuing Adventures of the Postboot Legion! You can also check out the Recap Thread here. Re-Reading the Postboot Legion! Come on in and share your thoughts!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1023628 03/05/23 02:47 PM Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina rickshaw1 OP Time Trapper OP rickshaw1 Time Trapper Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina Always being broke AF. Look, I'm not a billionaire industrialist with immense family wealth. Before the canister of goo, I was a data processor. Now, some big shit happens, i go to help, lose my job. Best I can get is night clerk at the seven eleven. Damn you, you kids! Get off my lawn or I'm callin' tha cops! Something pithy!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1023629 03/05/23 02:55 PM Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 9,036 S Set Long live the Legion! Set Long live the Legion! S Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 9,036 So called 'legacy heroes' with their newfangled power creep nonsense. I was the original golden age Blandman, darnit, who are these new people using my name? I managed to fight crime with a good right hook and a sedative gas gun, what the heck is an 'Endless?' Wrapped Around Your Finger now complete in BITS!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1023638 03/05/23 04:33 PM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Not being able to drink and relax in the tub, because one never knows when an emergency will happen The Continuing Adventures of the Postboot Legion! You can also check out the Recap Thread here. Re-Reading the Postboot Legion! Come on in and share your thoughts!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? Invisible Brainiac #1023677 03/06/23 02:10 PM Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 31,441 Touring Bgtzl and Bgztl with M... thoth lad Tempus Fugitive thoth lad Tempus Fugitive Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 31,441 Touring Bgtzl and Bgztl with M... Originally Posted by Invisible Brainiac Not being able to drink and relax in the tub, because one never knows when an emergency will happen Unless you're Aqualad, in which case you'd be expected to be in the tub, when there's an emergency. "...not having to believe in a thing to be interested in it and not having to explain a thing to appreciate the wonder of it."

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1023680 03/06/23 03:48 PM Joined: May 2010 Posts: 2,104 38.24, -122.03 K Klar Ken T5477 Leader Klar Ken T5477 Leader K Joined: May 2010 Posts: 2,104 38.24, -122.03 All the good names are already taken I ended up with 'Dumb Bunny 2' “I'm not crazy about reality, but it's still the only place to get a decent meal.” -- Groucho Marx

