http://twitter.com/#!/stefanjbecket/status/190806514582294528

In case you don’t know the story behind Newark Mayor Cory Booker, he’s the modern day hero, aka: the new Chuck Norris. After saving a woman from a burning home last night, the mayor is now hearing praise (worldwide) for his humble, yet heroic acts of kindness – and he’s the mayor of one of the most troubled cities in the country. Here’s what the interweb had to say about it:

Facebook buys Cory Booker for $3 Billion.

— Jonathan Wald (@jonathanwald) April 13, 2012

When Chuck Norris has nightmares, Cory Booker turns on the light & sits with him until he falls back asleep. #CoryBookerStories

— Miles Grant (@MilesGrant) April 13, 2012

“@BuzzFeedJack: Cory Booker once landed a plane on the Hudson. He just didn't want ppl to make a fuss about it.” #CoryBookerStories

— Ashley McCollum (@McCollumAshley) April 13, 2012

After the incident, Smoke was treated for Cory Booker exposure. #CoryBookerStories

— Zandar (@ZandarVTS) April 13, 2012

Superheroes dress up as Cory Booker on Halloween #CoryBookerStories

— Dr. Chloe Angyal (@ChloeAngyal) April 13, 2012

Cory Booker goes into Freddy Kreuger's dreams and fixes Elm Street's potholes. #CoryBookerStories

— Jesse Taylor (@jesseltaylor) April 13, 2012

Not to be outdone by Cory Booker, Chris Christie just ran into a bakery and saved a tray of Cinnamon Rolls from burning.

— Frank Conniff (@FrankConniff) April 13, 2012

When Cory Booker appears to jump in the air it is actually the earth fleeing his approach #CoryBookerStories

— Nostradeptus (@adept2u) April 13, 2012

We don't know who let the dogs out, but Cory Booker chased them all down and put them back in. #CoryBookerStories

— jimgeraghty (@jimgeraghty) April 13, 2012

Cory Booker showed Michael Jackson how to do the Moonwalk. #CoryBookerStories

— Sean Collins (@SeanPCollins) April 13, 2012

Cory Booker once stopped the earth from spinning so his staff could catch a nap. #CoryBookerStories

— Seve Chambers (@SeveChambers) April 13, 2012

Seal Team Six just told Cory Booker that he's overqualified for their ranks.#CoryBookerStories

— Jim Early (@mkearley2008) April 13, 2012

When Cory Booker drives to Canada, Mitt Romney asks to ride on his roof. #CoryBookerStories

— Jim Bonde (@jrbonde) April 13, 2012

RT @BKneon: Cory Booker just bought Facebook #CoryBookerStories

— GOPathetic (@GOPathetic) April 13, 2012

If you’ve ever met the man, you’d know how humble he is about everything. He works day and night, week in and week out and never once have we heard him complain. We need more people like him in this World.

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/04/13/twitter-lights-up-with-corybookerstories/