The term “underdog” is often misused and overrated. I learned this right away when I sat down to watch the 2007 movie with Jason Lee as the voice of Underdog, an average beagle that acquires superhero powers and continuously saves the day with much appreciation and admiration from his counterparts. As I watched the unrealistic portrayal of an “underdog” flying over a bronze garden statue and extravagant skyscrapers, my thoughts turned to more realistic thoughts – far from the intended message of the popular movie.
In society, the underdog is hardly one with superpowers. In fact, the underdog is typically the low man on the totem pole that tries and tries but hardly succeeds as fast and strong as the rest. Realistically, our society does not praise the underdog or even recognize his or her existence.
Instead, we shower pity upon the portrayed losers, the bronze medal awardees that just didn’t make the cut. For example, the 2008 Summer Olympics in Bejing, highlighted the winners – gold, silver medal participants – with endorsements, talk show guest invites, and even a Michael Phelps Saturday Night Live appearance. Can we even name one of the 36 bronze medal winners? Probably not. Ironically, though, the United States was awarded the same number of gold medals – 36 – as bronze medals throughout the summer international competition.
The bronze winners are not portrayed as winners. After all, they are not gold medal winners, right? No. They are not even second best, rather third. The glory, although well deserved, is not apparent or visible throughout the media or the mindset of United States citizens. It is downplayed and overpowered by the “better” competitors and the ones with controversial backgrounds, habits, and home lives. The ‘story’ revolves around what sells and from what the media portrays, bronze medal stories do not sell or gain viewers. Or, do they?
Bronze may just be coming back. A few days after sitting through the perils of Underdog and his trusty sidekick, I passed a prestigious bank in town that had replaced its silver statue of 25 years that had begun to rust and wear with one of the newly created Brass Baron statues. Brass Baron, an up and comer in the fountain and statue industry, has a unique collection of bronze garden statues. The collection is unmatchable against its competitors because of the lost wax method in which each piece is constructed. As a garden enthusiast and admirer of the underdog creations and antiques, I noticed the eloquent structure, gleam and shine of the bronze statue right away.
Is this small town bank’s decision to bring bronze into the spotlight a sign that bronze may claim some glory finally? Is it a sign that a shift in prestige will take place among society, athletics, landscaping, gardening? Will the underdog rise above with superpowers unforeseen as in the movies? For Brass Baron statues, I hope so. It’s quality is unlike any other, yet its name and expertise is still unknown, just as the Olympic thirds this year.
Brooke is an avid writer and outdoor enthusiast dedicated to educating consumers about the benefits of landscaping. Looking for more landscaping ideas? Come visit http://www.PlazaFountains.com for the largest selection of garden fountain.
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