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Post by sdm3 on May 10, 2024 12:11:03 GMT
Here's something annoying that I'm noticing more and more: people of my generation complaining about reboots or remakes of stuff from our childhood. "They're making a Harry Potter TV series? Why? The originals were perfect!" Okay, a single adaptation is all any art form needs, folks. No need to try and appeal to future generations or offer alternative takes on the source material. I'm not saying the world was crying out for a Harry Potter TV series on HBO Max but there's as much reason to do it than remake anything else, isn't there? I liked the 00s movies but who says they have to be definitive? There were plenty of details from the books that can be better explored in a longer format allowed by TV - but some people simply can't bear to see anyone else play these characters. You don't have to watch it if you don't want to, guys. Nobody is going to take away the original movies. Imagine if there was only ever one performance of Shakespeare's plays. Art is supposed to be reinterpreted, re-imagined - people who enjoy the source material should be all for it. By far the most egregious example is the Fairly Odd Parents reboot. My Facebook is full of angry grownups talking about how the new CGI animation is horrible, and not the same as the 2D animation of the 00s. "I won't be watching it!" Uh, no shit? Somehow I doubt the makers of this children's cartoon were counting on people in their mid-30s tuning in. It's almost as though the target audience is TODAY'S children - and today's children don't know or care about the animation style that was used 20 years ago. My wife and son are Harry Potter fans, so I'll be subjected to this sooner or later. Who knows, maybe I'll find this version of Harry Potter tolerable in the least. At the moment, Harry Potter is to fantasy what cricket is to sports. But I agree with your larger point about reboots, sequels etc. It is what it is at this point, studios are going to squeeze every dollar out of successful IPs. We don't have to watch them, but it's time to stop asking, "Why are they doing this," every time it happens. (Says the guy who doesn't understand why they would focus an upcoming LOTR movie on Gollum.) I'm sure you appreciated my comparing Harry Potter to Shakespeare. It's funny you say this about the Gollum movie; yesterday I watched Fellowship on a plane (theatrical version, unfortunately) and I found myself asking questions ("questions that need answering") about what Gollum was doing all that time while he knew Bilbo had the ring, how much Gandalf knew about Gollum's possession of a magic ring and why it didn't occur to him that it was the Ring of Power etc. Maybe it was answered in the book. Anyway, I agree that it's hardly my first wish when it comes to more LOTR material.
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Post by Rey Kahuka on May 10, 2024 13:22:50 GMT
My wife and son are Harry Potter fans, so I'll be subjected to this sooner or later. Who knows, maybe I'll find this version of Harry Potter tolerable in the least. At the moment, Harry Potter is to fantasy what cricket is to sports. But I agree with your larger point about reboots, sequels etc. It is what it is at this point, studios are going to squeeze every dollar out of successful IPs. We don't have to watch them, but it's time to stop asking, "Why are they doing this," every time it happens. (Says the guy who doesn't understand why they would focus an upcoming LOTR movie on Gollum.) I'm sure you appreciated my comparing Harry Potter to Shakespeare. It's funny you say this about the Gollum movie; yesterday I watched Fellowship on a plane (theatrical version, unfortunately) and I found myself asking questions ("questions that need answering") about what Gollum was doing all that time while he knew Bilbo had the ring, how much Gandalf knew about Gollum's possession of a magic ring and why it didn't occur to him that it was the Ring of Power etc. Maybe it was answered in the book. Anyway, I agree that it's hardly my first wish when it comes to more LOTR material. It's not fully explained, but he did go in search of the ring after a couple of years. It can be deduced that he had no idea where the Shire was (he wasn't from there, and it was a considerable distance), and I doubt he had the courage to ask anyone (though you'd think at some point the rage would take over and he'd attack a nighttime traveler, in search of information). I also don't think there's a proper timeline for how long he had been imprisoned by Sauron's forces. For fun the other day I clicked on one of those stupid blurb slideshow articles titled something like "Ten characters you didn't know were villains until the end of the movie," and it listed Frodo! They spent three movies explaining the ring's sinister power (over almost everyone) and showing Frodo slowly being tempted and corrupted by its influence. It's a stunning moment when he ultimately gives in to temptation, but it's not like some major reveal that he was working for Sauron the whole time. They need to stop having AI write these 'articles.'
