Transformers

[pantonedream]

Okay, I have to geek out a little and express my adoration for Transformers and more recently the live action movie. I am still drooling on myself. Even with the many changes they made to the TF mythos (God I sound like a nerd) I was very very happy with the end result.

I did notice something kind of funny though. The one Autobot that dies just happens to be the one who speaks with a distinctly "urban" dialect and does break dancing moves. Okay, let's not beat around the bush, he's the closest thing to an African American stereotype that a giant metal robot can be. And he gets killed. Way to perpetuate a stereotype, Bay! :rolleyes:

[GraphixNPrint]

why do I see this post as going way south?

[Patrick Shannon]

I did notice something kind of funny though. The one Autobot that dies just happens to be the one who speaks with a distinctly "urban" dialect and does break dancing moves. Okay, let's not beat around the bush, he's the closest thing to an African American stereotype that a giant metal robot can be. And he gets killed. Way to perpetuate a stereotype, Bay! :rolleyes:

Although not as distinct, Jazz in the cartoon was kind of similar.

[John G]

who else could generate the lines:
jazz
"you want a piece of me!?!?!"

megatron:
"I want two!"

optimus wasn't there yet, bumblebee can't talk. Ironhide can't jump and Ratchet... yea, that's not gonna work.

[Samakimoto Graphics]

...I did notice something kind of funny though. The one Autobot that dies just happens to be the one who speaks with a distinctly "urban" dialect and does break dancing moves. Okay, let's not beat around the bush, he's the closest thing to an African American stereotype that a giant metal robot can be. And he gets killed. Way to perpetuate a stereotype, Bay! :rolleyes:

I did notice that actually :rolleyes: ...Just didn't bring it up as it would've been stereotypical for me to bring it up, heh.:)