Comments on: Why Superman is a Bad Role Model

By: mr.x

mr.x — Sun, 15 May 2011 22:40:55 +0000

forget being flawed i want to be a superman. Who doesn’t want to be perfection with a cape. ^_^

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 00:38:36 +0000

Superman is not a bad role model. For those that know alot about him, they would know that Superman is flawed. Superman is not flawed in a physical way but more so in an emotional way and must always overcome his own self judgement.

His biggest enemy is him, and his story is a story of the strongest man, overcoming his own demons so that he can embrace his duty. Just because he is the perfect physical specimen does not mean he is ‘perfect’. Superman is a great role model, in that his will power and ability to over power his own doubt at times is what makes him strong, its not his abilities but his own self belief.

By: someguy

someguy — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:40:57 +0000

These kinds of posts are inherently dangerous in themselves, in that they are a form of exertion of control. For instance, “I don’t idolize Superman, so neither should you.” Or, “I like the color green, so should you.”

You cannot control other people’s worlds, and neither can they yours. Please refrain from these kinds of posts in the near future. The title, “Why Superman is a Bad Role Model” is a bad one in itself b/c it exerts an opinion, and then tries to prove itself right in the body of the article. That’s a little bit arrogant, don’t you think? A better title would be, “Superman is a Good Role Model, But Here’s What We Think Might Make a More Realistic Role Model If You’d Care to Listen”.

By: Scott Young

Scott Young — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:02:50 +0000

Josh,

Never new Superman had fascist connotations, interesting points.

-Scott

By: Joshua Brooks

Joshua Brooks — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:54:54 +0000

IF u watch the justive leage u here lots of facsist ideology. to quote superman himself “Here there are no more republicans or democarats no more hawks or doves only the absolute” thats facsit third way talk. plus the term superman sounds like neizschte’s ubermensch(means superman) doctrine was influential in nazi thought. The idea of idea a perfect man(inner party in terms of 1984) controlling and protecting the lives of the sheepy masses has fascist tones to it. those that conspire to free themselves of this control are protrayed has evil and dumb in the show.

By: J.M

J.M — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 03:22:34 +0000

tnx for a wonderful article. I’m doing a speech about role models and if you dont mind, i’ll take some points from this and use them in my own words. tnx

By: becky p

becky p — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:17:00 +0000

That’s what I love about Batman. He’s flawed… he doesn’t even have any superpowers! Yet, he still goes out, fights crime, gets the girl, and well, just rocks!!!

By: Scott Young

Scott Young — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:44:20 +0000

Diego,

Agreed. Aliens are bad role models.

-Scott

By: Diego

Diego — Wed, 07 May 2008 23:01:51 +0000

…and even if he was real, he’s still an alien. I mean, an outer space kind of alien. Parallel evolution, sort of. Not a good role model, I agree.

By: Asia M. Hadley

Asia M. Hadley — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:09:24 +0000

Scott,

I read your blog daily. Your insights and ability to see connections that one wouldn’t necessarily make is inspiring. I read a lot of the same types of books and am now making an effort to expand my range. Keep up the excellent work.

-Asia