He’s a Hero

In this photo taken last week, Dylan Phifer, 12, concentrates while his parents Sallie, left, and Jim Phifer capture his record-setting attempt on “Guitar Hero” in Everett.

“The 12-year-old Everett boy’s superpower is playing the popular video game “Guitar Hero.” He’s not just better than his friends and better than most of the much older players at the local game store. He’s one of the best in the world.” http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/sep/15/guitar-hero-star-shows-pluck-poise-persistence/

I’m getting grumpier by the minute. That’s cool for the kid and all, and he sounds like a well-rounded child, but when my son begged for Guitar Hero for his birthday, I bought him a real guitar and some lessons. That was four years ago. Zack has turned into an amazing guitarist. It’s a skill he’ll still have when Guitar Hero is obsolete.