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Bishop9800
07/14/19 1:44:46 PM
#52:


Southernfatman posted...
This argument has been done dozens and dozens of times really and nobody ever budges. While I don't personally accuse anyone here, it's usually non-fans vs. the hardcore kind of fans who know the history.

James Bond for some reason gets picked on more for being a white character. I think it's mostly because of the misconception that James Bond is a codename, which is obviously false to anyone who knows the character, but people want to force things. There were talks about how James Bond HAS TO BE non-white from some folks. Not "if the best actor happens to not be white then pick him", but demanding he be changed.

It like the established fandoms are treated as expendable. Several of the huge franchises have been changing and pushing old fans to the wayside. Of course things need to be updated, but a lot of times it's almost like a big "fuck you" to the old fans not because of the changes themselves, but the way the studios do it and the things the say.


The thing is, SHE'S NOT PLAYING JAMES BOND. SHE'S PLAYING 007!!! She got his number. Remember James retired in the last movie, but not the agent code 007.
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Bass_X0
07/14/19 1:46:45 PM
#53:


CasualGuy posted...
Good lord what has the world come to

Lmao


First black mermaids, now black secret agents!
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TheDrivingForce
07/14/19 1:48:21 PM
#54:


If they tackle this the same way they did Batgirl on CW, it'll be dead on arrival.
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TheDrivingForce
07/14/19 1:50:29 PM
#55:


Gamerguymass posted...
Lorthremar posted...
SaccharineSmile posted...
Lorthremar posted...
Gamerguymass posted...
Solar_Crimson posted...
Gamerguymass posted...
Black people are 3% of the British population so the chances that a female spy, rare enough as it is, just happens to be black and would be given the code number of the best spy they have is not very believable.

But a lot of the stuff Bond does isn't very believable either. Why is the line there?


Because the character was written to be a British white guy. So that is all that needs to be said. By changing the character for political agenda pandering you are basically telling the author to go fuck himself and pissing on his grave. Either make the movies the way the character was written or don't make them at all.

where did it say white guy? not once did Fleming state that Bond had to be white. get over yourself.


Youre wrong

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Bond_(literary_character)

hey buddy, just wanted to check and make sure you know how to read the very link you sent.

"Bond has a number of consistent character traits which run throughout the books, including an enjoyment of cars, a love of food, drink and love-making, and an average intake of sixty custom-made cigarettes a day."

where is "white" listed as a consistent character trait? it's okay, reading is hard


Are you seriously that blind? Look at the fucking picture directly next to the text at the top of the page. It's a picture of a white guy with the following text under it:

"Ian Fleming's image of James Bond; commissioned to aid the Daily Express comic strip artists."

Sounds to me like the creator of James Bond himself personally drew him as a white guy. Case fucking closed.

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Southernfatman
07/14/19 1:57:06 PM
#56:


Bishop9800 posted...

The thing is, SHE'S NOT PLAYING JAMES BOND. SHE'S PLAYING 007!!! She got his number. Remember James retired in the last movie, but not the agent code 007.


I know that. I'm talking about other people demanding to change JB up in various ways and I was saying I could see the studio going all out with that. My first post addressed that I'm ok her being "007" in that movie.
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Solar_Crimson
07/14/19 1:57:07 PM
#57:


StickFigures720 posted...
pandering

lol

Again

Solar_Crimson posted...
@Gamerguymass Seems to have also missed the fact that the actress is playing the agent codenamed 007, not James Bond.

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Bloodmoon77
07/14/19 1:58:54 PM
#58:


Another franchise ruined gg
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Turbam
07/14/19 2:11:12 PM
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Why would they spoil this?
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Esrac
07/14/19 2:13:03 PM
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I don't like this, but I also dont care that much.
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Antifar
07/14/19 2:15:20 PM
#62:


CrimsonRage posted...
StickFigures720 posted...

Don't bother with trying to reason with someone who supports pandering, they'll just keep playing with semantics because they can't think for themselves.


wait....do you think james bond has NEVER pandered before now? the whole series is pandering.

But now they aren't pandering to him
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Solar_Crimson
07/14/19 2:17:48 PM
#63:


CrimsonRage posted...
StickFigures720 posted...

