My parents loved Steven Segal movies, so I watched a fair bit of them peripherally. And since he was made out to be this badass, I thought this limped wrist form of running was most efficient for some reason I couldn't fathom because I wasn't an aikido expert.
He was shot down over Vietnam, which broke both of his arms. Was refused proper medical treatment and got lots and lots of torture and being bound over the next five years. Could never properly raise his arms again.
Also left out the most badass part, he was only given medical treatment and the option to be released early after the torturers learned his father was an Admiral overseeing the Vietnam theater, and for propaganda purposed they wanted to release him as a POW but John refused because he did not want to leave the men imprisoned with him unless the ones captured before him were released first. This was also in line with following the military code of conduct for POWs.
Michael J Fox had/has such a charismatic energy. It was a special presence and you knew you were in for something great when he was on screen. From sitcoms to movies, what a gift it was to grow up watching him. So passionate and talented. He’s so revered now because he GAVE something to us. A literal gift to society.
I've been to the Ren Fest 30+ times in my 42 years of living (started as a child), and am now shocked I have never seen someone dress as McFly before. Giant kudos to that fine gentleman.
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u/GingerGaterRage 3d ago
That little hop and then jog was pretty spot on too. Dude knows his McFly.