The longer we give media attention to these clowns, the longer we'll have to put up with them. "Rex Velvet" is obviously nothing but a joke, poking fun at "Phoenix Jones," who takes himself WAY too seriously. It's getting out of control.
Dear Benjamin Fodor - You are not a superhero. You are a man who dresses in an expensive Halloween costume and runs around downtown getting into trouble, for no valid reason. There is no such thing as a superhero, because this is real life, not a comic book. You are putting yourself, your fellow "superheros", and the public in potential danger. Leave the policing up to the police.
It's performance art. For my money, Rex Velvet is *better* at it, but they're both pretty amateur and silly.
@1: While it's true they create some danger, let's keep it in perspective. I predict that fewer people will be killed by "superheros" / "supervillains" than by drunk drivers this year. It doesn't mean we should encourage the behavior, but raising it as a public safety menace is probably overreacting.
What is also funny is how any time there is a Phoenix Jones link on Reddit, his supporters (all three of them!) will rabidly downvote any one who says the slightest negative thing about that costume-wearing toolbag.
Love the vintage RCA 16mm projector. Takes me back to the days of being an elementary-school A/V nerd, setting up all the Encyclopedia Britannica films.
At some point, somebody will get either seriously injured or dead.
And then the SPD will hem and haw and look the other way while out-of-city Vandals and Goths break local windows and set things on fire, so they can concentrate on beating people up for Walking While Black/Hispanic/Asian.
Why Phoenix Jones, then? Why not The Phoenix or Phoenix Pepper Spray Explosion or something? 'Jones' seems a little curious, like if Spider-Man was actually Spider-Man Smith.
I'm just incredibly pleased to be living in a city with an honest to goodness superhero/supervillan feud, even if it's a bit one sided at this point. Who else can say that?!
Clearly, you have no idea how the film industry works, as I seriously doubt ANYONE at Disney is looking at The Avengers' $207 mm domestic opening weekend gross (and $655 mm world-wide take - so far) and even so much as mussing their hair over an amateurish YouTube video.
I always assumed it was a sort of hipsterish nod to all the Blacksploitation heroes of the 1970's, many of whom sported the same last name: Gravedigger Jones, Cleopatra Jones, Black Belt Jones, et al.
@21 The problem is that he will eventually try to break up an assault that involves someone with a gun. That person will shoot the doofus with the costume at very close range. The doofus in the costume will die because he was too stupid to know not to fuck with bad guys carrying guns.
You know what I blame this on the breakdown of? Society.
@6 - And here I thought you were opposed to violence, Fnarf. Tase someone you don't like, smash a few windows, what's the difference?
Phoenix Jones --and all these modern "superheroes" in general-- are dippy. He should switch to a boy scouts outfit and help little old ladies across the street instead of getting mixed up on other people's trouble and assaulting them. But I really don't think he's all that much harm in the wider view.
Rex Velvet, on the other hand, I'm worried that he's gonna go on some insane crime spree and loot all the banks at the same time while kidnapping Rob McKenna or something. ;)
@24, the one using violence is Phoenix Jones. Maybe you missed the kerfuffle recently where he sprayed our own Baconcat in the eyes with pepper spray? That's not cute, it's not cartoonish -- it's assault and battery. He is a menace. Not a major menace, it's true, but not a harmless hilarity either.
@26, like too many Americans he thinks the real world is a reality TV show. Is that a pathology? Probably. But still.
I'm enjoying the YouTube videos Rex Velvet puts out. It makes me think of watching Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. And I love the use of the Space Needle outline for a throwing knife.
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Indeed, I pretty much agree with most of the postings. Foder aka "Phoenix Jones" must hang up his cape. He will get hurt or cause others to. The SPD has warned him already. It is simply ridiculous and foolish to pose as a superhero. If Mr. Foder wants to be a hero at all, a noble calling he should be one to his child (children?). If he is a good father, I'll call him a hero.
Thank you Slog for finally addressing the supervillain threat to Seattle! Disappointed that I had to learn about this from a different news source, I thought the Stranger would surely be on top of it. (Is it a hipster thing? I know if my dorky midwestern town had a superhero/supervillain rivalry I would be gleefully shouting about it from rooftops, because, awesome)
@5, get a big mallet and practice saying "golly, Mistah V"...
Fnarf vomited:
"But seriously, should a douchus be allowed to roam the streets committing assault and battery upon random passersby without being stopped?"
