There are quite a few “real-life superheroes” who have tried to fight crime while wearing a silly costume. Apparently the police are generally not very receptive to their “help”.
A real-life superhero (RLSH) is a person who dresses up in a superhero costume or mask in order to perform community service such as neighborhood watch, or in some cases vigilantism.
Early examples of this type of behavior are reported from the 1990s. One example is Mexico City's Superbarrio Gómez, who, in 1997, donned red tights and a red and yellow wrestler's mask in order to organize labor rallies, protest, and file petitions to prevent families from being evicted. A "real-life superhero com...
Real-life superheroes wear masks or otherwise disguise themselves in order to perform deeds ranging from community services to deterring crime.
Some examples documented in the news media include:
Real-life superheroes are notably prevalent in the USA compared to other countries, which may be attributed to the greater popularity of superhero comic books.
There are several organized groups of real-life superheroes in the United States.
RLSH Wiki - https://wiki.rlsh.net/wiki/Main_Page