Borislshere 52,712 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Just now, GypsyBabe said: I supported that move. then why is it an issue now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch 89,767 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, HotLikeMexico said: She also dies. Yeah, but her being a different skin tone is a bigger change than giving her a happy end instead of dying. “BECAUSE THE BOOK” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShayCristoforo 10,565 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 55 minutes ago, GypsyBabe said: Not happy. Ariel is an iconic ginger. It would be like casting a Weasley without red hair. I get that, Ariel was my favourite princess. And who's to say they can't dye her hair red? And if they don't change it, the departure from red hair is a small price to pay for some representation, in my opinion. If there's an opportunity and a willingness to cast a black female as a princess, then go for it. And it's not as if Ariel doesn't need some changes. As I said, I loved Ariel, but her character is very weak since she basically changed her body, gave up her voice, and abandoned everything for a random dude. There's room for tweaks lol. Get the pinot ready, because it's turtle time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaNecrotic1 175 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Y'all are really this pressed over a fairytale character being black? Just take a deep breath and chill out. We know it's not really about the red hair. Wigs work miracles. And if they don't give her red hair in the movie? Oh well. You still have the animated movie. Felonies? Loves it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GypsyBabe 22,836 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Just now, Borislshere said: then why is it an issue now? Because it makes no sense. Listen, maybe I will feel differently when promo rolls out. But I’m not feeling this right now. ⚯͛ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brie Candy 18,641 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 I am so happy for her! She is very talented. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKANK 14,288 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Just now, ZiggyZiggs said: And there were a lot of people who said she was based on a white drag queen and can be played by anyone the director wants. Honestly people were more mad that Melissa was playing her cuz she’s not known for singing but I’ve got an open mind and would love to see her succeed in that role I wasn't referring to the announcement of Melissa being cast, although there was backlash for that on social media. I was referring to a few months ago when Gaga's name was floated to play the part, and all hell broke loose. There was a significant amount of outrage that an octopus woman, who was inspired visually by Divine, was not being played by a black actress. Outrage on this forum. That outrage was ridiculous as anyone upset that Ariel is not being played by a white actress. So like I said, ridiculous people on all ends. 2 minutes ago, GypsyBabe said: Yes but she was introduced to the masses through a visual medium. If you ask the average person, they probably have no clue that the Little Mermaid was a very dark Danish fairytale. However the can tell you exactly how Ariel looks. Its like casting Harry Potter and omitting the scar. I use HP because people were very upset about adult Hermione being cast by a black actress and I was absolutely okay with it. Her looks were ambiguous in the books and she existed in peoples consciousness for quite a long time before Emma Watson was ever cast. I feel like this is not the case with Ariel. I was born the year it came out and my whole early childhood was marked by that film. She has a pretty definitive appearance in the mind of so many people. Harry's scar is integral to the story, Ariel's skin color isn't. I understand what you are saying though, but perhaps this film will be a way to reintroduce the character of Ariel to the public, and give young black girls the same empowerment that Disney gave young red head girls. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch 89,767 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, Ally Campana said: If the last sentence was a dig a let me, I’m not white so that doesn’t really work. I was just telling you that cause it didn’t seem like you were familiar. But I guess some people like playing the victim and lack actual reasoning and logic. Nnn, oké. All I’m trying to say, but you keep ignoring, is that Disney ain’t telling the original story. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regina George 59,387 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Okay I just saw this and now I know why she got the role. She’s beautiful and her VOICE! wow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Carpenters 309 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, Dutch said: Nnn, oké. All I’m trying to say, but you keep ignoring, is that Disney ain’t telling the original story. If Disney really wants to shake things up they should be remaking these movies but based directly on what happens in the books. Now that would spice up these fairytale movies! Lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 103,620 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Although I do like very well known stories to stick to the original just because they’re iconic and we know them that way.... I don’t see why people should be THAT upset over this. You do know wigs and hair dye exists right? Just say you wish they hadn’t cast a black woman and move on. Be honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borislshere 52,712 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, ReginaGeorge said: Okay I just saw this and now I know why she got the role. She’s beautiful and her VOICE! wow. Exactly! She’s extremely talented and if anything, I’m glad this will give her the exposure she deserves. Her voice is truly beautiful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 40 minutes ago, ZiggyZiggs said: But that isn’t a good way to judge a movie that hasn’t even been shot yet, and no you can’t say weather a movie is good based on casting cuz people can ALWAYS prove you wrong Literally everyone said Gaga was a bad choice for ASIB including many monsters who said she can’t act etc etc and then she got nominated for not one but two Oscars 🤷🏽♂️ Keep an open mind, you’ll enjoy stuff a lot more Actually I can say if it’s bad because it’s SUBJECTIVE. I don’t care if other people think it’ll be good or bad because that’s THEIR opinion. I’m allowed to judge something based on whatever I deem has enough merit. & just because YOU don’t agree with doesn’t mean I don’t have an open mind. also before telling me what I can or can’t do at least turn on autocorrect if you don’t know how to spell like come on... that’s what it’s there for 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.peter 3,546 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 She so pretty I’m sure she’ll be fabulous. And she can sing 👏🏼 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Campana 15,284 Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 5 minutes ago, Dutch said: Nnn, oké. All I’m trying to say, but you keep ignoring, is that Disney ain’t telling the original story. When did I ignore that? You said ‘mermaids don’t actually exist so they can look like anything’ while there’s a clear image of Ariel described in the book. I only thought you didn’t know about the book and inform you. It was you who kept perpetuating the idea of me ‘quoting the book to my advantage’ when I ain’t even Caucasian in the slightest. Does it matter? Damage is done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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