"Dude, hear me out: they gave Batman one, Thor, even Captain America...when's BLANKMAN getting a new film? You know he deserves it."
Though speaking in a mildly facetious manner, Captain Save-a-Ho is one of the most polarizing mythical figures that...is actually real. The mantra and beliefs of this enigmatic guardian of relationships are perpetuated everyday in conversation and Drake songs alike; if the characteristics and traits of Capt. Save-a-Ho were outlined in an educational setting, men would stand up like the students at the end of 'Malcolm X'. Captain Save-a-Ho's origin stem from the hip hop and urban community, a character created to symbolize (and mock) men who attempted to treat all women (ignorantly brandished with the term 'ho') with a uniform level of class. According to such sources as Urban Dictionary, Captain Save-a-Ho lavishes females with undeserved praise, attention, and gifts in hopes of winning her affection and respect; on a deeper level, these actions were done to protect her from a life of poor sexual encounters and relationships.
Al Gore, 'We're Just Talking'
While the quote was originally written for comedic purposes, I admit to privately celebrating the less popular and promoted superheroes of my time and before. Great protectors such as Colossus (first superhero with a high top fade), The Flash, and my favorite...Meteor Man, were commonly overlooked while guys like Batman and Superman soaked up the limelight. Buried even further below these 'underground' heroes however lies a figure that serves and protects more commonly than any of the previously mentioned figures, and NEVER gets the respect a defender of their credentials. They've saved more people than all of the Justice League members combined and never needed an alter ego; they simply go by the name of "Captain Save-a-Ho".
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For certain men, a woman in need brings out the cape. |
As time went on, the public opinion of Captain Save-a-Ho transgressed the original definition of a man who tried too hard, evolving into a ideal that Save-a-Ho is anyone who puts forward effort on a woman who doesn't immediately concede to his sexual desires. Because of this stigma of the fictional character, men of all backgrounds vigorously attempt to avoid being categorized as a "Captain" during their respective pursuits of women. Despite the hero's relatable nature and good intent, Save-a-Ho is commonly painted as a despised character and criticized for their approach, primarily to maintain the integrity of the "Player" image in male ethnology. Today, Captain is Batman in "The Dark Knight", portrayed as a villain to save the reputation of Two Face, a character who originally did good but eventually participated in destroying Gotham. While being a unattached, love them and leave them, "drawers or deuces" player type is the celebrated personality of today, is it possible Captain Save-a-Ho is just the superhero we need to restore the importance of love and relationships?
If we are ever to respect Captain Save-a-Ho and their impact, there are three critical elements that need to be clarified:
What defines a "ho"? The term is synonymous with sexual deviancy but there are many ways to, excuse the verb usage, ho. Being a slave to material items? Ho tendency. The inability to be honest with a mate or potential mate? That's "ho-ish". If one frequently manipulates their mate for their advantage in any circumstance, including non-sexual acts, they're being a ho. Acts such as degrading a person and damage their self-esteem to maintain power in a relationship, or KEEP them in a relationship, are acts of hoes. Furthermore, these issues commonly stem from unresolved events and relationships of our past; if a person comes along that challenges us to confront these issues for our betterment, how is that bad? We all can be hoes in some form or fashion, which leads to the second element:
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Maybe "The Captain Rises" was a much more needed film than the latest Batman installment. |
Captain Save-a-Ho isn't gender-specific. If men and women both can be hoes, associative law of math tells us that Captain Save-a-Ho can be man or women as well. BOTH men and women have commitment issues, financial issues, daddy issues, and plenty others that truly alter our thinking in our friendships and relationships. As a man I can confidently say we can be hoes, in both sexual and non-sexual behavior. Moreover, I can personally admit that I have been saved...on several occasions. During my first couple of post graduate years, I was dealing with females on a romantic level that I KNEW did not meet certain qualifications for long term loving. In a separate instance, there was a period where I was not growing as a person; satisfied with living off my old accomplishments and not challenging myself, I fell into a lull and stopped building financially, mentally, and spiritually.
Each of these occurrences resulted in me being something I never imagined: a "ho" in danger, and thankfully a female Captain Save-a-Ho arrived and didn't change, but inspired me to get back to being a young man of empowerment (shout out Y.Me). This is truly the key for involved parties, discovering that...
Captain Save-a-Ho's greatest superpower is inspiration, not assistance. Captain Save-a-Ho is a beacon of hope, a Barack Obama at the height of his popularity. It may not be a tangible act they provide, but the belief of a better life. The worst perception of a finding good man or woman (which is essentially the foundation of the Captain) is that they CHANGE you into being a great person. Few quotes are as "spot on" as, "A tiger cannot change his stripes, nor does a leopard change his spots." People rarely change, but they can mature. If it is not in their nature to be a certain way however, they will not be altered long term by the care of another person, no matter how great the love or effort. The misunderstanding of this principle has led to the peculiar legend of Captain Save-a-Ho; people shower their objects of desire with affection only to be disappointed when their feelings are not reciprocated. On the contrary, unparalleled success awaits if the receiving party recognizes the vested interest of their Captain and their own ability to reciprocate that interest and love.
As with all things in life, moderation is key. Do not be the Captain Save-a-Ho that gives a girl a ride home from sleeping with someone else in belief she will leave him for you. Do not be the Captain Save-a-Ho who stays with the man that has no job, no applications, and no aspirations believing you can fix him. That's not your duty. You can, however, feel comfortable supporting and inspiring that person that has that twinkle in their eye to be great, to be special. When that person is motivated to redistribute or funnel their energy to a positive channel, their impact is downright superhuman.
Ceddy P
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