I don’t understand why Jezebel of all places keeps getting this wrong. Nia Long is undeniably iconic. In fact that whole generation of black women (Sanaa Lathan, Regina Hall, Tracee Ellis Ross, Gabrielle Union etc) are elite. If you want to write about her awesomeness, just do. But his organization does not care that…

It was a comparison. You can not like Rings of Power for any reason. But if you don’t like it specifically because of the racial makeup of the cast (which is the actual issue at hand), and you’re uninterested in the origins of that thought, then at the very least you should consider the company your opinions keep.

How? How is whiteness “intrinsic” to the character of Death?

Hey, NobodyWillEverKnow, I just wanted to let you know I really appreciate your thoughtful and lengthy answers here.

...but I’m not racist

“The mythology Middle Earth is based on takes place on “Earth” as well.”

I’m not trying to sink it, I just think Amazon could have taken some of the billion they’re spending on this and greenlit a third season of The Tick.

The question from me becomes: “Why does the character’s skin color matter? Does being white define them?” It never really does.

“I think it becomes racist if that ends up being the only thing you’re fixated on above story, performance, etc.”

I assure you, people are quite happy to talk shit about the terrible Wheel of Time show, the issues having nothing to do with the ethnicity of the cast.

If you have to type “but I’m not racist,” it’s probably worth doing some self-reflection before posting.

Oh, and one more thing, because I forgot to address it.

“I’m sure people would be outraged at a version of Aladdin with random white people in it.”

I don’t know, dude. Sounds like you’re racist.

You liked the character when they were white but you don’t now they are black. I’m sure your intentions are good but one can see why people think that sounds racist.

I’m sorry you feel uncomfortable for folks interrogating feelings you’ve not been asked to interrogate before, and for your misunderstanding of what racism actually is, leading to your being blindsided by it.

But my pity for you does not make me think you are correct, nor should your own self-pity lead you to the same…

Why is it racist to [feel an explicitly racist thing]?

“People have a right to feel it takes them out of it without other people saying it’s racist.”

There’s a lot of context needed for this.

Not what was written at all.