I had nothing to do. I started a series. It wouldn't end. Here's the first five. Let me know what you think.

The Masked Goalie 1 by Spectre_General 4-20-04

This piracy thing has gone too far! Damn straight. What the virtual world needs is a champion, a dispenser of digital do-rightery. True Dat. I shall become... a hockey player! Jah Screwed.

Masked Goalie 2 by Spectre_General 4-20-04

The Masked Goalie begins his war on piracy... The city sleeps safe in the bosom of hearty justice... Yet evil lurks within the pap of all who reap what others sew. Their goal? Free movies, games and music. And all that stands between these pirates and their goal... ...is the Goalie!!!

Masked Goalie 3 by Spectre_General 4-20-04

Meanwhile... Yarr! We be preparing to download now, yarr! And then by Davey Jones, all that sweet internet booty will be yarrs! Yo Ho! Calling Masked Goalie! Unauthorized downloads in progress... Recommend immediate intervention. Roger that PCBoy. I'm on my way! Meanwhile... ...arr... This 28k modem be a sorry vessel... arr. Wait... did you say "internet booty?"

Masked Goalie 4 by Spectre_General 4-21-04

Our hero speeds to the scene of the crime... ... or at least I would if I had a car... or could appear in any position other than a relaxed slouch. Hey you! Have you seen any pirates around here? PCB told me they were working shenanigans in these parts. PCP huh? Figures. Ye-wha? Yeah, I thought I saw some pirates over by the docks, ya wacked out Gretzky.

Masked Goalie 5 by Spectre_General 4-21-04

Our hero approaches the lair of some dastardly pirates... Alright... here I am at the docks. Those pirates are almost in my grasp... of justice. The element of surprise is mine. Pirates are a ruthless lot, so I'll have to go in there in disguise. Hi there you black-hearted..I, uh Hey! Byarr?

More on my page.

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Don't take crap from the zeitgeist.

I would have enjoyed these comics, if I had been able to get past the obvious redundancy of the name "Masked Goalie." Don't all goalies wear masks? It's like calling a character "The Horse-Riding Jockey" or "The Dog-Owning Dog Show Contestant."

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Legend, oh legend, the third wheel legend...always in the way.

XD I like em!

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I will rate you hard, and unendingly.

Biped: That's the gag.

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Don't take crap from the zeitgeist.

It is? Then perhaps a narrative caption or disclaimer in the first panel would have helped make this clear, i.e., "Note: the title character's name has been made intentionally redundant for 'gag' purposes only, and is not meant to distract or confuse the unsuspecting reader."

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Legend, oh legend, the third wheel legend...always in the way.

No.

Some NHL goalies who wear the helmet/cage combo:
Dominik Hasek
Dan Cloutier
Martin Prusek
Chris Osgood

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Think classy, you'll be classy.

No.

Some NHL goalies who wear the helmet/cage combo:
Dominik Hasek
Dan Cloutier
Martin Prusek
Chris Osgood

I would consider the helmet/cage combo to be a form of mask. While it may not completely conceal the face, it certainly covers as much of it as Robin The Boy Wonder's mask does. And what about Captain America's sidekick, Bucky Barnes? His "mask" was barely more than a line drawing around his eyes.

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Legend, oh legend, the third wheel legend...always in the way.

It's not a mask.

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Think classy, you'll be classy.

I think the words "internet booty" stimulate laughter. Or maybe it's just me. >_>

If you purchase one at a sporting goods store, does it say "Warning: This Is Not A Mask" on the box? I hardly think so.

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Legend, oh legend, the third wheel legend...always in the way.

If you go to a sporting goods store and ask to see a goalie mask, do they bring out a helmet?

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Think classy, you'll be classy.

Only if it's the kind that goalies wear, with the cage on the front, since they would be absolutely remiss in not doing so. And they'll also bring out the standard goalie's mask so you'll have a choice.

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Legend, oh legend, the third wheel legend...always in the way.