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I NEED A HERO! My first Write-Off!Apr 6, 2009 (Updated May 31, 2009) Write an essay on this topic.
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The Bottom Line This is my first ever write off! I hope you will contribute!
I Need a Hero: My First Write Off! Growing up, every child needs a hero. I had several. Some were drawn from real life; I mean, I met Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldren. That was a huge thing to me. Some I drew from history. The exploits of Alexander the Great thrilled me, because hidden in the sub-text was a hint that he, like me, was gay. Gandhi was a huge inspiration, and I was seven before I figured out that Sigmund Freud was not a canonized saint. But my real heroes were four coloured and came out monthly and cost me twelve cents to visit. I refer of course to Super Heroes. Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, and the Legion of Super Heroes from DC Comics, the X-Men, Spiderman, and the Fantastic Four from Marvel. These were my heroes; these are who I wanted to grow up to be. I thrilled to their exploits, worried over their perils, all confident that in the end, everything would work out the way it should. I wished heartily for the power to read minds, to turn invisible, and in my more anti-social moments, for the Hulk's ability to transform and smash my tormentors. I learned the art of the Archetype from my heroes, and to appreciate the morality play. I could gain much insight into my friends by discovering who they liked, and what powers they wanted. Would you rather be able to fly, or the power to turn invisible? One shows an attitude toward action and instinct, the other a more cautious, insightful personality. Super Heroes have been called our modern mythology. And with the block buster movies of recent years, and series like Smallville, they are not just for kids and geeks anymore. So I am proposing a write off about our heroes; I of course encourage the inclusion of Costumed Crusaders like Superman, The Spirit, and Wolverine, but if your hero was Alexander the Great, and you want to review Oliver Stone's movie, or Mary Renault's Fire from Heaven, go for it. If you want to include The History of English-Speaking People by Winston Churchill, go ahead. Just be sure to include why they are YOUR hero. I think I will accept submissions through the end of May. So tie an towel around your neck, and wear your underwear on the outside! Thanks! Talyseon. 1.) X-Men by Talyseon 2.) Swamp Thing by Bruguru (Thanks, Bru!) 3.) Stardust by Coldsteel7 4.) Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog by Talyseon 5.) Milk by mql1208 6.) The Assassination of Richard Nixon by Susidee34 7.) X2: X-Men United by Talyseon. 8.) Smallville: Season Seven by Jackiechad 9.) 9/11 by Susidee34 10.) G.I. Jane by Lyoness913 11.) Death Note by Talyseon 12.) The Tale of Despereaux by skbreese 13.) Spider Man by Talyseon. 14.) Hound of the Baskervilles by msiduri 15.) Fullmetal Alchemist: The Land of Sand by laurashrti 16.) X-Men: Last Stand by Talyseon 17.) Lucky Luke Meets Jesse James by Texas-Swede 18.) Divas by Smorg 19.) Yvain, or the Knight with the Lion by jankp 20.) Confessions of a Superhero. by Coldsteel17 21.) Spider Man 2 by Talyseon 22.) Civil War by Carl Lasarevic 23.) The Tale of Despereaux by Shopaholic_man 24.) Spider Man 3 by Talyseon 25.) Lucky Luke 15: The Daltons in the Blizzard by Texas-Swede 26.) Kryptonite by Elvisdo 27.) Greatest American Hero Season 1 by dragonfire88 28.) X-Men Origins: Wolverine. by Talyseon 29.) Stonewall & Riot by Talyseon 30.) Heroes & Low Symphonies by Telynor 31.) World War Hulk by wrdnik3 32.) X-Men Origins: Wolverine by Coldsteel7 33.) X-Men Origins: Wolverine by Captain 34.) Star Trek by Talyseon 35.) X-Men Origins: Wolverine by lunatiger 36.) X-Men Origins: Wolverine by Goatius 37. Wolverine and the X-Men by Talyseon. 38.) Bible Heroes by aohcapablanca 39.) Star Trek by Coldsteel7 40.) Alexander by Talyseon 41.) Vlad Drakul (Snagov Monastery) by Texas-Swede 42.) Curtea De Arges Monestary, Romania by Texas Swede 43.) Dr. Strange by Talyseon 44.) 24 Season 7 by Carstairs38 45.) Wonder Woman Season One by Dragonfire88 46.) Walt Disney World by Carstairs38 47.) The Lucy Show by Carstairs38 48.) Valkyrie by Talyseon 49.) Amazing Grace by Wychic 50.) Abigal Adams: A Biography by Wychic 51.) Valkyrie by Kirbylee 52.) Catwoman by Funniebunny 53.) Dad by lllovemakeup 54.) Pokemon Season 1: Indigo League by WulfsDen 55.) Mom and Dad by pmills1210 56.) Hercules by Talyseon 57.) A Lucky Child: A Memoir of Surviving Auschwitz as a Young Boy By Knotheadusc 58.) Medela Breast Pump by jugrace  |
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