After Beckie mentioned the show, I first wondered, "What's Rocket Power? Have I watched it before?" One Google image, and I remembered it all.
Similar to Dextor's Lab-BORE-a-torrey (sorry, I really want to make sure you pronounce it correctly), Rocket Power provided entertainment but probably did not influence my conscience or beliefs to the degree Arthur did. That's why it is not etched in my memory - it, along with Snow White, lay deep in the back of my mind. But once triggered, the memories poured back.
I remember Otto as quite simply, a cool dude. The typical superstar who matched his athletic prowess with the lack of brains. However, my personal belief is that no "stupid' person exists. If I ever receive a poor grade, I know its due to my lack of preparation or understanding, not due to my IQ. Likewise, I believe Otto didn't really apply himself. And the consequence? He was held back in school.
My favorite character has to be Twister. Good ol' Twister. All his dangerous stunts, stupidity, and cool Latina accent. I do remember shuddering when his brother, Lars, would bully him. In fact, I can see his face right now. What a loser.
Oh yeah, and how can I forget my amazing hero? REGGIE. Yup, she was my hero back in the day. She's the only girl member in their group, and this notion puzzles me. I'm sincerely glad that an article in our next issue will delve into the rationale..but the idea itself puzzles me. Why didn't the creator choose two girls and two boys? What's the reasoning? (These questions are rhetorical by the way.) WHY?
Well, I don't know. Although I wouldn't want them to take Squid out for anything in the world. He's so nerdish and dorky and yet, the show portrays his evolution into a well-rounded personality, showing that you can accomplish anything if you simply put your mind to it. That I believe is what's at the heart of the show. And I LOVE IT! :)
Similar to Dextor's Lab-BORE-a-torrey (sorry, I really want to make sure you pronounce it correctly), Rocket Power provided entertainment but probably did not influence my conscience or beliefs to the degree Arthur did. That's why it is not etched in my memory - it, along with Snow White, lay deep in the back of my mind. But once triggered, the memories poured back.
I remember Otto as quite simply, a cool dude. The typical superstar who matched his athletic prowess with the lack of brains. However, my personal belief is that no "stupid' person exists. If I ever receive a poor grade, I know its due to my lack of preparation or understanding, not due to my IQ. Likewise, I believe Otto didn't really apply himself. And the consequence? He was held back in school.
My favorite character has to be Twister. Good ol' Twister. All his dangerous stunts, stupidity, and cool Latina accent. I do remember shuddering when his brother, Lars, would bully him. In fact, I can see his face right now. What a loser.
Oh yeah, and how can I forget my amazing hero? REGGIE. Yup, she was my hero back in the day. She's the only girl member in their group, and this notion puzzles me. I'm sincerely glad that an article in our next issue will delve into the rationale..but the idea itself puzzles me. Why didn't the creator choose two girls and two boys? What's the reasoning? (These questions are rhetorical by the way.) WHY?
Well, I don't know. Although I wouldn't want them to take Squid out for anything in the world. He's so nerdish and dorky and yet, the show portrays his evolution into a well-rounded personality, showing that you can accomplish anything if you simply put your mind to it. That I believe is what's at the heart of the show. And I LOVE IT! :)
i used to watch that too!
ReplyDeletetheres one other show i used to watch...but i cant remember the name. im googling it as im writing this haha
I REMEMBER!
ReplyDeletethe weekenders!
i used to love that show =]
haha okay im done now :P