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Real-Life Supervillain Origin Stories
I have a habit of saying things that sound really random when in fact they make perfect sense. My friends think that I jump to conclusions and get lucky. So, we had a bet that the next time I said something seemingly outrageous, I would have to back it up - with facts - within 15 minutes. No internet, until we looked up the links to back up my points — together.
The other night, we were watching the Mexican Joker episode of South Park. At some point, I said,
“It’s all true, though — the world is full of supervillain stories waiting to happen — some are pretty much guaranteed.”
My friends exchanged a look, and then sprang into action. TV paused, laptop handed to me. Damn. My big, fat, slightly drunk mouth. My 15 minutes starts…now:
1. The Mexican Joker
Let’s start with the point of inspiration. This doesn’t have to be a Mexican person, though as South Park…
