My Wife is in TV Guide - Who Wants To Be A Superhero 2

[Felon]

Yeah, but he was robbed.

As I stated previously, heroes who go the self-parody route are setting themselves up. Major V is a cautionary tale.

 

[Felon]

Hyper-Strike didn't like his costume, could be bad news for the fan favorite!

His original outfit was pretty much a Dragonball refugee outfit. Stan gave him a westernized bonafide superhero outfit that was very Kirbyesque. I like it, except perhaps for the headband, which is maybe too big and doesn't need that large white splotch.

 

[trancejeremy]

Edit: Are we editing for spoilers now? I kind of assumed this was a thread for discussion about the particulars about the show, for those who had seen it. Oh well, I guess it won't hurt to be safe.

I don't know, I just realized that there wasn't "Spoilers" in the title thread, so I thought better to be safe than sorry.

 

[trancejeremy]

As I stated previously, heroes who go the self-parody route are setting themselves up. Major V is a cautionary tale.

Yeah, but he lost to Fat Mama, who was total parody...

I agree with you though. Joke-superheroes seem less likely to be the overall winner than serious ones.

 

[bento]

Yeah, but he lost to Fat Mama, who was total parody...

FM never struck me as parody. A parody makes fun of, or is a weak imatation of the real thing. FM was sincere and showed a lot of strength. Major V on the other hand, while my favorite, never really took the show as serious as FM or FB.

My pick so far is Hygenia as she seems to be the most level headed among the bunch. She's not going to knock the others over like Defuser, but she seems to assess most situations really well and take action. My son has picked Parthenon as his favorite so far and my daughter's still holding out on picking someone.

Thoughts on the others:
Mindset - pride was his downfall
Mr. Mitzvah - get's on my nerves and is my pick for the next to go
Limelight - will probably be around for a couple more episodes 'cause she's so sweet (and better looking in the new costume)
Hyperstrike - might get the boot soon if he doesn't stop being so mopey
Defuser - needs to be more careful or his headstrong ways will get him in trouble in some of the more subtle contests sure to be coming up
Whip Snap - will probably make the top three as she has determination that I don't think will let her stop
Basura - needs to also step up or she'll get shoved back by some of the other more agressive heroes

Looking forward the the excitement next week!

 

[Tuzenbach]

So far, I've got to say Defuser and Hyper-Strike are the forerunners. Hyper-Strike maybe the most. He has a mix of Major Victory's charisma and Feedback's likeable nerdiness.

I hate to disagree, but neither will win. However, it's not for the reasons you think it is!






***POSSIBLE SPOILERS***






See, I actually have a special "predict the outcome" power. Unfortunately, this sometimes impedes my ability to enjoy TV shows, movies, or books. Anyway.....






[sblock]From the very first episode, when there was reference to a "Doctor Dark" badguy, and knowing what I know from last season's plot, I realized that one of the "contestants" wasn't actually competing. If you don't want to know WHO, read no further!!![/sblock]





****READ BELOW TO RUIN THE SHOW!!!*****





[sblock]Folks, it's COMPLETELY obvious that "Hyper-Strike" isn't with the group. In fact, I'd be willing to bet that, like all the other contestants, he went to the special audition with a costume and everything. However, unlike the others, I'm willing to wager that he begged and pleaded with Stan to "play the bad guy".

Anyway, when I saw the body language of "Doctor Dark" and contrasted it with 'Hyper', I saw a match. Also, his "real-life" occupation is.........a "circus performer"? C'mon! Does Stan 'The Man' take us for complete fools?! Also, out of the whole group, 'Hyper' has the best physique. His "shame of tights" act is just that......AN ACT!!![/sblock]





PS: "The Defuser" won't win 'cuz he's a cop. Unfortunately, cops always uphold the law, whether or not the laws hurt or help people. And while most laws by their very nature are designed to help, the contrary is sometimes the case. In short "law" does not always equate to "good".

 

[Tuzenbach]

Hey, how do you do that thing where you can make the text only readable if you click & drag?

I think that technique is much more appropriate for what I've posted above.....

 

[Relique du Madde]

Hey, how do you do that thing where you can make the text only readable if you click & drag?

you mean the spoiler tag? There is also the sblock you can use..

 

[Tuzenbach]

you mean the spoiler tag? There is also the sblock you can use..

Hey thanks! Those work great!!!

 

[Relique du Madde]

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[sblock]Folks, it's COMPLETELY obvious that "Hyper-Strike" isn't with the group. In fact, I'd be willing to bet that, like all the other contestants, he went to the special audition with a costume and everything. However, unlike the others, I'm willing to wager that he begged and pleaded with Stan to "play the bad guy".

Anyway, when I saw the body language of "Doctor Dark" and contrasted it with 'Hyper', I saw a match. Also, his "real-life" occupation is.........a "circus performer"? C'mon! Does Stan 'The Man' take us for complete fools?! Also, out of the whole group, 'Hyper' has the best physique. His "shame of tights" act is just that......AN ACT!!![/sblock]

[sblock]
Actually from what I found on the net he actually IS a circus performer for a small chicago based troupe called Midnight Circus... however he also appeared in a small budget action film called Shadow Fury.

I do also think that he might be Doctor Dark since doctor dark seems to have a very slender fram and he also appears to have large feet. Also as it was pointed out Hyperstrike had regrets over losing his his old costume (his dark one).

[/sblock]

PS: "The Defuser" won't win 'cuz he's a cop. Unfortunately, cops always uphold the law, whether or not the laws hurt or help people. And while most laws by their very nature are designed to help, the contrary is sometimes the case. In short "law" does not always equate to "good".

I see him winning, after all several Marvel superheros are all about following the law and doing whats right. However, the true test would be if Defuser would be required to "break" a law to do what is right. If he is unable to do this, then I'm sure he will loose.