Advanced Criminal Justice, Class 17, Period 1, 03.14.06

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[OOC: Hi. You get relatively uncreative and quickly written lecture today. Sorry! Needed sleep! And I'm running slightly late, so the EC and Metaphor will be up a little later. Class Info Post.]

The Tick was standing at the podium at the front of the room and Lockheed was on his normal bookshelf, as usual.

"Good morning, students! Welcome back from break! I hope you all had a good one! And congratulations to anyone who did well in the animal balancing contest last night. Just be glad there wasn't a moose."

"Okay, today, we're talking about superheroes. A superhero is, essentially, a vigilante with a flashier style and usually a moral center more in line with that of the rest of society. If you excuse the whole blatantly taking the law into their own hands thing, at least."

"However, the fact that superheroes seem to follow most of societies guidelines (don't kill, don't steal, try not to be a massive jerk) combined with the fact that in today's society, they usually disguise their identity, all while taking the law into their own hands means that some people," with that, Rory began to pass out a printed out editorial from The Daily Bugle that basically said that superheroes were the worst thing ever, "think of them as subversive. They're trying to wheel and deal their way into the hearts of society while doing whatever they please."

"Please remember that in this class, I am a teacher first and a superhero second. You can speak freely. With that in mind, today's question is, in general, what do you think of superheroes? Good people? Menaces? Misguided fools? Fashion disasters? Have you ever met a superhero outside of Fandom? What, in short, is the deal?"

"This week's metaphor is clowns. And your Extra Credit for this week is to give someone else in the room a superhero name. Just remember, The Tick and The Caffeinator are already taken."

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Talk, Take Notes, Pass Notes, Etc. [Class 17]

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

PARTICIPATION!

Re: Talk, Take Notes, Pass Notes, Etc. [Class 17]

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

"No offense Professor the Tick, but most of these superheroes seem, well, a little insane."

Re: Talk, Take Notes, Pass Notes, Etc. [Class 17]

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

"No offense taken! I've never seen what's so great about sanity, anyway. Properly applied insanity keeps life interesting!"

Re: Talk, Take Notes, Pass Notes, Etc. [Class 17]

[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

And suddenly, it all became so much clearer.

"Well, that too, but it's just that I can't really understand why someone would willingly subject themselves to this," Callisto gestured at the paper. "I mean get the drive to face death, danger and the bad guy, but putting up with this kind of slander?"

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[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"I think you've got to respect a superhero who manages to use his powers for the greater good without letting it get to his head and take abuse of it," Cameron says.

Re: Talk, Take Notes, Pass Notes, Etc. [Class 17]

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

"What about those who don't abuse it, but let it get to their heads?" Tick asked, certainly not thinking of anyone he knew.

He had to admit that the absence of abuse by the guy he wasn't thinking wasn't for a lack of trying.

Re: Talk, Take Notes, Pass Notes, Etc. [Class 17]

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"Well, their identity wouldn't remain secret for long for one thing." Cameron shrugged. "I suppose as long as they don't do any harm, it will just end up meaning no one can stand them for a valid reason."

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[can_be_more]

"I've never seen an instance where they couldn't get the job done," Aeryn says. "I don't think it falls into sheer vigilantism, so I don't see a problem with it."

Re: Talk, Take Notes, Pass Notes, Etc. [Class 17]

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

"To you, what separates superheroing from sheer vigilantism, Aeryn?"

Re: Talk, Take Notes, Pass Notes, Etc. [Class 17]

[can_be_more]

She has to think about it a little. "You don't hide what you do. People wear masks to protect their identities, but you seem to have the implied consent of the authorities, which makes the difference."

Re: Talk, Take Notes, Pass Notes, Etc. [Class 17]

[fates_jaye]

"That bat friend of yours was assy, but the rest of you guys are keen," says Jaye helpfully.

Re: Talk, Take Notes, Pass Notes, Etc. [Class 17]

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

"Assy? No, Ass-Man is from Topeka. He and Die Fledermaus haven't even met before. You know what they say, bats and donkeys don't mix."

"Anyway, thank you, Jaye!"

Re: Talk, Take Notes, Pass Notes, Etc. [Class 17]

[janet_fraiser]

Janet showed up to class with an excuse note for Angel to give to Professor Tick.

"I don't have a problem with superheroes," Janet said. "Are they really trying to get into the hearts of society, or are they just trying to do a job that other people can't necessarily get done?"

Re: Talk, Take Notes, Pass Notes, Etc. [Class 17]

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

"Well, that depends on the hero, of course. Some are in it for the fame, glory, and action figures. Some like to just help where they can. And some superheroes just Are."

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[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

Marty shrugged. "I've never saw a real life superhero until I came to Fandom. Everything I seen here leads me to believe they fight the good fight. Each one might have their own reasons or methodology on why, but the overall goal seems to be the same."

Re: Talk, Take Notes, Pass Notes, Etc. [Class 17]

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

"Well said, Marty!"

Re: Talk, Take Notes, Pass Notes, Etc. [Class 17]

[actingltcrumpet.livejournal.com]

"I wouldn't say they were fashion disasters per se, but they certainly have an interesting fashion sense," Archie says. "Alarmingly flamboyant, and in some cases their sense of design practicality seems to be questionable."

Re: Talk, Take Notes, Pass Notes, Etc. [Class 17]

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

"Can you give any examples about the impracticality of the costumes? Besides capes, that is. Capes are easy to pick on."

[OOC: Somebody in this class HAS to take this as an opportunity to rip on Liefeld. Please, for the love of God, it must be done! The pouches, dear God, the pouches!]

Re: Talk, Take Notes, Pass Notes, Etc. [Class 17]

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

Rory just bit her lip and refrained from saying anything about superheroes, their sanity, or even their fashion sense.

Re: Talk, Take Notes, Pass Notes, Etc. [Class 17]

[bridge-carson.livejournal.com]

"Well, maybe I'm biased, but, uh... I really think superheroes are great. Of course, where I come from we don't need to disguise our identities anymore or work outside the law, but still," Bridge shrugs.

Re: Talk, Take Notes, Pass Notes, Etc. [Class 17]

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

"My home is much like that as well, Bridge!"

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[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"When I was doing some research a few months ago, I ran across an article on Edna Mode, who designs costumes for superheroes. The kind of thing that's attractive but lets them fight crime." Parker grinned. "She sounded like her superpower was making sure people didn't look stupid. Always something to be applauded."

Re: Talk, Take Notes, Pass Notes, Etc. [Class 17]

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

Cameron wonders if Parker is answering the same question as the rest of the class.

Re: Talk, Take Notes, Pass Notes, Etc. [Class 17]

[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

"I think, on the whole, that superheroes are cool. But I think there are people who do superhero type things and don't get enough credit for them."

Re: Talk, Take Notes, Pass Notes, Etc. [Class 17]

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

"Oh, of course. Police officers, private eyes, and your plain old concerned citizens. Don't worry, we still have a few weeks of class. We will touch upon other groups."