2012 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News Archives

June 18, 2012: Meet South America's Superman

Avelino Chavez Inquisitr.com reports on a real-life "Superman" in South America, who makes a meagre living dressing up as the Man of Steel.

    Meet Avelino Chavez. The 52-year-old "Superman" doesn't have any superpowers to speak of, but he sure is busy. He can't stop speeding bullets, but he's always present at political rallies and speeches. He doesn't save damsels in distress, but he makes wedding appearances, like at Peru's famed opera tenor Juan Diego Florez's nuptials. He can't fly, but does work with a travel agency in the central Plaza de Armas.

    "Hola Superman!" people shout on the streets. "Hola, Superamigo!" he yells back. I'm not making that up.

    Chavez has had the gig as Superman for about 15 years now, and earns $160 a month for his caped-crusader-related appearances.

Read the full report on Avelino Chavez at The Inquisitr website.



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