Reflection 11

Coach tells Thom that he can no longer be on the team for a list of bull$hit reasons ranging from his seizures and the insurance liabilities that could occur to him being "different." The coach had essentially been super judgmental towards Thom. If it'd had been me, all hell would have broken loose. No one deserves to be treated any differently at all despite any situation they might be in. My parents would be the same way, to say that my parents are overprotective is somewhat of an understatement. My parents would literally pounce on anyone who crossed their kids. I was thinking about my experience during the alternative spring break program last year when i was doing the poverty simulation and remembered  how people were told to "treat us like homeless people" and I was so happy to see that those people pretty much told the program leaders to grow up, and that they'd treat anyone the same regardless of class.

Ruth is esstetially saying to Thom that the things he wants won't just fall into his lap, he's got to be proactive and seek out what he desires. I don't wait for happiness to find me, I go out there and get it. I've done too much waiting around for good things to come, so I make them happen for me if that makes any sense. I have taken control of my own happiness.

I think this happens to most people, but not to the exact same caliber as Thom. For Thom, he overcame a lot of obstacles and put those who would judge him to shame in that moment and that's why I think that moment was so important to him. For other people, I think that the experience is a tad different. Everyone likes the recognition that comes with cheers from an entire crowd, and that's what most people gain from times like that.

I don't know that the perfect first kiss is something that actually exists. I think that the awkwardness of the "first move" and the dysfunctional-ness of it all is what makes it feel perfect, but I think that, that depends on the couple. Crushes on famous figures are pretty common, my celeb crushes are mainly on ladies like Zooey Deschanel, Natalie Portman, Emily Blunt, etc. All B-E-A-utiful actresses. I think we have these crushes because the idea of having a relationship with your crush can provide an escape, just like comics.

I finished the book today, and if you haven't yet, all I can say is holy moly! 

Reflection #10

Let me start my blog by saying, Holy WATCHMEN! What a read that was! I remember Dr. H saying how much analyzing could be done on just a few panels. With how long and detailed the comic is, I wonder what it would be like to sit there and analyze the entire thing. I'm sure it would be super intense! I can't say I've ever been a huge fan of the Watchmen, nor did I read the comic before this class, my first experience was the midnight premiere of the movie that came out a few years ago. The group of friends I went with had all been crazy about the watchmen, a kind of nerd crush on them. They were determined to see it no matter what, and although we had the means to get to theatre, getting into the R rated movie was going to be an epic challenge on it's own. The first R rated movie I ever snuck into, and I was freaking out the entire time because I was so nervous. The movie was good, but reading the comic was way better! It was a long comic, but it was so good! Every panel was just like a movie and I couldn't wait to get to the next page.

So, here's a question for all of you for that play video games. why is it that all "evil" characters are way more badass, or stronger than the heroes? This question was sparked from when some brothers of mine and myself were playing Playstation All Stars Battle Royale, a Super Smash Bros. rip off, where all the PS superheroes and some villains fight each other. I noticed that all the evil characters are way stronger than the good ones. If good is supposed to always win, why do these characters seem to put the hurt down no matter what?

Going off that, after the Real Life Superheroes lesson I thought about what if there were real life super-villains? Like i know gang related violence and other things are a the villains of the real world, but is there anyone that claims to have superpowers and uses it for evil? That was just one of the many crazy ideas I had about that documentary.

Reflection #9

If I were to make a costume to go out and realistically fight crime, I'd want something that could be taken seriously by adults but still serve as a symbol to children to look up too. The heroes from the documentary I would use as inspiration for my costume would probably be Life and Dark Guardian. I'd wear something that could be considered street clothes, and a simple mask that would just cover the upper half of my face. I'd want to conceal some of my identity, but at the same time not make me come off as menacing or a danger to society. I wouldn't have any martial arts experience or anything like that, because I've never been one to get those experiences.
If I were to be like the real life superheroes I'd want to be a role model for troubled kids in my hometown. I'm sure as with most poverty stricken neighborhoods, there is always some kind of trouble that young people can find themselves in. Gangs, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, and/or some sort of violence. In the neighborhood I grew up in all of those things were present. Gang violence was above all the worst part of my neighborhood; we had guns going off, houses getting broken into and even as far as people getting shot just for looking at someone the wrong way. If it was up to me I'd want to help kids choose an alternative to these sorts of paths and figure out a way to succeed and not turn to gang related violence or other issues.
I think I identify with Dark Guardian the most. He wasn't afraid to run into a park with a megaphone and call out any drug dealer in his neighborhood. Life is another hero I'd identify with as well, because he cares about certain key people in his neighborhood and makes sure that they are okay. They aren't afraid to do it, of course, they still have some fears but it isn't crippling to the point where they won't do anything.