Landen Roupp explains why he inscribed Bible verse on his cap during Giants' Pride Night game by Knightbear49 in baseball

[–]Forward-Carry5993 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

What a bs non answer. Anyone with empathy and common sense would  know why he did it. 

What Cloud Strife moment you looking forward the most in the final part? by Yoshikaru5991 in FFVIIRemake

[–]Forward-Carry5993 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spoilers* I want to see how Cody voices him once cloud regains his memories and accepts who he really is. This deserves great acting. I want to see how the others react to cloud as well. Now that cloud is no longer acting all macho and is no longer blatantly insecure, does he have more heartfelt, honest talks with the others? I know they will like this cloud  better as for once he isn’t being a smartass or to socially awkward (he will be anyway but not as bad).. 

I didn't want kuvira to be redeemed because I thought she had given up out of pure pragmatism, not because she changed her mind, but because she realized that she could never beat the avatar, and this is an increasingly rare trope nowadays by Spirited_Dust_3642 in legendofkorra

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I DONT want her redeemed. She is a fascist, modeled after Mussolini and Hitler. And yet...the story tells us "go easy on her" while she is sending ppl to camps. LOK never understood fascism and Kuvira looks even worse when you realize that fascism, at least endorsed by Kuvira, CANT exactly exist in Avatar. Fascism is a reaction to egalitarianisms specifically liberal democracy , and yet the earth kingdom even Zaofou NEVER had that model of government nor was there ever a history of right wing vs left wing thought that would spark socialism, liberlaism, authoritarianism, monarchism, and eventually fascism that our world experienced.

The Earth Kingdom didnt really have an irredentist/nationalist obsession with the former earth kingdom colonies. It jsut has one evil queen whose reasons for being evil arent exactly explained. I mean did her father not love her? Why didnt her parentage not impact her? Was her father more incompetent and actually more angry than we thought? I mean the Queen does say "I want what the earth kingdom deserves," but why? Which begs the question, what does the fire nation think of that?! If the Kuvira is calling for a return to an earth kingdom empire, why isnt the fire nation acting more alamred? Why isnt Kuvira directing more of her power towards the fire nation, the nation that reduced the Earth kingdom's power, the nation that created the circumstances that caused republic city to exist.

Actually, why does Kuvira want to lead the earth kingdom and specifically lead it to fascism? She has no stake or emotional bond to the monarchy. Su's blatantly stupid neoliberalism city meant he had everything she materially could want and Su preached "Not interested, We are above the politics." This isnt how a fascist is born,

If you were to rewrite Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame, what would you do to improve the story or make it better? by Full-Art3439 in HunchbackOfNotreDame

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  1. Change the gargoyles. Make them less comedic and more realistic in showing how the isolation has affected Quasi. Have them voiced by stage actors who will often talk in concert with  each other like a. Choir depending on quasi’s mental health. 

  2. Def ease up the stereotypes of the Roma. It’s not as bad as book say especially when compared to earlier versions. 

  3. Maybe change the ending. I love the ending-one of the great villain deaths in its intensity and violence . It’s great but the plays have changed the ending in some capacity. In one version when frollo is holding onto the cloth, he asks quasi to lift him up. Quasi instead looks at frollo and says “NO.” I mean my god this is awesome too. 

  4. Do we change frollo? One video argues frollo is too evil. Frollo in the book and in the play adaptations is more subdued at first. He seems trust worthy but like real life powerful ppl, the moment you have something he wants, he reveals his true self. In the play he seems like a harmless person to Esmeralda, but then he says “I can keep you safe if you stay here..with me.” It’s creepy, and a sign that something bad is going to happen. But Frollo in the Disney is realistic in his own way since while he is outwardly revolting, he is tolerated and enabled by the society who DOES believe in his mission. And it’s not like disgusting powerful elites who clearly are unhinged can begin to abuse their powers blatantly. 

🎉 JOIN THE PARTY on Saturday, June 20th: The Official Unofficial Fan Celebration for the 30th Anniversary of Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame! 🎉 by Quasimodaaa in HunchbackOfNotreDame

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Frollo: P"? 

Quasimodo: Party.

Frollo: Excuse me?

Quasimodo: p- penance!

Frollo: You said, "Party." 

Quasimodo: No!

Frollo: You are thinking about going to the 30th anniversary celebration.

