Submitted by hater_first t3_y9ugcr in books
NefariousnessOne1859 t1_it7i0ag wrote
Please present evidence of people “losing their minds” that Rue was black? Never heard of that happening
mongreldogchild t1_it7iiw7 wrote
NefariousnessOne1859 t1_it7kw3h wrote
Ah ok, that seems to be people moaning about the film so I’d assume most of those idiots haven’t read the book then as she is described as brown skinned in the book.
But is there anyone who moaned when the book came out that there was a black character? That’s what I assumed the OP was getting at
CrazyCatLady108 t1_it84kp4 wrote
> But is there anyone who moaned when the book came out that there was a black character?
a lot of people didn't catch that she was black. it was a bit surreal to watch people go all 'why did they have to change the source material for diversity!??!' when in the source material she is black.
Ealinguser t1_it8wppt wrote
Should have heard the fuss when Hermione was cast as black in the harry potter play! And yet all we know is that she has buck teeth, brown eyes and brown bushy hair. No reason that couldn't be black. Emma Watson was the miscast in terms of looks.
NefariousnessOne1859 t1_itbbm6u wrote
Yea I remember that! I actually saw it in west end, it’s really good! Visual effects are amazing.
Emma Watson was definitely a very glamorous Hermione much to the disappointment of every buck toothed frizzy haired avid reader who saw a part of themselves in that character when reading the books
Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments