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The Lounge at the End of the Universe => Gallimaufry => Topic started by: Planish on March 21, 2009, 09:27:48 AM

Title: Where is mah super suit?
Post by: Planish on March 21, 2009, 09:27:48 AM: Many movies make a big deal out of the hero preparing by putting on their costume/armour/uniform/holster/whatever, that signifies their transformation into the hero. Maybe a group of them walk in slo-mo down the corridor towards the camera, getting ready to become badasses.

Most of us must have one. You know, that special outfit or piece of clothing that when you put it on, you're on your way to getting in the zone or psyched up for some activity.

Maybe it's football padding, or hockey helmet and skates, a special pair of gloves, a white lab coat. Maybe just a lucky jersey that you wear when you're rooting for your team.

For me it used to be a ratty old denim jacket and a ball cap with the employer's logo on it, which I would wear on emergency trips to troubleshoot remote AM radio and TV transmitter sites.

Now my SCA fencing gear is my Super Suit:
(http://northernelectric.ca/medieval/rapier/hew_buckler_0309_m.jpg)
When I put it on I become invincible. Well, at least until my opponent kills me, which happens all too often and in very short time. But hey, it's just a game, right?

I know you've got them. Let's see 'em, or at least hear about them. (has to be clothing)
(http://blogs.villagevoice.com/dailymusto/images/edna-incredibles.jpg)
Where's your Super Suit?
Title: Re: Where is mah super suit?
Post by: stePH on March 21, 2009, 07:16:04 PM: Don't have a real one, but here's a few I wish I did ...

(http://i38.tinypic.com/ileihv.jpg) (http://th00.deviantart.com/fs39/300W/f/2008/334/a/8/Battle_Suit_Kim_Possible_1_by_TeenTitans4Evr.jpg) (http://travelblog.portfoliocollection.com/FeaturedImage/iron%20man.jpg)
Title: Re: Where is mah super suit?
Post by: Planish on March 21, 2009, 11:55:57 PM: Quote from: stePH on March 21, 2009, 07:16:04 PM
Don't have a real one, but here's a few I wish I did ...

BZZZZ - disqualified.
As far as the first two go, it's a question of finding some stretch fabric and a sewing machine.
The third is doable, in light plastic, but would take a bit more work and some research into fabricating articulated plate armour.
Title: Re: Where is mah super suit?
Post by: Bdoomed on March 22, 2009, 05:33:48 AM: hmmm dont really have one, cept mah sunglasses :D
and maybe my Streetlight Manifesto jacket, i feel good wearin it.

and i ALWAYS gotta be wearin my shark teeth, feel naked without em.
Title: Re: Where is mah super suit?
Post by: Ocicat on March 22, 2009, 05:37:45 PM: Two words: Leather pants.
Title: Re: Where is mah super suit?
Post by: stePH on March 22, 2009, 05:40:37 PM: Quote from: Planish on March 21, 2009, 11:55:57 PM
Quote from: stePH on March 21, 2009, 07:16:04 PM
Don't have a real one, but here's a few I wish I did ...

BZZZZ - disqualified.
As far as the first two go, it's a question of finding some stretch fabric and a sewing machine.
The third is doable, in light plastic, but would take a bit more work and some research into fabricating articulated plate armour.

BZZZZ - disqualified.

Sure, I could make something that LOOKS like one of the suits I showed, but they wouldn't have the superpower attributes. I'm not interested in cosplay, I want superpowers! :P
Title: Re: Where is mah super suit?
Post by: MacArthurBug on April 04, 2009, 02:53:36 PM: I love clothing, so I have many a costume and non costume that makes me feel powerful- but my number one item I call the "boss hat" a green leather hat that I can pin, embellish and otherwise play with that truly makes me feel like the big badass on campus
Title: Re: Where is mah super suit?
Post by: Planish on April 17, 2009, 08:37:04 AM: Quote from: Ocicat on March 22, 2009, 05:37:45 PM
Two words: Leather pants.
But linen and cotton breath.
Sorry. Could not resist.
Title: Re: Where is mah super suit?
Post by: Zathras on April 17, 2009, 11:22:22 AM: My super suit is invisible. It doesn't make me invisible, though... I think I have some pictures of me wearing it if anyone's interested.
Title: Re: Where is mah super suit?
Post by: stePH on April 17, 2009, 03:37:19 PM: Quote from: Zathras on April 17, 2009, 11:22:22 AM
My super suit is invisible. It doesn't make me invisible, though... I think I have some pictures of me wearing it if anyone's interested.

skip over obvious "Emperor's New Clothes" reference and go directly to Invader Zim and the MegaDoomer Stealth Mech (http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=megadoomer&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wv#).
Title: Re: Where is mah super suit?
Post by: Bdoomed on April 17, 2009, 06:39:08 PM: Quote from: stePH on April 17, 2009, 03:37:19 PM
Quote from: Zathras on April 17, 2009, 11:22:22 AM
My super suit is invisible. It doesn't make me invisible, though... I think I have some pictures of me wearing it if anyone's interested.

skip over obvious "Emperor's New Clothes" reference and go directly to Invader Zim and the MegaDoomer Stealth Mech (http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=megadoomer&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wv#).
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