A pretty emotive and reflective look on how heroes affected many of us when we were growing up.
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"Growing Up Heroes brings back vivid memories of our own attempts to be heroes when we were uncomplicated, over-imaginative, nerdy kids." (Wired)
"This adorable site collects user-submitted photos of folks dressed as heroes when they were tots. The variety is amazing." (The Huffington Post)
"A fantastic new tumblr." (The Daily Dish)
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Dear Wolverine, my mother always warned me my kids would be just like I was. I’m so glad she was right. (submitted by Eurapeein)
Dear Superman, Chase Gaddy grew up to be a real life super hero. He was full of love and strength and competed in multiple power-lifting competitions (for which he still holds state records). Rest in peace my friend. 19 was too young. THE CHASE GADDY, you will always be a hero to many. (submitted by Chelsea Wylie)
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Hey, I just found the blog and it is so lovely! I dont have any photos of myself dressed up, but I do have a photo I took while I was visiting in London, of a little boy we passed in Regent’s park on our way to the London Zoo, dressed as Batman, it was just an ordinary day, and it was so wonderful to see a little English child representing!! We found him again later in the Zoo Butterfly Garden (submitted by Brittany Dorris).
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Most kids dragged blankies around everywhere. I just wore a batman cape. swag (submitted by Miller McCormick)
