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Re:Supermensch: What does the superhero craze say about our ... by michelpp on Friday March 13, 2020 @02:43PM (#22569803)
Joseph Campbell's work The Hero with a Thousand Faces dives deep into the mythology of heros across many groups:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hero_with_a_Thousand_Faces

We've been doing this for thousands of years. Movie fiction is just one facet of how humans are compelled to hero worship at all scales of communities whether political, fictional, sports, or careers.

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Re:Supermensch: What does the superhero craze say about our ... by aSplash0fDerp on Friday March 13, 2020 @03:38PM (#22570242)
I was going to mention the hypocrisy of media and how conflicting narratives on hero worship are compounding mental health problems for younger generations, but you summed it up pretty well.

With the glut of false/fabricated idols, the entertainment industry seems to be playing catch-up on niche hero's to suit every demographic.

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