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Post by Shane Falco on May 10, 2024 18:53:39 GMT
Here's something annoying that I'm noticing more and more: people of my generation complaining about reboots or remakes of stuff from our childhood. "They're making a Harry Potter TV series? Why? The originals were perfect!" Okay, a single adaptation is all any art form needs, folks. No need to try and appeal to future generations or offer alternative takes on the source material. I'm not saying the world was crying out for a Harry Potter TV series on HBO Max but there's as much reason to do it than remake anything else, isn't there? I liked the 00s movies but who says they have to be definitive? There were plenty of details from the books that can be better explored in a longer format allowed by TV - but some people simply can't bear to see anyone else play these characters. You don't have to watch it if you don't want to, guys. Nobody is going to take away the original movies. Imagine if there was only ever one performance of Shakespeare's plays. Art is supposed to be reinterpreted, re-imagined - people who enjoy the source material should be all for it. By far the most egregious example is the Fairly Odd Parents reboot. My Facebook is full of angry grownups talking about how the new CGI animation is horrible, and not the same as the 2D animation of the 00s. "I won't be watching it!" Uh, no shit? Somehow I doubt the makers of this children's cartoon were counting on people in their mid-30s tuning in. It's almost as though the target audience is TODAY'S children - and today's children don't know or care about the animation style that was used 20 years ago. I've found myself complaining about reboots from time to time but its mostly because they are too close together at times. I think you need a certain amount of years to pass before a reboot or remake. Im not sure what that correct span is however. For reference Sam Raimi's Spiderman 3 was so bad Sony canceled a 4th film and instead rebooted the series what felt like 5 years later with the 2 Amazing Spiderman films. That was clearly just a studio wanting to milk a cash cow for what its worth not trying to make it better. That was far too soon. On the other hand I was really excited for the Nightmare of Elm Street remake that came out in 2010ish I wanna say, 30ish years post original. It had its moments but it could have been much better and needed better makeup as Jackie Earl Haley (who I thought did very well) looked horrible and could hardly act with it. Reminded me of Michael Keaton struggling to move his head in his Batman suit. With the Harry Potter series, I love the original films outside of Goblet of Fire. One of the few franchises that spanned more than 3 films that were all good (again outside of one). That said, I wouldn't be excited for a film reboot just yet. However I may give the TV series a shot as they could do something different with it. That said, im not really eager to give JK Rowling any more money or success, just need to separate the art from the artist. To something similar that is annoying me are these fake trailers on YouTube. I've been fooled twice in recent months with a Constantine 2 trailer and a Nightmare on Elm St reboot trailer. I figured they were both fake once I started watching but they have gotten so good that websites start covering them like they're real and garner attention on Googles main page opposed to just random YouTube searches. The last one being Nightmare on Elm Street "staring" Millie Bobby Brown. I thought to myself, "how have I never heard of this?" I groaned at the idea of Brown being in it only to quickly realize I has duped.
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Post by twothousandonemark on May 10, 2024 22:11:41 GMT
Here's something annoying that I'm noticing more and more: people of my generation complaining about reboots or remakes of stuff from our childhood. "They're making a Harry Potter TV series? Why? The originals were perfect!" For me, it's subjective time & place I've been with that. We had our glory films, & then Eisner Disney began sequels for animated masterpieces, & then the action stuff began trickling in as 10-15yr reboots, & further the likes of The Amazing Spider-Man 1&2. As soon after Harry Potter DH2 was in the can, there was chatter about when/where they'd all be rebooted. Without even letting the dust settle on its opening wkend. I do think reboots are fair game, hell, the 20th century needed updated Dracula from the silent era & whatnot. But please not within shouting distance of the other. When The Iron Man comes out in 2031, I'll probably not even bother because trying to fix holes in a dam with 1 hand.
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Post by Rey Kahuka on May 12, 2024 13:17:40 GMT
It's that time of year for this complaint. Take down your Christmas decorations. It's March. On that note, it's four days until April, time to take the antlers and Rudolph nose off of your car. Now it's the second week of May. Seriously, take down the reindeer and Christmas ornaments from your yard. I'm beginning to think a wellness check might be in order.
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Post by klawrencio79 on May 13, 2024 15:22:15 GMT
People who say impossibly inane shit.
