Agreed. To give an example that may be more understandable to the other side, take the “localization” done to the original Sailor Moon in which they removed references to the main same sex relationship due to the political climate at the time in the US.

Because in that case you’re removing objectionable or controversial content for the sole reason that it is considered as such to the foreign target market, where it had not been in its original cultural context. Yes it’s theirs to do with as they please, and may be it is objectionable, but it’s still censorship.

Ah, the classic “It’s ok when I do it” tenet of social justice rears it’s ugly head again.

That’s what peeves me the most. I actually agree with the girl and think the Teen Titans reinterpretation of Starfire for kids is superior to the adult versions. However, parents that coach their kids to regurgitate their own politics on command as a public display to make a point are disgusting. It’s similar to those…

Cultural appropriation is not a valid concept. Parts of culture can mean different things to different people and no one can lay claim to a ‘correct’ interpretation. One person’s superficial enjoyment of something does not take away from another’s ability to imbue it with whatever personal meaning they wish.

Parts of culture can mean different things to different people. One person’s superficial enjoyment of something doesn’t take away from another’s ability to revere it as per their traditions.

Italians do it better

I agree. Many of his essays seem to have the structure of “eloquently written yet woeful personal anecdote, therefore reparations”, but he is a talented writer. I will respect anyone that puts this kind of genuine effort and understanding into a character. The comics industry can always use more of that.

That’s the classic definition of feminism. Certain modern branches of it do quite the opposite and infantilize women.

Ha that was great! The part with Kit Harington singing that parody of Wild Thing reminded me of this.

This was more of a heckler’s veto, which is very rarely a good thing but in this case fully warranted. That movie is completely debunked and demonstrably harmful misinformation presented with malicious intent.

Eh, I can care about the actual rights and well being of people while rolling my eyes over ever-changing terminology de rigueur and outrage over moderately crass humor. Some people do take being PC way too far, so it’s a valid concept.

It’s not real

I can envision this commercial seriously backfiring. People earnestly repeating ridiculous off the cuff insults of another person is almost always funnier than the original insult due to the dissonance between the content and tone of the speaker. It’s used for comedic effect in entertainment. For example, the whole…

And “PRINSES” license plate to top it off.

Which they’re completely entitled and in the right to do. It really doesn’t matter what you call it though. It still can be quite frustrating to end up with a watered down product that has been adjusted for more restrictive sensibilities.

Hooray, you won the semantics argument while completely missing the point

Couldn’t have said it better myself. You can be against something without being a raving, harassing lunatic. It sucks having your position constantly characterized as such.

This one!

I really really want to like this movie but yea, the trailer consists of stale recycled jokes I’ve seen a million times before. Do something new and clever! I’m rooting for you guys! Kate McKinnon is the only one who seems like she will be entertaining in it.