|
Author |
Message |
M.C |
This post is not being displayed .
|
M.C Super Spammer
Joined: 29 Sep 2015 Karma :
|
Posted: 20:52 - 04 Sep 2022 Post subject: |
|
|
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Kawasaki Jimbo |
This post is not being displayed .
|
Kawasaki Jimbo World Chat Champion
Joined: 09 Oct 2015 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Easy-X |
This post is not being displayed .
|
Easy-X Super Spammer
Joined: 08 Mar 2019 Karma :
|
Posted: 12:46 - 13 Sep 2022 Post subject: |
|
|
The Critical Drinker recently did a piece on this:
https://youtu.be/ngqO9Hp19_4
IMO one of the downsides of prioritising indoctrination over education is the previous dribble of quality writers and directors Hollywood would have had has dried up*. And anyone with a bright, creative mind probably doesn't have the correct politics for Hollywood today.
What to do? Paper over the cracks apparently! To cover for the lack of talent in storytelling with faux-outrage at public criticism. Critical Drinker suggests the genesis was the vapid 2016 version of Ghostbusters but the technique of talking up twoddle I would say goes back to art-house cinema with copious chin stroking and pontification on "the film's message."
One could argue that the film industry is "systematically racist" and ask how any of the brown people will get experience if we don't give 'em a chance! Racist bollox: Indian cinema is doing very nicely, thank you very much.
But a black mermaid? It doesn't make any sense! If you spent half the time under the sea you'd want to hoover up as much Vitamin D as you can get. It makes the proposition of black elves almost look reasonable
*In Hertford, Hereford and Hampshire, hurricanes hardly ever happen. ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
M.C |
This post is not being displayed .
|
M.C Super Spammer
Joined: 29 Sep 2015 Karma :
|
Posted: 22:11 - 13 Sep 2022 Post subject: |
|
|
Kawasaki Jimbo wrote: | https://www.today.com/parents/parents/little-mermaid-see-precious-reactions-rcna47271?cid=sm_npd_td_fb_ma&fbclid=IwAR1n1VsZZvam1wag33LxqQdamO9rPeiEpS0CCbzU9J9E2hM1h1meelOsVV8
Quote: | “She looks like me”: Young girls have sweetest reaction to new “Little Mermaid” trailer. |
Except they didn’t say that, it’s the parents projecting ‘representation’ on them. The main character is half fish so I doubt the kids are focussed on her skin colour, but they’re being told it should be important to them.
Predictably the Facebook reaction showed no one had read further than the title and any dissent was met with, “Racist!” |
I genuinely burst out laughing when I saw this image...
https://external-preview.redd.it/4mAx9CL-ZH90XUAcvJUu8rUtJNKVd2JadQh2bBYF7lA.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=ea5b8a391e55daa0364a84d99eef396ef1f36946
...then I came across it later in the day and it got me again
It's yet another contradiction, race isn't important so you shouldn't care about race (or gender) swapped characters, even though they scream about it when it happens the other way round, yet apparently race is so important you're unable to enjoy a film or series if you aren't 'represented'.
Shit film, had no white or black people in...
https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-b917a82c4befa26a60e68dff6a253e8f-lq
...it was brilliant.
Easy-X wrote: | The Critical Drinker recently did a piece on this:
https://youtu.be/ngqO9Hp19_4
IMO one of the downsides of prioritising indoctrination over education is the previous dribble of quality writers and directors Hollywood would have had has dried up*. And anyone with a bright, creative mind probably doesn't have the correct politics for Hollywood today.
What to do? Paper over the cracks apparently! To cover for the lack of talent in storytelling with faux-outrage at public criticism. Critical Drinker suggests the genesis was the vapid 2016 version of Ghostbusters but the technique of talking up twoddle I would say goes back to art-house cinema with copious chin stroking and pontification on "the film's message."
One could argue that the film industry is "systematically racist" and ask how any of the brown people will get experience if we don't give 'em a chance! Racist bollox: Indian cinema is doing very nicely, thank you very much.
But a black mermaid? It doesn't make any sense! If you spent half the time under the sea you'd want to hoover up as much Vitamin D as you can get. It makes the proposition of black elves almost look reasonable Rolling Eyes
*In Hertford, Hereford and Hampshire, hurricanes hardly ever happen. |
He seemed to be suggesting it was all orchestrated, that they bait fans for publicity which I don't agree with. The promoting of 'diversity' with Rangz of Power (for example) is a call to all the shitlib activists to support the show, what they'd love is all fans to just accept it.
Crying racism is just what they do 24/7, whilst ignoring that they're the ones who bring the focus on race (again we're meant to just accept it and applaud), as they believe as long as you tick diversity boxes, have your political narratives, and pass the bechdel test (yes that's a real thing...) it's job done. |
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Kawasaki Jimbo |
This post is not being displayed .
|
Kawasaki Jimbo World Chat Champion
Joined: 09 Oct 2015 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
M.C |
This post is not being displayed .
|
M.C Super Spammer
Joined: 29 Sep 2015 Karma :
|
Posted: 22:58 - 13 Sep 2022 Post subject: |
|
|
Kawasaki Jimbo wrote: | Quote: | I genuinely burst out laughing when I saw this image... |
There’s nothing wrong with having a black mermaid per se, but the insistence that there should be one, and the inability to empathise or enjoy a fictional character without lamenting, “She isn’t like me,” makes no sense. |
It makes perfect sense if you yourself have a strong racial bias. As I mentioned, they set the rules, race (or gender) swapping characters is not acceptable, unless you're replacing a white character apparently.
