Massive Duck. C.M.
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The hair thing is mostly for contrast. I know for manga specifically, that's usually the case.
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The Black Culture Thread |OT6| Monica Enjoys Being Black
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ViewtifulJC
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and what's the deal with black people and electricity
is that suppose to be a contrast as well
is that suppose to be a contrast as well
EscoBlades
Ubisoft Marketing
Sorry but Mario Kart is the last damn place i'm expecting the advancement of representation of minorities in gaming.
Mario Kart.
Nope.
The discussion is there to be had. I'd prefer we do it in serious instances.
The world of Mario is so grounded in absurd fantasy.
Mario Kart.
Nope.
The discussion is there to be had. I'd prefer we do it in serious instances.
The world of Mario is so grounded in absurd fantasy.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
I agree
goes back to blakc people can't swim. Electricy/Cyborg parts and water don't mix.
Nintendo's done fine adding representation in Fire Emblem and Pokemon. Why not the Mario series?
EscoBlades
Ubisoft Marketing
In the main Mario titles? Sure. Hell, make Mario and Luigi have to be saved by a black/latino princess.
In Kart? She'll just be yet another player in a roster of characters broken down into their acceleration, top speed and drifting stats.
You know what they say about picking your battles...
In Kart? She'll just be yet another player in a roster of characters broken down into their acceleration, top speed and drifting stats.
You know what they say about picking your battles...
ViewtifulJC
Banned
I kinda want to see the Mario character they make, just to see how mad people will get at the exaggerated features. Big lips, or perhaps an afro
Byakuya769
Member
that's only because Yamato died
Ignoring that Yamato was kind of garbo, did he actually die? Thought he's just been mia at the tree or whatever.
Where only white people exist?
The thing that stands out is the incredible amount of pushback against a single paragraph of text in a seven paragraph review. The mere presence of the word diversity sparked a 20 page thread.
You already know there's gonna be an afro. Guaran-damn-teed.
TheKaeptain
Banned
oh hell nah.
But my whole thing is there was no battle until Gaf turned it into one. It was one paragraph in a review that otherwise really enjoyed the game.
Even if I concede that Mario Kart isn't the best example, that attitude of "Don't ever talk about this" that exists in that thread pops up in literally every discussion about this. We can't save it for "serious instances" because the goal posts for serious instances moves constantly due to people being incapable of discussing things without catching feelings.
Even if I concede that Mario Kart isn't the best example, that attitude of "Don't ever talk about this" that exists in that thread pops up in literally every discussion about this. We can't save it for "serious instances" because the goal posts for serious instances moves constantly due to people being incapable of discussing things without catching feelings.
Right. This is less about Mario Kart and more about why we can't ask for more diversity in gaming in even the most harmless of instances.
Yeah it's like that Tiny Tina shit from last year.
Yep, the frustration is really more about the mentality period than just this particular game.
EscoBlades
Ubisoft Marketing
The mushroom kingdom could use some colour for sure. But a mario kart review is not where i'd start the call for that. Hell, Mario Kart isn't the game to start it. In my opinion.
Again, there are serious discussions to be had on this. One line in a review, blown up on GAF isn't how it should begin.
captmcblack
Member
This is how I feel about it.
And mind you, it's not even wrong to talk about it...but Mario just seems to be an awkward place for this sort of thing to me.
I understand. The fact that you can't talk about diversity ever in regard to video games is way more troubling than someone asking for diversity in mario in an otherwise stellar review for it
Mrs. Manky
Banned
On a final note.........how the fuck did that Dreamworks thread about that new movie get so horribly derailed SO FAST? Like what in the world are some people even saying in there? I'm so confused
It was Bloodrage saying "I like her hair. Confirms she's mixed, not black."
And it just went downhill from there, with additional comments from Measley.
Byakuya769
Member
Yeah, that's legit. Just annoying that people are more offended that someone brought it up than the fact that it's true.
But you know it's not where the discussion began though. It's merely today's instance.
Right.
I wish it weren't a Mario Kart review that sparked the discussion because the choice of game is distracting from the larger points. But then, I don't think any one game is going to be the right one because it will get explained away and met with the same attitudes no matter what. As far as the community is concerned, it's never the right time.
Humans, period, are a minority species in the Mario universe. Outside the main Mario games, a Goomba is just as much a person as is Toad or Mario himself. Outside of like the human characters in Mario Kart and Pauline who else is there? That's probably slowing the intake of color into the Mario universe. That being said, there are other places beside the Mushroom Kingdom. Like what's going on back in Daisy's hometown?
Oh no, I understand how it happened. I just don't understand "how" it happened if you catch my drift.
Boss Riovane
Member
Im reading through this thread, and my god we are having a serious discussion about diversity in a Mario Kart title. God damn I love yall sometimes.
And brother Slayven, welcome back you were missed.
And brother Slayven, welcome back you were missed.
The Faceless Master
Member
i wonder how many people didn't even care but just had to pop in merely because so many people were so vehemently opposed to the mere mention of diversity. i also still want to know if Peach is the same species as Toad/Toadette.
No, we're not having a serious discussion. We're merely begging for token representation because we like annoying white people.
Boss Riovane
Member
That's why I posted in the thread. I don't give a damn about Mario N Friends but the "we don't need to talk about race in games" attitude in that and almost every thread on the topic is annoying as hell.
Same. I don't care if they never add a person of color to a Mario game. It's the mentality that kills me.
Prototype Viktor
Member
The Bi-Racial Culture Thread :Black Chameleons
Devolution
Member
Don't need to talk about anything ever revolving around consistently ignoring underrepresented groups.
But it had Walter White
Massive Duck. C.M.
Banned
The black/electron thing is a subconscious grudging acknowledgement that we run shit and were the power source for America.
Is what I'll believe
double jump
you haven't lived until a random little kid ask you "how do you make love".
EscoBlades
Ubisoft Marketing
Took your time.
MorisUkunRasik
Member
Agreed. Which is why I saw that thread and avoided making any posts.
Mario Kart is an assemble game that is supposed to be the All star game of the Mario universe.
The problem is not in the assemble game, but rather the universe that they're picking characters from.
Professor Beef
Banned
At least there's still Funky Student.
Oldschoolgamer
The physical form of blasphemy
Godzilla was dope. Fans of the old films are gonna hate it though.
I was dieing laughing when the Deliver Us From Evil trailer came on and the parents with their kids had the wtf reactions.
I was dieing laughing when the Deliver Us From Evil trailer came on and the parents with their kids had the wtf reactions.
i am lazy
Felt like he was the only character that gave a shit lol.
Showed emotion, motivation, grieved, and was smarter than everyone in the movie. He was the only character that I was able to sort of get behind. His son was as plain as plank though lol.
Cranston basically played Walter White in this movie, this is true.
Oldschoolgamer
The physical form of blasphemy
At least he got that.
Binoche was in it for two seconds. Best Olsen didn't get to do shit either
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