Love it (82 of 90)

And another delayed post. Mostly because I got dragged off to dinner, then to fencing, then to ironman last night. I do not regret this.

I am Ironman:

But not really. I'm Lauren. I wish I were Ironman, or rather I wish I knew him. Not just Robert Downey Jr. but Tony Stark.

You see, I've always had a love/love relationship with Tony Stark. Ever since I found out about the character, I've loved him. In some ways, it doesn't make since. He's an archtype that a lot of people dislike. He's rude, arrogant, full of himself, rich, and alcoholic. It's a daunting combination of bad character traits.

And a lot of the dislike for Tony Stark stems from this. Which, in some ways, is understandable. Most people naturally dislike ass-holes. It's a built in reflex. If someone is an asshole, then well, you really don't like them. I, on the other hand, have some sort of fatal attraction to them.

Charismatic assholes are my favorite. In real life and in fiction. They're just all sorts of fun. Of course, I don't just mean your run of the mill average asshole. But the assholes with a purpose. The one's who know they're assholes, and continue to be one anyway. Not because they're genuinely terrible people, but because there is a method to their madness.

But, unfortunately, many people don't see the method in the madness. And over time, I've decided it's because they have never had to deal with a proper ass-hole before. I've spent my entire life surrounded by this particular breed of asshole. It's probably a large part of why I am the way I am now. And I think more people need to be raised by assholes. Or at the very least, come into contact with them. Two of the most influential people in my life fall into the category of asshole. They pushed me more than anyone else ever has, and I thank them for that. They may be assholes, but it's a breed of assholery that helps people grow. I spent my childhood with assholes, I'm not afraid of them now. I'm not afraid of authority. Difficult people are a welcome challenge. Why? Because I've dealt with it all before. It's easier to take in stride.

So, Tony Stark. I love him to death. He's an asshole, and he knows it. He's a fucking genius, and he knows it. He acts better than you, because he is better than you. But he won't leave you hanging. He saves the world in his trillion dollar suit of brilliance. He's got your back. Even if he's an arrogant prick about it along the way.

Quote of the Day:

"The trouble with jogging is that, by the time you realize you're not in shape for it, it's too far to walk back."
- Franklin P. Jones