Topic: When racism meets the Hunger Games.
kook !nH6RAuX8mo started this discussion 14 years ago #18,345
Turns out, there are tons of people who are angry that a black actress portrayed a character (Rue) the this movie. The book describes her as having dark, brown skin but once again Americans act ignorantly.It also sucks because The little girl did such a fabulous job.
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kook !nH6RAuX8mo (OP) double-posted this 14 years ago, 3 minutes later[^] [v] #305,211
She's adorable and perfect for this role!Dead !Pool7hVoC2 joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 2 hours later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,235
so its a good book?
kook !nH6RAuX8mo (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 7 hours later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,274
@previous (Dead !Pool7hVoC2)
Yes, I loved it and cried several times during both the book and movie. I'm not usually a person who has emotional outbursts over fiction.
Yes, I loved it and cried several times during both the book and movie. I'm not usually a person who has emotional outbursts over fiction.
Marceline !0OBUefU/4k joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 4 minutes later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,276
Page 45, all I'm saying.
Dead !Pool7hVoC2 replied with this 14 years ago, 11 seconds later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,277
Marceline !0OBUefU/4k replied with this 14 years ago, 45 seconds later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,278
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kook !nH6RAuX8mo (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 3 minutes later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,280
Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,281
@previous (kook !nH6RAuX8mo)
Do you think it's funny that Peeta and Katniss are shipped with the name "Peeniss"?
Do you think it's funny that Peeta and Katniss are shipped with the name "Peeniss"?
Marceline !0OBUefU/4k replied with this 14 years ago, 5 minutes later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,283
kook !nH6RAuX8mo (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 57 minutes later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,301
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kook !nH6RAuX8mo (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 56 seconds later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,303
@305,283 (Marceline !0OBUefU/4k)
My favorite character in the books is probably Finnick. So, I'm very excited for the next movie.
My favorite character in the books is probably Finnick. So, I'm very excited for the next movie.
kook !nH6RAuX8mo (OP) double-posted this 14 years ago, 34 seconds later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,304
Anonymous D replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,305
@previous (kook !nH6RAuX8mo)
It's funnier to see the fanatics who make banners that say "We <3 Peeniss"
It's funnier to see the fanatics who make banners that say "We <3 Peeniss"
kook !nH6RAuX8mo (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 12 minutes later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,316
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kook !nH6RAuX8mo (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,322
@previous (D)
My girlfriend just told me about that like six minutes ago. I think it's just too funny.
My girlfriend just told me about that like six minutes ago. I think it's just too funny.
Anonymous D replied with this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,324
@previous (kook !nH6RAuX8mo)
You haven't really told us much about her. Is this a new relationship or your old partner?
And yeah, it's kind of funny but definitely just... I dunno, do some people ever think before they say things?
You haven't really told us much about her. Is this a new relationship or your old partner?
And yeah, it's kind of funny but definitely just... I dunno, do some people ever think before they say things?
kook !nH6RAuX8mo (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 4 minutes later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,331
@previous (D)
Some people dont think about anything. Very old relationship.
Some people dont think about anything. Very old relationship.
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Anonymous D replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,334
@previous (kook !nH6RAuX8mo)
Thanks! Yeah, some people don't think, but we have to remember the shock factor which is why it does get the publicity it does! :P
Thanks! Yeah, some people don't think, but we have to remember the shock factor which is why it does get the publicity it does! :P
kook !nH6RAuX8mo (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 6 minutes later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,347
Anonymous D replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,350
@previous (kook !nH6RAuX8mo)
I never cared for Twilight and I don't really ever see myself getting into Hunger Games but watching the fanatics caught my interest for a brief moment. No hatred but it's just not my thing.
I never cared for Twilight and I don't really ever see myself getting into Hunger Games but watching the fanatics caught my interest for a brief moment. No hatred but it's just not my thing.
Marceline !0OBUefU/4k replied with this 14 years ago, 0 seconds later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,351
kook !nH6RAuX8mo (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,357
Anonymous D replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,359
@previous (kook !nH6RAuX8mo)
I would try to give it a chance but it seems like such a thing that requires a large investment of time and energy. Plus I always find real life to be more interesting than fiction!
