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Title: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: Radical Plato on August 07, 2012, 12:28:17 AM: A MAN has been arrested for showing up at a store dressed in a batman-like costume with customers fearing for their lives.

Matthew Argintar, 23, came to a Home Depot store in Mansfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, in the US, dressed in a "mask, cape and body armour" which included "tactical pants, elbow and arm pads and a bulletproof vest underneath his clothing". He was carrying handcuffs.

He then allegedly went to people in the store's car park asking if they needed help.

Witnesses told Lehigh Valley Express-Times newspaper that many customers retreated to their cars when they saw Argintar, recalling the recent mass shooting at the premiere of the Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises" in Aurora, Colorado, in which gunman James Holmes, also dressed in body armour, allegedly opened fire on crowds of moviegoers.

Argintar, who was arrested after police received several emergency calls regarding what witnesses feared was a Colorado "copycat.", said he said he is among an estimated 100 people who dress as what they call real-life superheroes.

The association which claims that its main objective is to "inspire others to go out and do good," has member-restricted content and public links to crime fighting, equipment, police scanner feeds and US law sites.

Argintar told the newspaper that a fellow movement participant was Phoenix Jones, who was arrested and charged in connection with trying to break up a fight last October in his hometown of Seattle by pepper-spraying the participants.

Recently honorably discharged from the US Army, he told the newspaper that he was trying to inspire hope and some customers asked him to pose for photos with their children.

"I've been doing this for months. I've been going out at night and doing this, and meanwhile the one time I decide to go out in the day ...," Argintar said. "We are out there to try and inspire hope because that's what the people need right now: hope. ... I'm not going out there looking for a fight.

"... What I was doing was not seen the way I wanted it to be seen. I understand it was (expletive) timing and everything. I get that."

Argintar was charged with being disorderly and unlawful possession of handcuffs. He was taken to hospital for a psychiatric evaluation, pending an appearance in Mansfield Township Municipal Court on August 21.

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Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: booty on August 07, 2012, 01:12:32 AM: What an idiot. He installed fear rather than hope.
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: Naggash on August 07, 2012, 01:33:58 AM: Quote from: booty on August 07, 2012, 01:12:32 AM
What an idiot. He installed fear rather than hope.

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Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: booty on August 07, 2012, 01:34:36 AM: Quote from: Naggash on August 07, 2012, 01:33:58 AM
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Well that's better than fear. ;D
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: MikMaq on August 07, 2012, 02:46:59 AM: Quote from: booty on August 07, 2012, 01:12:32 AM
What an idiot. He installed fear rather than hope.
He's more than just a man he's a symbol. A symbol cannot be hurt.
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
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Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
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Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: Shockwave on August 07, 2012, 04:40:41 AM: People are such bitches.
Oh noeesss, a guy in a batman costume, he's going to kill us!
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: JOHN MATRIX on August 07, 2012, 07:22:56 AM: Poor guy he was just out trying to help people.
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: 240 is Back on August 07, 2012, 07:45:47 AM: it's good to see ppl out there willing to help. I'd probably ask him to watch my rowdy ass kids while I stopped at the pub for a nice merlot. You want to help society, I'm putting your ass to work.
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: DKlent on August 07, 2012, 10:44:09 AM: Unlawful possession of handcuffs???

It isn't illegal to possess handcuffs.
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: bighead on August 07, 2012, 11:06:45 AM: Guess I need to stop dressing up as Batman on the weekends.
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: Agnostic007 on August 07, 2012, 11:12:41 AM: The handcuff thing must be a local law, no such law here. 1. I'm glad he recognized it was horrible timing. 2. Arrest, seriously?
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: orion on August 07, 2012, 01:48:32 PM: I could maybe understand arresting him if he was dressed like Bane or the Joker.
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: Shockwave on August 07, 2012, 03:19:48 PM: Quote from: orion on August 07, 2012, 01:48:32 PM
I could maybe understand arresting him if he was dressed like Bane or the Joker.
And heavily armed with a apartment full of explosives.
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: arce1988 on August 07, 2012, 03:21:26 PM: people who need to dress up in comic book costumes are mentally ill
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: Da Freak on August 07, 2012, 04:16:29 PM: this story made me LOL! ;D

cant believe they arrested the poor chap. what a retarded country.
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: TrueGrit on August 07, 2012, 04:21:50 PM: Another guy has just been arrested at a late night Batman première with a handgun, ammo and three knives.
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: 240 is Back on August 07, 2012, 04:23:33 PM: Quote from: TrueGrit on August 07, 2012, 04:21:50 PM
Another guy has just been arrested at a late night Batman première with a handgun, ammo and three knives.

smart dude. gotta be safe these days.
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: TrueGrit on August 07, 2012, 04:27:14 PM: Quote from: 240 is Back on August 07, 2012, 04:23:33 PM
smart dude. gotta be safe these days.

