non-heroic

They were so eager to make the masses into heroes that they did not see that it was precisely the non-heroic and unseemly characteristics of ordinary folks that changed American culture for the better.

Thaddeus Russell: Why I Got Fired From Teaching American History Thaddeus Russell 2010

They were so eager to make the masses into heroes that they did not see that it was precisely the non-heroic and unseemly characteristics of ordinary folks that changed American culture for the better.

Thaddeus Russell: Why I Got Fired From Teaching American History Thaddeus Russell 2010

In any event, there's something very non-heroic about Kick-Ass's inaugural use of violence.

[GUEST POST] Gabriel McKee on Mark Millar's Kick-Ass...and Why it Stinks 2010

They were so eager to make the masses into heroes that they did not see that it was precisely the non-heroic and unseemly characteristics of ordinary folks that changed American culture for the better.

Thaddeus Russell: Why I Got Fired From Teaching American History Thaddeus Russell 2010

Rather than being a mild-mannered reporter, idle playboy, or police detective, in his non-heroic life the superhero was a boy about twelve years old.

Archive 2009-08-01 2009

Kim Stanley Robinson had a nice non-heroic dad as one of the main protagonists in his Washington Trilogy.

Fathers and Masculinity at SF Novelists 2009

Although Folds's songwriting influences are sometimes obvious -- from Randy Newman-esque non-heroic and unreliable narrators to the label-mandated attempt to write an Elton John song in "Landed" -- what becomes clear upon immersing yourself in this broad sampling of his work is how specific and individual Folds' voice was from the get-go and has remained through the years.

Eric Williams: "The Best Imitation" of Ben Folds Eric Williams 2011

But that poor, non-heroic person was a bit of a shock.

American Idol Episode Recap: The Top 3 Revealed 2011

Although Folds's songwriting influences are sometimes obvious -- from Randy Newman-esque non-heroic and unreliable narrators to the label-mandated attempt to write an Elton John song in "Landed" -- what becomes clear upon immersing yourself in this broad sampling of his work is how specific and individual Folds' voice was from the get-go and has remained through the years.

Eric Williams: "The Best Imitation" of Ben Folds Eric Williams 2011

Rather than being a mild-mannered reporter, idle playboy, or police detective, in his non-heroic life the superhero was a boy about twelve years old.

“Give me a Superman, only have his other identity be...” 2009