City of Heroes References in the Real World

Blondeshell · January 30, 2013, 03:31:45 AM

As I make the short drive in to work each morning, I usually turn on the local public radio station to catch a little of the news from NPR. During the particular time slot of my trip, I tend to hear a short program about global economics and market events. This short program sometimes has a segment that features a multiple choice quiz about recent economic-related trivia. The regular contributor of this segment is none other than...

"Lord Recluse".

Every time I hear it I smile a little bit and think that he's not too far removed from the in-game character (aside from the whole obsession-with-world-domination thing, natch).

I'm curious what other references to City of Heroes you see or hear in the real world on a regular basis, and what memories or emotions they might trigger.

Edit: for punctuations

JaguarX · January 30, 2013, 03:41:21 AM

day jobs

LadyShin · January 30, 2013, 02:30:10 PM

https://images.weserv.nl/?url=queensnyc.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F09%2Fshops-atlas-park-mall-glendale-queens-nyc.jpeg

This was an image in a real estate article at queensnyc.com .. There were a few articles that discussed the troubles of this place in Queens, NY; including foreclosure, auction to the highest bidder, and the wish to change the name due to association with failing companies.

Quite a parallel, huh?

Full articles here:
http://queensnyc.com/2012/09/atlas-park-mall-in-glendale-queens-wants-to-change-its-name/
http://www.qchron.com/editions/central/uncertain-future-for-atlas-park-property/article_2962c811-c179-5964-946c-8c9325fee27c.html

To be honest I haven't seen that many real world references, but when I do I get hit with nostalgia so hard it hurts.

mrultimate · January 30, 2013, 03:26:59 PM

Here in Houston every other weekend when we go to pick up our granddaughters we pass a business named Paragon Pools. Without fail I think of our city. :(

Rae · January 30, 2013, 05:08:44 PM

https://images.weserv.nl/?url=farm9.staticflickr.com%2F8049%2F8429458895_c326fa2159.jpg

dwturducken · January 31, 2013, 10:55:23 PM

What's weird is, I know that it's not, but I've been down streets in Charleston, South Carolina, and in Boston that look almost exactly like that.

Mister Bison · February 01, 2013, 09:02:10 AM

Saint Martial is the name of several villages (communes) here in France. One of them I got through each time I visit my grand mother (once a year).

Though none of them has the Golden Gizah, several has a carnaval neighborhood xD

Dollhouse · February 01, 2013, 03:29:05 PM

https://images.weserv.nl/?url=farm6.staticflickr.com%2F5110%2F5593832783_c32414397f_z.jpg

Tivomaniac · February 01, 2013, 03:38:34 PM

Does my car count?

https://images.weserv.nl/?url=i47.tinypic.com%2Fk4zhja.jpg

Sailboat · February 01, 2013, 03:46:45 PM

Every workday, I'm in a DC Metro elevator that has only two floor butons: MEZZ and STREET.

Triplash · February 01, 2013, 04:49:41 PM

Quote from: Sailboat on February 01, 2013, 03:46:45 PM
Every workday, I'm in a DC Metro elevator that has only two floor butons: MEZZ and STREET.

Mezz Street, huh? Quick question: does that dominate your attention while you're there? Or do you not let it control your thoughts?

Oh, and is the muzak stunning or does it make you fall asleep?

I kid, I kid. But seriously... whatever you do, do not try to hold people on an elevator. They'll get confused, and afraid, and then security will snare you and knock you down.

...

;D

Ironwolf · February 01, 2013, 08:28:09 PM

This looks exactly like Skyway during the TF where it is ruined:

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20130201/DA45RNFO1.html

Power Play · February 01, 2013, 08:43:38 PM

A music store here in Tampa.

https://images.weserv.nl/?url=everybusinesslisting.com%2Fcustom%2Fdomain_1%2Fimage_files%2F2448_photo_17749.jpg

LadyShin · February 01, 2013, 09:59:07 PM

https://images.weserv.nl/?url=4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-Y9HMavXi8qc%2FT45g9-sFqMI%2FAAAAAAAAFU0%2FpJdUBCLuW0E%2Fs1600%2Fpintu-gerbang-utama-grand-galaxy-city-bekasi.jpg
https://images.weserv.nl/?url=static.panoramio.com%2Fphotos%2F1920x1280%2F12531088.jpg
https://images.weserv.nl/?url=localism.com%2Fsystem%2Fs3_buckets%2Factiverain-image-store-2%2Fimage_store%2Fregion_images%2Far117863445575393.jpg

SerialBeggar · February 02, 2013, 12:22:53 AM

Quote from: Ironwolf on February 01, 2013, 08:28:09 PM
This looks exactly like Skyway during the TF where it is ruined:

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20130201/DA45RNFO1.html

Nice catch.

JWBullfrog · February 02, 2013, 01:31:53 AM

Lady Shin that center pic reminds me of cimmeroa

LadyShin · February 02, 2013, 08:37:55 PM

Quote from: JWBullfrog on February 02, 2013, 01:31:53 AM
Lady Shin that center pic reminds me of cimmeroa

I do see the resemblance.. I remember leaping from rooftop to rooftop, slaying minotaurs and cyclopses..Is that correct grammar? :o

Blondeshell · February 03, 2013, 01:47:37 AM

Quote from: LadyShin on February 02, 2013, 08:37:55 PM
... cyclopes..Is that correct grammar? :o

fixed (granted, not something people use every day)

TonyV · February 03, 2013, 08:30:58 AM

Quote from: Tivomaniac on February 01, 2013, 03:38:34 PM
Does my car count?

That, my friend, earns a spot on my Facebook page. Well done!

Reiraku · February 03, 2013, 09:08:19 AM

Quote from: Dollhouse on February 01, 2013, 03:29:05 PM
https://images.weserv.nl/?url=farm6.staticflickr.com%2F5110%2F5593832783_c32414397f_z.jpg

Boulder Highway?