Jun 2, 2010
jimmytheduck commented on Burkas and Birkins.
Wow. SATC is sexist but it is okay I guess to be homophobic based on your quote below:
"This is an entirely inappropriate length for what is essentially a home video of gay men playing with giant Barbie dolls. But I digress."
Are you saying all gay men are the same? I am sure some like SATC and some don't. I am sure some like Barbie and some don't. That is the same for some women. This is the problem with the "generalizations" that you supposedly are so up in arms against in SATC. Of course, it is okay to bash other groups like gay men apparently.
You don't have to like the series or the movie. I realize that not everything is for everyone. I respect that completely. However, don't criticize an entire group or label an entire group because of it. That is reprehensible and I am disgusted by the fact that you don't see this is a bigoted comment.
"This is an entirely inappropriate length for what is essentially a home video of gay men playing with giant Barbie dolls. But I digress."
Are you saying all gay men are the same? I am sure some like SATC and some don't. I am sure some like Barbie and some don't. That is the same for some women. This is the problem with the "generalizations" that you supposedly are so up in arms against in SATC. Of course, it is okay to bash other groups like gay men apparently.
You don't have to like the series or the movie. I realize that not everything is for everyone. I respect that completely. However, don't criticize an entire group or label an entire group because of it. That is reprehensible and I am disgusted by the fact that you don't see this is a bigoted comment.
Jun 2, 2010
jimmytheduck joined My Stranger Face
Jun 2, 2010
jimmytheduck commented on Burkas and Birkins.
Wow. SATC is sexist but it is okay I guess to be homophobic based on your quote below:
"This is an entirely inappropriate length for what is essentially a home video of gay men playing with giant Barbie dolls. But I digress."
Are you saying all gay men are the same? I am sure some like SATC and some don't. I am sure some like Barbie and some don't. That is the same for some women. This is the problem with the "generalizations" that you supposedly are so up in arms against in SATC. Of course, it is okay to bash other groups like gay men apparently.
You don't have to like the series or the movie. I realize that not everything is for everyone. I respect that completely. However, don't criticize an entire group or label an entire group because of it. That is reprehensible and I am disgusted by the fact that you don't see this is a bigoted comment.
"This is an entirely inappropriate length for what is essentially a home video of gay men playing with giant Barbie dolls. But I digress."
Are you saying all gay men are the same? I am sure some like SATC and some don't. I am sure some like Barbie and some don't. That is the same for some women. This is the problem with the "generalizations" that you supposedly are so up in arms against in SATC. Of course, it is okay to bash other groups like gay men apparently.
You don't have to like the series or the movie. I realize that not everything is for everyone. I respect that completely. However, don't criticize an entire group or label an entire group because of it. That is reprehensible and I am disgusted by the fact that you don't see this is a bigoted comment.
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I just don't like the idea of labeling anybody in a way unless you know them personally. Let's not "name call." Your comments and the comments of this reviewer remind me of the recent Newsweek article stating that gay actors shouldn't play straight characters. So gay men can't write for women? Women can't write for gay men? I find that as offensive as you find the movie. I am sure that wasn't your intention (as I doubt the movie was meant to offend women or any other group, but I can see how the movie might be taken that way by some). However, see how these comments can be taken in a hurtful way.
Just imagine if the same tone that you or the critic used were applied to women or another minority, wouldn't you be offended? I would be.
I have spent years pushing for equality for all and will continue to do so. When we belittle a group of people or put them down, we are no better than the extreme capitalist or uber conservative nuts we are supposedly fighting against. Open dialogue creates change not lashing out at each other.
If that is how you feel about this movie or any other movie, TV show, or corporation, Don't support them. I love that we have the power to hurt where it counts when we are against something. Hurting where it counts means hurting them in their "uber-capitalist consumption" wallets.
It is the problem with this country on both sides. Too often, we don't want to talk about issues respectfully. We are more concerned with being witty, or creating interesting sound bites and getting attention and ratings. We no longer work together or respect differences. Again, I am sure that this was not the reviewer's intention or your intention but it came off as bigoted to me.
On the flip side, at least we are able to have this debate. As someone stated earlier, good or bad, this movie has sure stirred up some emotions.