Racist Hunger Game Fans

In this episode of The Philip Defranco show, Phillip discusses a series of racist comments posted on Twitter by fans of The Hunger Games. Apparently, some fans are disappointed that certain characters were portrayed by Black actors/ actresses. These characters are Rue, Thresh, and Cinnamon. Here are some of the comments:

I know, rue is too black for what I pictured. But Peeta IS nomworthyAbi

I was pumped for the Hunger Games. Until I learned that a black girl was playing RueJohn Knox IV

why did the producer make all of the good characters black smhmari

However, these characters are actually described as Black in the books. For example:

And most hauntingly, a twelve-year old girl from District 11. She has dark brown skin and eyes, but other than that, she's very like Prim in size and demeanor.The Hunger Games

The boy tribute from District 11, Thresh, has the same dark skin as Rue, but the resemblance stops there.The Hunger Games

So, what do you think of this OT? Why do people have such a problem with this? Why do people hate Blacks so much? Discuss.

Here's another video on it.

I haven't read the books, so were the characters in them a certain ethnicity or race originally?

All that aside: who the hell names a character Cinnamon if they aren't going to be a stripper?

I hate racist peoples

I haven't read the books, so were the characters in them a certain ethnicity or race originally?

Pirate700

Yes, they are. The last two quotes in the OP are from the books. They describe the characters as Black.

I'm going to work for three hours. I'll be back. Chat among yourselves.

I'm going to work for three hours. I'll be back. Chat among yourselves.

King-Kai

Its Twitter, who cares?

Its the Hunger Games, who cares?

Also, how can they be hunger games fans when they are upset by black characters in the film when they are black in the books?

Racism exists how surprising.

i dont see much of an issue near where i live blacks call eachother the N word all the time

i dont see much of an issue near where i live blacks call eachother the N word all the time

almasdeathchild

i dont see much of an issue near where i live blacks call eachother the N word all the time

almasdeathchild

[QUOTE="almasdeathchild"]

i dont see much of an issue near where i live blacks call eachother the N word all the time

Pirate700

but no really i was typeing whats more racists then what more or less speaking my mind like an R-tard >.>

"I know, rue is too black for what I pictured." lmao... the girl that plays her is light skinned. wtf?

I hope these aren't Marvel fans either because they'll be greatly disappointed with Nick Fury in the Avengers.

I think it's funny :lol:chilly-chill

[QUOTE="chilly-chill"]I think it's funny :lol:Bucked20

[QUOTE="chilly-chill"]I think it's funny :lol:Bucked20

Why are all blacks violent thugs?

Stop reinforcing stereotypes badman.

[QUOTE="chilly-chill"]I think it's funny :lol:Bucked20

Cinnamon? :lol: It was Cinna. But both Thresh and Rue were portrayed as African American in the book. Cinna, I thought was white. This is just another sad example of idiotic bigotism.

Errr I thought some of the characters were described as *black* in the books ?..I dont even..Really ? People are that wtf worthy that they complain over some characters being a different race in a movie..my god.

Wow, I did not know people were overreacting over that. I mean, the book is quite clear in their description, and even if it wasn't, that should not be a issue.

I am disappointed in the world, but I am not surprised by it. :(

However, these characters are actually described as Black in the books. For example:

[quote="The Hunger Games"]And most hauntingly, a twelve-year old girl from District 11. She has dark brown skin and eyes, but other than that, she's very like Prim in size and demeanor.King-Kai

The boy tribute from District 11, Thresh, has the same dark skin as Rue, but the resemblance stops there.The Hunger Games

But... casting was screwed up here, anyway. The actress who plays Katniss should have darker skin, because her character spent most of her time outdoors hunting.

The only weird thing about her being black is the fact that her sister, the main character, isn't. It confused the hell out of me.kris9031998

Whose sister? Rue's?

[QUOTE="King-Kai"]However, these characters are actually described as Black in the books. For example:

[quote="The Hunger Games"]And most hauntingly, a twelve-year old girl from District 11. She has dark brown skin and eyes, but other than that, she's very like Prim in size and demeanor.OrkHammer007

The boy tribute from District 11, Thresh, has the same dark skin as Rue, but the resemblance stops there.The Hunger Games

But... casting was screwed up here, anyway. The actress who plays Katniss should have darker skin, because her character spent most of her time outdoors hunting.

Considering the fact that Suzzane Collins - the author of the books - is American, and the fact that Blacks have a historical presence in America, it is safe to assume that the characters are intended to be Black, not indian. In America, dark brown skin == Black.

[QUOTE="King-Kai"]

I'm going to work for three hours. I'll be back. Chat among yourselves.