So my wife and I aren't having kids because we just don't want them. We loves our nieces and nephews to pieces (my twin nephews, who turn 21 this summer, are the absolute best), but that's it. Perfect. You'd think that one's life choices would not be the concern of others, particularly strangers, but alas. The Mrs. gets comments more than I do by various orders of magnitude. Maybe once a year or so, someone will say something to me but generally she's the one getting it. From her coworkers, her friends, her hair girl, etc. It's insanely fucking rude, but whatever.
Here's the point of my story though. The other day I'm waiting in line at the store and it seems to be taking a while so I strike up a conversation with the woman standing behind me. We're of similar age I guess and somehow the topic of kids came up. When asked, I politely said that I didn't have kids. Her response: "Oh really? Well don't worry, you'll have kids in no time. Trust me, I'm very connected with people on this issue and I am positive you'll have kids within a year."
Get all the fuck the way out of here with that bullshit. First off, don't project your life's meaning onto me. You love having kids, awesome! I love not having kids. Secondly, people who claim that they are "sensitive" or "clairvoyant," can all gargle my balls. Maybe that shit works with 5 year olds.
I just stood there, mouth agape, completely flabbergasted. I politely told her that I'm 45 and I'm good and turned around, abruptly ending our conversation, but holy hell. What an odd combination of audacity AND stupidity.
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Post by Rey Kahuka on May 13, 2024 16:51:11 GMT
People who say impossibly inane shit. So my wife and I aren't having kids because we just don't want them. We loves our nieces and nephews to pieces (my twin nephews, who turn 21 this summer, are the absolute best), but that's it. Perfect. You'd think that one's life choices would not be the concern of others, particularly strangers, but alas. The Mrs. gets comments more than I do by various orders of magnitude. Maybe once a year or so, someone will say something to me but generally she's the one getting it. From her coworkers, her friends, her hair girl, etc. It's insanely fucking rude, but whatever. Here's the point of my story though. The other day I'm waiting in line at the store and it seems to be taking a while so I strike up a conversation with the woman standing behind me. We're of similar age I guess and somehow the topic of kids came up. When asked, I politely said that I didn't have kids. Her response: "Oh really? Well don't worry, you'll have kids in no time. Trust me, I'm very connected with people on this issue and I am positive you'll have kids within a year." Get all the fuck the way out of here with that bullshit. First off, don't project your life's meaning onto me. You love having kids, awesome! I love not having kids. Secondly, people who claim that they are "sensitive" or "clairvoyant," can all gargle my balls. Maybe that shit works with 5 year olds. I just stood there, mouth agape, completely flabbergasted. I politely told her that I'm 45 and I'm good and turned around, abruptly ending our conversation, but holy hell. What an odd combination of audacity AND stupidity. Best answer is always, "None that I know of," with a wink and a nudge. Once she starts insisting kids are imminent, ask if she's volunteering and if she sees any broom closets around. I have to assume she'd stop talking to you at that point.
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Post by klawrencio79 on May 13, 2024 16:57:03 GMT
People who say impossibly inane shit. So my wife and I aren't having kids because we just don't want them. We loves our nieces and nephews to pieces (my twin nephews, who turn 21 this summer, are the absolute best), but that's it. Perfect. You'd think that one's life choices would not be the concern of others, particularly strangers, but alas. The Mrs. gets comments more than I do by various orders of magnitude. Maybe once a year or so, someone will say something to me but generally she's the one getting it. From her coworkers, her friends, her hair girl, etc. It's insanely fucking rude, but whatever. Here's the point of my story though. The other day I'm waiting in line at the store and it seems to be taking a while so I strike up a conversation with the woman standing behind me. We're of similar age I guess and somehow the topic of kids came up. When asked, I politely said that I didn't have kids. Her response: "Oh really? Well don't worry, you'll have kids in no time. Trust me, I'm very connected with people on this issue and I am positive you'll have kids within a year." Get all the fuck the way out of here with that bullshit. First off, don't project your life's meaning onto me. You love having kids, awesome! I love not having kids. Secondly, people who claim that they are "sensitive" or "clairvoyant," can all gargle my balls. Maybe that shit works with 5 year olds. I just stood there, mouth agape, completely flabbergasted. I politely told her that I'm 45 and I'm good and turned around, abruptly ending our conversation, but holy hell. What an odd combination of audacity AND stupidity. Best answer is always, "None that I know of," with a wink and a nudge. Once she starts insisting kids are imminent, ask if she's volunteering and if she sees any broom closets around. I have to assume she'd stop talking to you at that point. Other good answers: "I hope so, because I am fucking starving!" "I hope so, because I need a body on ice for spare parts." Alternatively, and this takes some practice, but I'm working on just opening my mouth wide and having a swarm of bees fly out. That should put an end to it.