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1023681 03/06/23 03:48 PM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Danny Chase will just lift the tub and throw you at the enemy The Continuing Adventures of the Postboot Legion! You can also check out the Recap Thread here. Re-Reading the Postboot Legion! Come on in and share your thoughts!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1023954 03/15/23 10:20 PM Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina rickshaw1 OP Time Trapper OP rickshaw1 Time Trapper Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina Where I have to stick the plug to recharge my "energy" powers. Damn you, you kids! Get off my lawn or I'm callin' tha cops! Something pithy!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1023961 03/16/23 02:25 AM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Having to always reply in a nice and polite way, even when I want to scream at idiocy The Continuing Adventures of the Postboot Legion! You can also check out the Recap Thread here. Re-Reading the Postboot Legion! Come on in and share your thoughts!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1024482 04/02/23 04:53 PM Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina rickshaw1 OP Time Trapper OP rickshaw1 Time Trapper Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina My dinner is always always ALWAYS COLD! GAAAAAHHHHHH! *smashslambreakkickscreamagainstabtrainingdummy* Anger Issues Dan Damn you, you kids! Get off my lawn or I'm callin' tha cops! Something pithy!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1024488 04/02/23 05:45 PM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Having to keep in absolute top shape, and not eating anything yummy like ice cream or burgers The Continuing Adventures of the Postboot Legion! You can also check out the Recap Thread here. Re-Reading the Postboot Legion! Come on in and share your thoughts!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1028280 07/28/23 05:56 PM Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina rickshaw1 OP Time Trapper OP rickshaw1 Time Trapper Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina Having to wear only a corset, swim trunks, gloves and calf boots and being a dude that comes from a cold planet! Damn you, you kids! Get off my lawn or I'm callin' tha cops! Something pithy!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1028285 07/29/23 02:47 AM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? no wonder Polar Boy was always all dolled up The Continuing Adventures of the Postboot Legion! You can also check out the Recap Thread here. Re-Reading the Postboot Legion! Come on in and share your thoughts!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1029580 09/03/23 11:30 AM Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina rickshaw1 OP Time Trapper OP rickshaw1 Time Trapper Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina The "No Fraternization" rule. Yeah, Batman can boink Catwoman and Talia, but let me, Sea List Man, hook up with Evilyn one drunken night when neither of us knew who the other one was, and suddenly I'm "a liability" to the Justice Union of Middle City. Damn you, you kids! Get off my lawn or I'm callin' tha cops! Something pithy!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1029586 09/03/23 02:49 PM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? And heaven help you if a nude of yours gets leaked The Continuing Adventures of the Postboot Legion! You can also check out the Recap Thread here. Re-Reading the Postboot Legion! Come on in and share your thoughts!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1030798 10/20/23 06:44 AM Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina rickshaw1 OP Time Trapper OP rickshaw1 Time Trapper Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina "....I said send NOODLES! NOODLES! Suddenly all these inappropriate people sending me pics....and of course THAT's what gets reported..." Damn you, you kids! Get off my lawn or I'm callin' tha cops! Something pithy!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1030801 10/20/23 08:09 AM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? “I only received the pics, i didn’t ask for them!!” The Continuing Adventures of the Postboot Legion! You can also check out the Recap Thread here. Re-Reading the Postboot Legion! Come on in and share your thoughts!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1031609 12/03/23 06:19 AM Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina rickshaw1 OP Time Trapper OP rickshaw1 Time Trapper Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina Bad guys that don't follow societal norms for hygene. I mean really, c'mon Dookie Dude, take a damn bath. Damn you, you kids! Get off my lawn or I'm callin' tha cops! Something pithy!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1031614 12/03/23 04:00 PM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Having so many fans suggestively flirting with you in public The Continuing Adventures of the Postboot Legion! You can also check out the Recap Thread here. Re-Reading the Postboot Legion! Come on in and share your thoughts!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1031725 12/09/23 03:37 AM Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina rickshaw1 OP Time Trapper OP rickshaw1 Time Trapper Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,758 South Carolina Having NO fans suggestively flirting with you in public. Damn you, you kids! Get off my lawn or I'm callin' tha cops! Something pithy!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1031728 12/09/23 05:52 AM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Having fans trying to aggressively flirt with you by invading your home The Continuing Adventures of the Postboot Legion! You can also check out the Recap Thread here. Re-Reading the Postboot Legion! Come on in and share your thoughts!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1031730 12/09/23 01:49 PM Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 40,323 Liberty City Eryk Davis Ester Trap Timer Eryk Davis Ester Trap Timer Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 40,323 Liberty City Having to pay property taxes on your secret sanctum.

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1031732 12/09/23 03:54 PM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Having people protest that your secret sanctum could better be used to provide subsidized housing The Continuing Adventures of the Postboot Legion! You can also check out the Recap Thread here. Re-Reading the Postboot Legion! Come on in and share your thoughts!

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1033440 02/05/24 03:57 PM Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 31,441 Touring Bgtzl and Bgztl with M... thoth lad Tempus Fugitive thoth lad Tempus Fugitive Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 31,441 Touring Bgtzl and Bgztl with M... Having to allow tourists parties to go round the Fortress of Solitude to make ends meet. No solitude now... "...not having to believe in a thing to be interested in it and not having to explain a thing to appreciate the wonder of it."

Re: What's the worst part of being a "Super" hero? rickshaw1 #1033460 02/05/24 05:13 PM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Invisible Brainiac Unseen, not unheard Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 83,423 Wouldn't you like to know? Having to allow tourists to take fake wedding pics with me... ... and I have to wear the wedding gown or tux of their choice.... The Continuing Adventures of the Postboot Legion! You can also check out the Recap Thread here. Re-Reading the Postboot Legion! Come on in and share your thoughts!