The world needs a hero

[shroomie]

To me the world could do with a new wave of heroes, and in this modern age I think masked heroes would be the best way to go about it. It seems that people no longer care about what goes on in the world, so long as it doesnt affect them then they don't care. In the UK crime rates, whilst no significantly higher than in the past, are more noticable now than before thanks to the media. Taking a page from Kickass and Watchmen the world could do with people that will fight for whats right and a mask can be used as a symbol for that. A symbol can superseed culture, relgion, ethnicity, it can represent hope for people. I know Im not the first to realise this, V for Vendetta did this waaaaay before I was around but still.

Well that's my little rant. I want to know your opinions on the matter. And would you ever be willing to put on a mask and fight for justice in this world?

 

[BreakfastMan]

Nah, I am more likely to just look down at all the people struggling in their filth, crying "save us!" and whisper "no" more than anything.

 

[Wierdguy]

Masked heroes... while great for comics, games and movies... would be absolutley riddicolous in real life. It woulnt work.

Real heroes are the ones that work to help others, giving charity, volunteer work, police/firemen/doctors. The red cross, Japan Charity organizations ect. These are real life heroes.

But what do I care really... Im in the group that dont give a shit about anything unless it affects me anyways so... =p

 

[Ace of Spades]

"One very specific man may be the only thing that stands between humanity and the greatest threat of our brief existence."

 

[emeraldrafael]

I imagine it would be like kick ass. only less kick ass..

 

[Legion]

You say "no longer care" as if people ever did. Pretty much all the bad things that happen in the world today have always happened, the only difference is that technology has now advanced enough for us to notice it more.

People would never take a masked "hero" seriously anyway, hell, in the UK we can't even take our police seriously. There would also be a lot of people who would set out to make sure they failed just because.

 

[Totenkopf]

Single vigilants won't do much, what we need to restore order and justice are well organized troops. Soldiers that are disciplined, unyielding and led by men with the right intentions.

I'm willing to assemble and lead a paramilitary protection squads in order to bring great justice to mankind, yes.
And I think that's a far more effective approach.

 

[zombiejoe]

There are those who walk around in masks fighting crime you know. Ok, the don't have powers, and they don't really "fight" crime, but they will help others and call the police.

Yeah.

 

[Cheesus333]

Someone go find Bruce Wayne and kill his parents. Then, several years hence, we shall have our hero!

Seriously though, it's a decent idea at its core, but what it doesn't account for is that it's difficult to find anyone willing to dress up in ridiculous attire and single-handedly assault and capture armed criminals, etc. It's just not something a lot of people really aspire to once they grow above age 10 or so. Which is unfortunate really, cause an icon for justice and protection could really turn the tides against criminals and scum.

 

[shroomie]

Masked heroes... while great for comics, games and movies... would be absolutley riddicolous in real life. It woulnt work.

Real heroes are the ones that work to help others, giving charity, volunteer work, police/firemen/doctors. The red cross, Japan Charity organizations ect. These are real life heroes.

But people like that can be corrupted, particularly the police.

 

[TheRightToArmBears]

What do you mean 'new wave'? Who the hell were the old wave?

It's stupid anyway. They'd get their asses handed to them one day or another and it would encourage idiotic morons to go out and do it to and we fucking well don't need that. UK crime rates would only get higher.

 

[Ohhi]

There are no hero's in this world just people looking for a means to an end even the ones that say they are doing for other people's benefit are just looking to make their lives better. to put it simply there are no hero's in this world.

 

[silversnake4133]

You don't really need a mask to do heroic deeds for others. But I do get where you're coming from. This world could use a hero, but the comic book heroes don't really send a positive message. Yeah they fight crime and what not, but they only seem to solve problems through violence, and essentially, we are living in a world where people solve problems through violence. And it's quite sad actually.

 

[Scarim Coral]

There already such things as hero like fireman and police officers etc, well the ones who risk their lives to save others.
There are also real superhero like Shadow Hare, Phoenix Jones and that superhero community in the US.
However if you talking about hero with superpowers then I agree on that line. The world is grim and if the hero is anywhere like Superman or Spider-man then that hero could make the world a better place (not by fighting for justice but better outlook in people live). However our world is not a comic world so if a superpower hero did exists, he or she would have the brace the harsh reality of this world (paranoia, government control, vigilante hunts etc).

 

[Grimlock Fett]

No. Even If I had the skills required to be an "Ally of justice" it would only ever be "My" justice so others would plot to stop me, to destroy me! The world is rotten. We know we're selfish and self destructive but we just don't care!! The ones that do care are so few in numbers that they can never make a real difference!
*goes to bed and dreams of becoming an hero*

 

[Wierdguy]

Masked heroes... while great for comics, games and movies... would be absolutley riddicolous in real life. It woulnt work.

Real heroes are the ones that work to help others, giving charity, volunteer work, police/firemen/doctors. The red cross, Japan Charity organizations ect. These are real life heroes.

But people like that can be corrupted, particularly the police.

And your version of heroes cant? Pfft - grow up.

 

[baconsarnie]

So what would happen if someone did try that by themselves?
They would either have to be constantly ready to fight crime or figure some way to have a non-predictable routine for patrolling or whatever.
They would have to get some media coverage before any criminal started to think twice about what they are doing.
Whilst it may stop individuals they would eventually just join gangs, making it worse for people when the 'hero' is not around.
Sorry but there has to be a better way.

 

[shroomie]

Masked heroes... while great for comics, games and movies... would be absolutley riddicolous in real life. It woulnt work.

Real heroes are the ones that work to help others, giving charity, volunteer work, police/firemen/doctors. The red cross, Japan Charity organizations ect. These are real life heroes.

But people like that can be corrupted, particularly the police.

And your version of heroes cant? Pfft - grow up.

Im not saying people arent corruptable, I know people are corruptable. Thats why Im arguing that you need something that is incorruptable e.g. Superman. Superman may not be real but the ideals behind him are quite real, everyone knows Superman is a symbol for good. Symbols can't be corrupted because they arent people, they arent governed by our laws.

 

[Shirokurou]

I'd much rather pull an Ozymandias...

Oh wait, i did it 35 minutes ago.

 

[Wierdguy]

Masked heroes... while great for comics, games and movies... would be absolutley riddicolous in real life. It woulnt work.

Real heroes are the ones that work to help others, giving charity, volunteer work, police/firemen/doctors. The red cross, Japan Charity organizations ect. These are real life heroes.

But people like that can be corrupted, particularly the police.

And your version of heroes cant? Pfft - grow up.

Im not saying people arent corruptable, I know people are corruptable. Thats why Im arguing that you need something that is incorruptable e.g. Superman. Superman may not be real but the ideals behind him are quite real, everyone knows Superman is a symbol for good. Symbols can't be corrupted because they arent people, they arent governed by our laws.

If superman were real Im possitive he woulnt be so ideal as he is in the comics. Besides a hero in real life that fights crime has a weakness every single hero in comics/movies/games doesnt seem to have - death. Try to stop a desperate thug with a gun? Interupt a bank robbery? Reveal the location of a druglab? You bet your arse whoever does this regulary will be shot dead within a month. Why do you think swat teams go in in squads and with heavy equipment and backing? Cause shit is real and lethal.

If its just a symbol youre looking for then how about MLK.J, Mother Theresa, Dalai Lama, Ghandi or some other big freedomfighter? We already have plenty of symbols - and it does fuck all for society.