The Dark Side of Costumed Convenience The arrest of Jacopo Mastrocinque, an Italian restaurant manager dressed as a "hero" at a themed bowling party, has raised questions about the fine line between fun and foolhardiness.
While his defense that he was simply attending a "heroes v villains" themed party is dubious, the fact remains that he wore a ballistic vest with the US flag on it and carried a police badge and plastic handcuffs, which could have been misinterpreted by heavily armed tactical officers.
Mastrocinque's background as a small business owner has sparked debate about his motivations.