I would try to give it a chance but it seems like such a thing that requires a large investment of time and energy. Plus I always find real life to be more interesting than fiction!
kook !nH6RAuX8mo (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 25 seconds later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,360
kook !nH6RAuX8mo (OP) double-posted this 14 years ago, 44 seconds later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,361
Anonymous D replied with this 14 years ago, 4 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,364
@previous (kook !nH6RAuX8mo)
Certainly. What I meant was that I find strange IRL accounts (non-fiction) to be a lot more bizarre than anything creative writing could ever make. First example comes to mind is The Stranger Beside Me.
Certainly. What I meant was that I find strange IRL accounts (non-fiction) to be a lot more bizarre than anything creative writing could ever make. First example comes to mind is The Stranger Beside Me.
kook !nH6RAuX8mo (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 36 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,420
Anonymous D replied with this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,422
@previous (kook !nH6RAuX8mo)
Well those non-fictional accounts of being around serial killers or in really bad situations. You know, the accounts where people write about their experiences being held captive or something? Didn't Fritzl's daughter write a book or something?
Well those non-fictional accounts of being around serial killers or in really bad situations. You know, the accounts where people write about their experiences being held captive or something? Didn't Fritzl's daughter write a book or something?
kook !nH6RAuX8mo (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 5 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,430
@previous (D)
She's currently writing it.
Natascha Kampusch did write a book though, and it's fascinating. Definitely worth a read.
She's currently writing it.
Natascha Kampusch did write a book though, and it's fascinating. Definitely worth a read.
Anonymous D replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,432
@previous (kook !nH6RAuX8mo)
You can never substitute bizarre reality for fictional bizarre. There are just some things too weird to even make up.
You can never substitute bizarre reality for fictional bizarre. There are just some things too weird to even make up.
kook !nH6RAuX8mo (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 1 minute later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,433
@previous (D)
Please read this book. ran can find it free online easily. Jaycee Dugard also wrote a book, but it's not as good. Still worth a read.
Please read this book. ran can find it free online easily. Jaycee Dugard also wrote a book, but it's not as good. Still worth a read.
Anonymous D replied with this 14 years ago, 59 seconds later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,434
@previous (kook !nH6RAuX8mo)
Well I've heard a lot about her story so I don't know how much more I could possibly gather from it objectively but I'm sure there is something to be ascertained.
Well I've heard a lot about her story so I don't know how much more I could possibly gather from it objectively but I'm sure there is something to be ascertained.
kook !nH6RAuX8mo (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 9 minutes later, 13 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,438
@previous (D)
It talks a lot about the motives for the kidnapping, and their relationship, which is interesting because since she was so young, it became a father and child dynamic It also tells of psychological abuse that very few people have to face. he would sometimes shut off all light sources, and leave her in pitch blackness for days. He would starve her when she became "rowdy" or "cheeky" because it would slow her down.
It talks a lot about the motives for the kidnapping, and their relationship, which is interesting because since she was so young, it became a father and child dynamic It also tells of psychological abuse that very few people have to face. he would sometimes shut off all light sources, and leave her in pitch blackness for days. He would starve her when she became "rowdy" or "cheeky" because it would slow her down.
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Anonymous D replied with this 14 years ago, 4 minutes later, 13 hours after the original post[^] [v] #305,439
@previous (kook !nH6RAuX8mo)
While I know about this stuff hearing the first-hand accounts are interesting, sure.
While I know about this stuff hearing the first-hand accounts are interesting, sure.
kook !nH6RAuX8mo (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 10 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #305,515
Has anyone else here read this book yet? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Marceline !0OBUefU/4k replied with this 14 years ago, 1 hour later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #305,530
kook !nH6RAuX8mo (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 8 hours later, 1 day after the original post[^] [v] #305,618
@previous (Marceline !0OBUefU/4k)
I do too. The way he acted in the second book almost killed me out of sadness.
I do too. The way he acted in the second book almost killed me out of sadness.