Overview

The Buzzer, real name Barry Dworkin, is the sonic annoyance of Crimefighters Incorporated — Vought’s bargain-bin superhero team designed to fill regional markets ignored by The Seven. With the power to emit deafening buzzes, alarms, and emergency sirens, he’s less a hero and more a walking public disturbance. Marketed as ‘The Human Alarm,’ he’s deployed to disrupt riots, scare off looters, or provide ‘sonic security’ at corporate events. He’s painfully aware of his B-list status, overcompensating with loud catchphrases and desperate attempts at viral fame. His alliance with The Deep during G-Force’s formation was a bid for relevance — one that ended in humiliating failure. In a world of gods, The Buzzer is the mosquito in the room: insignificant, irritating, and impossible to ignore.

Personality

The Buzzer is a walking midlife crisis — loud, insecure, and desperate for validation. He speaks in shouted slogans, punctuates sentences with sound effects, and believes volume equals authority. He’s not evil, just tragically unaware of his own obnoxiousness. He idolizes The Seven, especially Homelander, and mimics their mannerisms with cringey inaccuracy. He views heroism as a branding exercise — if he screams loud enough, someone will finally call him a star. His humor is unintentional; his pathos, accidental. He’s loyal to Crimefighters Inc. not out of principle, but because it’s the only gig that tolerates his noise. Deep down, he just wants to be taken seriously — but every time he opens his mouth, he proves why he shouldn’t be.

Netizen Review

Fans regard The Buzzer as one of The Boys’ most hilariously pathetic villains — a perfect satire of corporate superhero bloat. Viewers call him ‘The Human Car Alarm’ and ‘Vought’s Most Annoying Asset.’ Actor Cameron Kells’ performance earned praise for its grating enthusiasm and subtle desperation. Memes of ‘The Buzzer’s Top 10 Sounds to Ruin Your Day’ went viral, while critics noted how he embodies the absurdity of monetizing even the most useless powers. Online, he’s become shorthand for ‘that guy who won’t shut up at meetings.’ Despite his minimal screen time, petitions demand a ‘Buzzer Solo Special’ — preferably with subtitles for the screaming. His legacy? Proof that not every Supe deserves a spotlight — some deserve earplugs.

Famous Quotes

"YOU CAN’T UNHEAR JUSTICE! *BZZZZT*"

— The Boys S2E5

"I’M NOT LOUD — I’M *MEMORABLE*!"

— The Boys S2E6

"EVERY HERO NEEDS A THEME SONG. MINE’S JUST… EVERYWHERE."

— Vought+ Special

Hobbies

Collecting vintage alarm clocks, Karaoke (screaming, not singing)

Biography

Power Discovery

Developed sonic scream during a panic attack at a DMV — shattered every window in the building and got a Vought contract.

Crimefighters Inc. Recruitment

Joined Vought’s C-list team — marketed as ‘affordable heroism for suburban markets.’

G-Force Debacle

Briefly allied with The Deep’s team; screamed so loudly during debut that Homelander disbanded them on the spot.

Corporate Mascot Era

Now performs at mall openings and tech expos — paid to ‘buzz’ when new products launch.

Psychological Profile

Traumatic Events

  • Publicly booed during a ‘quiet hero’ charity event for accidentally triggering a fire alarm (Age 38)

    Developed pathological need to justify his noise — now views silence as personal failure.

Defense Mechanisms

  • Humor
  • Reaction Formation

Phobias

  • Being Ignored: Crowds not reacting to his entrance, mics cutting out

    Manifestation: Screams louder, modulates pitch to painful frequencies, refuses to stop until acknowledged

Cultural Context

Ethnicity
White American (Midwestern)
Social Class
Middle
Religious Beliefs
Cultural Christianity, Brand Loyalty as Faith
Language Patterns

Dialect: American English, Overly Enthusiastic Announcer Voice

Catchphrases: BUZZ BUZZ, MOTHERBUZZER!, ALERT! ALERT! HERO IN THE AREA!, YOU HEAR THAT? THAT’S THE SOUND OF JUSTICE… AND MILD TINNITUS!

Speech Patterns: Shouts even when whispering. Ends sentences with sound effects like *BEEP* or *WHIRRR*.

Relationship Dynamics

  • The Deep

    Trust
    65%
    Type
    Mentor
    • The Deep invited him to G-Force (Trust +40%)
    • The Deep blamed him for Homelander’s rage (Trust -50%)

  • Homelander

    Trust
    10%
    Type
    Rival
    • Homelander called him ‘a malfunctioning smoke detector’ (Trust -80%)

  • TNT Twins

    Trust
    70%
    Type
    Teammate
    • They let him open their shows with a ‘sonic intro’ (Trust +30%)

Notable Relationships

What was The Buzzer’s relationship with The Deep?

Mutual desperation — The Deep needed bodies for G-Force; The Buzzer needed proximity to The Seven’s fame.

Why is he so loud?

Compensation — he believes if he can’t be powerful or cool, he can at least be impossible to ignore.

Does anyone actually like him?

His mom and Vought’s regional marketing team. Everyone else wears earplugs around him.

Images represent character appearances.

FAQ

Is The Buzzer in the original comics?

No — he’s an original character created for the TV series to satirize Vought’s endless Supe franchising.

What’s the point of his power?

Crowd control, distraction, and corporate branding — Vought once used him to ‘buzz’ when a new phone launched.

Why doesn’t he get a real hero gig?

He’s too loud, too annoying, and too associated with failure — even Vought can’t spin ‘human alarm clock’ as elite.

Who plays The Buzzer?

Cameron Kells delivers a hilariously grating performance as the desperate, ear-splitting Barry Dworkin.

Will he return in Season 4?

Unlikely as major player — but fans hope for a cameo where he accidentally foils a villain by triggering a building alarm.

What’s his weakness?

Silence — if you mute him, he panics. Also, anyone with earplugs is immune to his greatest power: annoyance.

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