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Growing up, who was your hero?

My hero was Matilda. I always thought she was so cool being able to levitate objects. After viewing the film, I had recurrent dreams of myself being in situations where I would be able to levitate objects. As I found out through searching, that dreaming of being able to levitate objects means the desire for power which I did not have in life. It makes sense upon thinking back to Matilda, most children desire to have power which they do not have.

by Anonymousreply 19May 22, 2020 6:49 PM

I had imaginary powers when was a kid & got lost in fantasy too, but how does that make Matilda your hero though? Maybe I'm misunderstanding the question.

by Anonymousreply 1July 14, 2015 8:48 PM

I think I may be the one who miscommunicated. I guess the thread title should be rewritten: Which fictitional character did you admire or made the greatest impact on you?

by Anonymousreply 2July 14, 2015 8:50 PM

Honey, we get it, we get it. You're into Matilda. Now settle down a little, have a cold drink, and think about why other children may avoid you.

by Anonymousreply 3July 14, 2015 10:03 PM

r3 certainly was nor will be no one's hero ever.

by Anonymousreply 4July 14, 2015 10:06 PM

R3 LOL

by Anonymousreply 5July 14, 2015 10:12 PM

Sherlock Holmes, Robin Hood, John Steed and Emma Peel,

by Anonymousreply 6September 18, 2015 5:17 AM

Brenda Starr

by Anonymousreply 7September 18, 2015 6:38 AM

Batman Hercules Xena Aries Sailor moon-that was my mother's first clue that I was gay

by Anonymousreply 8September 18, 2015 6:56 AM

Vic Tayback

by Anonymousreply 9September 18, 2015 7:03 AM

I don't suppose you ever read the book, OP.

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by Anonymousreply 10September 18, 2015 7:30 AM

Lassie

by Anonymousreply 11September 18, 2015 7:48 AM

Al Parker

by Anonymousreply 12September 18, 2015 8:33 AM

Tina Turner

by Anonymousreply 13September 18, 2015 11:32 AM

Jem (and the hollograms)

by Anonymousreply 14September 18, 2015 11:36 AM

Abbé José Custódio de Faria

by Anonymousreply 15September 18, 2015 12:46 PM

Vivian Vance.

by Anonymousreply 16May 22, 2020 6:40 PM

I absolutely loved Underdog. Dudley Doright as well.

My brother loved Mighty Mouse.

by Anonymousreply 17May 22, 2020 6:44 PM

I had no heroes, looked up to no one, everyone seemed greatly flawed and not worth emulating. Maybe that is why I am so triggered by the habit lately of labeling everyone a hero. Some people go way beyond in their roles, do great things but in my book that doesn't make them heroes.

by Anonymousreply 18May 22, 2020 6:47 PM

Huckleberry Hound.

by Anonymousreply 19May 22, 2020 6:49 PM
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