Recalibrate your statistics

For most people, I would guess that thinking of Rob Reiner automatically invokes the many, many timeless films that he directed or otherwise contributed to. But for me, he's Mike Stivic, the anxious left-wing son-in-law on All in the Family. I grew up associating Mike with my father because of how much they had in common. For years, my family and I would watch the show together and laugh.

And while Rob Reiner's performance was usually hilarious, he could often be heartfelt. In the episode "Edith's Crisis of Faith," Edith Bunker becomes completely heartbroken when her close friend, a drag queen named Beverly, is killed in a hate crime right before she was to join them for Christmas dinner. She's utterly shattered and questions her belief in God for the first time. When Christmas finally comes, she can't focus. Mike is the one who comes to comfort her. 

rip rob reiner, an absolute giant of film making 💔

Oh my Godddd. The US Army chorus was told to perform at the White House for Trump and his cronies and they chose to perform One Day More from Les Miserables. What a gutsy move. A giant middle finger to authoritarianism right in front of Trump's face. Good for them.

To every member of the military and every civil servant fighting in big ways and small, public and private, to protect the Constitution and uphold the oaths you swore, thank you for your service. We see you and we love you. We're counting on you and we're all behind you 100%. Hold the line.

This made me actually tear up and feel a little hopeful. Everyone, no matter who they are needs to do their part. The Fascists are dangerous but they are few. Together we can all defeat them and keep the freedoms so many have fought so hard for.

Also I am living for these comments!

Assume you will have a similar superpower or will learn a similar skill set (for the non-powered heroes) as your mentor or one of your mentor's canon sidekicks (dealer's choice) so you aren't completely screwed.