75 Arrests, 134 Marathons & 1 Stabbing: Kansas City Superman
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2021
- Local Legends meets a one of a kind jogger in Kansas City named the Kansas City Superman. Michael Wheeler has been running along the streets for over 45 years. He started wearing the outfit to call attention to the crime that plagued the city. The 69-year-old Wheeler has become a Kansas City icon, promoting goodwill wherever he goes and always happy to stop and pose for photos.
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@BrassTacs you're right, that must be it.
follow this man and do better
@BrassTacs oh, and it's "you're" anytime your are sounds right, easy thing I learned in first grade. Maybe spend less time chiding others on the internet and more time learning? They're called homonyms and if you get them wrong you look like a moron. Butt that's prolly jus me bein a hatr🌈
You guys are gay
“I could of stayed bitter, but I chose too be better” -KC Super Man
I'd buy that t-shirt
*to, not too 👍
insane impossible mindblowing wisdom, ive now learned all, im ready to die.
OH, yeah, and it's "could've" not "could of". 🤦♂️
Yet he stays in Kansas City. 😅
" I could be bitter but I chose to be better. " KC superman
Thank u for this
I love KC Superman. Met him multiple times around the city and at games.
Same the last time I met him was at a Chiefs game
He’s wonderful
i saw him on the tram once, very cool
First time I met him was in 2014 at a protest against the Israeli bombing of Gaza, and he was there throwing his football to the kids while the older folks chanted for Justice. Before I left Kansas City, I don’t think there was a single protest, parade or festival that I went to where I didn’t run into Super Jesus.
He is a legend and an icon.
I lived in KC for years and all of my interactions with Mr. Wheeler have been pleasant to say the least. I remember leaving the bar in Westport and playing catch with him before. Glad he is getting his flowers now.... Truly a legend!!!!
If you're not from KC, you just can't understand the power he has when he is around you. Laughter, smiles, it's just so incredibly moving. I'm so happy VICE did a story on him.
My grandma once said "LEGENDS DON'T DIE" and IT'S TRUE. They remain in our hearts forever ❤️...KC y'all are blessed.
This dude is such a legend here in KC.
I will say he is the funnest person to meet I didn’t hang out with him long but I hang out with him for like 10 minutes it’s fium down here in KC
Why are there no interesting cool people where I'm from?!
@@_Smarf_ out of fairness you say he’s doing it for attention but at the same time you’re commenting on everyone post that’s celebrating him (as people should do one another) to let us know you’re the opposite of the love he’s getting (hate) and showing us in 36 years you and your small circle isn’t aware of what’s going on. Besides the religious stuff we have a good military member, backs the blue, support the youth, support all local artists, donates money, encourages people to be nice to each other, encourage people to run and you have the audacity to say you never heard of him yet dislike him and not convinced of what he’s done and mean to the town.
Who exactly are you and what are your accolades and what good do you attempt to give to people
@@_Smarf_ you obviously didn't hear his message stop being so negative so stop trying to tear this guy down didn't do anything to you
Unless he's personally wronged you you have no right
I've met this guy. He's a legend here in KC. He is the nicest person I have ever met and will be known forever here in Kansas City. Go Chiefs!
@@_Smarf_ your fault y’all don’t get out. I bright s friend from Utah back in 2014 and less than a year she had photos and a back story….. she’s LDS and I’m Hindu, he didn’t hate our views and we didn’t hate his aka freedom of America that’s why he was in the army and I’m still in the Air Force.
@@_Smarf_ how well do you know Kc?
Do you know about the grandview firemen that all blew up building I-71
The 2002 Ice storm
The don Cheadle, Eddie griffin, Mac lethal, Tec n9ne, Chris Cooper, so many athletes
Town topic murder ring
The killer clown
Tony Blair murdering prostitution tree
Precious doe getting found
Chantay Henderson on the run
How first Friday was laid out.
This man has also been around it all because I seen it first hand
@@_Smarf_ yea I agree with you on the religion and kids part but that was normal propaganda for many boomer generation lol plus I ask what’s the deal and he said he got into when he got stabbed and almost died and the church came to visit and help so he wanted to pay them back and ended up getting converted and once he started running he wanted to better his life and said the church fit was a motivation to keep him in “good company “
He rocks man
This man is a treasure for our city. I just wish there were more people like him out there in the world, because we need them
This man actually made me shed a tear with his wholesomeness. May he keep teaching people to be better instead of bitter. God bless him.