Don't bother with trying to reason with someone who supports pandering, they'll just keep playing with semantics because they can't think for themselves.


wait....do you think james bond has NEVER pandered before now? the whole series is pandering.

It's only pandering if it involves women, minorities, and LGBT.
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Phewfus
07/14/19 2:18:13 PM
#64:


Antifar posted...
Phewfus posted...
It might as well be a new character at that point

Well, again, it is a new character.


If it's justified story wise and doesn't cut out James Bond, then I don't care.
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Bass_X0
07/14/19 2:21:46 PM
#65:


So its okay with some people when Disney casts a black girl as a white mermaid, but not okay when a black woman plays the new 007?
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apocalyptic_4
07/14/19 2:23:04 PM
#66:


Is this real?...

Wow
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Antifar
07/14/19 2:25:00 PM
#67:


Bass_X0 posted...
So its okay with some people when Disney casts a black girl as a white mermaid, but not okay when a black woman plays the new 007?

Who exactly is holding those two opinions?
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hockeybub89
07/14/19 2:26:36 PM
#68:


"They just make new characters instead of changing old ones"

"Ok. James Bond has existed for several movies and is retiring in this universe and some woman is getting his codename"

"No not like that"
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Dampproof
07/14/19 2:28:19 PM
#69:


James Bond is still James Bond. They aren't changing anything about him.

007 is a code name. We've seen different agents side in and out of those code names as they've died, retired etc. So that isn't changing anything from the franchise.

Last movie had Bond out of the MI6. This is the replacement filling 007.
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Bishop9800
07/14/19 2:34:54 PM
#70:


Dampproof posted...
James Bond is still James Bond. They aren't changing anything about him.

007 is a code name. We've seen different agents side in and out of those code names as they've died, retired etc. So that isn't changing anything from the franchise.

Last movie had Bond out of the MI6. This is the replacement filling 007.


I said that, but they don't want to hear it. They all want something to bitch about.
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CyricZ
07/14/19 2:35:51 PM
#71:


Absolutely fine with this.
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Rusty_Shacklefo
07/14/19 2:36:30 PM
#72:


Watch this be some virtue signaling shit and he takes back the code name at the end or something.

If the actually plan is to make 007 in all future films this chick than lmfao 007 is doomed to be another woke failure.
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hockeybub89
07/14/19 2:37:16 PM
#73:


Rusty_Shacklefo posted...
Watch this be some virtue signaling shit and he takes back the code name at the end or something.

If the actually plan is to make 007 in all future films this chick than lmfao 007 is doomed to be another woke failure.

oof
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Hayame Zero
07/14/19 2:37:28 PM
#74:


She's British. That's all I care about.
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Solar_Crimson
07/14/19 2:44:19 PM
#75:


@Rusty_Shacklefo posted...
Watch this be some virtue signaling shit and he takes back the code name at the end or something.

If the actually plan is to make 007 in all future films this chick than lmfao 007 is doomed to be another woke failure.

What's the difference between her becoming 007 and another White guy being 007? Why can't she have that codename?
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Phewfus
07/14/19 2:53:53 PM
#76:


hockeybub89 posted...
"They just make new characters instead of changing old ones"

"Ok. James Bond has existed for several movies and is retiring in this universe and some woman is getting his codename"

"No not like that"


Then it's not a James Bond film if a new character is the protagonist. It's a spinoff, which is fine I guess.
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KTG2
07/14/19 3:31:01 PM
#77:


There are so many pathetic and angry white men on the internet

Don't you have anything better to do with your fucking life than get mad about who plays who in a movie?

Does just accepting that it's a fictional story and it doesn't matter not fit into your stunted worldview where everything is a war against you, so you can continue to act like you're persecuted simply because the world is willing to call you out for your bullshit now?

I understand this may be difficult, but I want you to try to think about something: how does this effect you? Why does this matter to you? Do you have nothing better to do with your life? Who fucking cares?
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Lorthremar
07/14/19 3:33:30 PM
#78:


KTG2 posted...
There are so many pathetic and angry white men on the internet

Don't you have anything better to do with your fucking life than get mad about who plays who in a movie?

