β² 1682 βΌ Some heroes don't wear capes (lemmy.dbzer0.com) submitted 2 years ago by 0x4E4F@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/linuxmemes@lemmy.world 97 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[β] Caesium@lemmy.world 111 points 2 years ago (5 children) I wish capes were socially acceptable to wear again permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 10 child comments replies: [β] DmMacniel@feddit.de 103 points 2 years ago (3 children) And get stuck in turbines and shit? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [β] cynar@lemmy.world 52 points 2 years ago (6 children) Break away fasteners are a thing now. Line it with some Kevlar fibre and some good thermal insulation/fire resistance and you have an amazing utility device. In public, it billows behind you, making you look dashing and heroic. When the shit hits the fan, instant bullet resistant cover for civilians. A way to shield them from the heat of a fire, or a small explosion. You could even use it offensively to tangle or deceive an opponent! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 12 child comments replies: [β] Liz@midwest.social 37 points 2 years ago (1 child) There is absolutely no way in hell a bullet-proof cape is billowing in the wind. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] cynar@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago (1 child) It won't stop a direct shot, but it would help against ricochet and shrapnel. Back during the Napoleonic wars, silk underlayers were highly sought after. They could limit the damage a musket ball could do. A spider silk based cape could definitely help projectile damage, while still being able to billow. The challenge would be making it fire and heat proof as well. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] XTL@sopuli.xyz 6 points 2 years ago It's more of a projectile resistance than full proofing. permalink fedilink source parent [β] HerbalGamer@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 years ago You should talk to that guy who made bulletproof Kimonos for Steven Seagal permalink fedilink source parent [β] moody@lemmings.world 9 points 2 years ago (1 child) Imagine if you suddenly get cornered by a runaway bull. What would you do without a cape? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] cynar@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Exactly! permalink fedilink source parent [β] CaptPretentious@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) That works but the fastener can't be metal. Come across somebody with magnetic powers or for some reason the metal gets heated up and welds to itself... Bad times. But I think you're onto something. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] cynar@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago Agreed on the metal clips. Getting garrotted by your own safety system would be extremely detrimental in a fight. Though saying that, if you're in a fight with a metal telekinetic, you're either screwed, or strong enough to not care about the clip. permalink fedilink source parent [β] SinningStromgald@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago You've just sold this idea to public schools in America. permalink fedilink source parent [β] 0x4E4F@lemmy.dbzer0.com [S] 3 points 2 years ago Someone is trying to be a real word superhero. permalink fedilink source parent [β] Caesium@lemmy.world 25 points 2 years ago (1 child) lucky for me I don't often interact with things like that permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] snooggums@kbin.social 12 points 2 years ago (1 child) How about revolving doors? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] jaykay@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Or doors on a bus, or elevator, or escalator (depends on the length of the cape) permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] MonkderZweite@feddit.ch 9 points 2 years ago* permalink fedilink source parent [β] Archer@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago NO CAPES!!! permalink fedilink source parent [β] cynar@lemmy.world 24 points 2 years ago (3 children) I'd settle for a cloak. A nice leather, or heavy woollen cloak would be amazing for being outside on cold evenings. Unfortunately, they are still seen as dark and 'edgy'. Moreso even than a trenchcoat. βΉοΈ permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [β] model_tar_gz@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago* (1 child) Stop giving so many fucks about what other people think about your fashion. You do you, fam. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] cynar@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago Unfortunately, it would likely be detrimental to my ongoing work situation. Though saying that, the BBC had a guy who would turn up to work dressed as a wizard (think harry potter style). He was the reason Teletext continued for so long. He was the last one left on the team. They retired Teletext the day after he retired himself. I'm still not sure I have the force of personality to not just look like an idiot try hard however. π€·ββοΈ permalink fedilink source parent [β] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Maybe a rainbow unicorn cloak? