16th Hero

and the 16th Hero is:










Points: 46

#of voters: 3

Range: 9th to 3rd place

That’s right, Son Goku. Son Goku, or Goku for short, is the main character in the anime/manga series Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball GT (My friend says that GT stands for “Get Toriyama” because GT was horrible until they got the original creator, Akira Toriyama, to start writing again). All Goku wants in life is to be the greatest fighter of all time but he has a kind heart and is willing to help or defend others. He isn’t every smart and can’t understand the simply things of life (as a kid he couldn’t tell the difference between men and women. As an adult it took him time to make sure that 16 - 1 = 15). All he knows is how to study and train in marshal arts. As his studies grew they included weird arts that have to do with one’s life force or ki. These abilities included increase one’s strength, going super speed, fire energy blasts, and even fly.

Later he learned that he wasn’t human but was in fact an alien called a Saiyan. He was sent to destroy the earth as a kid but instead became kindhearted. After defeating other Saiyans to defend earth, Goku fought one super being after another, becoming stronger and stronger. At the end of the series he was powerful enough to destroy a planet if he wanted to (unfortunately, so could some new enemies).

Why is Goku a cool hero? Well one might argue that he isn’t because the series he is in is long and never to the point (3 - 15 episodes just talking and 5 - 25 episode just on one fight) but he originated in a Japanese comic, or manga, which had a faster pace to it. Goku is cool because of his power, wouldn’t you like to be powerful enough to make craters in the earth just by sneezing? Another reason is that he just has heroic qualities. One is his kindness but another in his mercy (which is related to his stupidity). You could destroy his home planet, a whole race right in front of him, and his best friend and he will still have mercy if you beg him (Freeza). Finally, he rocks because he is not that bright. His original stories were comedies based on the fact that he can fight but doesn’t know how the world works (he though a marriage was a kind of food). This comedy followed his entire career.

16th Villain

the 16th place goes to:







Pinky and the Brain

Points: 40

# of voters: 3

Range: 13th to 3rd place

“Pinky, are you pondering what I’m pondering?”
“Uh, I think so Brain, but how are we gonna teach a goat to dance with slippers on?”
- Pinky and the Brain

Have you ever looked around at the world and pondered that it would be a better place if you were in charge of it? Do you stay up every night with another dork friend and devise new ways to dominate the world? Do you think you are a talking white mouse? Then chances are that you have heard about Pinky and the Brain. Pinky and the brain are two genetically altered lab mice with a goal, take over the world! They were one of the very funny cartoon segments in the show Animaniacs but was so popular that the two mice got their own television show. Brain was voiced by Maurice LaMarche and Pinky was voiced by Rob Paulsen.

Brain is super intelligent and can devise a new world dominating plan every night and invent almost anything he can think of (as long as he has the funding). Pinky is a cheerful yet mostly insane mouse who aids Brain, even though Pinky doesn’t have a clue what is going on. Together they make a hilarious world dominating duel. Though the Brain usually hacked a good yet humorous (example: become a country singer to brainwash the whole world) plot to take over the world, Pinky’s insanity and randomness usually makes to two fail, right before they were about to succeed. With no feelings hurt (maybe a punch or two) the two mice decide to try the next night.

How can you hate two lab mice who try to take over the world? Since they try to dominate the world, they made it on the villain list, but they are not evil. They didn’t want to hurt anyone to badly, they just wanted to rule the world. And is that so wrong?

“Gee, Brain, what are we going to do tonight?”
“The same thing we go every night, pinky, TRY TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD”

17th Hero

And the 17th hero is:









Aragorn

Point: 43

# of voters: 5

Range: 18th to 2nd place

Lets face it, our currant leaders are sponsored by and serve billionaires. For a long time we have not had an honest and noble leader. A lot of us wonder what it would be like to have a leader who was honorable and had the peoples interests in heart. Even thought he was a fictional character, Aragorn had those qualities. He was a leader we wished we had. (By the way, go to writeinvote.us to find out how you can fight billion dollar elections. The link here.)

