If asked...would you?

[Barb Gordon]

All right, so this question is in our dreams *darn it!*, but hey, dreaming is fun! So here it is:
If Batman ever came to you and asked you to join the group, would you?
All right, now I know that Batman would never ask someone to join the Bat-family, that's why it's a What If? question! But basically it's just the concept of, if it were possible to join, would you, that I'm asking. So....would you?

Barb^-^

[adoptedBatpuppy]

Yes, I would. I can see myself being anybody from the Bat-team, except Batman. My english isn't as good though, so I'm not going to talk to anybody.

[The Guard]

In a heartbeat.

[Lucky Bob]

Originally posted by Barb Gordon
All right, so this question is in our dreams *darn it!*, but hey, dreaming is fun! So here it is:
If Batman ever came to you and asked you to join the group, would you?
All right, now I know that Batman would never ask someone to join the Bat-family, that's why it's a What If? question! But basically it's just the concept of, if it were possible to join, would you, that I'm asking. So....would you?

Barb^-^


Well, considering that I'd be the only non-criminal in the world that would get on Batman's nerves. (Hiyo!) I must ask myself some thought provoking questions:

1. Do I have the athletic ablity to jump from moving vehicles, get shot, jump from building to building, not get a concussion when something blows up right next to me, and actually get close enough to Bane to pull out those weird cords? (No.)

2. Do I have the courage to face Gotham's finest criminals, including Killer Croc, Lock-Up, Mr. Freeze, and that weird Ghul guy? (No)

3. Could I face criminals like Poison Ivy, Catwoman, and Harley Quinn on a daily basis? (Hmmmmm, I think so! Bring 'em on!)

4. Would I be able to spend 30 seconds with Baby Doll without breaking the rules and shooting her? (Definately, no.)

5. Could I drive the Batmobile? (YES!)

6. And finally, if you stare at the Mad Hatter's head long enough, does he turn into Elvis? (Leave that for the philosophers.)

In conclusion, I would say that the odds of me being hand-picked for bat-duty are pretty slim, and I don't think I would make the grade. Besides, the working location spooks me. I mean, how many psychotic criminals can you have in one city? (Well, except for Ivy, Catwoman, and Quinn. I could deal with that.)

Anyway, my answer would be "no." But hey, I'll still enjoy being a spectator!

[CadaverousEyes]

I'd say yes, let him take me to the batcave, then laugh in his face and punch him in the nose. While he's surprised and in pain, it's several times over the head with a crowbar, and off to see the Joker. Like I'm going to risk my life fighting crime.

[Failure]

Like the Guard said, in a heartbeat.

First of all, you get to do good.

Second of all, you're a superhero! How cool is that? (ok sidekick, same diff)

Third of all, it's a chance to live like you've got nothing to lose.

[The Green Hornet]

feh id be Superman's Pal first

the bat and i are way too much alike

[TheScarecrow]

Originally posted by CadaverousEyes
and off to see the Joker. Like I'm going to risk my life fighting crime.

But do you realise that trying to be Joker's friend would be just as, if not more dangerous then fighting crime?

[James]

Originally posted by CadaverousEyes
I'd say yes, let him take me to the batcave, then laugh in his face and punch him in the nose. While he's surprised and in pain, it's several times over the head with a crowbar, and off to see the Joker. Like I'm going to risk my life fighting crime.

I like that answer. I was going to write something similar but I won't now.

You could of course, join, let him teach you the ropes and then expose him to the papers (preferably a photos with him holding his costume attired in no more than some lace batbriefs) and reap the finacial rewards.

You'd go down in the history books as the guy who unmasked the Vigilante.

Unfortuanately you would be unable to punch him in the nose with this scenerio, but you could go second best and hunt down Britney and offer her the same service.

Serious answer is, no cos I'm a coward and i'd be constantly fretting whether I left the batcave unlocked or did someone work out who was behind the cowl or does my emblem show through my white shirt?

Ohh, the stress...