Fnarf vomited:
"But seriously, should a douchus be allowed to roam the streets committing assault and battery upon random passersby without being stopped?"
Hey there are people stealing kids, selling drugs, and committing murders every week that the police can not or should I say will not be able to solve. If a typical guy wants to put on a suit n keep our streets a little safer then great! If he wants to do die standing up for something let him, we are all just sitting on our butts waiting for the sometimes corrupt police do something. Let him.
In all honesty, while I do enjoy Phoenix's efforts, and support him 100%, what ya'll are saying makes perfect sense. But that's why I like him so much. He's the epitome of the downfall of society I talk about, that I believe is occurring. Ironically, he fights against anarchists, yet he's an anarchistic hero. The type of people who would enforce justice in an anarchic society.
And in all honesty, while he is dangerous and a nuisance, I trust him way more than the police or federal government.
Dear Benjamin Fodor - You are not a superhero. You are a man who dresses in an expensive Halloween costume and runs around downtown getting into trouble, for no valid reason. There is no such thing as a superhero, because this is real life, not a comic book. You are putting yourself, your fellow "superheros", and the public in potential danger. Leave the policing up to the police.
I would fucking knock over protesters myself for a Rex Velvet action figure, though. Make it happen, McPhee.
@1: While it's true they create some danger, let's keep it in perspective. I predict that fewer people will be killed by "superheros" / "supervillains" than by drunk drivers this year. It doesn't mean we should encourage the behavior, but raising it as a public safety menace is probably overreacting.
And then the SPD will hem and haw and look the other way while out-of-city Vandals and Goths break local windows and set things on fire, so they can concentrate on beating people up for Walking While Black/Hispanic/Asian.
Well done!
Why Phoenix Jones, then? Why not The Phoenix or Phoenix Pepper Spray Explosion or something? 'Jones' seems a little curious, like if Spider-Man was actually Spider-Man Smith.
A padded cell seems more appropriate.
Clearly, you have no idea how the film industry works, as I seriously doubt ANYONE at Disney is looking at The Avengers' $207 mm domestic opening weekend gross (and $655 mm world-wide take - so far) and even so much as mussing their hair over an amateurish YouTube video.
I always assumed it was a sort of hipsterish nod to all the Blacksploitation heroes of the 1970's, many of whom sported the same last name: Gravedigger Jones, Cleopatra Jones, Black Belt Jones, et al.
That makes sense, then. I guess Phoenix Jones did his homework. Maybe you're sort of obligated if you plan on going into the business.
But seriously, should a douchus be allowed to roam the streets committing assault and battery upon random passersby without being stopped?
You know what I blame this on the breakdown of? Society.
Phoenix Jones --and all these modern "superheroes" in general-- are dippy. He should switch to a boy scouts outfit and help little old ladies across the street instead of getting mixed up on other people's trouble and assaulting them. But I really don't think he's all that much harm in the wider view.
Rex Velvet, on the other hand, I'm worried that he's gonna go on some insane crime spree and loot all the banks at the same time while kidnapping Rob McKenna or something. ;)
I'd much rather if we have to have a supervillain that he be more of the Ernst Stavro Blofeld sort.
The DeLorean was cool though.
@26, like too many Americans he thinks the real world is a reality TV show. Is that a pathology? Probably. But still.
ITT, Fnarf trolling hard.
The Guardian Angels had a good idea, and were useful for about fifteen minutes. There's a reason they aren't around or useful any more.
Fodor is a toolbag. Remember when he got his ass handed to him by a bunch of drunken college coeds? That's not a person being awesome.
The sooner he realizes he is a joke and, er, "hangs up his cape" the better we'll all be.
Indeed, I pretty much agree with most of the postings. Foder aka "Phoenix Jones" must hang up his cape. He will get hurt or cause others to. The SPD has warned him already. It is simply ridiculous and foolish to pose as a superhero. If Mr. Foder wants to be a hero at all, a noble calling he should be one to his child (children?). If he is a good father, I'll call him a hero.
@5, get a big mallet and practice saying "golly, Mistah V"...
"But seriously, should a douchus be allowed to roam the streets committing assault and battery upon random passersby without being stopped?"
No. That's is the purview of the SPD.
"But seriously, should a douchus be allowed to roam the streets committing assault and battery upon random passersby without being stopped?"
No. That's is the purview of the SPD.
He will rat you out to the cops for a parking ticket!
And in all honesty, while he is dangerous and a nuisance, I trust him way more than the police or federal government.