Unless you thought those small hobbits were the main characters in J. R. R. Tolkein’s books “The Lord of the Rings”, Aragorn was the main hero of the trilogy. Or maybe Boromir but that is another argument. In the Lord of the Rings, Aragorn was the heir to the thrown of the great country Gondor, but because his ancestor failed the kingdom (and the world, Middle-earth, in general), Aragorn was afraid that he, too, would fail as well. So instead he rejected the opportunity to take his rightful place and became a ranger under the name Strider. He roamed around the world keeping a close eye at the evil at hand. When the time came, he decided to help four hobbits on their quest to destroy the one ring that held the power of the most evil creator in their world, Sauron. When the hobbits broke away from the group, Aragorn got caught up in the struggle over Middle-earth and he was the only one who could save his people and unit Gondor. Aragorn fought his fears and lead his people from the certain doom to victor.

Aragorn has the characteristics of a true hero and a great king. He cares for his comrades and puts his life on the line to protect them, always putting others before himself. He amkes wise decisions quickly in times of danger and stands for what was right despite objections. Aragorn is both kind and stern. He fought his fears and succeeded where his ancestors failed.

Other reasons Aragorn rocks? Well being a ranger is cool enough as it is. Also, in the movie where he was played by actor Viggo Mortensen, he was seemed to be able to chop of an orcs head in the middle of battle with ease. And lets not forget that he stole the heart of an elf chick.

17th Villain

And the 17th villain goes to:









The Master

Points: 40

# of voters: 3

Range: 14th - 2nd place

The Master was one of the major villains in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who and one of the few men almost as smart as the main character, the Doctor. Like the Doctor, he is a renegade Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey. The difference between them is the Doctor explores the universe, the Master tries to take it over. His original goal in life was to be the ruler on the universe and destroy the Doctor. His vessel was a TARDIS that could change its form to look like any surrounding. The TARDIS can travel both time and space. The master has the ability to control minds and can create various weapons including a weapon that can turn people into dolls, killing them (also humiliating them). The Character was played by the British actors Roger Delgado, Peter Pratt, Geoffrey Beevers, and Anthony Ainley.

Time Lords can regenerate twelve time every time they are critically injured, but the Master was on his last regeneration. So after Roger Delgado role as the master, the master’s goal changed. His new goal was to keep himself alive at all cost and to even gain immortality. He would do anything for this cause, even destroy an entire planet. Now that’s evil and not to mention a bit selfish.

The master was sly and suave but still manipulative, murderous, and mad (both pissed and mad as in an evil mad scientist). The ability to be both evil and charming is a quality of a great villain. Another reason the master is cool is that he could go toe to toe against the Doctor in a battle of wits. Like I said earlier, not too many people in the universe can do that.

Character flaws, Anthony Ainley’s Master was a bit over the top in being the mad scientist (a bit too much “Whahahahahahaha!”). Also, only fans of the series have really heard of him. As you can see, I know fans of the series.

18th Hero

the 18th hero is:










Green lantern

Point: 42

# of voters: 3

Range: 11th - 4th place

In the Brightest Day, in blackest night
No evil shall escape my sight
Let those who worship evil’s might
Beware my power, Green Lantern’s light! - Green Lantern oath

One of the most powerful forces in the DC Comic universe. The Green Lantern refers to anyone who wields a green Power Ring. This ring gives the user the power to emerge green energy in almost any form he/she chooses. This green energy can take the form of a powerful energy blast or take any solid form (like a weapon or a force field). It can do almost anything including creating wormholes to travel the universe or surround one's allies in a green shield. Its only limited by the willpower and imagination of the user, though it does have a power limit that can be replenished by a green lantern (hence the name) that each one has.

The rings were created by the Dark Lord... oops, wrong ring, I mean the Guardians of the Universe in an attempt to bring order and justice to the universe. They then gave the rings to people that were noble enough and had enough willpower to wield them. After a Green Lantern dies, the ring will seek out a new noble master. The Guardians direct the Lanterns to bring order and peace to their sector of the galaxy. When the Green Lanterns are together, they are referred to as the Green Lantern Corp.