[Joe Wagner]

On one condition - I get to drive the Batmobile. Why? Chicks dig the car, that's why! I'd let Bats teach me the ropes of crimefighting and then use my detective skills to find Sinestro's lost yellow power ring (becuz I'm sure it's somewhere in the universe) and fight crime and whatnot while becoming the NFL's MVP becuz no one would be able to take me down :D

-Joe!
Racking in the millions....

[Bird Boy]

Yes...or No? Hmm

Yes cuz it'd be cool to wear a suit...

No cuz I'd get my butt kicked..

aww heck, if Batman asked me, I should be all trim and muscular (since it's a dream.. ;) )..so, Yeah! I'd say yes..

-BB

[DR. BELCH]

--field work or a desk job? I'd have no problem with being an Alfred or a male Oracle, but no way am I going face to face (to face, in the case of Two-Face) with any of the Rogue's Gallery.
Though Batgirl would be a constant temptation...I guess Batman doesn't frown too much on interoffice romance, though.

[Terminatah]

If I joined his team, we would all die. I'm THAT helpful. But I would like Alfred to make me a costume.

-Terminatah

[The Game]

That's a good question, and I would be there. Of course, I would never be asked, but how can you pass up an oppurtunity like this! To be part of Batman's crew? There's always something I could do- like be the communications expert, or the guy behind the scenes.

It would be amazing and fun, and you're putting your life toward something very productive. Gotta go with: yes! :)

[Theking]

Well since we are talking about dream, I say yes because I am prob. a cartoon caracter and if hurt all I have to do is go off screen and come back on and I am just fine again.

I want the cycle as transport, dating batgirl would be cool, and I love to wear black.

So I guess I would have a good time.

TheKing

ps. oh yea I would want to be alot younger when I start too.

[CadaverousEyes]

You could of course, join, let him teach you the ropes and then expose him to the papers (preferably a photos with him holding his costume attired in no more than some lace batbriefs) and reap the finacial rewards.

Yeah, but unmasking seems so unoriginal. I'd rather get on top of a building, throw him down and say something like "I broke the Batman, this city is mine!" It may be unoriginal too, but it'd be funny. Batman would also be dressed in women's clothing and wearing make-up.


But do you realise that trying to be Joker's friend would be just as, if not more dangerous then fighting crime?

Not if you flatter him every 10 seconds!

[Theking]

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Not if you flatter him every 10 seconds! [/B][/QUOTE]

every 2 sec. you mean, 10 seconds may be too few.

TheKing

[Nightflower]

Yes, I'd love the job, I want a spandexed costume, and I want to be all bad-ass. But in all honesty, I'm too lazy to make commitments, let alone fight crime. Assuming I don't get killed first, I'd probably stop after a couple weeks.

*Bat phone rings* "Nightflower, Two-Face has Robin and I tied to a giant coin! We need back-up!"

"Gee, Batman, I'm really sorry, I have a calculus test tomorrow! I need to study! Go get Batgirl to do it."

*Bat phone rings* Nightflower! I'm about to be eaten by a giant man-eating Venus flytrap! Poison Ivy is trying to kiss me. Oooh.... I mean- I need your help!"

"I hate to do this, dark dude, but my friends need another member on their hockey team against those damnable preppies. I already told them I was going to do it! I'm sure Robin would be happy to help you."

*Bat phone rings* "NIGHTFLOWER! I'm at the Joker's mercy, Robin's unconscious, Nightwing is in Bludhaven, and Batgirl is helping her father! Oh God, Joker's picking up a knife. He's sharpening it! WE NEED YOU NOW!"

"But....Futurama just came on-"

"GOOD GOD, WOMAN, WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH YOU?!"


I wouldn't mind being a civilian who knew the secret though and had keys to the bat cave. Hehe.

[redDragon]

Definitely yes! But that only means doing work in the cave where the chance of getting beaten to a pulp is slim. Of course I'd make him teach me martial arts but then I'll just want to be stuffed in front of that nice happy computer of his :D

[Shriek]

The only way I'd be able to join is if Batman let me drive. Because that's all I can do good. And I don't think I would be able to beat up crooks.

