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[wadey-wilson]

You... They literally programmed you to kill.

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Sam Wilson Appreciation Week: Day 7 Catch Up

Free Choice:

I love how civilian Sam is. Someone has articulated this more in depth, but Sam has no big 'origin story' to becoming a hero. He met Captain America on a run. Later the same hero showed up to request sanctuary. Sam decided to help.

He already had the wings, but the military is different from superheroes. And even through the Falcon and the Winter Soldier, we see Sam with his family, fixing the boat that is his parents' legacy, interacting with neighbors and friends we didn't know before, doing domestic stuff in the kitchen, going to the bank, etc.

He's shows his 'I'm more of a soldier than a spy' in Madripoor. He shows his skills as a counselor for soldiers when talking to Karli.

Also, that people that know Sam as a hero are casual about it. Asking to use the wings. It doesn't make him different or 'higher' than anyone (pun unintended but left in). He's a guy with wings and saves the world.

I love how Sam isn't someone that has 'heroing' in every aspect of his life. That being a civilian while also being a hero isn't as impossible as some other heroes make it out to be.

If anything, he goes against what Zemo says about Avengers.

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Sam Wilson Appreciation Week: Day 6

Favorite trait:

This ties into Day 5, but I love how Sam steps back and tries to see all sides before making a decision.

This is actually something I relate to.

He didn't do this onscreen during Civil War, but I think there is a reason for that. With the Accords, if the government controls the heroes, they decide who the villains are. This would mean that the heroes can't determine for themselves who they fight and who is in the wrong. I think (THINK) Sam understood that and knew that would be bad.

When the Flag Smashers are mentioned, Sam suggests that they hear them out, or at least try to see their perspective. He isn't quick to say 'they are the bad guys' or 'they are beyond peaceful resolution.'

Sam knows there is more depth to the situation. He doesn't only see his side when there is no clear cut black and white answer.

I'm glad I get to see a superhero that embodies an 'understand first, take sides later' mentality. He's a mediator, which is an important skill to have when being a hero.

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Sam Wilson Appreciation Week: Day 5 Catch Up

Favorite Scene from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier:

I loved the scene where Sam is talking to Karli. His fight scenes are breathtaking and fun, but my favorite scene is where he's doing what I believe is Sam's 'superpower.'

He is able to step up to someone and talk them down, instead of outright fighting them. It was a scene that showed who Sam is, not the Falcon persona.

Of course, you could argue that they are one and the same.

Sam came into a room with a super soldier unarmed with the intent of learning her side and perspective. That shows a lot about his character.