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Kerth
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Complete Story When I read the challenge, I immediately thought of "The Greatest American Hero." And then, no lie, a week later I was flipping channels and the show was actually on! Wow, those special effects!  So with this long holiday weekend, I pulled this little story together. Enjoy!
You can find my stories as Groobie on the nfic archives and Susan Young on the gfic archives. In other words, you know me as Groobie. 
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A super powered teacher is just what those two needed to break up their fight! Perfect final line. 
Cuidadora
"Honey, we didn't care if you were a Russian or a Martian... You were ours... and we weren't giving you to anybody." ~ Martha in Strange Visitor
"A love that risks nothing is worth nothing." ~ Jonathan in Big Girls Don't Fly
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Top Banana
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One of my favorites. Ralph, Bill, and Pam made a unique team. Ralph would be a great example to break up the fight between Superman and Resplendent Man. Loved the last line but also liked Ralph noting that Resplendent Mad did not take Credit Cards also. It just seemed so Ralph.
Mike
Create all the happiness you are able to create.
Remove all the misery you are able to remove.
Jeremy Bentham
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Pulitzer
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... I'm walkin' on air. Love the song, show and the characters! Thanks so much for the chuckle. 
Morgana
A writer's job is to think of new plots and create characters who stay with you long after the final page has been read. If that mission is accomplished than we have done what we set out to do, which is to entertain and hopefully educate.
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Pulitzer
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Hi Groobie,
What a fun story. I've always enjoyed "The Greatest American Hero," and your reason for Ralph making contact with Waldo (and, through him, Clark) was brilliant. You captured everyone's voices perfectly.
Joy,
Lynn
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I loved this! What a great blend of characters and voices! aaaaand now I have that theme song stuck in my head
"HUMANS NEED FANTASY TO BE HUMAN. TO BE THE PLACE WHERE THE FALLING ANGEL MEETS THE RISING APE." -Terry Pratchett, Hogfather
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Nobel Peace Prize Winner
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Hi Groobie!
While I'm unfamiliar with the character you introduced, I like the idea of another superhero breaking up Superman and Resplendent Man's fight. It was nice to see Clark getting a little advice from Ralph on letting Lois in on his secret. Cute story!
Battle On,
Deadly Chakram
"Being with you is stronger than me alone." ~ Clark Kent
"One little spark of inspiration is at the heart of all creation." ~ Figment the Dragon
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Kerth
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Kerth
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I'm unfamiliar with the character you introduced  That's....how?! LOL...today's generation knows nothing of the sacrifices we had to make in the good ol' days where if you missed a show, that was it - maybe you'd catch it in rereun season, but otherwise you were out of luck! TGAH is truly a classic - cheesy fun of the best kind. I'm sure you can find it online somewhere. And surely you must recognize the theme song ! Thanks, everyone, for your kind words! I'm happy I was able to capture Ralph's voice and spirit for you.
You can find my stories as Groobie on the nfic archives and Susan Young on the gfic archives. In other words, you know me as Groobie.
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Nobel Peace Prize Winner
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I'm unfamiliar with the character you introduced That's....how?! LOL...today's generation knows nothing of the sacrifices we had to make in the good ol' days where if you missed a show, that was it - maybe you'd catch it in rereun season, but otherwise you were out of luck! TGAH is truly a classic - cheesy fun of the best kind. I'm sure you can find it online somewhere. And surely you must recognize the theme song ! Thanks, everyone, for your kind words! I'm happy I was able to capture Ralph's voice and spirit for you. Oh, I totally lived through that era - I used to have to pick if I was watching L&C or Hercules during Season 4 and I discovered Herc and Xena. But I never watched The Greatest American Hero. 
Battle On,
Deadly Chakram
"Being with you is stronger than me alone." ~ Clark Kent
"One little spark of inspiration is at the heart of all creation." ~ Figment the Dragon
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Kerth
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Okay, I didn't get the character until the end, because "believe it or not" immediately triggered the tune in my brain, even though I've never seen the show either... That said, even though I don't know the character, it was really funny! Love the camaraderie built between Clark and Ralph, and the advice about relationships. Lots of fun and very well done!
Nothing spoils a good story like the arrival of an eye witness.
--Mark Twain
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Columnist
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Nice. I was in high school when GAH was on and never missed an ep!
Silence is violence. End white supremacy based violence
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