One of the most common questions of parenthood is, “What is he into?” This question usually comes in the form of an email or phone call before a birthday party. If it’s a boy, it’s usually trucks, dinosaurs and trains, depending on the age. And, for the little girls, it appears that pretty much all girls are into something to do with Princesses. I swear, it’s in their DNA.
These days, Wolfie is into Knights (Knights can easily replace trains, trucks or dinosaurs on the top 3 list), Dr. Seuss, Spiderman (he must’ve picked this up at school) and the Super Friends – respectfully, Superman, Aquaman, Batman and Robin, Wonder Woman and the Wonder Twins, who specialize in teenage matters. A character named the Black Vulcan (yes, he’s black) makes special appearances and seems to be a pal of Aquaman.
Like most parents, I can pretty much recite all of Finding Nemo and both Toy Story 1 and 2. They’re awesome movies that can be enjoyed over and over again. The Super Friends? Well, that’s a different story.
Like most people my age, I glamorize the super heroes, referencing them liberally and using them as pop reference points in polite society. However, after a good month of Super Friends episodes, I’ve changed my opinion on how I feel about them.
First, every Super Hero is useless except Superman. If I were in trouble and had access to call a super hero (this access appears to be as arbitrary or as easy as dialing 911 from a pay phone), I would definitely ask for Superman:
“Yeah, hi. Is Superman there? No? Do you know when he’ll be back?”
If Batman and Robin were to arrive instead of Superman, the conversation would probably go like this:
“Yeah, your utility belt and fancy ropes are not gonna cut it. Get Superman!”
The Super Friends specialize in certain aspects of Super Heroisms: Aquaman is the leader of the fish and is stronger than most. But he can only stay under water for an hour. So, he’s kinda like a small whale; Wonder Woman has some tricks and a fancy plane – that’s it; Batman and Robin have a cool car and are mortal - pretty much useless; and Superman has it all except for that kryptonite problem.
Not mentioned are the Wonder Twins, who fascinate me to no ends. First, they have alien attributes and just may be the inspiration for Amy Winehouse’s beehive and makeup.
Their sole Super Hero powers are the ability to turn into some kind of animal (sister) and, as far I can tell, water (brother), which includes ice and lakes; although, ice seems to be his preferred power.
What they actually turn into defies explanation. She usually chooses an innocuous animal like a gazelle and he just plain makes up things to go with ice: “Form of an ice strip; form on an ice cage.” In this scenario the Gazelle rams the the bad guy, who slides on the ice strip into an ice cage. You get the picture. Also, they have to touch to ignite their powers.
Not into the Wonder Twins. No, No, No!
These days, Wolfie is into Knights (Knights can easily replace trains, trucks or dinosaurs on the top 3 list), Dr. Seuss, Spiderman (he must’ve picked this up at school) and the Super Friends – respectfully, Superman, Aquaman, Batman and Robin, Wonder Woman and the Wonder Twins, who specialize in teenage matters. A character named the Black Vulcan (yes, he’s black) makes special appearances and seems to be a pal of Aquaman.
Like most parents, I can pretty much recite all of Finding Nemo and both Toy Story 1 and 2. They’re awesome movies that can be enjoyed over and over again. The Super Friends? Well, that’s a different story.
Like most people my age, I glamorize the super heroes, referencing them liberally and using them as pop reference points in polite society. However, after a good month of Super Friends episodes, I’ve changed my opinion on how I feel about them.
First, every Super Hero is useless except Superman. If I were in trouble and had access to call a super hero (this access appears to be as arbitrary or as easy as dialing 911 from a pay phone), I would definitely ask for Superman:
“Yeah, hi. Is Superman there? No? Do you know when he’ll be back?”
If Batman and Robin were to arrive instead of Superman, the conversation would probably go like this:
“Yeah, your utility belt and fancy ropes are not gonna cut it. Get Superman!”
The Super Friends specialize in certain aspects of Super Heroisms: Aquaman is the leader of the fish and is stronger than most. But he can only stay under water for an hour. So, he’s kinda like a small whale; Wonder Woman has some tricks and a fancy plane – that’s it; Batman and Robin have a cool car and are mortal - pretty much useless; and Superman has it all except for that kryptonite problem.
Not mentioned are the Wonder Twins, who fascinate me to no ends. First, they have alien attributes and just may be the inspiration for Amy Winehouse’s beehive and makeup.
Their sole Super Hero powers are the ability to turn into some kind of animal (sister) and, as far I can tell, water (brother), which includes ice and lakes; although, ice seems to be his preferred power.
What they actually turn into defies explanation. She usually chooses an innocuous animal like a gazelle and he just plain makes up things to go with ice: “Form of an ice strip; form on an ice cage.” In this scenario the Gazelle rams the the bad guy, who slides on the ice strip into an ice cage. You get the picture. Also, they have to touch to ignite their powers.
Not into the Wonder Twins. No, No, No!
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