The Bearded Wonder
A superhipster from another planet fights crime in Dallas.
“Back away from these people, giant!” the hero commanded.
“Howdy, folks!” the metal and mesh behemoth replied.
“Oh, I had no idea your parents were in the crowd.”
“Stop right there you masked thief!” the hero shouted.
“Hey, this mask is for Covid-19, dude,” the man replied.
“Then may I suggest a duffel for that armful of cash and jewelry?”
“I’m flattered you all chose to copy my look, being an alien and all,” the hero blushed.
“We aren’t copying anyone,” the craft beer enthusiast replied.
“Then why do we all have beards?”
“Don’t worry, citizen,” the hero announced. “I am here to rescue you!”
“Forget that, call the police,” the woman shouted.
“But they were defunded months ago…”