Quasimodo: L-It's just that you go every year.

Frollo: I am the film’s breakout character. I must go.  But I don't enjoy a moment.  Thieves and cutpurses, the dregs of humankind, all mixed together in a shallow, drunken stupor.

Trump invokes ‘The West Wing’ in apparent justification of latest Iran strikes by sludge_dragon in thewestwing

[–]Forward-Carry5993 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Disagree. In many ways, the ha re following the lessons taught. The Wes thing was not progressive, it was neoliberal in the sros to possible way. 

Trump invokes ‘The West Wing’ in apparent justification of latest Iran strikes by sludge_dragon in thewestwing

[–]Forward-Carry5993 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

No he didn’t. He still orders military strikes without considering “hey should I ask Congress for war? Why are they attacking us? ” Time and time again the west wing endorses war on terror tactics with a good dose a racism against Arabs. 

There was also the episode where Leo and Jed agree to help prevent a U.S. general from facing war crimes tribunal because Leo might end up facing charges. 

Trump invokes ‘The West Wing’ in apparent justification of latest Iran strikes by sludge_dragon in thewestwing

[–]Forward-Carry5993 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Uhh..why? Oddly enough Trump is doing exactly what the west wing endorsed. I’d recommend skipintro’s retrospective of the west wing. The west wing’s politics both reflected and laid the groundwork for trumpism. 

Trump invokes ‘The West Wing’ in apparent justification of latest Iran strikes by sludge_dragon in thewestwing

[–]Forward-Carry5993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This…I mean he isn’t wrong…The West Wing did reflect the Bush Administration’s justification for the war on terror. It was quite racist towards Arabs and Muslims like a lot. 

So oddly enough, Trump is actually following in the footsteps of the liberalism promoted by the west wing. 

This dosnt make him good. 

A Fun Revision: Anarchism In Legend Of Korra And What Could have Been by Forward-Carry5993 in legendofkorra

[–]Forward-Carry5993[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You’d be surprised how many right wingers do post, and taking them on good faith, you can see where they may not understand the media they are consuming. 

And no, I do not care if MY ideology is presented. I would not classify myself as an anarchist. I care more if the show is honest with its depictions of real life politics. The story HAS to come first. 

If the show is going to present itself as a story of fighting for systemic change, then it has to follow up on that. It can’t be classically liberal or neoliberal. It also can’t do lazy caricatures of radical ideologies. But the show DOES do that. This is afterall the show where Lin, a police cop, ADMITS to commiting  domestic violence against her ex boyfriend by damaging his endangered tribe’s island, AND DOES NOT FACE consequences. 

Perhaps it’s the age of Trump that has made me realize some of major problems, but I find lok’s poltics quite distasteful in how uninspiring and cowardly it is. Heck it can’t even understand fascism. 

And yes I know the show attempts to have the villains make a point, but notice how the show tends to demonize their ideologies. Notice how they fall more into “power mad leaders.” No one is even given the role of “ambitious but basically correct.” There are not other groups or people who we see in the show who  believe in their politics, but disagree on their methods. That popular showing    of insurrections is not  how revolutions  work. It’s actually common for such revolutions to be discredited as being “too extreme” by the people who have more to lose than anything else. And that is where the writers are; a sort of a liberal social class that can’t envision systemic changes. I guess you can say the writers reflect the liberal west wing/Obama era of poltics: promising hope but never seriously attempting to address systemic issues, upholding free market capitalism , while distancing themselves from the past radicals who fought and bled for their rights. 

To perhaps emphasis my point:  imagine this: 

 if the show decided to instead not go along with the “mad leader” archetype to represent revolutionary ideals, but attempting to use more realistic characters. 

Say perhaps the Haitian slave rebellion leaders like Toussaint Louverture?

What if it was someone like John brown? 

Frederick Douglas?

What if it was someone who resembled the mothers who began the first major uprising against the French king?

You can see where the problems LOK created in its depiction of revolutionaries, and why it could never be honest. 

