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Becoming Super

“If you want to be a super hero dahling, you need a fabulous name,” drawled Don Rialdo Ripaldando, taking a long drag from his cigarette holder. “You need something dashing and brave, something that will make the lady cats go meow.”

The object of his attention was looking dubiously at his reflection in the mirror, pulling at a pair of red spandex tights. “I was just thinking about going with Herbert,” he said meekly.

Don Rialdo choked on a puff of smoke, and his eyes flew open in shock. “Good heavens boy, what kind of super hero shall you be? The Protector of Pockets? The Ethernet Avenger? No! I will not allow it! You must be suave, like Don Rialdo! Try again!”

Herbert sighed, wondering how he got roped into hiring an image consultant. “Lightning McCool?”

Don Rialdo gave him a withering glance. “Do you drive NASCAR ?”

“Hm. So that’s a no.” He had to think like the Don. “Rico Suavamente?”

“I think that name is too much for you.”

Herbert’s patience was wearing. “Super Man?”

“I suppose that’ll do.”

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YodaOnCrack
Posted about 1 year ago

Excellent dialogue, and I love the opening line. The names you’ve chosen are clever too. A good read! Thanks – Yoda
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blueyedwonder
Posted about 1 year ago

this reminds me of edna from he incredibles. i like it though, it’s terribly amusing.
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THX 0477
Posted about 1 year ago

Wonderful answer to the challenge. I like the whole choosing a superhero name idea, because, well, I love superheroes! But the name ‘Don Rialdo Ripaldando’ alone makes this one a winner in my book.
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Stovohobo
Posted about 1 year ago

Oh my gosh, I’m going to use three letters I’ve never before used in a comment, deeming no story fit for it yet.
L. O. L. I can just imagine the guy’s voice!
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Stovohobo
Posted about 1 year ago

Oh yeah and the NASCAR thing makes me crack up every time I see it!
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Fyora Cartagan
Posted about 1 year ago

Don Rialdo Ripaldando made me lol. Same with Lightning McCool, it reminded me of that Pixar movie with the cars. :P Very good!
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T.F. Torrey
Posted about 1 year ago

Like everyone else, I appreciated all the movie references. Another gem.
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Don Rio Ripaldo
Posted about 1 year ago

Flattery will get you EVERYWHERE !
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SKermitgorf
Posted about 1 year ago

That was FUNNY .
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Dr. Lew
Posted about 1 year ago

awww!
it was adorable!
i imagined a taller edna for the superhero consultant and although i didnt really get the movie references i chuckled to myself…
...something i rarely do
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Dr. Lew
Posted about 1 year ago

is a sequel too much to ask?
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Batak Beatrix
Posted about 1 year ago

I wrote this as a stand alone piece, but anybody who feels inspired is welcome to it!
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Stoner
Posted about 1 year ago

Loved it. Had to write a sequel but don’t think I fully captured Don Rialdo’s personality.
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Alexa ♥
Posted about 1 year ago

Very funny, both as an original piece and as an answer to the challenge. ‘Tis a pity he didn’t stick with Herbert though; I could use the services of The Ethernet Avenger.