Every city needs mr.Wheeler
Perfect lesson on what some people call “crazy” can be something “beautiful ” to others.
Its just an old man enjoying his life❤️
@@imunknownunknown1114 ua-cam.com/channels/ebiWixaYYDEpQF4wIs1M_w.htmlabout
I'd say he's reportworthy just for his Username alone; let alone for the fact that he harasses people RANDOMLY (!) all around the world.
Thats how i found him in the first place: I casually mentioned in a nice talk with someone that Evolution is a Thing and that User ATTACCCCKED...
...
Can you maybe see if you can bring yourself to report him real quick?
@@imunknownunknown1114 If my comment just now did not include
any L/nk, then i guess youtube glitched out again... well...
@@slevinchannel7589 oh☺️
@@imunknownunknown1114 And?
Absolutely love these local legend videos, this guy seems so awesome.
He's as awesome as he seems and more. Most genuine guy I've ever met.
@@SlopTopPapa i was hoping he sold those 3d printed action figures or something, he is one guy i would love to show to support to!
Mr Wheeler is prolly the most popular guy in KC even more then the Chiefs
what a great man, I hope he sees these comments and knows his love and influence has spread far beyond KC! Sending love from Denver, CO.
Literally no one cares where you’re sending anything from
@@texcrockett9496 yet, someone cares enough to comment about it. strange world
I'm sending love to him from Fort Collins, CO too
Sending love from Charleston, South Carolina!
Sending love from the street car. ❤. By The Obelisk.
As a KC native man it’s always a good time seeing him no matter what I’m doing! He’s the goat
Superman sleeps on an inflatable bed? Someone give this man a tempurpedic
Just watching this makes me realize that there are truly some "special" souls in this world, thank you KC SUPERMAN for making my day a little better....
#fromAKRONOHIO
Pure goodness.
Yessir
“I could stay bitter, but I chose to be better” damn that’s some wisdom
I have respect for this man because of him not attaching the speaker preaching about violence & deaths / negativity about what's going in the world separate from the entity he created with his history, because instead of doing the easy thing and putting on the Superman outfit when he's on the corner. He speaks his words of mind without an easy scape goat to get attention, and I find that inspiring as a good example for this generation.
What a good human being. We need more good hearted people like this. Take notice people.
9:40 This puts a smile on my face. It is so wholesome kids chanting superman upon seeing him.
Real tears, man. Lord, help me to be more like this.
This guy makes me feel good about life. Great video vice, this is what we subscribed for 🙌🏼
I ain’t seen him in a fat minute he brought a smile to my face every time I seen him
Being from KC and sharing the same last name, it's an honor to see this and learn about him!
"I'm getting my flowers now so I can smell them" got me right in the feels
guy is a legend, have met him dozens of times around Westport, positive vibes only
This actually moved me. What a sweet man. Thanks to the people showing him love too. That's what's about
I teared up. Wow, that's a great story. That's the story I needed to hear today. Hmmm. I might just be a hypocrite. My excuses for not doing things are kind of lame now. Very inspirational story.
Sometimes the simplest way for doing something is the best
This kinda reminds me of "The milverine" the wolverine of Milwaukee they even made him into a action figure too🤣🤣🤣 awesome!!! I love stories like these!!!
Oh my god yes I remember him! He was awesome
Vice did a piece on him as well. I believe it's part of the same series
@@laurac86 he was awesome!! Just power walking around town with no shirt on looking like the Milwaukee Hugh Jackman 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@happyarewewhosmile your probably right tbh!! That's why this reminded me of the Milverine most likely!! It's definitely a good series to watch I highly enjoy it!!!
Met this guy when I lived in KC and he was an awesome guy!
One time for the city!!! This almost brought a tear to my eye!!!! Gotta be dusty in the room lol real KC natives know!!! If you are from the city you know! SuperMan brings real joy to the town and we were hurt when he retired. One time for the town bro!!!! This is dope!!!!! *slow claps* 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😢
We've been living wrong all along. Going to a job you hate.
Living a life you don't like.
and they call people like this crazy.
Well said!
man I miss Kansas City, I haven't seen him in a minute
I've met him since I live in KC and damn if it isn't true he is a superhero
This KC Superman is so inspirational!! I love him❤️🔥❤️🔥
Shoutout from KC!! Its always cool seeing him out and about!