Does just accepting that it's a fictional story and it doesn't matter not fit into your stunted worldview where everything is a war against you, so you can continue to act like you're persecuted simply because the world is willing to call you out for your bullshit now?

I understand this may be difficult, but I want you to try to think about something: how does this effect you? Why does this matter to you? Do you have nothing better to do with your life? Who fucking cares?

this is the only correct opinion
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Bass_X0
07/14/19 3:34:30 PM
#79:


It denies Bond fans a movie they actually do want. Thats how it effects them.

Why dont they put Lynch into a completely new movie series but keep the story the same only without the James Bond connection? Because the directors are hijacking a popular name that will sell because of the name and changing it completely.
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Lorthremar
07/14/19 3:36:57 PM
#80:


Bass_X0 posted...
It denies Bond fans a movie they actually do want. Thats how it effects them.

Why dont they put Lynch into a completely new movie series but keep the story the same only without the James Bond connection? Because the directors are hijacking a popular name that will sell because of the name and changing it completely.

right, I forgot; James Bond isn't in this movie

oh wait, he is
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ThanksUglyGod
07/14/19 3:41:03 PM
#81:


Bass_X0 posted...
It denies Bond fans a movie they actually do want.

How many James Bond movies have there been again?
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creativerealms
07/14/19 3:58:38 PM
#82:


yunalenne10 posted...
"James Bond is a code name."

I never liked that fan theory. Though thats not exactly what they are doing.
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Bishop9800
07/14/19 4:05:05 PM
#83:


Bass_X0 posted...
It denies Bond fans a movie they actually do want. Thats how it effects them.

Why dont they put Lynch into a completely new movie series but keep the story the same only without the James Bond connection? Because the directors are hijacking a popular name that will sell because of the name and changing it completely.


Cry more
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Funkydog
07/14/19 4:16:49 PM
#84:


We really need to start casting more black people in traditional white roles, even if just for the tears. It changes very little but they start throwing a temper tantrum any toddler would be embarrassed by.
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Phewfus
07/14/19 4:18:04 PM
#85:


KTG2 posted...
Don't you have anything better to do with your f***ing life than get mad about who plays who in a movie?


I wonder that everytime I see people on this site complaining about white washing and needing more representation.
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Bass_X0
07/14/19 4:22:24 PM
#86:


Funkydog posted...
We really need to start casting more black people in traditional white roles, even if just for the tears. It changes very little but they start throwing a temper tantrum any toddler would be embarrassed by.


I can tell you dont watch any movies.
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Funkydog
07/14/19 4:24:26 PM
#87:


Bass_X0 posted...
Funkydog posted...
We really need to start casting more black people in traditional white roles, even if just for the tears. It changes very little but they start throwing a temper tantrum any toddler would be embarrassed by.


I can tell you dont watch any movies.

Because I'm amused by "White tears"?

Okay.gif
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Bass_X0
07/14/19 4:27:25 PM
#88:


Funkydog posted...
Bass_X0 posted...
Funkydog posted...
We really need to start casting more black people in traditional white roles, even if just for the tears. It changes very little but they start throwing a temper tantrum any toddler would be embarrassed by.


I can tell you dont watch any movies.

Because I'm amused by "White tears"?

Okay.gif


No, because you dont care about the characters. White tears is the only thing you care about. Story and characters? Nope. They dont matter when it comes to your agenda.
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Smashingpmkns
07/14/19 4:27:39 PM
#89:


I feel like this has been explained multiple times in this topic but 007 is a codename, James Bond is still white, stop freaking out over nothing.
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FrisbeeDude
07/14/19 4:29:36 PM
#90:


Bishop9800 posted...
Bass_X0 posted...
It denies Bond fans a movie they actually do want. Thats how it effects them.

Why dont they put Lynch into a completely new movie series but keep the story the same only without the James Bond connection? Because the directors are hijacking a popular name that will sell because of the name and changing it completely.


Cry more


This. I look forward to all the tears from the usual suspects
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Funkydog
07/14/19 4:29:58 PM
#91:


Bass_X0 posted...
Funkydog posted...
Bass_X0 posted...
Funkydog posted...
We really need to start casting more black people in traditional white roles, even if just for the tears. It changes very little but they start throwing a temper tantrum any toddler would be embarrassed by.


