Are you now or have you ever been someone's idol/hero?

Maybe. It's possible that I have been and am totally unaware of it. I know of one or two people who look up to me in certain regards, but it's not idolizing or hero-worship. I've never gotten the impression that someone idolized me in an all-encompassing way.

I doubt it. I take pains to expose my flaws to everyone around me as often as possible. I guess I'm kind of against the idea of idols and heroes. No one is that perfect. Be your own idol/hero!

I doubt it. If I was a parent of someone who has me as an idol, I'd be kinda worried

I don't know about idol or hero but I know my little cousin just thinks I'm da bomb.

I'm Laura's hero.

"Daddy can do anything", she says.

Some people here think you're God, so go figure.

I don't. I just think you look like Jesus.

Talking about Jesus. This one rocks!

I have something else to say..... my daughter likes to imitate me in almost everything. Speech, the way I pick things up to look at them, even the way I kneel down to pick something up. Sometimes it's exasperating when I kneel down to be on her level (i.e. to comb her hair) and she kneels down like me. When something breaks, she runs to me and asks me to fix it. But all of that is being a mommy... and I think most mothers are idolized for some time by their offspring.

My daughter's when she was three!

I rest my case.

Yes. Never lasts tho. If it is lasting I am unaware of it. I think my mom may look at me like that on occasion, *shudder* (don't want tht)

_{other than me?}

Wait till you become a Professor - you'll have a lot of people idolizing you.

No. It's generally the other way around.

I don't know! I don't go around asking.

I don't know. Caleb looks up to me, but I think that's just the typical mother/child relationship. My oldest niece thinks I'm awesome, but I think that's more because I've helped her cover up a lot from her dad (my brother).

I don't know

Well..it depends..are you counting when my friends and I randomly shout out..''YOU'RE MY HERO!" ? If so, then yes.

Or hating me. It can work both ways!

Years ago, a little cousin of mine told me, "You're my idol." It was flattering, but corny as hell.

HA! Exactly... my daughter is three. I'm her best friend, other than the cat. And Daddy when he's home.

Hell no

Enjoy it!!!!!!!!!!!

But there are always people you, no matter what you do (even if you don't do anything).

That's true. And I certainly look forward to the day when I am idolized by students!

I'm trying to.... but sometimes it's pretty hard on the patience... I rarely have a minute to myself anymore. I keep reminding myself that in five or six years, I'll be wishing I was still her hero... I just wish I could get a day off every once in a while!

I remember that now when you say it. The good thing is that only the fond memories "really" survive! I remember I was several times really annoyed when she cried loudly for (as it seemed) no reason at all, destroying precious hours which should have been recreative. Why on earth this is now the sweetest music in my memory?? I think nature is very wise.

My impression is that, in the first line, those are idolized by students who never thought about being idolized by students.

I know what you mean about 'fond' memories surviving. Like when she was born, I don't really remember all the labor and pain (she was 8 pounds, 10 ounces) but I do remember being very glad to see her. Nature is very wise.... has to be, or the world's population wouldn't be anywhere near what it is!

I'm sure that's mostly true. I don't actually want to be idolized by my students. It seems a little creepy. Liked, respected, perhaps feared a little, sure. But not idolized.

Yes.... I think I'm my daughter's hero... which is scary.. it's a lot to live up to.

My Kids?

i have no idea...maybe to my kids at some point?

I think at one time my son idolized me but now he just hates me most of the time. Personally I don't want to be idolized by anyone.

> Some people here think you're God, so go figure.
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> I don't. I just think you look like Jesus.
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he really dose!!

> Some people here think you're God, so go figure.
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> I don't. I just think you look like Jesus.
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Dear Jesus, aka Bill
Please forgive me for saying you look like the possesed scary guy on Amityville Horror!
Amen

I'm sure I've been admired...younger cousins, my nephew..."idol/hero" seems a bit much, but perhaps I'm being too modest?

OK, clearly I left myself open ... I've learned my lesson, never again!

I am batman

I might have been my kids at one time, so maybe.

My daughter tells me I'm her hero =)