Last time, I talked about the shame it is when tough guys go soft. Hulk Hogan singing the days of the week, and Mr. T in short shorts singing about the miserable groans his mother made when he was born make even the toughest of the tough seem, well... I wanted to say "vulnerable" or "sensitive," but I think a less positive adjective might fit in better. Maybe... creepy? And I didn't even touch on some of the strangely costumed pro wrestlers I loved as a kid... Please don't judge me too hard...
Either way, if tough guys can get in touch with their... tender side... why can't us normal folks become superheroes? Recently, a college baseball pinch-hitter went "superman" in a big eighth-inning rally. By the way, "eighth" is a pretty difficult word to spell... The magic happens a bit after the 20 second mark.
Sports can definitely bring out the superhero in all of us. Or at the very least -- sports video games can make us imaginary superheroes. Have you ever yelled at the TV during a sporting event? How about during a video game? See what I mean?
Not all heroes are sports-related, though; and sometimes, fantasy and real life blend. For example, did you know that the Santa Claus Police Department is on Holiday Lane?
Hopefully you're inspired on this Friday afternoon to weekend acts of heroism. But if you'd rather just watch heroes and be inspired --- remember Homestar Runner from your college dorm? They just recently released their first video of the year.
Be inspired!
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