We need more elected officials like The Great Sasuke.
Masked Wrestler Wins Japan Assembly Seat
TOKYO (Reuters) - Who is that masked man? One of Japan's newest politicians.A professional wrestler who fought his way to victory in local assembly elections under his ring name and wearing his trademark mask has vowed the mask will not leave his face even after he enters the staid halls of Japanese politics.
"This is my face," the wrestler -- known as "The Great Sasuke" -- was quoted by the Nikkan Sports newspaper as saying of his black and white full-face mask with bright scarlet streaks and golden wings by the eye holes. [Reuters] [via BoingBoing]
Too Cool. It says he now hopes to demonstrate "superabundant power" outside of the ring. I want superabundant power.
