racism

The Weapon for Good and Evil: Jokes

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By: Nguyenrussellpeters

What is a joke?

Google defines a joke as:

1. a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter, especially a story with a funny punchline.
2. a trick played on someone for fun.
3. a person or thing that is ridiculously inadequate.

In my opinion, I think a “joke” comes from a person who initiates, through joke_o_553906speaking or physical behaviour, some sort of thing (e.g., slapstick) intended to be funny and amusing. If the person intended for it to be a joke, then I will recognize it as a joke, whether or not it is funny. Read More

Examining Ghost in the Shell (2017) and Rub & Tug: The Outrageous Case of Scarlett Johansson

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By: Nguyen

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I went online (e.g., youtube comments, twitter comments, articles) to see everyone’s point of view and arguments about the whitewashing as well as gender-washing controversies focusing on Scarlett Johansson.

Please comment below, for instance, do I miss anything in terms of arguments from either side (e.g., Studio, Asian American Community, Scarlett’s Supports, LGBTQ Community)?