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] cynar@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago Tempting... Unfortunately, I don't think I could pull it off. You need a certain... force of personality to pull off something like that. I'm just not outgoing (or skilled!) enough to pull off a full Thom Merrilin look. permalink fedilink source parent [β] Superwidget@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Went camping at a festival my band was playing at. I had a woolen cloak as part of my costume. Everyone was shivering. I was loving life. permalink fedilink source parent [β] CheesyFox@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago just wear them already permalink fedilink source parent [β] snooggums@kbin.social 11 points 2 years ago Be the change you want to see. permalink fedilink source parent [β] starman2112@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago* (1 child) I remember early 2020, there was a small push to bring capes back, before something else took over every discussion. Something about blue jays or crows or something permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Caesium@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago yes, I remember the Cape Revolution. I actually did buy a cloak! it took me like a year to wear it though. finding more to purchase is not easy permalink fedilink source parent
[β] DmMacniel@feddit.de 103 points 2 years ago (3 children) And get stuck in turbines and shit? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [β] cynar@lemmy.world 52 points 2 years ago (6 children) Break away fasteners are a thing now. Line it with some Kevlar fibre and some good thermal insulation/fire resistance and you have an amazing utility device. In public, it billows behind you, making you look dashing and heroic. When the shit hits the fan, instant bullet resistant cover for civilians. A way to shield them from the heat of a fire, or a small explosion. You could even use it offensively to tangle or deceive an opponent! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 12 child comments replies: [β] Liz@midwest.social 37 points 2 years ago (1 child) There is absolutely no way in hell a bullet-proof cape is billowing in the wind. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] cynar@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago (1 child) It won't stop a direct shot, but it would help against ricochet and shrapnel. Back during the Napoleonic wars, silk underlayers were highly sought after. They could limit the damage a musket ball could do. A spider silk based cape could definitely help projectile damage, while still being able to billow. The challenge would be making it fire and heat proof as well. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] XTL@sopuli.xyz 6 points 2 years ago It's more of a projectile resistance than full proofing. permalink fedilink source parent [β] HerbalGamer@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 years ago You should talk to that guy who made bulletproof Kimonos for Steven Seagal permalink fedilink source parent [β] moody@lemmings.world 9 points 2 years ago (1 child) Imagine if you suddenly get cornered by a runaway bull. What would you do without a cape? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] cynar@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Exactly! permalink fedilink source parent [β] CaptPretentious@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) That works but the fastener can't be metal. Come across somebody with magnetic powers or for some reason the metal gets heated up and welds to itself... Bad times. But I think you're onto something. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] cynar@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago Agreed on the metal clips. Getting garrotted by your own safety system would be extremely detrimental in a fight. Though saying that, if you're in a fight with a metal telekinetic, you're either screwed, or strong enough to not care about the clip. permalink fedilink source parent [β] SinningStromgald@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago You've just sold this idea to public schools in America. permalink fedilink source parent [β] 0x4E4F@lemmy.dbzer0.com [S] 3 points 2 years ago Someone is trying to be a real word superhero. permalink fedilink source parent [β] Caesium@lemmy.world 25 points 2 years ago (1 child) lucky for me I don't often interact with things like that permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] snooggums@kbin.social 12 points 2 years ago (1 child) How about revolving doors? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] jaykay@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Or doors on a bus, or elevator, or escalator (depends on the length of the cape) permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] MonkderZweite@feddit.ch 9 points 2 years ago* permalink fedilink source parent [β] Archer@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago NO CAPES!!! permalink fedilink source parent
[β] cynar@lemmy.world 52 points 2 years ago (6 children) Break away fasteners are a thing now. Line it with some Kevlar fibre and some good thermal insulation/fire resistance and you have an amazing utility device. In public, it billows behind you, making you look dashing and heroic. When the shit hits the fan, instant bullet resistant cover for civilians. A way to shield them from the heat of a fire, or a small explosion. You could even use it offensively to tangle or deceive an opponent! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 12 child comments replies: [β] Liz@midwest.social 37 points 2 years ago (1 child) There is absolutely no way in hell a bullet-proof cape is billowing in the wind. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] cynar@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago (1 child) It won't stop a direct shot, but it would help against ricochet and shrapnel. Back during the Napoleonic wars, silk underlayers were highly sought after. They could limit the damage a musket ball could do. A spider silk based cape could definitely help projectile damage, while still being able to billow. The challenge would be making it fire and heat proof as well. