Tuesday, May 10, 2011

When a coloring mistake means much more

I think that it is important to consider how different groups of people are portrayed in the media. It's not just because it influences society. It is also because its a reflection of society just as much as it is an influence. I really think that this article from one of my favorite tumblrs should be read by everyone. In case you haven't heard this thread was touched off by Free Comic Book Day event last Saturday where DC Comics gave out a comic book with the following image.


Why is this a problem? Well it should have looked like this.

The girl on the right is mistakenly colored. She is a woman of color and one of the Flash's blood relatives. DC admits the mistakes. She should look like this.
It's not a little issue given to how women and minorities are portrayed in American mass media. We should be better than that.  Read more about it at the following link.


DC Women Kicking Ass - When a coloring mistake means much more
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Who Watches the Watchponies? - Topless Robot

I could not resist. I don't know what is more funny: This video or the following intro from the post on Topless Robot!!

Rob's Journal. May 10th, 2011: Dog carcass in alley this morning, tire tread on burst stomach. This internet is afraid of me. I have seen its true face. The information superhighways are extended gutters and the gutters are full of blood and when the drains finally scab over, all the online vermin will drown. The accumulated filth of all their sex and murder will foam up about their waists and all the camwhores and trolls will look up and shout "STOP RUNNING THE GODDAMN MY LITTLE PONY VIDEOS!"

... and I'll whisper "no." (Infinite thanks to Henri for the tip)






Who Watches the Watchponies? - Topless Robot
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Is the God of the Old Testament a Moral Monster? | Dr. Claude Mariottini – Professor of Old Testament

Dr. Mariottini has posted his review of Dr Paul Copan's book Is God a Moral Monster? It was pretty cool to read Mariottini's insights.

Is the God of the Old Testament a Moral Monster? | Dr. Claude Mariottini – Professor of Old Testament
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