The Random Thread of Random Randomness

Roger is a scary dude. Usually I just laugh, but the few times he covers a product I consume regularly I am uncomfortable. Beer, meat, pets. Especially pets. They called them Sentient Live Animals, Vaccinations Extra. "Are you tired of owning in animate objects and want power over another living being?"

It must have taken great restraint for the narrator to not go into how pigs evolved to be delicious. I'm not just a fan of bacon. I like pork chops too and pork sausage too. I like ham in my soup and on my turkey sandwiches but don't give me ham by itself.

 

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It was always part of Stan Lee's vision to encourage marginalized groups to use their voice and impact their communities.

It frankly feels on brand with Marvel to adapt their narrative to the social landscape of the times. It is pretty much the theme of every comic set in New York city. The characters ask the audience to entertain what small actions individuals are capable of to make their neighborhood a better place. Dare Devil, just because I am blind doesn't mean I can't make the world better. Spiderman, just because I am young doesn't mean I can't make the world better. The list goes on and on.

Marvel comics have always been a call to action. They generally present a character who normally wouldn't be expected to change their world. They then show that the character has the ability to enact positive change. The next part is what actually makes up the narrative. It is the assumption that because the character learns they are capable of changing their world for the better that they are thus obligated to do so. Why bother hiring a director who doesn't share this same mentality?

I understand that some fans are upset by the progressive themes in narratives. What I don't understand is the sentiment that marginalized groups shouldn't be given representation. How does the mere presence of someone other threaten the comic franchise. Comics, books, movies, ect... they are all platforms. Why shouldn't we expect people to use the platforms they are given to speak the messages they want heard.