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] XTL@sopuli.xyz 6 points 2 years ago It's more of a projectile resistance than full proofing. permalink fedilink source parent [β] HerbalGamer@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 years ago You should talk to that guy who made bulletproof Kimonos for Steven Seagal permalink fedilink source parent [β] moody@lemmings.world 9 points 2 years ago (1 child) Imagine if you suddenly get cornered by a runaway bull. What would you do without a cape? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] cynar@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Exactly! permalink fedilink source parent [β] CaptPretentious@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) That works but the fastener can't be metal. Come across somebody with magnetic powers or for some reason the metal gets heated up and welds to itself... Bad times. But I think you're onto something. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] cynar@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago Agreed on the metal clips. Getting garrotted by your own safety system would be extremely detrimental in a fight. Though saying that, if you're in a fight with a metal telekinetic, you're either screwed, or strong enough to not care about the clip. permalink fedilink source parent [β] SinningStromgald@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago You've just sold this idea to public schools in America. permalink fedilink source parent [β] 0x4E4F@lemmy.dbzer0.com [S] 3 points 2 years ago Someone is trying to be a real word superhero. permalink fedilink source parent
[β] Liz@midwest.social 37 points 2 years ago (1 child) There is absolutely no way in hell a bullet-proof cape is billowing in the wind. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] cynar@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago (1 child) It won't stop a direct shot, but it would help against ricochet and shrapnel. Back during the Napoleonic wars, silk underlayers were highly sought after. They could limit the damage a musket ball could do. A spider silk based cape could definitely help projectile damage, while still being able to billow. The challenge would be making it fire and heat proof as well. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] XTL@sopuli.xyz 6 points 2 years ago It's more of a projectile resistance than full proofing. permalink fedilink source parent
[β] cynar@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago (1 child) It won't stop a direct shot, but it would help against ricochet and shrapnel. Back during the Napoleonic wars, silk underlayers were highly sought after. They could limit the damage a musket ball could do. A spider silk based cape could definitely help projectile damage, while still being able to billow. The challenge would be making it fire and heat proof as well. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] XTL@sopuli.xyz 6 points 2 years ago It's more of a projectile resistance than full proofing. permalink fedilink source parent
[β] XTL@sopuli.xyz 6 points 2 years ago It's more of a projectile resistance than full proofing. permalink fedilink source parent
[β] HerbalGamer@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 years ago You should talk to that guy who made bulletproof Kimonos for Steven Seagal permalink fedilink source parent
[β] moody@lemmings.world 9 points 2 years ago (1 child) Imagine if you suddenly get cornered by a runaway bull. What would you do without a cape? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] cynar@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Exactly! permalink fedilink source parent
[β] CaptPretentious@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) That works but the fastener can't be metal. Come across somebody with magnetic powers or for some reason the metal gets heated up and welds to itself... Bad times. But I think you're onto something. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] cynar@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago Agreed on the metal clips. Getting garrotted by your own safety system would be extremely detrimental in a fight. Though saying that, if you're in a fight with a metal telekinetic, you're either screwed, or strong enough to not care about the clip. permalink fedilink source parent
[β] cynar@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago Agreed on the metal clips. Getting garrotted by your own safety system would be extremely detrimental in a fight. Though saying that, if you're in a fight with a metal telekinetic, you're either screwed, or strong enough to not care about the clip. permalink fedilink source parent
[β] SinningStromgald@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago You've just sold this idea to public schools in America. permalink fedilink source parent
[β] 0x4E4F@lemmy.dbzer0.com [S] 3 points 2 years ago Someone is trying to be a real word superhero. permalink fedilink source parent
[β] Caesium@lemmy.world 25 points 2 years ago (1 child) lucky for me I don't often interact with things like that permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] snooggums@kbin.social 12 points 2 years ago (1 child) How about revolving doors? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] jaykay@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Or doors on a bus, or elevator, or escalator (depends on the length of the cape) permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] MonkderZweite@feddit.ch 9 points 2 years ago* permalink fedilink source parent
