Meta-humans are what the cool kids call superheroes, or those with super powers. Thus, a Meta-Meta-Human is a superhero created by a fictional character… right?
Here are my top 5 favorite Meta-Metas. In official Top 5 style, let’s go count down:
#5 – Bartman, from the Simpsons
This character really stuck with people for some reason. Whenever you bring up Meta-Meta-Humans, he’s the first most can think of– so for that alone, Bartman makes the list at number 5. After all, being a successful superhero is about being able to reach the people.
#4 – Captain Subtext, from Coupling
He’s a solid character and one with whom we’re all familiar– even if we didn’t know his name before this quirky British tv show pointed it out. (He uses his Truth filter to review conversations and read the subtext. <- This links to a video of the episode being referenced. PG, maybe PG13. I don’t know rating systems, but even though no one is naked, they do say penis and naked a lot.)
#3- Captain Impressive, from Dinosaurs
If you’re going to become a superhero for ridiculous reasons, it should be to impress your kids. Plus, you should already be a dinosaur because that increases your cool factor exponentially.
#2 – Quailman, from Doug
Doug gets #2 props for getting his dog involved in his superhero fantasies and for keeping it real with normal underpants on the outside of his clothes. (For all you hardcore comic fans– I know, with the new 52, no one has underwear costumes anymore, but we can still poke a little fun.)
#1 – Monkeemen!, from The Monkees
The only thing cooler than a superhero is a superhero rockstar. The only thing more awesome than a superhero rockstar is a TEAM of superhero rockstars.
Related questions, because inquiring minds want to know:
- If your favorite television character suddenly got superpowers, what would they do and what would they be named?
- If you suddenly had superpowers, what would you wear?
- If you had to pick one musical group to suddenly develop super-strength and the ability to fly, which band (living or dead, together or separated) would you choose?
love your list! but aren’t you too young to remember the Monkees???
I love Hetty on NCIS LA…..she would have super mind reading abilities and ninja moves.
If I suddenly had super powers I would wear tight jeans with a cool shirt and a long leather jacket black
Ah musical group…hmmm…..Trans-Siberian Orchestra, just because it would be awesome. .
It would be insane wouldn’t it?? I’d love it! Hey no matter what age you can’t go wrong with the Monkees. haha! I will have to start looking for that leather coat. hmmmm
Maggie Simpson – The Magster – Pacifer of truth, onesie of invisibility, and the uncanny ability to show up at exactly the right place at exactly the right time. Plus, her cute awesomeness always saves the day.
If I had super powers I’d wear a suit (as in, How I Met your Mother, Barney: “Suit up!”) Business casual for my 9 – 5 job (which is actually 7 – 4, but that’s a different story), so I’d look completely different for my super hero alter ego dressed to the nines.
U2 – come on, that one was easy. There heart (Bono) is already in the right place. Imagine what they could accomplish if they had super strength and could fly. Plus an Edge guitar solo while doing cartwheels in the air over the crowd would be pretty sweet.
Cute awesomeness is a fantastic superpower! All the greats could use a little more of that skill.
Suited up is a great look for any superhero, though I think you need a slick color scheme, too! U2 is a great choice, they’re a little like real life superheroes anyway! 
Oh ! How cute were those Monkee’s !!
I think Michael Jackson is the obvious choice for a flying singer….peter pan??
They were super adorable! Michael Jackson could totally rock a cape!
Hahaha! Cool!
1. I would choose Alicia Florick from the Good Wife, teamed up with Kalinda Sharma as her trusted but very capable side kick, just like the Green Hornet and Kato.
2. Spandex, Baby! Spandex!
3. U2. They ARE superheroes already.
Thanks. It was fun!
YES YES The Monkees!!!
Don’t have an answer for #1
# 2 I would wear my undies on the outside – way cool looking
# 3 Jimmy Hendrix – hang on he was flying most of the time already?
Yayyy, a Monkees fan!
#2 – It’s a classic! #3 – Yes, I think he was, haha! 
1 blank mind…Don’t watch tv. Unless I’m allowed David Attenborough, who I suspect is already a superhero
2 Can I have a stripy lemur tail, please. Then I can swing through the trees by it, on my missions of mercy, & when I’m tired out after, I can curl up to sleep with it wrapped round me like a fluffy blanket
3 Hmm, I think Florence Welch could make a pretty awesome flying superhero
#2 – A lemur tail?! Fabulous. I don’t think I know of a superhero with a lemur type tail!
#3 – She would! She’d fly with flair!!
My favorite TV star is Elizabeth Montgomery who played Samantha Stevens of Bewitched – she can fly, she wears witches robes & she flies using a broom or teleports depending on her mood. So my favorite TV character already has all these powers.
haha, true! I loved Bewitched… one of my all time favorites! Samantha was totally a superhero!