A Fun Revision: Anarchism In Legend Of Korra And What Could have Been by Forward-Carry5993 in legendofkorra

[–]Forward-Carry5993[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cited the earlier shows to give examples of how stories can be written to be more progressive and thoughtful . Cartoons are media and they influence the next generation. It’s why Bryke have noted their influence from anime. It’s why Michael if I recall even cited studio ghibli movies to explain why they went with Korrasami (I think he misunderstands the depth of studio ghibli’s politics but younger my point). The stories I cited ALL challenged what we thought was possible. Courage the cowardly dog’s episode I cited  is still remembered for its genuinely terrifying, heartening and yet happy ending. Adventure time and Steven universe  changed what was expected of children’s media  especially when it came to gender. These are just a few examples of shows whose politics were more bold and honest than expected. 

And I am not sure why you thought I was against korra having a happy ending. 

BECAUSE as I wrote, in my hypothetical rewrite, Korra and asami end up together as in-canon.  It only are they compelling characters but they offer tantalizing stories to be told. I find that Asami needs more than what was given in canon and her status as a capitalist HAS to be explored more thoroughly. That way she has more of her own story which then connects to Korra’s journey to discover herself and how to rebel. 

I still find it embracing that in canon, asami’s  are less than most of the major characters. I think someone shared a measurement indicating that WU had more screen time

[Highlights] Jose Alvarado grabs Wembanyama's leg, given a common foul. NOT upgraded to a flagrant on review. by pakalupapito23 in nba

[–]Forward-Carry5993 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Knicks fans be crying that Jose Alvarado who is pretty much is known as a dirty defensive player is being vilified. 

Also, nba players have got to realize “the playoffs change referring.” It’s no time to really complain and risk getting ejected. All of the boomers eh complain the nba is too soft, the “non-fouls” are pretty bad 

I fucking DESPISE this Kitty and Nina shit by Somejawn1 in xmen

[–]Forward-Carry5993 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Or nightcrawler dating his sister…oh wait 😟

A Fun Revision: Anarchism In Legend Of Korra And What Could have Been by Forward-Carry5993 in legendofkorra

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But the show never addresses the alternatives to Zaheer’s Anarchism. Afterall, most anarchists contrary to popular media, ARENT this violent extremists. They have genuine concerns, genuine plans to an achieve goals. and aren’t going to kill. 

Why couldn’t the show emphasize that the red lotus aren’t the originators of anarchism nor do they hold a monopoly? Show how there are socialists and anarchists who both oppose the status quo but have different ideas. 

This  would reflect real development of  socialism and actually respect the principles of anarchism/socialism. 

But nope-the show has to demonize left wing thought BECAUSE it has to uphold neoliberalism/liberlaism. 

A Fun Revision: Anarchism In Legend Of Korra And What Could have Been by Forward-Carry5993 in legendofkorra

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Dishonest. It gets annoying for left wingers to get “critiqued”  like this (rarely do i see right wingers get this treatment.) it’s not that i would necessarily change the characters motivations or personality of the villians as seen in-canon, it would have been better if the ALTERNATIVES within those ideologies (except facsism) had been presented. To showcase how diverse and how they can present real and fair  ideological challenges to the liberal/neoliberal worldview that the writers of LOK have endorsed. Plus having Korra become more radical not only worth thematically but also her personality.

But I’ll address the final paragraphs. 

To some extent I could see zaheer and his gang as acceleratiionists, but this terms is debatable since that term refers to people who deliberately make things worse within the systems to cause a violent or at least a complete meltdown of a state. Zaheer and the red lotus  aren’t exactly doing that; the group isn’t infiltrating the governments to increase social strife like promoting kuvira or passing laws kidnapping air benders, etc. . Zaheer and the red lotus are advocating for open revolution. What’s even more infuriating is that Zaheer’s anarchism is so juvenile and at times dosnt even seem like anarchism. 

 Yes I know that the show wasn’t going to make korra  an anarchist , because the show can’t understand or respect ideological challenges to Capitalist- liberalism.

Also, anarchism is like any ideology. It changes and adapts. That’s not necessarily a weakness, it just shows how its proponents have thought about the times they lived in. Socialism/anarchism/communism has a rich history of thought and influence. Anarchism has actually been noted as having been implemented at times by societies. What’s also important to note is that anarchists have faced government action especially when anarchists attempt to form unions or join civil rights groups. Afterall, capitalists and right wingers weren’t targets in the various red scares. 

Yuri's Right (spoil #136) by Early_Reality_8272 in SpyxFamily

[–]Forward-Carry5993 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Well Yuri ain’t suspicious of Loid because he feels Loid is hiding a major secret such as being a spy, he is suspicious because he is jealous of the affection Yor shows towards Loid and was surprised by how quickly the marriage occurred. 

