A man takes on the role of a hired villain, causing trouble for girlfriends so that the men can appear as heroes.
In a bizarre business venture, a man from Malaysia has turned his “gangster looks” into a unique service. Shazali Sulaiman, 28, offers himself as a ‘villain for hire,’ creating opportunities for men to appear as heroes in their relationships.
His service involves harassing a client’s girlfriend or partner so the man can swoop in to rescue her, gaining hero status in the process.
What does the ‘villain for hire’ service involve?
Sulaiman advertises his service on Facebook, where he writes: “”HIT ME UP FOR A WONDERFUL SHOW ON YA GIRL. Are you guys tired because your girlfriends think you’re soft and treat you indifferently?”He went on to say for a ‘reasonable’ fee of RM100 (around $22) on weekdays, which hikes to RM150 (roughly $34) on weekends, he can be booked to help the men ‘prove’ their romantic interests wrong.”
He added:: “I will come to disturb your girlfriend and you become [the] hero by hitting me.”
His pitch targets men who feel their girlfriends think they’re soft or treat them indifferently. For a fee of RM100 ($22) on weekdays or RM150 ($34) on weekends, clients can hire Sulaiman to create a “drama” to help them prove their toughness and impress their partners.
How does the villain act in this service?
The only requirements for the service are a public location and a suitable time. Sulaiman may even allow some physical confrontation.
He suggests that clients could punch him to complete their “heroic” act, making it more dramatic. However, Sulaiman stresses that it’s all a performance, not real violence. He describes it as a “prank,” similar to a staged wrestling event, where no one gets hurt.
The response to the business venture
This unusual service has gained viral attention on social media, with many praising it as a clever hustle.
Sulaiman shared that he already had a successful experience, where he pretended to harass a girlfriend while the client went to the restroom.
Upon returning, the client confronted him, saving the day like a hero.
Concerns and potential legal issues
Despite its popularity, some people have raised concerns about the legality of such services.
Hiring someone to harass a partner could still be considered harassment, potentially leading to legal consequences.
In Malaysia, sexual harassment can result in fines, jail time, or both. Sulaiman argues that no harm is done and that his service is just like any performance, with no lasting effects.
While Shazali Sulaiman’s villain-for-hire business has gone viral, it also raises important questions about consent, harassment, and legality.
Although it may seem like a harmless stunt, its long-term implications could have serious consequences.