Anna Diop disabled comments on her Instagram, after reported harassment from racist comic book fans
DC exec - we need to have one person color on show
exec 2 - we have cyborg
exec 1 - we cant use him since he is the token on justice league
exec 2 - who can we use...
crickets
exec 1 - we can use bumblebee. not that popular but she is blk
exec 2 - no ppl will compare her to ant-man/wasp...fuck marvel
exec 1 - I got an idea...let's cast starfire the orange alien with a blk actresss.
exec 2 - yeah who could be mad with that
internet- make starfire orange again
exec 2 - we have cyborg
exec 1 - we cant use him since he is the token on justice league
exec 2 - who can we use...
crickets
exec 1 - we can use bumblebee. not that popular but she is blk
exec 2 - no ppl will compare her to ant-man/wasp...fuck marvel
exec 1 - I got an idea...let's cast starfire the orange alien with a blk actresss.
exec 2 - yeah who could be mad with that
internet- make starfire orange again
cant believe shit like this is still an issue in 2018.
truth be told most of the iconic comic characters were created in 60s and 70s by white Male artists. If movies and shows went purely on their orginal interpretation there would be no blk ppl.
It could be worse I guess. I can name only one Asian character that powers didn't focus on king funds
have their been any Hispanic characters other than Pena and Ghost in a recent major comic movie?
truth be told most of the iconic comic characters were created in 60s and 70s by white Male artists. If movies and shows went purely on their orginal interpretation there would be no blk ppl.
It could be worse I guess. I can name only one Asian character that powers didn't focus on king funds
have their been any Hispanic characters other than Pena and Ghost in a recent major comic movie?
NOBODY wants to see Blacks in a positive light. Black Panther was the exception. Armed with this knowledge, “Live long and prosper”
Fuck them cacs..but I'm not really feeling her as Starfire either in terms of looks. they need a younger Leila arcieri look a like.truthfully had they done this years ago she would have been perfect.even her goofy valley girl vibe is similiar to Starfires personality.
Being harassed by nerds is bigly.
I was trying to tell some of the bgol fam in a star wars thread that w can give these cac nerd fan boys NO QUARTER...
they telling me I;m exaggerating how bad they are.
Actress Anna Diop Forced To Disable Instagram Comments After Racist Backlash To Her ‘Titans’ Casting
After receiving extreme backlash due to her lack of resemblance to the D.C. Universe hero Starfire, actress Anna Diop has removed the comment section from her Instagram page.
Starfire is famed for her orange skin and brilliant red hair – which was originally bold and curly, and reworked in later adaptations to be straight. In a recent trailer released for the new “Titans” show, Diop, who is set to portray the orange alien, appears with seemingly flaming red curls and skin that appears orange in one shot and purple in the next.
After the trailer’s release, trolls deemed her casting an example of ‘black washing,’ as if choosing a black person to portray an orange alien or better yet any role with a character not specifically intended to be black, is a thing.
Anna Diop is indeed the wrong person to portray the character... but that's no excuse for racist attacks against her. Black washing a character is indeed racist in itself like with Iris West on Flash... but don't go attacking the actors/actresses for it.— Matthew Luthor (@ArkhamKnight88) July 20, 2018
Others claim to be unbothered by Diop’s race, but her shade of brown instead. One user said they didn’t ‘care for her skin color’ and wish someone ‘prettier’ than Diop was cast – insinuating that Diop’s skin color is the reason behind them finding her unattractive. Colorism, this user demonstrates, continue to be alive and well.
What trolls fail to realize is that comic creators often avoided starting controversies and angering readers in the 1930s and onwards by using ‘colored’ characters to tackle issues such as slavery, colonization/imperialism, racism and more. Greens, blues, oranges, reds and so on were a scapegoat for artists who did not wish to take too bold a stance on racial issues. Therefore, while Starfire is not black, her origins begin as an alien running away from home in order to escape enslavement – a history any black person can relate to. Diop’s casting only draws this connection closer.
Upon seeing racist comments filter through her Instagram comment section, Diop quickly disabled the option.
“Too often social media is abused by some who find refuge in the anonymity and detachment it provides: misused as a tool to harass, abuse, and spew hatred at others,” Diop wrote in an Instagram post that has since been deleted. “This is weak, sad, and a direct reflection of the abuser. Racist, derogatory, and/or cruel comments have nothing to do with the person on the receiving end of that abuse. And because I know this – I’m unfazed.”
https://blavity.com/actress-anna-di...s-after-racist-backlash-to-her-titans-casting
Fuck them cacs..but I'm not really feeling her as Starfire either in terms of looks. they need a younger Leila arcieri look a like.truthfully had they done this years ago she would have been perfect.even her goofy valley girl vibe is similiar to Starfires personality.
Amazing how many corny colorstruck dudes are using this as an excuse to cape for yellow chicks
Yea go ahead.think you know me.wtf can I gonna do about cacs hating on that sista?
Who's caping for high yellas? I wouldn't want some white woman or a lightskin woman to play storm cause she's dark n lovely.get it? I just want the closest thing you can find to the original character.for people who have read these books for years..it's important.