I can tell you dont watch any movies.

Because I'm amused by "White tears"?

Okay.gif


No, because you dont care about the characters. White tears is the only thing you care about. Story and characters? Nope. They dont matter when it comes to your agenda.

You're awfully bitter about a joking comment I made.

Still not sure how Bond being white has ever been remotely relevant to the films.
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Bass_X0
07/14/19 4:31:24 PM
#92:


Funkydog posted...
Bass_X0 posted...
Funkydog posted...
Bass_X0 posted...
Funkydog posted...
We really need to start casting more black people in traditional white roles, even if just for the tears. It changes very little but they start throwing a temper tantrum any toddler would be embarrassed by.


I can tell you dont watch any movies.

Because I'm amused by "White tears"?

Okay.gif


No, because you dont care about the characters. White tears is the only thing you care about. Story and characters? Nope. They dont matter when it comes to your agenda.

You're awfully bitter about a joking comment I made.

Still not sure how Bond being white has ever been remotely relevant to the films.


James Bond being Male is relevant to the movies.
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Funkydog
07/14/19 4:34:04 PM
#93:


Bass_X0 posted...
James Bond being Male is relevant to the movies.

No it isn't.

Can still have a woman sleep her way through her partners/flirt with people. I hear we're allowed to do that now!
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Zero_Destroyer
07/14/19 4:37:18 PM
#94:


oh man the sheer salt this would cause

i hope it's true lmao. I don't really care as far as the movies are concerned (The Craig bond films are batting 2/2 on quality, might as well do something unusual) but the reaction will be so needlessly vitriolic lol
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FrisbeeDude
07/14/19 4:39:09 PM
#96:


The amount of people who will tell on themselves if this happens....lmao
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StickFigures720
07/14/19 4:43:53 PM
#97:


Lorthremar posted...
commissioned equals personally drew these days? wild, didn't know the vernacular changed that much. i get that you and stickfigure have a less-than-positive view of minorities, but get over yourselves. you're embarrassing yourselves. in no way has Bond ever, ever, ever needed to be white. there's zero evidence stating he is required to be white. you both are shameful.

@StickFigures720

Is it in your script to accuse me of racism when there's nothing to suggest that? If anything, you're basically misguided. Why not just create a new character instead? Maybe it's just my opinion, but I'm sure doing that would help encourage diversity than forcing a very noticeable change on an existing character.

Phewfus posted...
Antifar posted...
Phewfus posted...
It might as well be a new character at that point

Well, again, it is a new character.


If it's justified story wise and doesn't cut out James Bond, then I don't care.

This is what I'm fine with.
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Middle hope
07/14/19 4:46:26 PM
#98:


Remember when people said this was going to happen, and they were called idiots and racists?

Welp
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stoltenberg11
07/14/19 4:48:03 PM
#99:


AmericaTheBrave posted...
I miss campy James Bond.

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Bishop9800
07/14/19 4:55:08 PM
#100:


Smashingpmkns posted...
I feel like this has been explained multiple times in this topic but 007 is a codename, James Bond is still white, stop freaking out over nothing.


It has. But once again, people are looking for something to bitch about.
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Lorthremar
07/14/19 4:55:08 PM
#101:


StickFigures720 posted...
Lorthremar posted...
commissioned equals personally drew these days? wild, didn't know the vernacular changed that much. i get that you and stickfigure have a less-than-positive view of minorities, but get over yourselves. you're embarrassing yourselves. in no way has Bond ever, ever, ever needed to be white. there's zero evidence stating he is required to be white. you both are shameful.

@StickFigures720

Is it in your script to accuse me of racism when there's nothing to suggest that? If anything, you're basically misguided. Why not just create a new character instead? Maybe it's just my opinion, but I'm sure doing that would help encourage diversity than forcing a very noticeable change on an existing character.

Phewfus posted...
Antifar posted...
Phewfus posted...
It might as well be a new character at that point

Well, again, it is a new character.


If it's justified story wise and doesn't cut out James Bond, then I don't care.

This is what I'm fine with.

they literally created a new character. they did what you're describing.
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DeadBankerDream
07/14/19 5:01:58 PM
#102:


Can this actress act? She was terrible in Mrs Marvel
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