Sherif Badr
Sherif Badr
Sherif Badr
I provide the creative direction for Culture Toronto. I write, mentor, design, scout for talent, interview, shoot and edit video, and make opportunities happen.
a) If you were a superhero or supervillain, would you have a title? If so, what is it?
I could use Beyond Measure... B for short
b) What's your theme song?
c) Do you have a power or intelligence to brag of?
Though largely powerless, with a single interaction I can unravel the powers in others but I can't control whether they are for good or evil.
d) What is your catch phrase?
It's too positive to stop now!
e) What is the one rule you live by?
Show up and give credit.
f) There's a gun to your head. Any last words?
“Two little mice fell in a bucket of cream. The first mouse quickly gave up and drowned. The second mouse wouldn't quit. He struggled so hard that eventually he churned that cream into butter and crawled out. Ladies and gents, you’re going to wish you knew how this ends...”
Bang.
Kiersten Krum
Kiersten Krum
a) If you were a superhero or super villain, would you have a title? If so, what is it?
I am a superhero. This is my secret identity.
b) What's your theme song?
At the moment, “Don’t Put Dirt on My Grave Just Yet.”
c) Do you have a power or intelligence to brag of?
I have many skills.
d) What is your catch phrase?
If your world doesn't fit, make alterations.
e) What is the one rule you live by?
Don’t let the fear stop you.
f) There's a gun to your head. Any last words?
Bite me.
Bang.
Hashim Farooq
Hashim Farooq
a) If you were a superhero or supervillain, would you have a title? If so, what is it?
The pulverizer. It is, in fact, the meaning of my name (when no context is given), according to Wikipedia, so not much will have changed.
b) What's your theme song?
c) Do you have a power or intelligence to brag of?
I am able to instantaneously recognize the true importance of every action on my spirit/spiritual health.
d) What is your catch phrase?
All things are possible.
e) What is the one rule you live by?
Never compromise character.
f) There's a gun to your head. Any last words?
"You don't have the guts."
"You sure about this."
"Smash 'em Hashim."
Bang.
Christina Plagiannakos
Christina Plagiannakos
a) If you were a superhero or supervillain, would you have a title? If so, what is it?
I am not a superhero nor a super villain. I am a Jedi knight trained in the art of procrastinating saving the universe, sloppy ataru forms, and inconsistently mind tricking.
b) What's your theme song?
Commander Shepard- Miracle of Sound
c) Do you have a power or intelligence to brag of?
“He is neither the smartest nor fastest nor the strongest of the Spartans. But he is […] possibly the luckiest.”-Fall of Reach
d) What is your catch phrase?
“ITADAKIMASU!” Itadakimasu everything. Always.
e) What is the one rule you live by?
Objectivity before rationality---IN THE NAME OF SCIENCE
Actually I lied, I have another rule: always were a lab coat in public if possible. Always x2.
f) There's a gun to your head. Any last words?
"Just what do you think you’re doing, Dave? </HAL 9000>"
Bang.
Jason Naipaul
Jason Naipaul
If you were a superhero or supervillain, would you have a title? If so, what is it?
Wouldn’t be able to decide on a title until I know what my powers are but I can definitely say that I’d be a character in the same vein as Deadpool and Spiderman. I love making light of otherwise dark situations.
b) What's your theme song?
Kanye West ft. Daft Punk - Stronger
c) Do you have a power or intelligence to brag of?
Uncanny adaptability. It’s been tested more than once in foreign lands.
d) What is your catch phrase?
I’ll try anything twice.
e) What is the one rule you live by?
Experience everything.
f) There's a gun to your head. Any last words?
“Don’t shoot.”
Bang.
Desiree Simpson
Desiree Simpson
a) If you were a superhero or super villain, would you have a title? If so, what is it?
Misschief
b) What's your theme song?
Gary Numan - You Are In My Vision
c) Do you have a power or intelligence to brag of?
I can throw art jargon at a person at rapid speeds.
d) What is your catch phrase?
Always hit on all sixes.
e) What is the one rule you live by?
Never bring a book to a library.
f) There's a gun to your head. Any last words?
"Paint me red."
Bang.
Jon Robertson
Jon Robertson
a) If you were a superhero or supervillain, would you have a title? If so, what is it?
