Thursday, January 22, 2009
Super Powers
People always give me a bizarre look whenever they find out my answer to the old question "If you were a superhero, what superpowers would you want to have?". I don't know what it is, but perhaps it comes off as extremely nerdy when I say "I'd want the ability to speak every language." Mr. Tallman informed me the other day that there actually is a super hero whose power is to speak every language--and his name is Cypher. Granted, your average person is not comic book savvy, but sure this is a vindication of my answer. Rather than flying, or invisibility, or super strength, I really think speaking every language there is on Earth would be the coolest thing. I could go anywhere I want and be able to converse with anyone--maybe I could even resolve some world conflicts (the ones that are caused by a lack of cultural understanding). Ancient Mayan and extinct languages could be decoded and translated... think of what this could mean for science and history! So to everyone out there, what would your ideal superpower be?
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If I was to be selfish, it would be flight. I mean who the hell doesn't want to be able to fly? I mean come on... that's just the supreme power. Seeing everything from the sky? Flying to school? Awesome.
Another: amazing comeback lines. I don't mind getting insulted in a serious manner, however, I do mind not being able to come back with a line of my own. Anyone remember "jerk store" from Seinfeld? I'm not that bad, but I hate just not having anything.
Third: Acceptance. Many times I have trouble accepting people for who they are, and that kinda sucks. If someone is just downright unattractive, then they get on my nerves easily. If they are a bit odd or annoying, I don't let it go.
Finally: Being Jason Bourne. He kicks ass and you know it.
Well...
It would be to fly or Freeze/Melt things.
The ability to manipulate time- probably originating from my love of "Clockstoppers" in grade school, but still it would be the most conveienent thing in the world. I don't think I'd use it to go back in time or the future or anything like that because things could turn out really problematic that way- but I would so freeze time, to give myself a few hours sleep, give myself more time to do homework, if I'm running late, I just freeze time to get there right on schedule.
There are just so many possibilities...
Or for when you have a "twix" moment. You need a second to think over an answer. And naturally, just for a few moments of peace and quiet. Of course, I might not be able to resist the urge to pull a few pranks.
yeah stopping time would also be nice since there is never enough time to do things that need to be done.
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