I don't know if anybody watched the cartoon Captain Planet when they were I child, but I certainly did. I was intrigued mostly with the melting pot of friends that had Environmental super powered rings. The best part then of course was when the rings combined they created a nature superhero with green hair and a blue body. With scary villians, such as Looten Plunder, and a catchy theme song this cartoon was an instant classic.
However, it is not until recently that I have felt the effects of the show. I have always been taught not to litter, I believe the word litter bug may have been used, even so I was told to keep our earth clean. But now, not only do I abstain from littering, but any trash that I see on the ground must be picked up, at any cost. The other day I was running late, saw the trash probably oozing with bacteria, then tried to walk away...but I couldn't. I couldn't stand the voices...Earth, Wind, Fire, Water, Heart...I had to go back. I had to save mother earth. I had to be captain planet. So I did. I was a hero. Who knew a crazy cartoon could influence my life 15 years later.
I want my ring now.
