Not really. Back in the 50s and 60s and 70s, diversity was not a battle cry like some people take it to mean today. As I said previously, Marvel comics were ahead of their time with their multi-racial heroes (and villains).
In television, back in the 60s, 70s and 80s, there were shows featuring African American people that were big hits, with all races! "Julia", "Good Times", "Benson" "What's Happening" and the immortal "Cosby Show" (Yes, I know, Cosby has since been exposed as a monster. He broke my heart when it all came to light. Bill was my favorite stand up comedian when I was younger. I had several of his LPs. But, before all the horror, his show was a ratings juggernaut - with all races.)
Besides, I don't care about "winning" an argument about a MOVIE or a COMIC BOOK! I was just pointing out that people crying that Marvel is going "woke" and forcing diversity, must not have read the comics which have had diverse characters in their comics for DECADES before the movies started.
Now to end this soap box statement. I am a 72 year old white movie fan. I have had friends of every race, creed, color and nationality in my life. As to comics - I read them when I was a kid up through my early 20s, and diversity in comics back then was not a hot button issue.
I feel sorry for those who see (or inject) political topics into things as harmless as comic books and movies.
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Corbell (10995)
8 months ago
This is about more than having "diversity".
No one is complaining that Falcon is BLACK, they are complaining that the show is pushing a politcal narrative.
This is not about us "seeing" the political topic in teh movie, this is about them "injecting" the politcal topic into the movies.
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Magicdave (864)
8 months ago
I understand that politics had raised its ugly head in the movies, but I am basically defending Marvel for having had the intelligence years ago to put diverse characters in their comic stories, long before it was considered "woke".
And, yes, there are people whining about Falcon being black. Maybe you and I don't have a problem with it, as we know that diverse characters were in Marvel years ago, back before "woke" and "diverse" became battle cries instead of words in the dictionary.
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Grifterhunter (1406)
8 months ago
Yet you will pay money for it. Keep on paying these folks your money, I'm sure they will get your message lol.
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Corbell (10995)
8 months ago
Actually, I am kind of planning to NOT see this one. Falcon is NOT captain america.
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Grifterhunter (1406)
8 months ago
Kind of is not a choice lol. You are either seeing it or you are not. You can't be half pregnant.
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Corbell (10995)
8 months ago
LOL. I expected no better from you, fag.
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Grifterhunter (1406)
8 months ago
However if you don't pay to see it you have grounds to stand on. Funny you might actually be learning. Slowly but surely.
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Corbell (10995)
8 months ago
I care nothing about my actions... fitting what YOU think of as... better?
What is relevant, is the every growing percentage of the Marvel Fanbase that their WOKE SHIT is killing.
I predict this movie will fail. lt just has too many of the woke boxes checked.
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Grifterhunter (1406)
8 months ago
It's ok Marvel had its time. It was bound to bottom out after having that long a stretch of success. There are other comic book properties to look forward to such as Joker 2, the Batman 2, the boys season 4, the penguin, as well as many more. I for one am happy we can go back to standalone comic book movies instead of joint universes. I prefer quality over quantity. Marvel was always about quantity over quality, it just bottomed out.
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