There are exceptions tho..Michael b Jordan as Johnny storm was awesome.
HEAR ME
It's not that she's a bad choice, (though I haven't seen the acting), it's the fact that the costume department made her look like a two dollar hooker.
It's not that she's a bad choice, (though I haven't seen the acting), it's the fact that the costume department made her look like a two dollar hooker.
This take I agree with.
Since I take it you're talking about me; I'll just say Jeremy Jahns PERFECTLY sums up most of my feelings on this subject and what I was trying to say to you, bro:
As for the Anna Diop issue:
There has been NO PROOF that she shut her account down due to racist tweets.
- She has not stated this is the reason for the account shut down.
- Neither her agent nor PR representatives for Warner Bros. have said this is the reason for her account shut down.
- The Titans trailer has almost universally been panned, disliked and voted thumbs down by fans REGARDLESS of race and gender.
Bottomline:
Until Anna Diop herself says so; please don't just assume the actress shut down her account because some online entertainment sites or social media sites are ASSUMING this to be the case. (As is the case of Star Wars or Titans).
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Since I take it you're talking about me; I'll just say Jeremy Jahns PERFECTLY sums up my most feelings on this subject and what I was trying to say to you, bro:
As for the Anna Diop issue:
There has NO PROOF that she shut her account down due to racist tweets.
- She has not stated this is the reason for the account shut down.
- Neither her agent nor PR representatives for Warner Bros. have said this is the reason for her account shut down.
- The Titans trailer has almost universally been panned, disliked and voted thumbs down by fans REGARDLESS of race and gender.
Bottomline:
Until Anna Diop herself says so; please don't just assume the actress shut down her account because some online entertainment sites or social media sites are ASSUMING this to be the case. (As is the case of Star Wars or Titans).
fair...
and if she does.
you will be willing to concede to my point?
This is the exact reason,why I never talk about comics,sports,movies and etc with white people.....They take things beyond to far and I have no time for it.
I do find it funny that white people particularly, white men have a temper tantrum about a black person playing a fictitious character, but tell black people to get over it when it come to them playing real African or African-American figure.....Especially,when it comes to ancient Egyptians.
Rest In Peace to the great Dwayne McDuffie
I do find it funny that white people particularly, white men have a temper tantrum about a black person playing a fictitious character, but tell black people to get over it when it come to them playing real African or African-American figure.....Especially,when it comes to ancient Egyptians.
Rest In Peace to the great Dwayne McDuffie
Here's the thing. If they used a trans actor, then what? Folks would be on here talking gay mafia AND the white boys would still be upset. We don't give a fuck right now because a black person is benefiting, but wait 5 years and see what Hollyweird will be up to. 
It's all cool until they make the Black Vulcan gay or trans. Then cats going to be like
"Why they fucking with the characters!" I don't even think BGOL wants to be around for the Black Panther remake in 20 years. 
Like the board, right now I don't care about the white tears over this, but I know fuckery is around the corner.
It's all cool until they make the Black Vulcan gay or trans. Then cats going to be like
"Why they fucking with the characters!" I don't even think BGOL wants to be around for the Black Panther remake in 20 years. Like the board, right now I don't care about the white tears over this, but I know fuckery is around the corner.
idgaf if it was hermaphrodite cast - the character is an alien warrior princess with green eyes no pupils and glowing orange skin and red hair... a fish out of water on earthHere's the thing. If they used a trans actor, then what? Folks would be on here talking gay mafia AND the white boys would still be upset. We don't give a fuck right now because a black person is benefiting, but wait 5 years and see what Hollyweird will be up to.
It's all cool until they make the Black Vulcan gay or trans. Then cats going to be like
Like the board, right now I don't care about the white tears over this, but I know fuckery is around the corner.
instead Titans will have a girl born and raised on earth with a single alien parent and maybe a human parent
they really truly fucked this up
Since I take it you're talking about me; I'll just say Jeremy Jahns PERFECTLY sums up my most feelings on this subject and what I was trying to say to you, bro:
As for the Anna Diop issue:
There has NO PROOF that she shut her account down due to racist tweets.
- She has not stated this is the reason for the account shut down.
- Neither her agent nor PR representatives for Warner Bros. have said this is the reason for her account shut down.
- The Titans trailer has almost universally been panned, disliked and voted thumbs down by fans REGARDLESS of race and gender.
Bottomline:
Until Anna Diop herself says so; please don't just assume the actress shut down her account because some online entertainment sites or social media sites are ASSUMING this to be the case. (As is the case of Star Wars or Titans).
Here's the thing. If they used a trans actor, then what? Folks would be on here talking gay mafia AND the white boys would still be upset. We don't give a fuck right now because a black person is benefiting, but wait 5 years and see what Hollyweird will be up to.
It's all cool until they make the Black Vulcan gay or trans. Then cats going to be like
Like the board, right now I don't care about the white tears over this, but I know fuckery is around the corner.
cacs always on time...
AB-SO-FREAKIN'-LUTELY!!!!
If either Anna Diop and/or Kelly Marie Tran comes forward and specifically says "I left my Twitter/Instagram page because of racism or racist White fans", I have zero problems with saying "Playahaitian, you were right". You know I already respect you, and your opinions, so this would just be me acknowledging your wisdom and insight and my lack therof.
