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We've all had to make changes in lifestyle due to the rising cost of fuel.
But nowhere has the fuel pump gouge hit harder than in the superhero community.
The setting: Gotham City
The year: 2006
The scene: Bruce Wayne's Manor
Bruce Wayne:(on the phone) Yes commissioner. (pause) Yes Commissioner, right away. (hangs up phone)
Dick Grayson: Leapin Frijoles Bruce! Does the commissioner have an assignment for us?
Bruce Wayne: It appears he does, Robin. Quick! To the Bat Cave!
Dick Grayson: Right!
The two make their way to the Bat Poles and slide down, appearing on the other side fully garbed in superhero attire including utility belts. Rushing past the Batmobile, the two head for what appears to be a newly remodelled alcove.
Dick Grayson: Boy she sure is a beaut!
Bruce Wayne: (enchanted, but pragmatic look on his face) Yes she is, Robin, yes she is. Fully loaded too. Quick, put your siren helmet on.
Dick Grayson: Got it! Ready?
Bruce Wayne: Up you go, Boy Wonder.
Using the acrobatic skills he developed as a circus performer, Dick leaps to Batman's shoulders.
Bruce Wayne: Here we go then. To the Batunicycle!!!
Leaping aboard the shiny black, batwinged, single wheeled vehicle, they are OFF!!
(squeeeak) (squeak)
(squeeeak) (squeak)
(squeeeak) (squeak)
Some time later...
The scene: Commissioner Gordon's office
The door opens and in walk the Dynamic Duo.
Bruce Wayne:(breathing heavy) We got here as soon as we could, commissioner. What seems to be the problem?
Commissioner: Problem Batman?! That was three hours ago! There IS no problem anymore! The SWAT team took care of it!
Bruce Wayne: Doh!
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