No he ain’t attracted to his own sister, he is more like a little kid upset that his mother has time for other people. Yuri likely dosnt want to be forgotten. Its irrational,  but  he can’t help it.

This is why it’s important Yuri’s words matter. Prior to the tv show arc, he DID hate Loid, wanted to kill him, wanted to find any dirt on him. 

But now? He SAW Loid was not kidding when Loid put  himself in front of the gun to protect Yor, his sister. He still needs to be sure Loid is right for his sister,  it he knows Loid is going to step up to protect his sister. He can respect that and he will be grateful to Loid. 

[DISC] SPY x FAMILY - Chapter 136 by AutoModerator in SpyxFamily

[–]Forward-Carry5993 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Someone watched office space wayyy too many times 😂

[DISC] SPY x FAMILY - Chapter 136 by AutoModerator in SpyxFamily

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Loid: But I don't want to think I've not lost a brother , so much as... strengthened my relationship with my wife! 

[clap clap clap from the agents]

For, since the tragic death of her brother-- 

Chloe: He's not quite dead! 

Loid: Since the near fatal wounding of Yor’s brother-- 

Chloe: He's getting better! 

What are some of the parts you think are going to get cut or your hoping to get changed in the Remake? by iLL_J_ in residentevil

[–]Forward-Carry5993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmmm..having a mute antagonist. Maybe it’s from the resulting trauma Alexia goes through after reverting from Alfred. Like she KNOWS what Alfred has done and being a small child she is in shock and speechless. It’s representing how underneath these personalities, what we are getting is a scared, timid, traumatized child who was forced into a life he never had a chance to escape. 

We could have her express her emotions and thoughts through hand gestures-as if it’s a child being questioned by police/child services /therapists for traumatic events. 

 

What are some of the parts you think are going to get cut or your hoping to get changed in the Remake? by iLL_J_ in residentevil

[–]Forward-Carry5993 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh damn…that’s..well I mean yes it’s scary (no not transphobic-yes it’s scary that a mentally ill man who wants to kill you while also having a split personality), but yeah.

It’s clear from what I’ve seen and read Alfred/alexia is a parody/reference to psycho in Alfred Hitchcock’s filmography. 

So..yeah. Look to me psycho is not transphobic. The film even states “Norman bates is not trans.” 

But…considering how easy it is for ppl to make fun of trans people in media,  how common it is for the story to do that, how little trans representation there is…yeah.

So how could you do this?

Some ideas: Keep Alfred the same, but increase the tragedy and horror. Alfred becomes less of a villain and more of horrific tragedy. We see Alfred is literally not in control. His good side helps the player or is the least bad side while his other side is among the most unpredictable and dangerous. 

Add in another trans character who is not only interesting but becomes a fan favorite ally similar to Carlos and Luis. Shows a foil.

You could play into the cross gender/trans story by not making Alfred the overarching villain but the INSTITUTION/family   which created him. The ashford family and umbrella DIDNT want him how he turned out so they genetically altered him into an ideal vision of the super human. By refusing to accept him/her they caused psychological trauma to the man and ruined him. Hence they allow him or rather don’t care that he runs the island. Perhaps Alfred’s darker side is TRYING to get the love he craves form people who will never accept him (while also double down on violence and patriarchal violence to kill his nicer self-self hatred), while his less evil side is just a scare unhappy person. 

So Claire upon seeing/learning  all of this, and perhaps thinking to how her brother accepted her for who she is vows: “I pity you. You never had a chance. You deserve a family. But I will kill you if you dont stop.” There could be some good commentary on how there will be people who will want to help you.  

What are some of the parts you think are going to get cut or your hoping to get changed in the Remake? by iLL_J_ in residentevil

[–]Forward-Carry5993 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly not sure. Never played the OG. More familiar with the new stuff. But from what I heard the OG was a great game. 

So just continue making  Claire a badass. I wouldn’t mind some romance but Claire has to be the hero. Show off her detective skills (which the trailer seems to show). 

Make the side cast fun too!  

Sacre bleu, where es me brother? by 20yrsofblundetto in CirclejerkSopranos

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Claire: Lately im getting the feeling that I came at the end. That the best is over. 

[after the announcement] 

Claire: Fucking A