I was reading an article on what makes a good hero. They broke it down by those who were reluctant, selfless as compared to those that are gungho. It was a good article. What makes a war hero? Study asked vets What do you think makes a good hero? What is heroic to you?
Good question.. I don't have an answer though.. I think most people who are considered heroes don't see themselves that way at all.. In difficult circumstances human instinct takes over.. The will to protect, survive whatever, The hero is in us all..
Here's a memorable quote from Kelly's Heroes (1970) in an exchange between the characters played by Donald Sutherland and Clint Eastwood. Oddball: "To a NewYorker like you a hero is some kind of weird sandwich not some nut who takes on three tigers" Complete exchange http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065938/quotes Kelly: Well Oddball, what do you think? Oddball: It's a wasted trip baby. Nobody said nothing about locking horns with no Tigers. Big Joe: Hey look, you just keep them Tigers busy and we'll take care of the rest. Oddball: The only way I got to keep them Tigers busy is to LET THEM SHOOT HOLES IN ME! Crapgame: Hey, Oddball, this is your hour of glory. And you're chickening out! Oddball: To a New Yorker like you, a hero is some type of weird sandwich, not some nut who takes on three Tigers. Kelly: Nobody's asking you to be a hero. Oddball: No? Then YOU sit up in that turret baby. Kelly: No, because you're gonna be up there, baby, and I'll be right outside showing you which way to go. Oddball: Yeah? Kelly: Yeah. Oddball: Crazy... I mean like, so many positive waves... maybe we can't lose, you're on!
For me, heroes should be willing to help people or do something great. wearing underwear outside or inside doesnt matter. Hehe.