Racist Hunger Game Fans

[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.OrkHammer007

Quick: which of these people has dark brown skin:

...hint: it's NOT the black person.

Halle Berry is half White. So, she doesn't count. Also, What I meant was that considering the historical presence of Blacks in America, when an American person reads adescription which uses terms like dark skin, they are more likely to thinik of a Black person than any sort of other dark skinned person.

To be honest, I was pretty surprised to see that Rue was played by a black actress. Given that she was described as very Prim-like, I imagined a white girl. Other than that, though, I never really thought about ethnicity.

[QUOTE="OrkHammer007"]

[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.King-Kai

Quick: which of these people has dark brown skin:

...hint: it's NOT the black person.

Halle Berry is half White. So, she doesn't count. Also, What I meant was that considering the historical presence of Blacks in America, when an American person reads adescription which uses terms like dark skin, they are more likely to thinik of a Black person than any sort of other dark skinned person.

1.) Halle Berry is half White. So, she doesn't count. Also, What I meant was that considering the historical presence of Blacks in America, when an American person reads adescription which uses terms like dark skin, they are more likely to thinik of a Black person than any sort of other dark skinned person.King-Kai

2.) As an American, I'm extremely offended by your assumption. When I see "dark skin" or "dark brown skin," the last thing I'm thinking is "is this guy of African descent." I'm thinking, "This guy has brown/dark brown skin." I actually envisioned Rue as being Native American, simply because the story takes place in North America. Go figure.

You're making assumptions you can't prove, and dismissing evidence simply because it doesn't fit your view. Again... I believe you're a bit racist and don't want to admit it.

ITT: Idiots who argue semantics about skin color rather than addressing the issue that these people are claiming a movie was ruined because of the casting of a certain ethnicity that is accurate to the description of the character in the book.Ace6301

I would of thought Hunger Game fans would be similar to that old Twilight craze fans, nuggets.shadowkiller11

[QUOTE="Ace6301"]ITT: Idiots who argue semantics about skin color rather than addressing the issue that these people are claiming a movie was ruined because of the casting of a certain ethnicity that is accurate to the description of the character in the book.OrkHammer007

[QUOTE="MgamerBD"][QUOTE="Ilovegames1992"]

Not really. Its a hateful word and black people more than anyone should know better. Doesnt matter about the context. Even if its just a friendly greeting. Just seems an utter spit on the face of the forefathers of these people who fought for civil rights and had to go through all that stuff.

Embarrasses me really when i here.

Hubadubalubahu

I didn't read it because I know what my forefathers fought for. I just don't get butthurt over my own people saying it. And honestly you only live once, no reason to let a single word bother me so much...

Why do people hate Blacks so much? Discuss.King-Kai

[QUOTE="MgamerBD"][QUOTE="Ilovegames1992"]

Not really. Its a hateful word and black people more than anyone should know better. Doesnt matter about the context. Even if its just a friendly greeting. Just seems an utter spit on the face of the forefathers of these people who fought for civil rights and had to go through all that stuff.

Embarrasses me really when i here.

Hubadubalubahu

Since when?I think you have comedians confused with regular black people

" Michael Jackson eating popcorn gif "

Merely pointing out a double standard. And yes it is still used as an insult. Also if that is all you took in out of that I worry about you.Hubadubalubahu

[QUOTE="Hubadubalubahu"]Merely pointing out a double standard. And yes it is still used as an insult. Also if that is all you took in out of that I worry about you.Bucked20

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[QUOTE="Hubadubalubahu"]Merely pointing out a double standard. And yes it is still used as an insult. Also if that is all you took in out of that I worry about you.Bucked20

It doesn't matter if they could be portrayed as other races with dark brown skin. The issue is that having black actors is certainly apt considering the descriptors in the novel. There should be no outrage that black actors were chosen, and it is monumentally racist that people consider the portrayals to be "less innocent" or "story-ruining" because the actors are black. End of story. I don't know how anyone can argue.

It doesn't matter if they could be portrayed as other races with dark brown skin. The issue is that having black actors is certainly apt considering the descriptors in the novel. There should be no outrage that black actors were chosen, and it is monumentally racist that people consider the portrayals to be "less innocent" or "story-ruining" because the actors are black. End of story. I don't know how anyone can argue.

ShuLordLiuPei

Read the books, have trouble seeing characters in my head, thought she was white, was surprised she was black, moved on, enjoyed the movie. Every character I read about I always picture as white unless race is a significant part of the book (which I usually hate).

They did a great job with the casting to be honest. I can't wait to see the next one.

Let's fix the book so there's no further confusion and racist idiocy, shall we? It'll take exactly two words.

Suzanne Collins' version:

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

Same sentence, with an edit that clarifies what she allegedly was aiming for:

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

Holy s***, Rue's black!!! The casting guys got it right!!!

It still doesn't excuse Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss, by the way. She should have had darker hair and skin (she looks like she only stepped outside long enough to shoot some action shots, then ducked back into her dressing room, not like the accomplished hunter in the novels).

It seems like most of the idiots went without reading the book. I can clearly remember reading that Rue and Cinna were dark-skinned.

It still doesn't excuse Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss, by the way. She should have had darker hair and skin (she looks like she only stepped outside long enough to shoot some action shots, then ducked back into her dressing room, not like the accomplished hunter in the novels).

OrkHammer007

[QUOTE="foxhound_fox"]Never go to Youtube TC, you'll die from the comments alone.King-Kai

I see racist comments on YouTube every day. They don't affect me. I created this thread not because I'm personally hurt or suprised (I'm neither), but because I simply think it's worth discussing. That's all.

Nope ... I imagined them all as black. Though I imagined Cato as asian though because the name sounded like the Green Hornet side kick who is asian.

Nope ... I imagined them all as black. Though I imagined Cato as asian though because the name sounded like the Green Hornet side kick who is asian.

greenskittles

"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.

flipin_jackass

[QUOTE="greenskittles"]

Nope ... I imagined them all as black. Though I imagined Cato as asian though because the name sounded like the Green Hornet side kick who is asian.

ShuLordLiuPei

Good point .. that just shows you my ancient roman history education.

There's racist fans who read Harry Potter, Twilight, the Bible, etc. Doesn't really matter.NiKva

Well DUH

Yes, lots of people on twitter are dumb. JML897

Let's fix the book so there's no further confusion and racist idiocy, shall we? It'll take exactly two words.

Suzanne Collins' version:

[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

Same sentence, with an edit that clarifies what she allegedly was aiming for:

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

Holy s***, Rue's black!!! The casting guys got it right!!!

It still doesn't excuse Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss, by the way. She should have had darker hair and skin (she looks like she only stepped outside long enough to shoot some action shots, then ducked back into her dressing room, not like the accomplished hunter in the novels).

I want them to stick to the books. Anyone who has a problem with another person just because of skin collor can just deal with it. It's life.

I think the TC is overly sensitrive, just because a few people say something on the internet doesn't meaan anything.