I think every city has a local legend like this. In my hometown of Lansing, MI we had an old dude like this called Mr. Party who went around almost nightly dressed up in a top hat and suit, and handed out flowers to the nightlife. I just moved to KC last year and this is my first time hearing about the KC Superman.
I've always seen him around the plaza area
Sad thing is we're losing men with good character like him everyday.
clean your room.
Luckily more are being raised right everyday as well.
I do reaction videos while smoking weed on my UA-cam channel 🥶‼️
stop complaining and become him lol
@@safir2241 No he's a false prophet
People with good character are hard to come by these days
Choose a better circle of friends and mentors.
Yes good character. Arrested 75 times, probably a good hearted good spirited person who does not like to manipulate at all. Ha gotcha
@Soft White Room the ones who think of themselves as good people tend to be the opposite. Ever heard of camouflage?
Not really, must be your circle.
Every time I've met him he's brightened my day, and I knew I had seen him running again, it's great to hear he came out of retirement!
Makes me so proud to see such heart our city has much love to everyone from KANSAS CITYYYY
Wow, I'm dead ass crying. This is a beautiful story and his message & purpose is blessed
I think he is damned to hell, like almost all criminals are.
@@ensar2805 nice bait
@@sleepingsheepy ...yeah he's definitely a troll, bring misery to world via under his bridge alone & friendless.
@@ensar2805 Hows Russia these days?
No, he is damned to hell. Dont play stupid now...
This guy deserve the key to the city 💯
wow brother you gotta know your a True man of god and truely a man i call brothergod bless you kc superman
I remember when Kevin Hart came to town and Superman ran a “ pop-up 5K “ (Hart would announce these only 24 hours before when he was performing in a town) with Kevin Hart and about 4000 people and even ran the route twice.
Thank you Vice for doing this! This man deserves his flowers now for sure. A real legend in our city!
He sure put a smile on my face.
Being from KC this is AMAZING. Always see this man back in the day
You know you should come out here to Leesburg Virginia and check out our flag guy. He goes around and puts up flags all over the town and well have his car full of flags that is just around the town. Just love his cheery nature.
I grew up in Kansas City! He was always downtown and by the plaza every time my brother and I went out filming pranks. Those were great times! He’s in a few of our videos just randomly.
Ohhh man, heart be still. I love him so much and I'm so grateful that we're friends. Loved making this hat for him because I think he deserves a crown and respect.
he’s still out there spreading his love! my brother just got his picture with him last week.
I've seen this guy for years in KC!
this guy belongs in a sitcom. Would love to see him on The Office
He's worth way more than some weekdays @5 bs. Hes the rep for Human Spirit..maybe you should get some
How inspiring,what a beautiful person he is! Praise Jesus is right, so blessed.😇✌🏿💪🏾😇 Lots of Love Bobbi 😇🙏🏼
Legit he’s a local legend!! So good to see his message really get shared now!
Michael Wheeler IS Kansas City. Glad to see him get the attention he deserves.
This inspired me in so many ways. Needed this feel good story. ❤️❤️❤️
The black forest gump " And the next thing you know.. I was running 🏃♂️
I was doing the Kansas City Marathon Event 5 years ago (2017) and I my mother & I met him there. He was an awesome man. Played football with him & my mom danced with him during the KC Marathon after party. They had a local singer in the metropolitan area who sang Lady Gaga & Madonna songs.
At the KC Marathon event in 2017, he did the 5k race. I did the Half Marathon. I did this race and it was the best race and toughest race I ever did in my entire life. Everything that this race advertised was by far to the T. Not one thing was wrong. That was a race to remember. It was the first race I ever did outside of my home state. That race (half marathon was by far) a race to remember for the rest of my from the expo the day before, to the gun/fireworks, the actual race, the finish line, and the after party with a concert. You will never get that ever again unless it is the Major 6 Marathons.
As for KC Superman/Super Jesus. This guy is by far an awesome man and has alot more energy than even me after finishing a race.
This is the KC Superman, also know as Mr. Wheeler. He is also one of my best friend's, Jordan, grandfather. Jordan and his younger brother Jaden can actually be seen in the video where they are eating (boys in grey and spiderman shirt). His daughter, Sommer, is like another mother to me. Whole family is full of great people. It's no wonder KC Superman is so great. Always great when i see him
Glad you could upload an inspirational video like this. Always great to have something different in life other than the negative events that tend to take center stage
I’ve met him a few times. Even had the opportunity to play catch with him on the field for the Chiefs! Super cool dude with an inspirational story. He is an icon in KC!