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Post by Rey Kahuka on May 13, 2024 18:05:11 GMT
Best answer is always, "None that I know of," with a wink and a nudge. Once she starts insisting kids are imminent, ask if she's volunteering and if she sees any broom closets around. I have to assume she'd stop talking to you at that point. Other good answers: "I hope so, because I am fucking starving!" "I hope so, because I need a body on ice for spare parts." Alternatively, and this takes some practice, but I'm working on just opening my mouth wide and having a swarm of bees fly out. That should put an end to it. Seriously though, I'm always surprised when people insert their opinion into a life choice about kids. What if there was a medical reason you or your wife couldn't or shouldn't have kids? Wouldn't she feel like a real shit then? I was talking to my wife's cousin a few years ago, they have five kids. She asked if we were going to have any more, I told her we were good with the one. She looked at me like I was crazy. Does she really want to have this conversation? It's debatable if they can afford two kids, I know they can't afford the five they have. I'd rather focus my energy (mental and physical) and resources (money and time) into one kid and give him the best opportunity to succeed that we can, than have a brood of imbeciles draining my soul, thanks. But I'm not going to say or even imply that to her, so don't act like I'm the nut for only wanting one kid.
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Post by klawrencio79 on May 13, 2024 18:33:33 GMT
Other good answers: "I hope so, because I am fucking starving!" "I hope so, because I need a body on ice for spare parts." Alternatively, and this takes some practice, but I'm working on just opening my mouth wide and having a swarm of bees fly out. That should put an end to it. Seriously though, I'm always surprised when people insert their opinion into a life choice about kids. What if there was a medical reason you or your wife couldn't or shouldn't have kids? Wouldn't she feel like a real shit then? I was talking to my wife's cousin a few years ago, they have five kids. She asked if we were going to have any more, I told her we were good with the one. She looked at me like I was crazy. Does she really want to have this conversation? It's debatable if they can afford two kids, I know they can't afford the five they have. I'd rather focus my energy (mental and physical) and resources (money and time) into one kid and give him the best opportunity to succeed that we can, than have a brood of imbeciles draining my soul, thanks. But I'm not going to say or even imply that to her, so don't act like I'm the nut for only wanting one kid. That's the other side of the coin. My wife's brother and his wife have 3 kids, and they can't afford them at all. They actually had to move to Kentucky recently which did decrease their cost of living, on the one hand, but also dramatically decreased their compensation, leaving them in a worse position then they were in previously. They will "jokingly" make comments to us whenever we say we're unavailable for something or other, the assumption being that since we don't have kids, we literally sit around with nothing to do all day. I have never once made a comment to them about their life choices, and from what I understand, they want to have more kids. Mind you, in addition to their financial woes, they really don't seem to like each other very much. Their entire lives revolve around running around after their kids, trying to make ends meet, and there is seemingly nothing to their actual relationship, which I imagine can't be good for the kids that they already have.
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Post by klawrencio79 on May 13, 2024 18:42:13 GMT
OK, another one. I don't know if "annoying" is the right word, but this is one those classic, George Carlin-esque, life's little moment that we all share.
Ever take a shit in a public restroom and when you're about to ready to finish up, you realize there's no toilet paper. Terrible.
