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1. Luke Skywalker.
Luke Skywalker's father wants to rule the galaxy with or without him, and distant relative Obi-Wan Kenobi just had to keep it a secret. Everyone goes through that hating-your-parent faze, but Luke never outgrew it. Living on a moisture farm on the deserts of Tatooine with smugglers and Tusken Raiders will force anyone to thirst for more. That deserves a swig of blue milk.
2. Marty McFly.
Exploiting the very fabric of the space-time continuum to travel forward to the past only to travel back to the future. Sounds heavy. Marty McFly is a hip square that's a little rough around the edges, but he always gets that Kodak moment in the nick of time. Who gets to meet their parents before they're born? My friend in time, Future Boy, that's who. Or Calvin Klein or Clint Eastwood if you prefer.
3. Daniel LaRusso.
The best defense is the best offense. That is, of course, if you decide to sweep the leg instead. Daniel LaRusso is the New Jersey newcomer to California and he's made some friends but more enemies. When you're the new kid, it's hard avoiding rumors and keeping and starting a reputation. Nothing like a little karate to kick start your life. Wax up some more cars, LaRusso!
4. Rocky Balboa.
Another Italian, this time from the humble streets of Philadelphia. Rocky Balboa taught us that life will knock you down, but you decide to get back up and to roll with the punches. Life is more than black and blue though. Sometimes it's red, white, and blue, or yellow, or Russian, but no matter what, even after the final bell, there's a champion in all of us. Going the distance, proving yourself for yourself, that's the true spirit of an underdog.
5. Rudy Ruettiger.
Faith without work is dead. No one knows this better than Rudy Ruettiger. Playing for Notre Dame started as a dream, then it became a goal. The mark of a good athlete is having a good an academic standing. The Irish get a bad rep, what with all the drinking and big families, but leave it to Rudy here to dispel the myths and fulfill his dream. In life, luck is only half of it.
Underdogs don't get the respect they deserve until they learn to respect themselves. When they do, they return that respect twofold. Rock the boat, but don't fall overboard.
Kerry Sheehan-Delany
1. Red, White, and Barbecue
GiphyThere is nothing that rings Independence Day better than a barbecue. You can smell it blocks down the road and watch smoke join the cumulus clouds in the bright, blue sky. Corn hole is the activity of choice while you wait for the grill master to cook the burgers and dogs to perfection. With a spread of snacks to much on, there is always a line for tray of watermelon wedges. It is as refreshing as a red solo cup of lemonade, or the sprinkler watering the green grass and mischievous children before the sparklers sprinkle the night sky.
2. Thank you for the blockade, parade.
GiphyParades, parades, parades. Americans love to celebrate with parades. Although most people cozy up in their home and watch the Thanksgiving parade from the comfort of their home, the beautiful July weather brings a whole new meaning to the definition of parade. Not only do communites come together and march down Main Street, but people flood the path and sidewalks, until there is no absolutely no space. The super fans even put chairs out the night before to make sure they have a front row seat for all the craziness.
3. Finally break out the fireworks you bought almost a year ago.
GiphyNo one knows how to properly use them, but all we want to do is fill the sky with stars just like our star-spangled banner. The lucky ones thank the South for providing gigantic, borderline ill-EAGLE ones to celebrate even more enthusiastically. Sparklers are a staple, but they do not always satisfy the pyro interest of most kids, but every fire starts from a spark.
4. You may run, but you cannot hide from the pride
GiphyThere is no way to survive this day without some pride. It explodes from every direction and everyone. Whether it is a hat, chubby shorts, a flag, necklaces, face paint, nails, matching outfits, or a staple in your wardrobe, you cannot escape supporting the holiday in some way or another. You may not even try, but you will show pride sometime. Let freedom ring as it sings country songs, Miley Cyrus, and, of course, the national anthem. Today, we represent everyone from "the land of the free and the home of the brave."
