Reason 179

Childhood fashion statements. I was definitely not a fashion plate as a child, but I didn't rock hideous outfits on a regular basis either. Sure, white Keds were my shoe of choice for at least five years running and I did succumb to the stirrup pants craze of the late 80's (the thought of which makes me want to, like, totally gag myself with a spoon), but overall I was a jeans and t-shirt kind of girl (still am, in fact). You on the other hand, Jason, took a great sartorial risk each and every day by wearing a Superman under your clothes until you were ten years old. When you disclosed this tidbit during a talkshow interview my immediate reaction was "Um, I must know that man!" Even as a youngster you flew your freak flag high and I appreciate that. I dream of a world where it's perfectly normal to roam around town in a cape, whether one is fighting crime or simply expressing her inner superhero. I don't necessarily think we should all start dressing like those weirdos who frequent ComiCon and anime festivals in full character regalia, but some days the comfort of a cape over my clothes would be quite pleasant. Kind of like a Snuggie, but cooler. I actually own a pretty sweet purple and black cape adorned with colorful letters so I can transform myself into Word Girl once a year during my school's Spirit Week, and I admit to feeling a wee bit more powerful than normal with that swatch of fabric billowing behind me as I glide down the halls. Maybe if you and I were friends, Jason, we could create a support group for cape lovers everywhere and start a fashion movement that sweeps the country. I definitely think Stan Lee would approve.