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Post by mtbg on May 13, 2024 18:52:56 GMT
People who say impossibly inane shit. So my wife and I aren't having kids because we just don't want them. We loves our nieces and nephews to pieces (my twin nephews, who turn 21 this summer, are the absolute best), but that's it. Perfect. You'd think that one's life choices would not be the concern of others, particularly strangers, but alas. The Mrs. gets comments more than I do by various orders of magnitude. Maybe once a year or so, someone will say something to me but generally she's the one getting it. From her coworkers, her friends, her hair girl, etc. It's insanely fucking rude, but whatever. Here's the point of my story though. The other day I'm waiting in line at the store and it seems to be taking a while so I strike up a conversation with the woman standing behind me. We're of similar age I guess and somehow the topic of kids came up. When asked, I politely said that I didn't have kids. Her response: "Oh really? Well don't worry, you'll have kids in no time. Trust me, I'm very connected with people on this issue and I am positive you'll have kids within a year." Get all the fuck the way out of here with that bullshit. First off, don't project your life's meaning onto me. You love having kids, awesome! I love not having kids. Secondly, people who claim that they are "sensitive" or "clairvoyant," can all gargle my balls. Maybe that shit works with 5 year olds. I just stood there, mouth agape, completely flabbergasted. I politely told her that I'm 45 and I'm good and turned around, abruptly ending our conversation, but holy hell. What an odd combination of audacity AND stupidity. That is beyond obnoxious. The clairvoyant part is just fucking stupid. Easy with that shit David Blaine! As for having an opinion either way about something like this is ridiculous. It's none of ANYBODY'S business, let alone a complete stranger. We have 2 kids, a son and a daughter. I love them with all of my heart I cannot imagine life without them. That being said, there was a time when we thought my wife wasn't able to have kids. She was obviously upset and kept saying she didn't want to rob me of my chance to have my own biological children. I married her to be with her, regardless. If we have kids, great. If we don't, also great. What will be will be and if kids wasn't in the cards for us, then we'd travel a lot more! And the people that say you don't know what love is until you become a parent are morons. It's a different kind of love, but there are many different kinds. I love my kids, my wife, my few friends, beer, wings, football, baseball, amongst other things and I love them all in very different ways.
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Post by Rey Kahuka on May 13, 2024 18:53:58 GMT
OK, another one. I don't know if "annoying" is the right word, but this is one those classic, George Carlin-esque, life's little moment that we all share. Ever take a shit in a public restroom and when you're about to ready to finish up, you realize there's no toilet paper. Terrible. Luckily never had that happen. Though circling back to our previous conversation, shitting in that woman's cart would've gotten her to stop talking to you about being psychic or whatever. "Did you see that one coming, Miss Cleo?"
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Post by mtbg on May 13, 2024 18:55:50 GMT
Other good answers: "I hope so, because I am fucking starving!" "I hope so, because I need a body on ice for spare parts." Alternatively, and this takes some practice, but I'm working on just opening my mouth wide and having a swarm of bees fly out. That should put an end to it. Seriously though, I'm always surprised when people insert their opinion into a life choice about kids. What if there was a medical reason you or your wife couldn't or shouldn't have kids? Wouldn't she feel like a real shit then? I was talking to my wife's cousin a few years ago, they have five kids. She asked if we were going to have any more, I told her we were good with the one. She looked at me like I was crazy. Does she really want to have this conversation? It's debatable if they can afford two kids, I know they can't afford the five they have. I'd rather focus my energy (mental and physical) and resources (money and time) into one kid and give him the best opportunity to succeed that we can, than have a brood of imbeciles draining my soul, thanks. But I'm not going to say or even imply that to her, so don't act like I'm the nut for only wanting one kid. Another good one is the government won't allow me to be near kids. And I'd take 1 kid over 5 kids any damn day! We have 2 and that is plenty. I cannot imagine 5. Then again, to each their own. I have a buddy who had 3 girls., Decided he didn't want to go for a boy and was done. A few years later, they decide to try one last time for a boy. Got twin girls!!! God has a wicked sense of humor sometimes!
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Post by Rey Kahuka on May 13, 2024 18:57:45 GMT
People who say impossibly inane shit. So my wife and I aren't having kids because we just don't want them. We loves our nieces and nephews to pieces (my twin nephews, who turn 21 this summer, are the absolute best), but that's it. Perfect. You'd think that one's life choices would not be the concern of others, particularly strangers, but alas. The Mrs. gets comments more than I do by various orders of magnitude. Maybe once a year or so, someone will say something to me but generally she's the one getting it. From her coworkers, her friends, her hair girl, etc. It's insanely fucking rude, but whatever. Here's the point of my story though. The other day I'm waiting in line at the store and it seems to be taking a while so I strike up a conversation with the woman standing behind me. We're of similar age I guess and somehow the topic of kids came up. When asked, I politely said that I didn't have kids. Her response: "Oh really? Well don't worry, you'll have kids in no time. Trust me, I'm very connected with people on this issue and I am positive you'll have kids within a year." Get all the fuck the way out of here with that bullshit. First off, don't project your life's meaning onto me. You love having kids, awesome! I love not having kids. Secondly, people who claim that they are "sensitive" or "clairvoyant," can all gargle my balls. Maybe that shit works with 5 year olds. I just stood there, mouth agape, completely flabbergasted. I politely told her that I'm 45 and I'm good and turned around, abruptly ending our conversation, but holy hell. What an odd combination of audacity AND stupidity. That is beyond obnoxious. The clairvoyant part is just fucking stupid. Easy with that shit David Blaine! As for having an opinion either way about something like this is ridiculous. It's none of ANYBODY'S business, let alone a complete stranger. We have 2 kids, a son and a daughter. I love them with all of my heart I cannot imagine life without them. That being said, there was a time when we thought my wife wasn't able to have kids. She was obviously upset and kept saying she didn't want to rob me of my chance to have my own biological children. I married her to be with her, regardless. If we have kids, great. If we don't, also great. What will be will be and if kids wasn't in the cards for us, then we'd travel a lot more! And the people that say you don't know what love is until you become a parent are morons. It's a different kind of love, but there are many different kinds. I love my kids, my wife, my few friends, beer, wings, football, baseball, amongst other things and I love them all in very different ways. Anyone who says that is just an asshole. At the same time, I've never been a fan of people who say being a cat owner or whatever is the same thing as being a parent. It really isn't. We all love our pets too, but it's not the same thing at all.
