I read the book, and “a giant pile of nerd references masquerading as a novel” is a perfect summation of it.

More like: “we’re a geek website bashing a movie based on a novel about insulting geek stereotypes.”

Oh, is that how it works?

They make games that millions of people enjoy. You’re not one of them. Get over it.

I’m reminded of the scene outside the courtroom in Natural Born Killers.

“He is autistic, suffers from ADHD and post-traumatic stress because of this school.

You think he’s bad as a lawyer, wait until he becomes a judge.

This list made me realize I haven’t enjoyed any Spielberg movie released in the past 20 years, almost.

Maybe. I doubt it.

I am not sure I agree with what you are saying. For example a person of color could use it as an insult could they not?

You’re being pedantic as fuck in this thread. People don’t create songs “to perform it themselves.”

Bc Chris Brown is actually a white guy in his body.

True. I don’t see what that matters, though, since I’m not trying to speak for anyone else.

Look, if you’re not even going to try, then I’m not going to engage. Thanks for playing, though.

But I don’t consider ignorance racism.

I guess my point is that trying to prevent that (perhaps indirectly) by crying racism anytime someone wants to sing along to a top 40 song is by definition conservative.

Yes, but not the hateful sort of racism based on malice against another race. Rather, the more ubiquitous, sinister racism based on simple ignorance and a lack of understanding. I don’t think these girls hate black people. But I also don’t think they bother to consider how their words reflect on themselves, or the…

The parts using the word in question are sung by Chris Brown. Even the author knew to let the black guy take those verses.

The same as what? As a song performed by a black man?

The singer is only responsible for his/her performance. No one else’s.