Let's face it: superheroes are incredibly badass, no ifs, ands, or buts about that. What could possibly be cooler than having all sorts of supernatural traits and skills that make you infinitely better than everyone else you know?
With Halloween fast approaching, look in any costume store in Boston - you'll see that in the past few years, superheroes have become all the rage.
In addition to being featured front-and-center in Halloween costume store windows, they have starred in such recent blockbuster hits as "X-Men," "Daredevil," "The Hulk," "The Punisher," "Spiderman" (as well as some, well, not-blockbuster hits like "Catwoman").
These fictional characters have vibrant names and costumes, and often have dual identities: they appear to be average individuals in their day-to-day lives, but in a time of disaster or crisis, they rise above the rest with their talents, ideas, and capabilities, both mental and physical.
Such extraordinary specimens are selfless and willing to fight evil, not for their own sake, but for the greater good of humanity. If they're not at the top of the list for getting into heaven, then who is?
As Superman said, "I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way." What more could one ask for from a superhero? Their talents range from flying, to heightened senses, to unusual strength and speed, to seeing through walls (or seeing through other amusing things, such as clothes) and even controlling the weather and people's minds.
How amazing would it be to live a life with no risks? Imagine going to Tufts and having the capacity to be two places at once, such as out at a bar singing karaoke with all of your friends on a weeknight, while simultaneously crunching for your midterm exam in the quiet room of Tisch Library.
Daredevil's super senses would be a neat attribute to have as well, allowing you to know when a beautiful person walks into a room without even being able to see them. Or picture being invisible for a day and seeing all the things one isn't normally supposed to be exposed to, if you know what I mean.
Even better, what if you were as marvelous as Professor X in "X-Men," and could mess with your cruel professor or annoying peer by hanging them in their tighty-whities by the ceiling fan or flagpole, simply by using your mental abilities, no one ever being the wiser? The possibilities are utterly endless.
While we may feel helpless at times in comparison to these fantastic Herculean creatures, we can all bear in mind what May Parker wisely stated in "Spiderman": "I believe there's a hero in all of us." Pretty super, huh?