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Post by masterofallgoons on May 13, 2024 19:38:18 GMT
That is beyond obnoxious. The clairvoyant part is just fucking stupid. Easy with that shit David Blaine! As for having an opinion either way about something like this is ridiculous. It's none of ANYBODY'S business, let alone a complete stranger. We have 2 kids, a son and a daughter. I love them with all of my heart I cannot imagine life without them. That being said, there was a time when we thought my wife wasn't able to have kids. She was obviously upset and kept saying she didn't want to rob me of my chance to have my own biological children. I married her to be with her, regardless. If we have kids, great. If we don't, also great. What will be will be and if kids wasn't in the cards for us, then we'd travel a lot more! And the people that say you don't know what love is until you become a parent are morons. It's a different kind of love, but there are many different kinds. I love my kids, my wife, my few friends, beer, wings, football, baseball, amongst other things and I love them all in very different ways. Anyone who says that is just an asshole. At the same time, I've never been a fan of people who say being a cat owner or whatever is the same thing as being a parent. It really isn't. We all love our pets too, but it's not the same thing at all.
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Post by mtbg on May 13, 2024 19:43:22 GMT
That is beyond obnoxious. The clairvoyant part is just fucking stupid. Easy with that shit David Blaine! As for having an opinion either way about something like this is ridiculous. It's none of ANYBODY'S business, let alone a complete stranger. We have 2 kids, a son and a daughter. I love them with all of my heart I cannot imagine life without them. That being said, there was a time when we thought my wife wasn't able to have kids. She was obviously upset and kept saying she didn't want to rob me of my chance to have my own biological children. I married her to be with her, regardless. If we have kids, great. If we don't, also great. What will be will be and if kids wasn't in the cards for us, then we'd travel a lot more! And the people that say you don't know what love is until you become a parent are morons. It's a different kind of love, but there are many different kinds. I love my kids, my wife, my few friends, beer, wings, football, baseball, amongst other things and I love them all in very different ways. Anyone who says that is just an asshole. At the same time, I've never been a fan of people who say being a cat owner or whatever is the same thing as being a parent. It really isn't. We all love our pets too, but it's not the same thing at all. Agreed. Love my dog. We actually went through a year's training so he's a certified therapy dog and he comes to work with me 3 days a week. The place loves him! That being said, he isn't my kid.
