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Fri, 04/27/2018 - 6:07 AM | Ben

The National Day Calendar website www.nationaldaycalendar.com lists over 1,500 designated days, weeks and months. Fortunately, these are mostly unofficial and are not associated with a day off from work. The ancient Romans had as many as 180 holidays, and citizens did tend to send it in and spend the day at the circus or the baths. No wonder the Roman Empire declined and fell. Too bad for the Romans, good luck for the Barbarians!

This Saturday (that’s Saturn’s Day for you Barbarians) is National Superhero Day, a holiday created by Marvel Comics in 1995. Batman, Wonder Woman, the Hulk and Captain America all belong to that fictional gang of do-gooders who combat evil and rescue mere mortals from the clutches of cosmic bad guys like Superman’s nemesis, Bizarro.

Remember the Bizarro World, where everything is imperfect and backwards? We all have days when we feel that way but try to imagine a whole Universe!  When are we going to have a National Supervillains Day in recognition of Bizarro, the Joker, Brainiac and all the rest?

Historical speculation and popular fiction are enjoyable ways to pass the time of day. But at some point, we need to wake up and appreciate the folks who live in our real world. We have two big holidays coming right up:  Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. For most of us, doing something nice for mom and dad is “baked in the cake.” That’s fine. We are always bonded to our closest kin. But why not try a new wrinkle?

We all know of a few very special folks in our social universe, some genuine Superheroes:  a first responder, a returning combat veteran, a teacher or a nurse. Perhaps you have an admired older cousin that you have never really connected with. Try giving a gift on National Superhero Day from the Beef Jerky Outlet. Reach out to some exceptional person who has no reason to expect a gift and you will make a valued lifelong connection.

Here are a few suggestions:  Beef Box Bouquet, Beef Jerky Variety Pack, Wild Stampede Game Combo Box, Prime Rib Beef Jerky or Cherry Maple Turkey in FamilyPak sizes. The selection is huge, with over 100 varieties of jerky and many more snack food options. The galaxy of choices should make your personal Superhero fell like, well… a Superhero!