Comment by fifelo on 06/12/2024 at 21:44 UTC

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I don't necessarily agree, but based upon the online reaction I think the nickname is essentially hero.

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Comment by Fecal-Facts at 06/12/2024 at 21:51 UTC

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Hero is what I have been calling him so I agree.

Comment by 3uphoric-Departure at 06/12/2024 at 23:01 UTC

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“Healthcare hero”

Comment by Affectionate_Pin8752 at 07/12/2024 at 01:31 UTC

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I think that’s Jet Li

Comment by Black_Label_36 at 06/12/2024 at 21:46 UTC*

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Nah, he didn't actually save anyone. More like a punisher or a season 1 Green Arrow (aka Hood).

Comment by clemclem3 at 07/12/2024 at 13:30 UTC

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Neil Stephenson named the protagonist of one of his novels "Hiro Protagonist." I'm definitely getting that character's vibe from our real life version

Comment by SunshineAndSquats at 07/12/2024 at 06:00 UTC

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He’s a hero, he doesn’t need another name.

Comment by Lighthouseamour at 07/12/2024 at 19:52 UTC

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Not the hero we needed but the hero we deserve