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Post by masterofallgoons on May 13, 2024 19:47:06 GMT
Here's something annoying that I'm noticing more and more: people of my generation complaining about reboots or remakes of stuff from our childhood. "They're making a Harry Potter TV series? Why? The originals were perfect!" Okay, a single adaptation is all any art form needs, folks. No need to try and appeal to future generations or offer alternative takes on the source material. I'm not saying the world was crying out for a Harry Potter TV series on HBO Max but there's as much reason to do it than remake anything else, isn't there? I liked the 00s movies but who says they have to be definitive? There were plenty of details from the books that can be better explored in a longer format allowed by TV - but some people simply can't bear to see anyone else play these characters. You don't have to watch it if you don't want to, guys. Nobody is going to take away the original movies. Imagine if there was only ever one performance of Shakespeare's plays. Art is supposed to be reinterpreted, re-imagined - people who enjoy the source material should be all for it. By far the most egregious example is the Fairly Odd Parents reboot. My Facebook is full of angry grownups talking about how the new CGI animation is horrible, and not the same as the 2D animation of the 00s. "I won't be watching it!" Uh, no shit? Somehow I doubt the makers of this children's cartoon were counting on people in their mid-30s tuning in. It's almost as though the target audience is TODAY'S children - and today's children don't know or care about the animation style that was used 20 years ago. Remakes and reboots are just the reality of things. Some are good, some are bad, most are average, just as most things things are average by the definition of the word. But I don't think Harry Potter is Shakespeare, and remaking a movie from the 80s is not the same a new production of a play from the 1600s. It doesn't make it inherently bad, but I think it's kind of a false equivalency... but who cares? I take your point. What I think you're wrong about, though, is that the Fairly Odd Parents reboot (just learned that was happening here) is indeed for people in their 30s. That's why they're doing that. Those kids who grew up with it are interested in seeing a thing they were familiar with as kids, and many of them have kids now too and will want to share that with their kids. It's very clear that this approach is seen a lucrative because you'll pull in multiple generations of people who might actually be interested as opposed to parents who have no interest in the entertainment their kids are consuming. This is the way to get more engagement from a broader audience, and that's why they're doing it.
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Post by klawrencio79 on May 13, 2024 19:47:39 GMT
That is beyond obnoxious. The clairvoyant part is just fucking stupid. Easy with that shit David Blaine! As for having an opinion either way about something like this is ridiculous. It's none of ANYBODY'S business, let alone a complete stranger. We have 2 kids, a son and a daughter. I love them with all of my heart I cannot imagine life without them. That being said, there was a time when we thought my wife wasn't able to have kids. She was obviously upset and kept saying she didn't want to rob me of my chance to have my own biological children. I married her to be with her, regardless. If we have kids, great. If we don't, also great. What will be will be and if kids wasn't in the cards for us, then we'd travel a lot more! And the people that say you don't know what love is until you become a parent are morons. It's a different kind of love, but there are many different kinds. I love my kids, my wife, my few friends, beer, wings, football, baseball, amongst other things and I love them all in very different ways. Anyone who says that is just an asshole. At the same time, I've never been a fan of people who say being a cat owner or whatever is the same thing as being a parent. It really isn't. We all love our pets too, but it's not the same thing at all. I largely agree with this. My dog is my favorite thing on the planet but when she crosses the rainbow bridge in a few years, yeah I'll be devastated but I'll be able to move on. I don't fully understand how people move forward after losing a child and I've seen it happen far more often than I care to. When this topic comes up, I say that owning a dog is like owning 1/3 of a child. Yeah, they need to be cared for and whatnot, but I can basically leave my dog alone for hours at a clip and she's totally fine. Try that with a 3 year old...
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Post by masterofallgoons on May 13, 2024 19:54:51 GMT
Other good answers: "I hope so, because I am fucking starving!" "I hope so, because I need a body on ice for spare parts." Alternatively, and this takes some practice, but I'm working on just opening my mouth wide and having a swarm of bees fly out. That should put an end to it. Seriously though, I'm always surprised when people insert their opinion into a life choice about kids. What if there was a medical reason you or your wife couldn't or shouldn't have kids? Wouldn't she feel like a real shit then? I was talking to my wife's cousin a few years ago, they have five kids. She asked if we were going to have any more, I told her we were good with the one. She looked at me like I was crazy. Does she really want to have this conversation? It's debatable if they can afford two kids, I know they can't afford the five they have. I'd rather focus my energy (mental and physical) and resources (money and time) into one kid and give him the best opportunity to succeed that we can, than have a brood of imbeciles draining my soul, thanks. But I'm not going to say or even imply that to her, so don't act like I'm the nut for only wanting one kid. To be fair, everybody does this. People who don't have kids are equally horrible this. People always seem to think that what they are doing is the right thing and they become an authority on how everyone should conduct their lives. I mean, I know you're partly joking here obviously, but just because you value having multiple kids or giving your kids the experience of having siblings doesn't mean that they're a 'brood of imbeciles draining your soul.' Again, I know you're not being literal and painting with a broad brush, but a lot of people do say shit like that and mean it very sincerely. Basically, everyone judges everyone's choices and so I hate everyone. I'm the only person who gets it right every time.
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