{"id":122621,"date":"2021-02-09T18:14:21","date_gmt":"2021-02-09T23:14:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=122621"},"modified":"2021-02-09T18:42:39","modified_gmt":"2021-02-09T23:42:39","slug":"are-superheroes-super-anymore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/are-superheroes-super-anymore\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Superheroes \u2018Super\u2019 Anymore?"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">8<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fare-superheroes-super-anymore%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=122621&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/GettyImages-874817032.jpg?w=1200&amp;h=800&amp;ixlib=react-9.0.3\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\" \/><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\">After an arduous 2020 filled with countless \u2018protests,\u2019 a volatile election, deaths of beloved celebrities, and a global pandemic, we have rediscovered that there is nothing better than kicking back, putting your feet up, and watching a good film.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">An often popular and enjoyable escape from the tragedies of the real world has been superhero movies. Superhero series <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boxofficemojo.com\/franchise\/?ref_=bo_lnav_hm_shrt\"><span class=\"s1\">account<\/span><\/a> for five of the top ten highest-grossing franchises of all time, with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) sitting in first place with a gross revenue of $8.5 billion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">No matter if you grew up reading comic books, watching iconic Superman and Batman classics, or you merely began with the MCU in 2008, superheroes have most likely played a role in your life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">However, there have recently been two harmful degradations regarding the superhero universe which warrant lighting the Bat-Signal, or at least writing an article. These kryptonite crystals appear through the humanization and distortion of the heroes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Before being misconstrued, we should define and explain humanization. Let this also being a warning to those that are not \u2018up-to-date\u2019 with the latest superhero releases\u2026there are spoilers ahead.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The first \u2014 and arguably the most damaging \u2014 ploy against superheroes is their humanization, with humanization defined as <em>the reduction of prominence and stature of powerful heroes to a common and quotidian level<\/em>. The most notorious example of this diminution is \u2018Fat Thor\u2019 from <em>Avenger\u2019s: Endgame<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Thor, the god of thunder and ruler of Asgard, in a shocking and disturbing twist of fate, becomes a drunkard and oaf after Thanos defeated the Avengers in the previous film and annihilated half the population of the universe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">One could argue that such a traumatic event would cause anyone to spiral into a crippling depression, even someone as brave and powerful as a Norse god. However, that would still not justify his proceeding actions in the movie, such as his cowardly abdication of the Asgardians and acceptance of mediocrity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In a scene where Thor encounters his mother from an alternate timeline and universe, she <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fonZPvshj_s&amp;t=292s\"><span class=\"s1\">tells<\/span><\/a> Thor that because of his failures, he is just like everyone else; and that the measure of a hero is \u201chow well they succeed at being who they are.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">While comments equating the shortcomings of Thor to that of an average person may just be an attempt to comfort the discouraged hero, the real harm lies in the notion that \u201cbeing who you are\u201d is what makes you super.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Firstly, this assertion is an abasement of incredible feats and of outstanding characters. But more importantly, it is a jab at the virtues of a hero. What criteria makes you who you are meant to be, and why would that make you heroic? Are there no universally understood principles that make a superhero?<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Furthermore, if the threshold of being super is being yourself, isn\u2019t every self-assured person on the face of the earth a superhero? Obviously, this cannot be the case.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The error lies in this all-inclusive message that everyone is super. Like the villain Syndrome says in The Incredibles, \u201cWhen everyone is super, no one will be.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">As the criminal mastermind\u2019s name insinuates, this is a disorderly, delusional, and relativistic philosophy which has unfortunately been widely accepted and adopted in today\u2019s culture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The second damning portrayal of superheroes has been in relation to their character. There is a balance that must be found when creating and developing a character. The archetypal hero can be overdone or overused, which is why characters with a darker and more enigmatic temperament, such as Wolverine, make for a refreshing break from the Captain Americas and Supermans of the superhero worlds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">However, portrayals like Amazon\u2019s series <em>The Boys<\/em> undermines the legitimacy of superheroes entirely. Although the show intentionally depicts \u201cThe Seven\u201d supers as non-heroes throughout its course, it seems to only harm the superhero genre.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">If superheroes are not made out to be the outstanding examples of leadership, courage, and virtue in society, what role models are left to emulate?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This issue can be traced back to its definition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The term \u201csuperhero\u201d is two part \u2014 \u201csuper\u201d refers to their incredible abilities, and \u201chero,\u201d to their exceptional character and integrity. With enough diligence and application, anyone can become a trained warrior or a virtuous person, which are both worthwhile aspirations; but it is only the superheroes that attain both and to the highest degree.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">They must have the capabilities to inflict great harm, but the character and prudence to refrain and to do good. As Dr. Jordan Peterson <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1HwHbIjW7_s\"><span class=\"s1\">says<\/span><\/a>, \u201cThe hero has to be a monster, but a controlled monster.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Yet, that is not enough. They must choose to defend and promote the good. The act of willfully choosing the good or preventing the bad in order to follow and protect both the natural order and ethical framework of the world is what makes a superhero so admirable.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Despite the degradations and perversions of modern superheroes, it is important to remember that the calling of every man and hero alike is found in serving others. And as long as there are extraordinary and vigilant people setting a good example and shining the beacon for help, there is still hope for the traditional and inspirational heroes to emerge.<\/p>\n<p><em>The views expressed in this piece are the author\u2019s own and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The Daily Wire is one of America\u2019s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment. Get inside access to The Daily Wire by becoming a<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/subscribe\">&nbsp;<em>member<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After an arduous 2020 filled with countless \u2018protests,\u2019 a volatile election, deaths of beloved celebrities, and a global pandemic, we have rediscovered that there is nothing better than kicking back, &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1893037,"comment_status":"close","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[6068,6067],"class_list":["post-122621","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-anymore","tag-superheroes"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122621","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=122621"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122621\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1893037"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=122621"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=122621"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=122621"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}