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Jarko314 t1_jdu6hoh wrote

Or a 30 year old in his Superman T-Shirt (yeah that was me)

Once in the tube (London underground) a woman was about to get left out by the train doors so I hold the doors and open them (it looked like I pulled them open with my strength, but actually they open automatically when they hit something) so the woman was able to go inside and she said, “thanks Superman 😊” it took me a few seconds to realize I had the big S in my chest.

I spend the rest of the day with my fist in my hips and doing simple things as if I were super strong 😅😅. It was fun and spirit lifting.

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easycure t1_jdv68au wrote

That's so adorably wholesome!

Thanks for sharing, Superman!

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PoetryUpInThisBitch t1_jdvm2k6 wrote

Related story on how little things can make you feel like Superman:

I have an anxiety disorder and got panic attacks. I had a VERY bad one at work one day and had to leave early. I was walking home, shaking, trying to convince myself that I wasn't about to die, when an older man approached me. I assumed he was homeless, because big city and his appearance, so I reached in my pocket to give him some money.

Instead he stopped me and said, "Ey man. Anyone ever tell ya you look like Clark Kent?"

I had been told this before (my MIL is obsessed with Christopher Reeve and that was one of the first comments she'd made to me), but anxiety had kicked my ass and all I managed was, "... What?"

"Clark Kent? Superman, y'know; man of steel? Take off them glasses and lemme see that Superman, man!"

So I took off my glasses and the man's face just split into the most genuine, joyful smile I'd seen in a while. He clapped me on the shoulder, walked past, and bellowed, "Oh Lord, looks just like him!!!" while laughing to himself.

My panic attacks started after my dad, my hero, developed frontotemporal dementia and (among other things) forgot who I was. I will be forever grateful to that man for making me feel like Superman on a day I felt like I was made of glass.

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AvgReader t1_jdvopi3 wrote

That was very heartwarming to read. Shows how little compliments can totally make someone's day.

Thanks for sharing your story. Anxiety sucks and I'm sorry you have yo go through it. I hope things get better.

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Johnnymi25 t1_jdwt8g2 wrote

By far the most wholesome thing to ever transpire on the tube.

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