A great big chunk of my childhood was spent wishing I was a Power Ranger. Shit! I still wish I was a Power Ranger! I used to get home from school and make sure that at 4:30 I was plopped in front of my TV ready to take on the day’s adventure.
When I was in the 5th grade, I got a low grade in a subject and my father tossed all my Power Ranger gear as punishment. Harsh, but he felt it would work. oddly enough every punishment i have ever received has had a reverse effect due my constant lack of respect for authority. Granted, it’s not a very Ranger like attitude but it’s one that amuses me.
Back to the point, a few weeks ago I went to the Mayhem concert and instead of driving home I crashed at Nichole’s. The next morning I awoke and we turned on the TV only to find re-runs of The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. It was awesome and cheesy and poorly acted but so great to see! So we sat there watching these awesome episode while eating some of Ms. Ben’s Mom’s Carnitas Burritos.
It’s hilarious because in order to keep the kids of today entertained they have added a few extra colorful features to the vintage program that ruled my youth. For example in the episode we watched they added flourished designs of neon colors when someone on the program made a karate movement. Something I always found funny was how they made the African American ranger the Black Ranger and the Asian ranger the Yellow!
I was just happy to see the old gang on the tube again! I freakishly still remembered all the names of the actors who played the Power Rangers and their corresponding Zords.
Zords are giant robotic animals piloted by the heroes that fight giant villains.
So I have come to learn that there is an actual convention for nerds like me that still carry a candle for the Rangers that is held annually. It’s called Power Morphicon and is very cool sounding. It is now on my list of things to do. I think it will be fun plus its a reason to take a trip.
I can’t wait to get my Droid X so I can get that Power ring tone I have always wanted.
