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Rogue
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Since: 08-17-04

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Posted on 05-29-11 04:25 PM Link | Quote
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A real-life Deadpool is patrolling a small city in Washington state

Real superheroes usually create their own crime-fighting monikers, but one freelance do-gooder in Wenatchee, Washington (a.k.a. "The Apple Capital of the World") has assumed the mantle of Marvel Comics' "Merc With A Mouth," the deranged assassin Deadpool. Malefactors beware.

Fortunately for the citizens of Wenatchee, their Deadpool is a mercenary of munificence who just wants to help folks in need. The Wenatchee World recently interviewed the hero (via pay phone) and learned why he became the protector of this north-central Washington city of approximately 30,000 residents:


Wenatchee's Deadpool said he chose his character "because I allied with his humor and his ideal that what once was bad can become something better and good. .... And not his outlook on heroism or his methods." [...] Deadpool said the idea to dress up and help people "just came to me one day."

He acknowledged, however, that the costume thing has its drawbacks. It makes him hot when the sun's out, and it seems to put some people off.

"I tried to help a woman out of the rain the other day and she didn't really want to take my umbrella," he said. "I think she was kind of intimidated."


But why did this 20-to-30-year-old Wanatchee resident assume the identity of an unhinged murderer? To become a beacon of hope to others, of course.


"It takes a certain kind of crazy to do this," he said, "But it takes a certain kind of sanity to help others. I want to inspire people to what a model citizen could be and what a helping hand can be like."


If you're in the Wenatachee metro area, you can summon Deadpool and his crime-fighting prowess by sending him an electronic mail on the world wide web:


Deadpool has been putting up flyers around town so people know what he's up to and won't be alarmed when he rushes to help them. He asks anyone who needs help with just about anything to contact him via email at ncwdeadpool@hotmail.com.


I'm convinced this is actually the Deadpool from comic books. He finally broke through the fourth wall and was in the mood for a Golden Delicious. Also, I hope we soon see a Cable-inspired vigilante who's grafted a carburetor onto his bicep and fights crime with a panoply of pouches festooned about his torso.


Thoughts?

Seems more like Kick-Ass.
Elara

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Since: 08-15-04
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Posted on 05-29-11 04:53 PM Link | Quote
I agree, sounds more like Kick Ass but using the identity of an established character rather than making one up.
Cteno

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Posted on 05-29-11 05:55 PM Link | Quote
I agree, I thought of Kick-Ass when I read this. Not that it's a bad thing, quite the contrary!
True Flight

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Posted on 05-29-11 09:20 PM Link | Quote
Just sent a message with a fake Mayor Adam West gmail account. asking about the water problems he had encountered and asked him if he was the cause of this crime. =P

Edit: In fact... I would like everyone to pass this e-mail and password around just to give this wannabe a fucking time of his life. I can't stand these guys.

awesome.mayor.adam.west

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(Last edited by Sorcha Rohan on 05-30-11 03:38 PM)
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Posted on 05-30-11 05:07 PM Link | Quote
I don't see why you want to fuck with the guy. He is trying to do some good in his city, even if it is in an unoriginal way.
Rogue
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Posted on 05-30-11 05:09 PM Link | Quote
He's just finding his own voice, even if it's to someone else's song.

Seems like a decent guy, and go him for living his dream.
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Since: 08-21-04

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Posted on 05-30-11 06:17 PM Link | Quote
It's called STEALING....

Plus I'm a huge fan of Deadpool... No one can be Deadpool but DEADPOOL.

I'm going to post this info up in /b/ so the real trolls will get him.


(Last edited by Sorcha Rohan on 05-30-11 06:18 PM)
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Posted on 05-30-11 07:57 PM Link | Quote
So, we should harass every person at a cosplay convention for "stealing"? There is no real difference, other than this guy goes out and helps people while cosplaying as Deadpool.
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Posted on 05-31-11 03:44 AM Link | Quote
Originally posted by Sorcha Rohan


I'm going to post this info up in /b/ so the real trolls will get him.


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Posted on 05-31-11 06:43 AM Link | Quote
Conventions are different.
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Posted on 05-31-11 10:14 AM Link | Quote
So, uh.... does this guy have a day job or something?
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Posted on 05-31-11 10:58 AM Link | Quote
I wish lived closer to him. I would drees up like spider-man and help him out.
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Posted on 05-31-11 03:04 PM Link | Quote
Im gonna dress up as a superhero here are my thoughts about it

also please dont troll me


(Last edited by Bitmap on 05-31-11 03:04 PM)
Kaijin Surohm
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Posted on 05-31-11 03:42 PM Link | Quote
I wouldn't go out of my way to destroy this guy.
All it takes is one email to Marvel about the copyright infringement and use of a copy written name for open use in a community to shut him down.

I'm kinda giggling at the dorky outfit, but he should have left it original
Rogue
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Posted on 05-31-11 03:57 PM Link | Quote
As far as I could tell Marvel probably wouldn't win. It's fair use.

He's not making any money, for one thing, and that's crucial. The other critical points are the amount of usage and the nature of it and how it might affect the original.

What he's doing is not harming Deadpool's effect on society (in fact it's probably aiding their image that someone admires one of their anti-heroes so much that he's emulating the character in real life), and in turn he's probably boosting awareness of the character, which is not negatively reflecting on Deadpool sales.

Again, the crucial point is commercial usage, which this is not. Case would be thrown out.

However, Marvel has had a history of idiotic cases - trying trademark the word "superhero" for one.
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Posted on 05-31-11 08:55 PM Link | Quote
Originally posted by Kaijin Surohm
All it takes is one email to Marvel about the copyright infringement and use of a copy written name for open use in a community to shut him down.

He's not making a profit off of it, so no, Marvel can't do a thing about it even if they wanted to.
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Posted on 05-31-11 11:55 PM Link | Quote
My Ex called me Superballs is Marvel gonna sue me for being the ultimate sex God? :smug:

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Posted on 06-02-11 04:09 PM Link | Quote
Marvel just called and pretty much told me im screwed (heh)
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Posted on 06-03-11 10:43 AM Link | Quote
*shrug* Okay I'm over it.
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