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I'm a fairly big and strong dude. I hate my current job and want to change careers. I think I would be a good goon, like a character Batman beats up before a boss fight in an Arkham game or that Noir detective outsmarts. How does one acquire such a job? I don't see any posting on Indeed.

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[–] LocalOaf@hexbear.net 7 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Who is it? homer-bye

large-adult-son large-adult-son Goons.

homer-bye Goons?

large-adult-son large-adult-son Hired goons.

homer-bye Hired goons?

[–] WoodScientist@hexbear.net 10 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Nah these aren't goons. If you want to be a proper goon, you need to dress for the job. You're not some high school kid who joined a street gang or some kid slinging rock on a street corner. You are a GOON. A proper henchman of a high-level figure in the criminal underworld. You need to have some respect for yourself. And that starts with dressing the part. We're talking a three piece suit at a minimum. Or a fedora, and the rest of the outfit that actually makes a fedora work.

"Goon" isn't just a job. It's a profession. Put away the t-shirt and shorts; you're embarrassing yourself. What kind of self-respecting goon doesn't wear a suit?

[–] ElChapoDeChapo@hexbear.net 4 points 4 weeks ago

Or if you're more of a henchmen than a goon you'd wear something more like a jumpsuit with your supervillain's insignia or motif on it so everyone knows who you work for