I know that like Mr. Rogers, Bob Ross, and Sam from LoTR are all considered green flags if they are considered role models.
But are there any unique role models you have or have seen others have that you consider a green flag?
I’ve never thought in terms of “green flag” but really like that concept.
I’m going to go with Levar Burton. Reading Rainbow ran for like 35 years and encouraged millions of children to read.
It’s not really here or there, but when I was a young child, I saw Star Trek: The Next Generation before Reading Rainbow, so my parents had to explain how actors worked when I was baffled how the blind man was teaching me how to read.
I did love Reading Rainbow, though, and still read regularly, probably in part thanks to Levar Burton.
Man I loved the episode of reading rainbow where it showed behind the scenes of TNG
Found it
Morticia and Gomez Addams.
They’re unapologetically weird, fiercely in love with each other, they support and love their children unconditionally, they’re brutally honest with each other, including openly showing affection without giving a damn about what others may think of them. They’re one of the best (fictional) examples of caring parents and lovers, and I will die on that hill.
Anjelica Houston and Raul Julia.
There will never be a more iconic Morticia and Gomez.
They are my absolute relationship goal. I want to find a partner that embraces my weird and loves it whole hearted and unashamedly, and I theirs.
Sadly, as I get older, I realize its never gonna happen.
I have this vague memory of an interview where this was being talked about and how showing them as kind, loving people with real emotions was somewhat controversial. If anyone knows what I am talking about please chime in.
Maybe you mean this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i78_re3fq5U ;)
Nick Offerman.
Many know him as Ron Swanson from Parks & Rec, but that’s a character. He’s a dynamic actor, a hilarious comic, eloquent author, and an outstanding woodworker. I like his honesty and pragmaticism. I enjoy the way he brings his characters to life. His writing transports me in my mind. His woodworking is inspiring to me. His comedy makes me feel seen in this human experiment. I love his laugh; he clearly likes to be goofy, much like myself. He came through my town on his American Ham comedy tour and that’s when I got a real feel for who he is as a person. He loves his wife enthusiastically. He’s a connoisseur, whether it’s words, whisk(e)y, wood, what-have-you. He’s inclusive; understanding that we’re all just individuals living our lives and wanting to do our best. You’ll find a wide swath of genders working and managing his woodshop which means a lot to me as a woodworker because it’s often a male dominated industry. I’m white, cis, male, and shoot, even southern (Appalachian) American, but I staunchly believe in accessibility and inclusiveness. The more I learn about Nick, the more I like the guy, and I’ve learned a good deal about him. I’ve had this dream for a while about reaching out to see if he’d want to go paddling with me down the oldest river in North America which starts in my area, but I’m just some guy, and he’s probably pretty busy.
Weird Al Yankovic. He’s been making comedic music for decades with no scandals or anything and he is a genuinely nice person.
And that there is the real scandal some guy calling himself “Weird” is really a nice normal guy.
My boyfriend said he sees David Byrne as a role model.
A clearly anxious man who finds it within him to love freely while being his own goofy self and speaking his mind.
I found that really appealing and now we dance along while singing his songs in the living room.