The Ginge
b) What's your theme song?
The Oaf (My Luck is Wasted) -Big Wreck
c) Do you have a power or intelligence to brag of?
In the bed room, I'm quite -er, I mean I have great observational skills.
d) What is your catch phrase?
Who wants a drink?
e) What is the one rule you live by?
You play the hand you're dealt.
f) There's a gun to your head. Any last words?
"Your safety is on."
Bang / Click
Qasir Sheikh
Qasir Sheikh
a) If you were a superhero or supervillain, would you have a title? If so, what is it?
I'm Batman
b) What's your theme song?
c) Do you have a power or intelligence to brag of?
I have an incredible memory when it comes to video games but terrible when it comes to real life events. It is my gift and my curse. With great power comes great responsibility.
d) What is your catch phrase?
I'm a millionaire, maybe not in money but in everything else.
e) What is the one rule you live by?
Kindness, patience and cooperation can move mountains.
f) There's a gun to your head. Any last words?
“Tell my wife I said, hello."
Bang.
Evan Dickson
Evan Dickson
a) If you were a superhero or supervillain, would you have a title? If so, what is it?
No title. I’d be one of those badass superhumans who keeps it low-key and scoffs at the spandex crowd … until the fateful day I completely embarrass myself in front of Captain America.
b) What's your theme song?
c) Do you have a power or intelligence to brag of?
I’m not a braggart.
d) What is your catch phrase?
Eerie silence.
e) What is the one rule you live by?
Do the right thing.
f) There's a gun to your head. Any last words?
"Wait."
Bang.
Tom Papadopoulus
Tom Papadopoulus
a) If you were a superhero or supervillain, would you have a title? If so, what is it?
Mr.Boombastic
b) What's your theme song?
Shaggy - Mr. Boombastic
c) Do you have a power or intelligence to brag of?
Manly senses, super human strength, irresistible charm and puppy dog eyes.
d) What is your catch phrase?
My Manly sense is tingling.
e) What is the one rule you live by?
Smoke em' if you got em'
f) There's a gun to your head. Any last words?
“What the matter? Performance anxiety? They got pills for that.”
Bang.
Sean Wang
Sean Wang
a) If you were a superhero or supervillain, would you have a title? If so, what is it?
No title, but here’s a description:
I’m neither a super hero nor a super villain. Super heroes are extremely annoying. They have these ridiculous rules about themselves and other BS, acting like their farts smell like gusts of Febreeze. Super Villains are super retarded. Who the hell wants to be a villain? Even Hitler thought he was a hero.
I’m a bit like Cratos, the Punisher, and other brutal characters alike. From their points of view, they are indeed heroes. But really, they are just as bad as the people they kill and oppose. That's me, I serve my own sense of justice.
b) What's your theme song?
Rap Das Armas
c) Do you have a power or intelligence to brag of?
I'm smarter than average, stronger than most, and know some very dangerous moves.
d) What is your catch phrase?
No man is truly free.
e) What is the one rule you live by?
I do not live by the rules of men.
f) There's a gun to your head. Any last words?
"Shoot then. I don't know where I'll end up, but oh I'll be waiting. 'Better pray you don't end up in the same place as me because Heaven or Hell, I'll make you my b!$#% for all eternity."
Bang.
Bianca DeSouza
Bianca DeSouza
As a Senior Journalist for Culture Toronto, I follow the source to unravel the story. Culture Toronto is a way to tap into the cool factor in our city; an avenue where you can traverse the path-less-travelled by simply visiting the site. So, bookmark us, make us a favourite! I promise to keep you coming back for more!
a) If you were a superhero or supervillain, would you have a title? If so, what is it?
I’d be an outlaw, the likes of Bonnie Parker. My title; Bonnie Parker Part II
b) What's your theme song?
A customized version of ‘KimPossible’
c) Do you have a power or intelligence to brag of?
I was a Ninja in a previous life.
d) What is your catch phrase?
“To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.” - Ulysses (Lord Alfred Tennyson)
e) What is the one rule you live by?
Action is forward.
f) There's a gun to your head. Any last words?
“Boy, this is gonna leave a mess.”
Bang.
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