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[glockgal]

AVATAR THE LAST AIRBENDER

There's a discussion going on at the TWOP forums about the movie, to which the lovely jedifreac and others are trying valiantly to debunk comment gems like:

Katara herself ACTS like modern white teenager albeit with some distinct differences.

and

I mean Zuko's character is practically a cliche (incensed arrogant honor obsessed

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omg I also forgot to say

[jedifreac]

*FIST PUMPS*

THE QUOTES! I'm so glad I took the time to find them!!! They used the quotes!!! OMG!!!!

::twitches with joy::

Re: omg I also forgot to say

[glockgal]

I KNOW RIGHT. THOSE QUOTES ARE MY NEW GOD. I've been using them everywhere much to my delight because no one can dispute the Almighty Nickelodeon. Ahhhhh you are such a life-saver!

[melisus]

Katara herself ACTS like modern white teenager albeit with some distinct differences.

I dunno... I think that comment pretty much debunks itself. :)

[glockgal]

Yeah, here's a distinct difference: SHE'S NOT WHITE.

[amanuensis1]

LOOK AT YOU. YOU ARE A FORCE WITH WHICH TO BE RECKONED. *does power chant*

[vejiicakes]

I'm curious to know what these people think modern teenagers of color act like. Because I feel like based on this, I'm supposed to be self-sacrificing and honorable and shit. And not have such a potty mouth.

Too drained. No more observant points from me. I'm happy to see this getting picked up by some really excellent media resources, as much as displeased to see people being morons about.. everything ever.

[ravenbell]

Thanks for keeping on top of this.

I've posted some thoughts on the casting debacle, along with lists of Asian leads in American fantasy films and kids' films for some additional context for why this is so important.

They could really use some input, if you have a chance.

http://ravenbell.livejournal.com/45288.html?view=124136

Thanks again!