AussieePet

I'm back.

You have race issues BRHD.Charazani

People have too much time on their hands if they're mad over characters in a fictional book not being portrayed right.

[QUOTE="Charazani"]You have race issues BRHD.Deihjan

GTFO.

[QUOTE="Deihjan"][QUOTE="Charazani"]You have race issues BRHD.King-Kai

GTFO.

[QUOTE="OrkHammer007"]

[QUOTE="King-Kai"]However, these characters are actually described as Black in the books. For example:

[quote="The Hunger Games"]And most hauntingly, a twelve-year old girl from District 11. She has dark brown skin and eyes, but other than that, she's very like Prim in size and demeanor.King-Kai

The boy tribute from District 11, Thresh, has the same dark skin as Rue, but the resemblance stops there.The Hunger Games

But... casting was screwed up here, anyway. The actress who plays Katniss should have darker skin, because her character spent most of her time outdoors hunting.

Considering the fact that Suzzane Collins - the author of the books - is American, and the fact that Blacks have a historical presence in America, it is safe to assume that the characters are intended to be Black, not indian. In America, dark brown skin == Black.

[QUOTE="King-Kai"]

[QUOTE="OrkHammer007"]Dark brown skin could denote Indian heritage, too. Seems to me you're a bit racist in assuming that dark brown == black.

But... casting was screwed up here, anyway. The actress who plays Katniss should have darker skin, because her character spent most of her time outdoors hunting.

Nibroc420

Considering the fact that Suzzane Collins - the author of the books - is American, and the fact that Blacks have a historical presence in America, it is safe to assume that the characters are intended to be Black, not indian. In America, dark brown skin == Black.

Especially since the the author is white, who is to say what she thinks is dark brown? dark brown to her could just mean a dark tan.

I personally thought they were black from the description, but that doesn't mean everyone does. Although I do think it's racist that the person said why do all the good characters have to be black.

I honestly thought Cinna was a white dude. He reminded me on Simon Cowell in the book wearing v necks and whatever. But when I saw the picture of him I was like... what the heck, this is not what I expected. But whatever, he played the part pretty well. I even heard that he was originally going to be played by a white guy, but Lenny Kravitz played the part so well that he got it.

Really think there are bigger issues in the world than the casting of a silly movie.....LJS9502_basic

I hate racist peoples

AussieePet

[QUOTE="Nibroc420"][QUOTE="King-Kai"]

Considering the fact that Suzzane Collins - the author of the books - is American, and the fact that Blacks have a historical presence in America, it is safe to assume that the characters are intended to be Black, not indian. In America, dark brown skin == Black.

gotdangit

Especially since the the author is white, who is to say what she thinks is dark brown? dark brown to her could just mean a dark tan.

I personally thought they were black from the description, but that doesn't mean everyone does. Although I do think it's racist that the person said why do all the good characters have to be black.

I honestly thought Cinna was a white dude. He reminded me on Simon Cowell in the book wearing v necks and whatever. But when I saw the picture of him I was like... what the heck, this is not what I expected. But whatever, he played the part pretty well. I even heard that he was originally going to be played by a white guy, but Lenny Kravitz played the part so well that he got it.

Here is a transcription of an interview in which the author of the books - Suzanne Collins - says that the characters, Thresh and Rue, are African American.

[quote="Interviewer"]Thresh and Rue.Suzanne Collins

They're African American.

So, there you have it.

[QUOTE="LJS9502_basic"]Really think there are bigger issues in the world than the casting of a silly movie.....TheShadowLord07

There were like 5 black people in that entire movie which was overwhelmingly white. I'm not calling the movie racist, but to try and say you're disappointed that ANYBODY was black in that movie is kinda sad.

Get over it.

[QUOTE="gotdangit"]

[QUOTE="Nibroc420"] or Native American, or East Indian.King-Kai

Especially since the the author is white, who is to say what she thinks is dark brown? dark brown to her could just mean a dark tan.

I personally thought they were black from the description, but that doesn't mean everyone does. Although I do think it's racist that the person said why do all the good characters have to be black.

I honestly thought Cinna was a white dude. He reminded me on Simon Cowell in the book wearing v necks and whatever. But when I saw the picture of him I was like... what the heck, this is not what I expected. But whatever, he played the part pretty well. I even heard that he was originally going to be played by a white guy, but Lenny Kravitz played the part so well that he got it.

Here is a transcription of an interview in which the author of the books - Suzanne Collins - says that the characters, Thresh and Rue, are African American.

[quote="Interviewer"]Thresh and Rue.Suzanne Collins

They're African American.

So, there you have it.