Super Powers I’d Like to Have - #5 Laser Vision
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 10:06PM Let’s imagine for a moment that you could have one wish. Anything in the world. What would it be? Peace? An end to world hunger? The cure for cancer?
Liar.
No, like me, you’d wish to be granted a super power. Come on, you and I both know it’s true. But you can only have one. So which to choose? Well lucky for you and your selfish ways, I’ll be spending the next few posts counting down the very best super powers to have, just in case you’re ever forced to choose. You’re welcome. Now, on to #5!
Laser Vision!
Whether it’s blasts of concussive energy or beams of searing heat, the ability to shoot lasers from the eyes has to be in the top five. Just think of the possibilities.
Advantages – Imagine a world where waiting in line at the supermarket is no longer an issue. Where you no longer have to fear terrorists, car-jackings, grizzly bears, or many moderately powerful super villains. This is the world I dream of. This is the world of the laser visionary.
Disadvantages – This really depends on how well you could control the laser vision. Assuming you could handle the power as Superman does – consciously able to turn it on and off – laser vision really has no downside. But it’s a different story if, like X-Men’s Cyclops, it’s something you’d need special ruby crystal glasses to control. The last thing you need is an errant optic blast tearing through your cubicle wall, incinerating that graphic designer that sits across from you. The paperwork involved with something like that would be ridiculous. And don’t get me started on the mess.
Things You Could Do
Cook really awesome cheeseburgers with your FREAKING EYES, scare the ever-loving crap out of the dog, maybe fight a little crime.
Next time, #4!
Reader Comments (2)
now I'm all excited to see the next 4!
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