Recently Barack Obama was on the cover of a special edition Spider-Man comic. It seems that our president elect has reached a new level of coolness: even Spidey wants to fist-bump Obama.
I can't help but think, on the eve of the inauguration, that Stan Lee's portrayal of Obama is representative of the glorification of Obama these past several months. He was elected on a platform of hope and change, and America expects the promises made on the campaign trail to come to immediate fruition. In actuality, it will be remarkable if Obama accomplishes his goals in four or even eight years; more likely, he will insight change that will need to be carried through by future administrations.
Obama may rightfully be thrilled that he is partnered with Spider-Man, but I couldn't blame this mortal if it also gives him pause. There are high expectations of this man, higher than for any president in recent memory. This may either result in disappointment—for no man could live up to these expectations—or America's rose-colored glasses will forgive him for merely being a man.
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