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is Luke Skywalker a superhero? (lemmy.ca)
submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Wikipedia says

A superhero or superheroine is a stock character that typically possesses superpowers, abilities beyond those of ordinary people, and fits the role of the hero, typically using their powers to help the world become a better place, or dedicating themselves to protecting the public and fighting crime.

So yes, he is definitely dedicated to protecting the public, but it feels wrong to call him a super hero. What do you think?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don’t really get that point of view. The empire literally committed genocide. How is that not wrong?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Without having had much to do with that original community I’m fairly sure it’s satirical take where defendants are defending the indefensible.