[Barb Gordon]

I would jump at the chance! Although, I would be a lot more eager if either I had gymnastic training or if Batman would teach it to me, along with a bit of martial arts, etc. I think it would be great to wear the costume, any of them. And I would definetly want my own motorcycle!

Barb^-^

[Lucky Bob]

Get a good insurance policy! No, wait, as a cartoon character, you already have one. You can't die unless you fall in a vat of dip or laugh too much, right?

[Mattashell]

Well I would be scared, but if Batman had enough confidence in me to ask me, I guess I'd do it.

Here's a new question. What would your sidekick name be. Obviously for some people it would be the same as their handle. What say the rest of you?

[RogueMartian]

LOL, Nightflower that was great.

If i was in the batman universe I would probably say yes, probably for the same reason that all the bat-clan does it, to interrupt the monotony of daily existence. Of course, I would request some training, Batman trained both the Robins, so it stands to reason if he actually ASKED for another member of the group, he would want them to be trained personally. and I would HAVE TO GET TO DRIVE THE CAR. I want to drive 100 miles an hour around traffic and for once NOT GET A TICKET!

[Failure]

Originally posted by Mattashell
Here's a new question. What would your sidekick name be. Obviously for some people it would be the same as their handle. What say the rest of you?

Hmm... Failure would be a bad name for a sidekick right? I can hear it now, "Hey Failure..." :p

[Barb Gordon]

Nightgirl could always be a good sidekick name :p . I always figured I would use that name, or be a girl Robin. Then again, why be a sidekick neccesarily? Being a sidekick could be pretty awesome, but I'd probably rather be an equal partner, or just a superhero in my own right that teams up with Batman, and maybe Batgirl, Oracle or Nightwing, from time to time.

Barb^-^

[TimTwoFace]

I'd love to, but as soon as I'd hear Alfred saying "We're going to need a bigger cave", I'd run away screaming, cursing the comic book gods for placing me in the absolute worst Bat-continuity possible. :)

I'd more than likely start off as just a regular joe-schmoe, interning at Arkham (as villains fascinate me), become one of the Bat's trusted contacts, and then move on from there.

-Tim

[JusticeLeagueLegion]

Originally posted by Shriek
The only way I'd be able to join is if Batman let me drive. Because that's all I can do good. And I don't think I would be able to beat up crooks.

I wouldn't...too dangerous...unless I was just helping out Alfred dusting the Bat-Cave, otherwise no...but I wouldn't mind being on Superman's team...it would be a little safer...if someone shot at me he'd block the bullets.

[RogueMartian]

I wouldn't count on it, Superman is fast, but he can't be in two places at once.

[Theking]

Originally posted by RogueMartian
I wouldn't count on it, Superman is fast, but he can't be in two places at once.

if you got killed all he would have to do is fly so fast that he turned back time and then you would be alive again.

Problem solved

TheKing

[DisneyBoy]

No thank you! I'd like to help people, sure..but spending every night of my life training and hunting down killers and criminals is not my thing!

Sure, Batsy and crew do good work (well...they don't really exist, but you know what I mean) but I don't think that's my destiny. I need to be me...and that just couldn't be me.

[The Mad Hatter]

If Batman ever asked me, I'd immediately know he'd gone of the deep end. I'm athletic enough I suppose, but my superhero demeanor would be much less Nightwing and more Arthur from the Tick (battle cry: "Not in the face! Not in the face!").

But being an Oracle-esque helper would be nice... especially with funding from multi-billion Wayne enterprises. ;)

[Theking]

I want to fix the bat computer, I know there would be alot of funding there.

TheKing

[Alexander]

I'd say: No thanks Bruce, but for 1000000$ i'll keep my mouth shut about your identity... That and a lifetime supply of Alizee Jacotet.

[Ricochet]

I would pass out from excitement before I could answer. :D

[ZorBrak]

well not to sound braggy but.........well yeah I guess it will sound braggy but I don't care I think I can kick quite a bit of ass and I hate punks so I'd jump on the offer in a trillisecond