I lived right next to the Plaza for less than a year and even I know of him! Truly a legend
I'm dealing with something at work, and the last few days didn't know how to handle that, so when K.C superman said "I could stay bitter, but choose to be better" thank you, I really needed that
I've been watching these vice vids of quirky, interesting, scary and amazing individuals since 2012. Love it.
Mr.Wheeler is a very gracious man would give you his shirt of his back. Such a Legend! He spreads so much positivity love and wisdom.
The world needs this right now.
Thank you for this vid Vice.
In Pensacola Florida we have a guy called the running man.....he would run in a more of a sideways shuffle way. But he would always run with this giant American flag . He was a local hero...every one would drive by him and honk and he would give a wave or a thumbs up. Sadly he is older now and u don't see him much any more. But he has been in all kinds of stories....true legend lol
What awesome way to reach people and spread positivity! I absolutely loved this episode!
MY GUY!! KC LEGEND RIGHT HERE
I'm an atheist, but this guy is so awesome even I would stop and say " I would like to pray with you"
Been in kc most my life. It's definitely awesome seeing him. Some Angles are people!!! 💓💓
What an ending. Kept his message in about J-dude, and showed he was having fun with the whole process.
I trash Vice all the time… but this is Vice at their best.
Honest, wholesome, unifying.
The kind of story we need right now! ♥️
Currently one of my favorite videos on the internet.
I’ve talked to him about 10 times before. I have a recording of him
Michael Wheeler is the kindest human being I know. Met him online and have seen his preaching to the people of KC. KC Superman is amazing as Mr Wheeler's alter ego, but man that preaching is what people really need right now. We love him all the way from Central California!
HE IS THE MAN!!! Classy gentleman that reps our City so very very well. LOVE THAT MAN!!
KC Superman is an inspiration that with God, all things are possible. He unites people toward positivity. He visited my church one morning because he lives in Northeast Kansas City.
We needed this 😂 you ain’t from here without meeting him
As a Kansas native, he's a continuing source of inspiration to me and the citizens of KCK and KCMO. Love you KC Superman!
I lived in KCMO for many years and I wish I’d run across this wonderful man! I would have run up to him yelling “hey Superman!” 😁
"I could stay bitter, but I chose to be better" Mr Wheeler, you sir are a legend.
“If this world hates you, remember it hated me first” John 15:18
I was born in KC Missouri I wanna meet this Man!
Wow, he's like the real life 'Hooded Justice' from the comic 'Watchmen'. Specifically the most recent TV series one... Art imitating life.
God bless this man. We need one of him in every state.
This guy almost took me out popping out of an alley while I was walking to work once lol
Mr wheeler is such a beautiful person . I use to live in the historic northeast Kansas City .near a halfway home for people leaving prison . Mr wheeler would be up there every week helping these people transition to the world. He is truly a beautiful man
Makes me want to go to KC just so I can say hi.
You should come we’re very welcoming here try the BBQ you could go visit the WW1 Museum, Ya like Jazz we got a KC Jazz Museum and many other activities. People are nice here
His outfit is fly as hell man lol
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The organic growth of his character has been great, he used to stand on the corner proselytizing with signs like "Don't drink Budweiser, be wiser!"
Cause Budweisers gross. Am I right? 😅
@@poopiepantsmcgee456 ua-cam.com/channels/ebiWixaYYDEpQF4wIs1M_w.htmlabout
I'd say he's reportworthy just for his Username alone; let alone for the fact that he harasses people RANDOMLY (!) all around the world.
Thats how i found him in the first place: I casually mentioned in a nice talk with someone that Evolution is a Thing and that User ATTACCCCKED...
...
Can you maybe see if you can bring yourself to report him real quick?
In 2030 we’ll be like “remember kansas city superman lol”
Grew up in KC, I remember seeing the guy a couple times before moving out of state a few years back. Its always cool to see stories about the City 😁
That mural was beautiful! Every town, City or a village needs someone like Mr Wheeler. I particularly loved when he said:
"I could be bitter but I choosed to be better."
Well done, sir 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻.
@5:40 I could stay bitter but I choose to be better
Thank you! I needed that
It really feels good to see inspirational stories nowadays. Definitely brought a smile to my face.