The Green Lanterns of earth included Allan Scott, Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Guy Gardner, Kyle Rayner, and Jade. Others from earth also wore the ring but only had it for a short time.

Why is the Green Lantern cool. Well for one, he/she is a very powerful force. Together, the Green Corp is almost unstoppable. Green Lantern ranks as one of the most powerful members of the Justice League; right up there with Superman. Another reason is that his powers are a bit different than the usual Flying + Super strength. Instead of just flying, he surrounds himself in a green force field and takes off or he might summon a plane, bird, or even dragon (All green of course) and have them fly him somewhere. That brings me to my niext point, Lantern is cool because he is unlimited in his power and fighting style. Not only that, he is unlimited in character. Because there are more than one of them, you can choose which Lantern you like best or the one you relate to the most. They are also not limited to earth stories or earthling characters. The Green Lanterns travel the universe taking us to new worlds. (and now for the overstatement of the post. I need it to bring this to a conclusion.) The Lanterns are as unlimited as the universe itself. (see, a good close.)

Flaws in the character? Their powers are weakened by the color yellow. The color Yellow? What kind of stupid weakness is that?

18th Villain

The 18th villain is:







Frederick Charles Krueger (Freddy Krueger)

Points: 39

# of voters: 3

Range: 14th - 2nd place

Note: first person to be voted 2nd place

Freddy Krueger, one of the most feared villains from the horror movie genre, was the murdering demon in the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” movies. He appeared as a man with a burnt face who wore a fedora, a trench coat, and a striped sweater; and let’s not forget his glove with a blade on each finger. Freddy was played by the actor Robert Englund.

In the 60’s, Frederick Krueger murdered some of his neighbors and their kids on his home street of Elm Street, town of Springwood. The neighbors that survived took revenge on Krueger and burnt him alive. But after his death, demons gave him the power to continue his reign of blood. He had the power to make dreams into reality (die in the nightmare he created = die in real life) and he is powered by people’s fear of him. Freddy vendetta is against the descendants but will kill for sport as well or anyone who tries to get in his way. He attacks a person in their dreams making him impossible to escape from.

The fact that Freddy can kill you in you dreams makes him a scary monster and one of our favorite villains. Also, unlike others from the genre, he seems intelligent and manipulative. Other killers from horror movies just wait in the dark and stab people with little or no thought to it. Though this might be scary, Freddy usually has a plan of attack. Remember he needs to get people to believe in him before he is powerful enough to attack. The idea the Krueger has a plan to get you makes him even more frightening.

I was suprised to see him infront of Liquid Snake and the Borg at first. I thought thoughs two would be considered cooler villains. But Krueger is generally more well known and a favorite in the horror movies. Dispite what I think (which is inverse) the people have spoken, Krueger is a better and cooler villain the Liquid and the Borg.

19th Hero

At this rate I'll be done sometime in April.

And the 19th hero goes to,










Spike Spiegel

Points: 41

# of votes: 3

Range: 11th - 3rd place

Note: first one voted 3rd place

Spike Spiegel is the cool main character in the hit anime series Cowboy Bebop. It takes place in the future where the planets have been colonized. Born on Mars and a former mafia agent, Spike now works as a bounty hunter, or, as they are called in the future, a cowboy. He flies around the solar system on a small ship called the Bebop.

Spike is a man of many talents; which include marshal arts that can take out a group of guards with little effort. His marshal art is based around high-powerful kicks. He also is good with the slight of hand that helps him pick pockets. Spike can pilot a fighter jet with exceptional skill. Another talent worth mentioning is if marksmanship. Spike can shoot his way out of most situations even highly outnumbered and out gunned.

Why is he cool? Because….. He is cool. The definition of cool. It just seems to be one of his dominate qualities. And I don’t mean cool as in school jock who picks on nerds for fun; I mean cool as in laid back and not give a crap about what anyone less thinks of you. He is relaxed even to the point of sometime being lazy. He is cool under the toughest situations (except when Julia is involved). Though he can lose his temper when things don’t go his way, or when someone just betters him. When he loses it he is funny. When he has it together, he makes his decisions with his gut and follows through despite the odds.