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[nitidus]

A question, ImPorts: what would your preferred secret identity be? How ridiculous would you be willing to go in terms of name and costume? Which imagery would you avoid when suiting up?

Additionally, I have a small thesis I've been working on and if anyone is free to be interviewed and/or analysed re: their views on vigilantism, I would be very grateful. If you would prefer anonymity, I'm sure we can work something out.

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[iampretty]

Well, technically I gave my superhero name as "Prince of the Southern Isles." But if I had powers better suited to secret identities...I suppose I'd choose something heroic!

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[unbrkableteen]

I honestly haven't really thought about putting on a costume. I'd probably want to avoid anything too silly. Or gaudy. Or tasteless. [She's thinking of Biko so hard right now.]

Also, I don't mind being interviewed.

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[longestwinter]

Bucky.
Is there a reason we're going for ridiculous?
Swastika. Skulls. Anything with tentacles.

Is this for school?

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[selfequipped]

Feel free to interview me, and my identity is one that I came to after ... thinking up a lot of terrible alternatives, so I'd rather not walk down that road again.

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[databoner]

I honestly don't see a point in secret identities, but I also have little to lose. Those with obvious vulnerabilities might feel otherwise.

I'm available to interview, as well.

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[nitidus]

Bucky is so singular. What about Happy Go Bucky?
Ridiculous is more entertaining. People seem to prefer animals - I have yet to see a rabbit themed super hero, though.
So you're keen to avoid octopuses who are Nazi's?

I have a personal interest. I could submit it for school too, I suppose.

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[nitidus]

It's a bit of a mouthful, but it is certainly a title. Very noble of you! Most people do seem to aspire to the heroics. Would you take on a costume?

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[nitidus]

Would you consider a particular theme? Animal or genre specific, for example.

Ah - wonderful! Do you have a free schedule for next month?

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[nitidus]

You know, Kate, I've never asked what it is you go by when you are not Kate.

Thank you, also. It won't be too strenuous - I'm interested in the psychology driving people to do what they do.

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[nitidus]

Interesting. People take them on for various reasons, of course. Those reasons are not always in self-interest, but for the people around them.

Thank you! When is it you are available?

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[iampretty]

I suppose I'd have to. Something easy to move around in, of course--ooh, I'd wear my gloves and a nice jacket as well!

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[nitidus]

More style than inconspicuous! I can appreciate that. I suppose you would be saving damsels in distress, too?

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[iampretty]

Oh, obviously! After all, isn't that what you're supposed to do in things like that?

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[nitidus]

Well, naturally. What about all the gentlemen in distress?

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[iampretty]

I can save them also. I wouldn't be a good superhero if I only saved the women.

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[nitidus]

It seems that you are a true hero, sir. I congratulate you on such graciousness.

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[longestwinter]

What about no?
Most of the IDs I know sounded more impressive when they started out. Times change. Now you can barely tell the difference between Master Man and MC Hammer.
Yeah, they're the worst.

What's the interest, working on picking your own?

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[iampretty]

[there's a perfectly rehearsed sheepish chuckle]

Well, I certainly try.

What about you? What would you do?

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[nitidus]

I have an entire arsenal of Bucky puns waiting to be unleashed. How will I cope with this rejection?
I'm afraid I haven't the faintest idea who Master Man is, but I can recite the entirety of 'Can't Touch This' to you.
I have a teeshirt that might offend you, I'll keep that in mind.

I have an overly invested and complicated relationship with what drives vigilante's to do what they do. I'm not sure I'd make a good hero, however. Or a good villain.

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[nitidus]

Try to do the right thing. If someone needs help - well. I'd like to say I'd help.

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[kirisutegomen]

Donning a costume on itself is a ridiculous idea. If one can find it in themselves to do that, no name or imagery should be troubling.

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[unbrkableteen]

Well, both my parents were big fans of red and blue, so I guess something with those colors. No ideas about the rest, or even what I'd call myself. Never really thought a lot about it before coming here.

Yes, I should be on summer break next month so I'll be free.

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[iampretty]

That's awfully nice of you.

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[databoner]

The people around them are, like I said, obvious vulnerabilities.

I'm available tomorrow from twelve to four.

[transuniversal]

I gave up on having a secret identity.