For me it definitely shouldn't happen when races or characters are clearly described, like I dunno Elves in LOTR or Valyrians in GoT/HoTD...
https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-ed70a284b4ae19bdaef8de26296464f7-lqhttps://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nRLUnYCl8OQ/Tw4QRaiu1ZI/AAAAAAAAEyo/KA32rnvAe5s/s1600/Tronos08.jpg
^Valyrians are famous for having silver-gold (platinum blonde) hair, very pale skin, and violet-purple eyes.
Occasionally they'll be 'smart' about it, like in Spiderman, where Mary Jane Watson is now Michelle Jones-Watson... OMG COMPLETELY DIFFERENT CHARACTER, although most of the time they don't even bother doing that. |
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Easy-X |
This post is not being displayed .
|
Easy-X Super Spammer
Joined: 08 Mar 2019 Karma :
|
Posted: 23:38 - 14 Sep 2022 Post subject: |
|
|
Come out with an original production - "Wakanda Forever!" - ppl seem to lap it up. Deliberately race swap a known character (fictional or historic, it matters not) just to score brownie-points and with the deliberate intent of race-baiting fans? What's to stop ppl from cancelling subscriptions and taking their money elsewhere, white guilt?!
Surely time to work in a WEF conspiracy: "You will own nothing [of your own culture 'cos we stole it] and you will be happy [or we'll woke-scold you till you are]" which in itself is a re-work of the classic "the beatings will continue until morale improves." ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
M.C |
This post is not being displayed .
|
M.C Super Spammer
Joined: 29 Sep 2015 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Easy-X |
This post is not being displayed .
|
Easy-X Super Spammer
Joined: 08 Mar 2019 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
M.C |
This post is not being displayed .
|
M.C Super Spammer
Joined: 29 Sep 2015 Karma :
|
Posted: 15:56 - 15 Sep 2022 Post subject: |
|
|
*checks age of the little mermaid before we discuss what we would do to her*
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Nobby the Bastard |
This post is not being displayed .
|
Nobby the Bastard Harley Gaydar
Joined: 16 Aug 2013 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
M.C |
This post is not being displayed .
|
M.C Super Spammer
Joined: 29 Sep 2015 Karma :
|
Posted: 19:15 - 15 Sep 2022 Post subject: |
|
|
But what? That's Gabriella from the series, Halle Bailey is playing Ariel? |
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Ste |
This post is not being displayed .
|
Ste Not Work Safe
Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Polarbear |
This post is not being displayed .
|
Polarbear Super Spammer
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
M.C |
This post is not being displayed .
|
M.C Super Spammer
Joined: 29 Sep 2015 Karma :
|
Posted: 01:02 - 16 Sep 2022 Post subject: |
|
|
'You must log in to continue' |
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Polarbear |
This post is not being displayed .
|
Polarbear Super Spammer
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Karma :
|
Posted: 01:39 - 16 Sep 2022 Post subject: |
|
|
M.C wrote: |
'You must log in to continue' |
Ah fcuk. My bad. ____________________ Triumph Trophy Launch Edition |
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
M.C |
This post is not being displayed .
|
M.C Super Spammer
Joined: 29 Sep 2015 Karma :
|
Posted: 01:45 - 16 Sep 2022 Post subject: |
|
|
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Polarbear |
This post is not being displayed .
|
Polarbear Super Spammer
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
arry |
This post is not being displayed .
|
arry Super Spammer
Joined: 03 Jan 2009 Karma :
|
Posted: 12:31 - 18 Sep 2022 Post subject: |
|
|
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Easy-X |
This post is not being displayed .
|
Easy-X Super Spammer
Joined: 08 Mar 2019 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
arry |
This post is not being displayed .
|
arry Super Spammer
Joined: 03 Jan 2009 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Easy-X |
This post is not being displayed .
|
Easy-X Super Spammer
Joined: 08 Mar 2019 Karma :
|
Posted: 22:17 - 18 Sep 2022 Post subject: |
|
|
I always think back to my childhood. On the bus down to town with my Nan (before she lost her marbles) and she'd spy some punk rocker with a pink Mohican, jab me in the ribs and stifle a titter. Unsaid: "get her!" or "who do they think they are?" but always the undertone was bemusement.
But it's now as serious and relentless as the Borg: "Your culture will adapt to service us. Resistance is futile." Declaring pronouns is a similar challenge: your culture has been dismantled, you will pander to my every whim no matter how absurd. Any dissent will be viewed as an attack on the Collective and therefore violence.
This has to be the most egregious challenge (till the next at least)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fc1ULP3WIAAYoNn.jpg ____________________ Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter |
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
M.C |
This post is not being displayed .
|
M.C Super Spammer
Joined: 29 Sep 2015 Karma :
|
Posted: 17:46 - 19 Sep 2022 Post subject: |
|
|
What the actual fuck is that |
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Ste |
This post is not being displayed .
|
Ste Not Work Safe
Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Easy-X |
This post is not being displayed .
|
Easy-X Super Spammer
Joined: 08 Mar 2019 Karma :
|
|
Back to top |
|
You must be logged in to rate posts |
|
|
Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 1 year, 212 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
|
|
|