Why Superheroes?

Why would anyone want to be a superhero? In this day and age, you might hear that from normal folks. If you're appalled at the question and feel that there needs to be no explanation, then YOU, my friend, are that much closer to dawning tights and a cape!


People like to point out the various CONs (and negative notions) of being a superhero, like:

• Vigilantism is illegal. Superheroes are vigilantes. Therefore, superheroes work illegally.
• Bullets go through spandex like a hot knife through butter.
• People who want to be superheroes obviously have some sort of psychosis.
• The world doesn't need superheroes, we have police.

All of these (and whatever else you can think of) does not make for a hero-friendly environment. Lets think about heroism. If someone wants to wear a superhero costume and uphold justice, then obviously the police cannot handle the amount of crime in that location since someone has gone to drastic measures.

Spandex. Spandex/lycra works as a great base for a costume. It allows freedom of movement and is easily replaceable. Contrary to popular belief, not all superheroes wear spandex. Many incorporate bullet-proof vests or items in their costume as well.

Psychosis, or mental illness. Is it wrong to have the urge to fight for justice and right the wrongs? This is a much debated issue, but I don't feel that there's anything wrong with folks wanting to be superheroes, though there are exceptions in every case. I believe they'd tag superheroes under the "Delusions of Grandeur" category.

Finally, if the world didn't need superheroes, then no one would be out there dressed as a superhero. Look around people, they are out there, you just haven't noticed.

I'd like to take a moment to point out the PROs of super-heroism.

• You can rest safely at night knowing that [enter superhero name here] is out on patrol.
• The antics of [enter superhero name here] will give you something to talk about around the water-cooler.
• To quote Metcalf from "The Tick": "Life is a quantity versus quality issue." You don't just become super overnight, you must first go through a hard process of trying to figure out your life goals and what you need to do in order to feel that you have met your worth.
  

For those of you who are interested in superheroes or in becoming a superhero, WE SUPPORT YOU! If you have questions, we have answers!

We urge any business owners to put up signs like the one to your right. The "We Serve Superheroes" sign will grant you more business from those brightly-clad do-gooders of justice and might just bring some hero/civilian harmony to your community.

Questions? Comments? Ring my bell tootsie roll.

~Nyx