You forgot Captain Napalm from Calvin and Hobbs!
Shirley Manson of Garbage should be a superhero–in fact, watching her turn into liquid metal and carve people up was the best part of “The Sarah Connors Chronicles.”
And I’m already a superhero, myself, I just keep quiet about it.
I love Capt Napalm! But I tried to stick to TV show metametas. I loved Shirley in Sarah Connor Chronicles and totally agree that she was the best part of that show!
As far as #3- I guess that makes sense, most people keep quiet about their superhero-ness. 
The Beatles would have made super kick ass super hero’s! Just because.
These are really deep questions. I think I’d choose Led Zeppelin as the musical group to develop super-strength and the ability to fly.
haha!
Yep, my blog is all about depth. 
Zeppelin is a great choice! I imagine them as power-ranger-esque superhero team!
My favorite meta-meta is Crow T. Robot as Turkey Volume Guessing Man. For those times you have looked at a space and wondered how many turkeys it would take to fill it, he can do it for you!
I have to think about the first two questions, but I think AC/DC or Metallica would make pretty bad-a superheroes.
Ahhhhhh! That is a FANTASTIC one that I completely forget!!! *gives you a crown* You’re queen of the blog today!
Awesome, both the Monkeys and Bart Simpson in the same story! One of the many reasons this is such an awesome site. As for the rest of your questions, my favorite tv character is either Leroy Jethro Gibbs from NCIS or Shawn Spencer from Psych. Both already have super crime fighting powers. If I was a superhero, I would be like superman, but I would dress much better, wearing something casual (for the crime fighting) but much more flattering than I am sure tights would be at this point in my life. Thanks for the meta-meta entertainment.
I can’t believe Stupendous Man didn’t make that cut. Shame.
Precisly! I’m glad you understand this.
Precisely even. *grumbles at keyboard*
Great post! My answers:
If your favorite television character suddenly got superpowers, what would they do and what would they be named? Morgan, The Free Man.
If you suddenly had superpowers, what would you wear? That depends — can I superpower myself into a decent figure?
If you had to pick one musical group to suddenly develop super-strength and the ability to fly, which band (living or dead, together or separated) would you choose? Aerosmith, without a doubt!
Aerosmith!! Haha! I love it!
I think if you’re a superhero, you could rock any outfit you want. That’s the rules. 
Wait, wait – where’s Avery Mann, aka “Everyman” from Comic Book Guy? He even had TWO media outlets – comics AND a movie!
Let’s see – favourite character’s superhero? Let’s call him “Overdog”, aka Brian Griffin, and knowing Brian, his superpower would be to make Republicans see common sense with his “RealityVision”, as well as having the ability to turn ordinary grass into … well … GRASSSS!
Unless my first superpower was invulnerability, I’d wear KEVLAR! Over NOMEX!
Rock group? Been there, done that – “KISS and the Phantom Of The Park”! ‘Nuff said.
Haha, comics and a movie, but no TV.
Reality Vision– that’s a great one!! 
Kevlar is a smart choice, but I’d definitely want invulnerability as a superpower so to avoid such a heavy outift. 
That’s true, KISS already went there, haha, and with fab outfits to boot!
Beatles! Obvious choice. Why are we even discussing this?
haha, they *would* be a powerful team!
Dude. I love the Monkees. They cracked me up when they had their show on back in the day.
It was fabulous! One of my favorite shows ever!
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What a fun list!! I loved the Monkees.
Our kid loved Quailman. You are a genius. 
haha, thank you! You & your kid have great taste!
I love this post.
1) Tricky, because I watch a LOT of tv, but I think it would have to be Barney from HIMYM. His super-power would be the ability to bestow Awesomeness on everything around him. He would foil bad guys simply by being too Awesome to fail.
2) If I suddenly developed superpowers, I would probably dress like Superhoodie from Misfits. It’s functional, inexpensive, and looks vaguely snazzy.
3) For a super-powered band, I’d have to go with Queen. Freddie would have the powers of Deadman, naturally, Brian May would have flight. Roger Taylor would have Super Strength. John Deacon would have the power to make Axl Rose itch uncontrollably.
#1 – Oh he’s a great choice! His character is basically something out of a comic book anyway, why not give him genuine superpowers?!
#2 – I’m 100% with you there. It’s snappy.
#3 – “Freddie would have the powers of Deadman, naturally”, hahahaha!!
Oh Lord. The only one I know is the Monkees! I’m old. Sigh.
Haha! Not old, probably just a little less addicted to the TV than me?
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