[β] snooggums@kbin.social 12 points 2 years ago (1 child) How about revolving doors? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] jaykay@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Or doors on a bus, or elevator, or escalator (depends on the length of the cape) permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] MonkderZweite@feddit.ch 9 points 2 years ago* permalink fedilink source parent
[β] jaykay@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Or doors on a bus, or elevator, or escalator (depends on the length of the cape) permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] MonkderZweite@feddit.ch 9 points 2 years ago* permalink fedilink source parent
[β] cynar@lemmy.world 24 points 2 years ago (3 children) I'd settle for a cloak. A nice leather, or heavy woollen cloak would be amazing for being outside on cold evenings. Unfortunately, they are still seen as dark and 'edgy'. Moreso even than a trenchcoat. βΉοΈ permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [β] model_tar_gz@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago* (1 child) Stop giving so many fucks about what other people think about your fashion. You do you, fam. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] cynar@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago Unfortunately, it would likely be detrimental to my ongoing work situation. Though saying that, the BBC had a guy who would turn up to work dressed as a wizard (think harry potter style). He was the reason Teletext continued for so long. He was the last one left on the team. They retired Teletext the day after he retired himself. I'm still not sure I have the force of personality to not just look like an idiot try hard however. π€·ββοΈ permalink fedilink source parent [β] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Maybe a rainbow unicorn cloak? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] cynar@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago Tempting... Unfortunately, I don't think I could pull it off. You need a certain... force of personality to pull off something like that. I'm just not outgoing (or skilled!) enough to pull off a full Thom Merrilin look. permalink fedilink source parent [β] Superwidget@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Went camping at a festival my band was playing at. I had a woolen cloak as part of my costume. Everyone was shivering. I was loving life. permalink fedilink source parent
[β] model_tar_gz@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago* (1 child) Stop giving so many fucks about what other people think about your fashion. You do you, fam. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] cynar@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago Unfortunately, it would likely be detrimental to my ongoing work situation. Though saying that, the BBC had a guy who would turn up to work dressed as a wizard (think harry potter style). He was the reason Teletext continued for so long. He was the last one left on the team. They retired Teletext the day after he retired himself. I'm still not sure I have the force of personality to not just look like an idiot try hard however. π€·ββοΈ permalink fedilink source parent
[β] cynar@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago Unfortunately, it would likely be detrimental to my ongoing work situation. Though saying that, the BBC had a guy who would turn up to work dressed as a wizard (think harry potter style). He was the reason Teletext continued for so long. He was the last one left on the team. They retired Teletext the day after he retired himself. I'm still not sure I have the force of personality to not just look like an idiot try hard however. π€·ββοΈ permalink fedilink source parent
[β] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago (1 child) Maybe a rainbow unicorn cloak? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] cynar@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago Tempting... Unfortunately, I don't think I could pull it off. You need a certain... force of personality to pull off something like that. I'm just not outgoing (or skilled!) enough to pull off a full Thom Merrilin look. permalink fedilink source parent
[β] cynar@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago Tempting... Unfortunately, I don't think I could pull it off. You need a certain... force of personality to pull off something like that. I'm just not outgoing (or skilled!) enough to pull off a full Thom Merrilin look. permalink fedilink source parent
[β] Superwidget@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Went camping at a festival my band was playing at. I had a woolen cloak as part of my costume. Everyone was shivering. I was loving life. permalink fedilink source parent
[β] CheesyFox@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago just wear them already permalink fedilink source parent
[β] snooggums@kbin.social 11 points 2 years ago Be the change you want to see. permalink fedilink source parent
[β] starman2112@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 years ago* (1 child) I remember early 2020, there was a small push to bring capes back, before something else took over every discussion. Something about blue jays or crows or something permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [β] Caesium@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago yes, I remember the Cape Revolution. I actually did buy a cloak! it took me like a year to wear it though. finding more to purchase is not easy permalink fedilink source parent
[β] Caesium@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago yes, I remember the Cape Revolution. I actually did buy a cloak! it took me like a year to wear it though. finding more to purchase is not easy permalink fedilink source parent
