Kids Hurt Themselves Trying to Fly Like Superman
In the 1950s, television show merchandising was huge. And Superman products were a big draw. One of the most popular tie-in items was Superman’s cape. Unfortunately, some kids believed that if they tied on a cape they would be able to jump off objects and fly.
As a result, many kids sustained some injuries. Reeves begged to have the capes removed from the market, according to the book Superman: The High-flying History of America’s Most Enduring Hero. He also starred in a public service announcement in 1955, telling kids, “No one, but no one can do the things Superman does. And that goes especially for flying!”
