September 20, 2003

On the left is Angle-Grinder Man, the UK's self-proclaimed "Wheel-clamp Superhero / Vigilante" as well as an "philanthropist entertainer type personage." He works tirelessly to remove wheel-clamps from the cars of Londoners (free of charge) and to work for political change.
He says "My obsession with Wheel-clamping is actually a rebellion against a much deeper malaise. Namely, the arrogant contempt that politicians hold for the people who put them into power, and whom they claim to represent."
Pictured on the right is Terrifica, New York City's own Superhero for Single Girls. ABC News Reports that "For the past seven years Terrifica has been patrolling New York's party and bar scene, looking out for women who have had a little too much to drink and are in danger of being taken advantage of by men."
In her own words, her story is born out of dealing with her own vulnerability and mistakes: "The reason why Batman was dark was because he kept seeing his demon [the murder of his parents and his need to avenge them] every time he did what he did," Sarah says. "I guess that is essentially the same thing with me. I experience the same hurt and pain over and over again [as Terrifica]."Posted by JohnH at September 20, 2003 01:41 PM | TrackBack
interesting....
Posted by: Melanie at September 21, 2003 10:47 PMwhats a wheel-clamp?
Posted by: kposey at September 22, 2003 09:10 AMI think it's also called a "boot" sometimes. The police use it to prevent you from moving your car if it has been illegally parked.
Posted by: John at September 22, 2003 09:45 AMAs wonderful a thing as Terrifica is doing to help the women of the city, there needs to be a real hero. One whom fears no pain nor death, and has nothing to loose but his life. Is there such a hero, somedays i don't think so, but then i look in the mirror and say to myself, "as long as there is a person willing to help, people are worth saving".So why hasn't this person started helping.
Posted by: John Doe at January 19, 2004 11:15 PMThere is a real hero. I am X tron. I have been in many situations were i have saved peoples lives and took away peoples pain and suffering. I will continue doing what i'm doing.
Posted by: X stron at December 29, 2004 08:00 PMNo, there Really is a Hero - Suoerbarrio...Mexico's own portly caped crusader...Barrio means neighbourhood and he works to help out orphans and widows from eviction and poverty...
Posted by: Dr. Sky at October 6, 2005 05:39 PM