Otherwise, this "racist toxic fandom" you attribute the backlash these ladies are on the recieving end of is really just the byproduct of shitty studio properties and disrespect for fans BY those studios.
I'll use Ghostbusters 2016 as a perfect example of a studio's disregard for fans devotion to a beloved franchise, to push a "progressive" narrative that NO ONE wanted nor enjoyed. And when the fans complained, they were called "racists", "misogynistic man-babies", "woman haters" or "Trump Supporters".
Now, were there actual racists and woman haters among the loyal fanbase? Yes.
Absolutely.
A very small minority.
But to paint ALL (or even most) vocally dissatisfied fans with that wide brush the way these studios do, is WRONG.
I've watched enough videos on the subject of Titans to know that the vast majority of fans have little to no problem with Anna Diop (a beautiful Black woman) portraying Starfire. But they DO universally have a problem with her looking like a cheap hooker....
And if you let these social media sites control the narrative, they'll push the whole "racist, White fanboy" narrative to explain why people didn't like the Titans trailer.
But; as in the videos I posted, you very clearly see it's NOT just White fans who dislike how she looks in the trailer. Black people also dislike it, and are vocal about it as well....
AB-SO-FREAKIN'-LUTELY!!!!
If either Anna Diop and/or Kelly Marie Tran comes forward and specifically says "I left my Twitter/Instagram page because of racism or racist White fans", I have zero problems with saying "Playahaitian, you were right". You know I already respect you, and your opinions, so this would just be me acknowledging your wisdom and insight and my lack therof.
Otherwise, this "toxic fandom" you attribute the backlash these ladies are on the recieving end of is really just the byproduct of shitty studio properties and disrespect for fans BY those studios.
I'll use Ghostbusters 2016 as a perfect example of a studio's disregard for fans devotion of a beloved franchise, to push a "progressive" narrative that NO ONE wanted nor enjoyed. And when the fans complained, they were called "racists", "misogynistic man-babies", "woman haters" or "Trump Supporters".
Now, we're there actual racists and woman haters among the loyal fanbase? Yes.
Absolutely.
A very small minority.
But to paint ALL (or even most) vocally dissatisfied fans with that wide brush the way these studios do, is WRONG.
I've watched enough videos on the subject of Titans to know that the vast majority of fans have little to no problem with Anna Diop (a beautiful Black woman) portraying Starfire. But they DO universally have a problem with her looking like a cheap hooker....
And if you let these social media sites control the narrative, they'll push the whole "racist, White fanboy" narrative to explain why people didn't like the Titans trailer.
But; as in the videos I posted, you very clearly see it's NOT just White fans who dislike how she looks in the trailer. Black people also dislike it, and are vocal about it as well....
but understand she doesn't HAVE to that.
She doesn't HAVE to address these cacs directly.
SHE is the victim here (even if you have doubts, which I guess I can understand)
The studio, her co stars and WE need to do that for her.
which they ARE...
https://www.etonline.com/minka-kell...nna-diop-after-racist-casting-backlash-106835
It is NOT hard to believe...they did it before, hell I JUST showed you a tweet where they did it hours ago to that Asian actress.
again I aint saying the movie was good or it can't be critiqued etc etc...
I'm saying the reason THEY hating?
Ain't the same
but from a distance?
they ALL look and sound the same.
So I ain't even engaging.
they hate it? Well then I love it.
But like I said
I COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND where you coming from.
Boyega spoke out against Tran’s harassment on Twitter saying:
“If you don’t like Star Warsor the characters understand that there are decisions makers and harassing the actors/ actresses will do nothing,” he wrote on Twitter. “You’re not entitled to politeness when your approach is rude. Even if you paid for a ticket!”
He continued: “To the majority of Star Wars fans thank you for supporting and putting yourselves in our shoes. You understand that there is a process so much appreciated!”
He continued: “To the majority of Star Wars fans thank you for supporting and putting yourselves in our shoes. You understand that there is a process so much appreciated!”
@CptMARVEL
you see this sh*t?
you REALLY need MORE proof?
Following the wave of harassment, Diop has turned off comments on her Instagram and minimized her social media presence. It’s the latest chapter in a particularly ugly ongoing saga about a certain segment ofcomic book “fans” not getting exactlywhat they want and retaliating in the worst way possible.
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fuck that pillow biter- he needs to stay away from scifi geek movies and conversations
I ain't forget the slander he and Amy Pascale were pushing during Ghostbusters and topped it off by delivering a crap movie
real simple:
@CptMARVEL
you see this sh*t?
Following the wave of harassment, Diop has turned off comments on her Instagram and minimized her social media presence. It’s the latest chapter in a particularly ugly ongoing saga about a certain segment ofcomic book “fans” not getting exactlywhat they want and retaliating in the worst way possible.
one reason Star Trek discovery getting real hate from trekkies?
Klingons
why was there no backlash for Jennifer Lawrence, Rebecca Romijn, etc?
because production made them look like the characters they are based on and the writers stayed close to the source material
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