{"id":5075,"date":"2010-08-04T19:19:08","date_gmt":"2010-08-04T19:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/reallifesuperheroes.org\/?p=5075"},"modified":"2010-08-04T19:19:08","modified_gmt":"2010-08-04T19:19:08","slug":"the-people-will-look-up-and-shout-save-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rlsh.net\/archive\/2010\/08\/04\/the-people-will-look-up-and-shout-save-us\/","title":{"rendered":"The People Will Look Up and Shout \u2018Save Us!\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Originally posted: http:\/\/golgotron.com\/2010\/08\/the-people-will-look-up-and-shout-save-us\/#more-5398<\/a>
\nBy Chase
\n2010 has ushered in the era of the super hero.\u00a0 Amazing comic book characters are inspiring several franchises in movies, video games, TV and more.\u00a0 As movie goers, we look to these characters and relate to them, admire them, aspire to be them.\u00a0 The super hero saves the people and protects their city, but outside of the movies and the comics we have the same problems with crime and poverty and death. We have real-life issues that parallel those of the comic book world.\u00a0 There isn\u2019t a mad scientist threatening to blow up DC, but there are people getting mugged in the streets, parents losing children to gangs and drugs, people losing everything and struggling to survive on the streets.\u00a0 The real-life super heroes are out there, but they don\u2019t do it for the fame or because they loved Iron Man 2.\u00a0 These heroes are out there helping their communities and looking out for the less fortunate.\u00a0 They are out there with a message, a message that has fallen upon few ears until now.
\nKen Goldstein is one of the founders of Planet Illogica<\/strong>.\u00a0 With his help, Peter Tangen was able to bring about \u201cThe Real Life Super Hero\u201d project and voice this heroic message.\u00a0 While in Vancouver, Peter Tangen, photographer for major movie posters such as Hell Boy and Spider Man, was doing a photo shoot when he met one the many people who exist to help others.\u00a0 Peter met a man who wears a costume, and goes by his own super hero name.\u00a0 He helps the homeless, stops criminals, and protects his community.\u00a0 These super heroes exist all over the world.\u00a0 They may not have super powers, they may not be able to fly or stop bullets, but they act out of their own volition to help people, even just by getting to know the name of someone homeless.\u00a0 Good deeds like these happen everyday, most of which go unnoticed.\u00a0 The heroes have their own personal reasons for taking action but they all share a very real, very inspiring message.\u00a0 That message is the power of a symbol.\u00a0 A symbol that doesn\u2019t draw attention to the guy dressed like a super hero, but to the good deeds he does everyday.\u00a0 The symbol of helping your fellow man and showing that the homeless people you pass everyday on the street are not invisible.\u00a0 They want people to call the police when they see a mugging instead of closing the blinds.\u00a0 Drug dealers, gang members, homeless people, they are all still human beings.\u00a0 Many of these people need help and even a small act of kindness can change their lives.
\n\"\"<\/a>So how did Planet Illogica offer their support and bring light to the efforts of these super heroes?\u00a0 They held the launch of \u201cThe Real Life Super Hero\u201d campaign with Golden Apple in San Diego during Comicon. Guests got a chance to do a photo shoot with Peter Tangen dressed as their own alter ego super heroes. The event was to announce the launch of the campaign and possible future plans. Unbeknownst to anyone at the launch, except for Tangen, six real life super heroes attended out of costume and under their alter egos.
\nThere are many sites dedicated to the super hero community.\u00a0 They share stories, philosophies, and encourage others to join their cause and give them advice.\u00a0 There are many icons in the media that send a different message of what it means to do something heroic.\u00a0 Kids and adults get inspired by these icons and confuse being a super hero and doing a heroic deed.\u00a0 \u201cThe Real Life Super Heroes\u201d say that you can do heroic deeds everyday with or without a mask.\u00a0 It is a concern that in the future someone will come along amongst the wannabes and hero fans that will start taking the law into their own hands or declare themselves a \u201cReal Life Super Hero\u201d, then go out and rob a bank or commit crimes at large.\u00a0 \u201cThe Real Life Super Heroes\u201d do not declare themselves as an organization.\u00a0 They are a collective of people inspired by a message and are taking action.\u00a0 They all live by a strict code and stress this code to any newcomers.\u00a0 They ask that if you are planning on taking action that you obey any laws where you live, and to not become a vigilante dealing\u00a0 judgment and deciding what\u2019s right and wrong.\u00a0 The heroes say that they do not deem right from wrong, but simply uphold their moral and ethical code.\u00a0 The websites are a place for newcomers to get information and gain advice and guidance, but likewise if they are joining for the wrong reasons they can be turned away.
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\nPeter Tangen did a side-by-side photo shoot of the super heroes, one in costume and one out of costume (for those who would take off their masks).\u00a0 The heroes wanted people to see past their masks and look into the eyes of a person looking to help.\u00a0 The other side was not to compare themselves to Batman or Superman, but to show themselves how the people they help see them.\u00a0 To the homeless, these people look like shining super heroes.\u00a0 They extend a hand to the homeless and they see a caped crusader, a savior in a mask with a gentle smile.\u00a0 The heroes do not judge who they help or who joins their cause.\u00a0 People of all walks of life put on these disguises because they have been inspired to do something good.\u00a0 They use their costumes to market good deeds, not to market being a super hero. Even with the colorful costumes, there is still a sense of humility and humbleness.\u00a0 Heroes have been in the media and have experienced humiliation and being mocked, so of course they became reluctant to use media to spread their message.\u00a0 Peter Tangen gained the trust of the heroes, understood their message, believed in it, was inspired by it, and that\u2019s really what this project is all about.\u00a0 The greatest power any of these super heroes have is to inspire.
\nMany companies and charities love the idea of spreading heroic acts.\u00a0 From small things such as handing out water to large donations and giving people another chance at life, every day people can become super heroes in the eyes of those in need.\u00a0 To get involved with \u201cThe Real Life Super Hero\u201d campaign or just find out more as it develops, you can visit www.planetillogica.com<\/a>. You can also visit the heroes community site www.reallifesuperheroes.com<\/a>.\u00a0 It\u2019s time for people to believe in something.\u00a0 One man has the power to change the world.\u00a0 We can care for those less fortunate, look past them being homeless and see a fellow human being in need.\u00a0 The idea isn\u2019t to strap on a bullet proof vest and hit the streets with your cape blowing in the wind, but you can take the time to do something heroic.\u00a0 To become a symbol for good.\u00a0 To become inspired.
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