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In a town where they’ve engraved “justice” and “honor” on the public square, a new word, a new name is the talk of Columbia.
Bike shop owner A.C. Howell says “the Viper, I believe. Isn’t he the Masked Viper?”
Yes, the Viper. He’s a man police found patrolling the public square with an arsenal of equipment, including plastic sticks and ninja throwing stars. His goal? Find crime and report it to police. Officers spotted him outside the wheel last week.
The bike shop’s owner couldn’t help but chuckle.
Mr. Howell says “I don’t know. He needs something to do. Probably needs a job. I hope he’s looking out for my benefit. I hope he’s guarding my store.”
For what it’s worth, Columbia police didn’t want to talk about The Viper today. But a lieutenant once told the
paper in town they’re doing just fine without any caped crusading.
Columbia resident Laura Truelove says “I wasn’t sure how to take it at first.”
As word of the viper spreads, plenty of people want to know what would possess the 20-year-old to pick up an alter ego.
Ms. Truelove says “I hope it’s just coming from an aspect that he’s just wanting to do something fun and maybe entertaining to grab some attention.”
By phone, the Viper said it’s a matter of pride. He told the Columbia Daily Herald, quote, “I am just a guy trying to do what’s right in tights”. The Viper is a college student and a fan of comic books.
And only he knows when his pursuit of peace will continue.
Mr. Howell says “I welcome him to Columbia. I hope he does some good.”
 

Originally posted: http://insidemovies.moviefone.com/2010/07/09/meet-the-viper-hes-a-real-life-superhero-video/
By Tim Reeves
Any self-respecting comic book superhero fan has, at some point, dreamt of donning a costume (preferably spandex), pulling on a mask and hitting the streets to deliver some some real life vigilantism (complete with wisecracks, obviously). The recent movie Kick-Ass addressed this scenario and worked on the assumption that once someone started a crime-fighting career, others would surely follow.
Well, in a case of life imitating art, a 20-year-old student in the US (where else?) has decided that enough is enough and he’s taking on the criminals of Columbia… in a green and black suit.
Chemistry and Art major, Christian Tyler Hardee, has been apprehended by the local police force prowling the streets, looking for crime to bash up. Sounds pretty exciting. To top it all off he’s also changed his name – not to Super Chris or anything rubbish like that. No, at night Chris becomes… The Viper. Brilliant.
According to the Columbia Daily Herald, The Viper was stopped around 12.30am the other night in his costume. He was wearing a utility belt (containing a screwdriver and mobile phone) and two plastic sticks. Upon searching his car, officers found ninja throwing stars – can this guy be any better prepared?
Thankfully for the citizens of Columbia, the police didn’t arrest him but left him off with a warning (even though, apparently, it’s illegal to wear a mask in that city). As The Viper later told the paper: “I’m just a guy trying to do what’s right in tights.” Well done, that man.
Watch the news report about The Viper below:

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