240, I was a bit worried when I saw the pic... ;D

(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02303/smith_2303262c.jpg)
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: 240 is Back on August 07, 2012, 04:29:58 PM: Quote from: TrueGrit on August 07, 2012, 04:27:14 PM
240, I was a bit worried when I saw the pic... ;D

(http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02303/smith_2303262c.jpg)

he spilled over. that dude really might weigh 240 haha. I'm 190 if i take my creatine ;D
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: Mr Anabolic on August 07, 2012, 04:31:35 PM: Tell them your name...
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: TrueGrit on August 07, 2012, 04:39:00 PM: Quote from: 240 is Back on August 07, 2012, 04:29:58 PM
he spilled over. that dude really might weigh 240 haha. I'm 190 if i take my creatine ;D

The thing I like about this dude is he says he was there to 'protect' the audience despite not having a concealed weapon permit..

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/9460509/Ohio-man-arrested-with-gun-during-screening-of-The-Dark-Knight-Rises.html
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: 240 is Back on August 07, 2012, 04:57:26 PM: Quote from: TrueGrit on August 07, 2012, 04:39:00 PM
The thing I like about this dude is he says he was there to 'protect' the audience despite not having a concealed weapon permit..

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/9460509/Ohio-man-arrested-with-gun-during-screening-of-The-Dark-Knight-Rises.html

In Ohio, he actually could have gotten a permit, too. He should have gotten Redbox and stayed out of jail.
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: Dr Dutch on August 08, 2012, 06:18:33 AM: They arrested Aaron too....

(http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/002/5/3/aaron_baker_as_batman_by_nothingtolookat-d369bv7.jpg)
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: Papper on August 08, 2012, 11:54:30 AM: Quote from: Dr Dutch on August 08, 2012, 06:18:33 AM
They arrested Aaron too....

(http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/002/5/3/aaron_baker_as_batman_by_nothingtolookat-d369bv7.jpg)

I think that man misinterpreted the expression the "Dark" Knight
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: Psychopath on August 08, 2012, 11:57:16 AM: Quote from: Shockwave on August 07, 2012, 04:40:41 AM
People are such bitches.
Oh noeesss, a guy in a batman costume, he's going to kill us!

You know it's saddening when a coward is a person you're related to. My brother is a perfect example of a coward. The guy would sell out his family in a heart beat.
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: gracie bjj on August 08, 2012, 12:00:40 PM: i was in burlington last week doing afew things
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: irishdave on August 08, 2012, 12:55:43 PM: Quote from: Psychopath on August 08, 2012, 11:57:16 AM

You know it's saddening when a coward is a person you're related to. My brother is a perfect example of a coward. The guy would sell out his family in a heart beat.

This sounds bad, what did your bro do, bro?
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: Shockwave on August 08, 2012, 12:59:03 PM: Quote from: Psychopath on August 08, 2012, 11:57:16 AM

You know it's saddening when a coward is a person you're related to. My brother is a perfect example of a coward. The guy would sell out his family in a heart beat.
Lol, what did he do to earn such a reputation?
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
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Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: arce1988 on July 26, 2013, 11:58:49 PM: :D ;D
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: Papper on July 27, 2013, 12:06:44 AM: Quote from: booty on August 07, 2012, 01:12:32 AM
What an idiot. He installed fear rather than hope.

Do you mean "instilled"?
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: Tapeworm on July 27, 2013, 12:20:52 AM: Quote from: Papyrus on July 27, 2013, 12:06:44 AM
Do you mean "instilled"?

Just don't say 'distilled' around shizzo.
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: Papper on July 27, 2013, 02:06:22 AM: The title is a bit silly. He was arrested for suspicous behavior or for wearing a disguise. Not for wearing a Batman costume.
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: avxo on July 27, 2013, 02:10:48 AM: From the frequently funny "The Oatmeal":

(http://s3.amazonaws.com/theoatmeal-img/comics/manbat/manbat.png) (http://theoatmeal.com/comics/manbat)
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
Post by: King Shizzo on July 27, 2013, 04:33:49 AM: Quote from: Tapeworm on July 27, 2013, 12:20:52 AM
Just don't say 'distilled' around shizzo.
:-X
Title: Re: Man arrested for wearing Batman-like costume!
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