*taps mic* American soldiers fighting in imperialist wars are not brave nor are they fighting for anyone’s freedom. They are mercilessly slaughtering 3rd world civilians and fighting to maintain American hegemony. That is all, thank you! *drops mic*
*picks up mic* Also many soldiers are being exploited by the American government/elite who encourage the idea that joining the military is a good alternative to college or joining the work force, especially for impoverished individuals who feel that they don’t have many options. *gently places mic back down*
*picks up mic* Lets not forget also recruit very young people right out of high school- people so young they cannot legally rent a car or drink here. Not to mention that our culture is rife with propaganda specifically funded by the US government +military to make enlisting appealing to the young like some episode of black mirror, like war films (yes!! most are directly funded by the military!) and war video games. We also have programs in our actual high schools that are designed as pre-recruitment called ROTC * so if you’re wondering why so many people find themselves there aside, from just being poor and desperate, here are your reasons! *drops mic*
So Gary Goldman (screenwriter for Total Recall, Big Trouble in Little China and others) is suing Disney for ripping off his Zootopia pitch after saying they were not interested in making it.
I’m not gonna comment of the veracity of his claims but that’s a spotted hyena right there.
Nick was supposed to be a god damn mother fucking spotted hyena.
everyone knows his claim is bullshit. he’s tried this before.
I’ve been thinking about the monster-based franchises of my childhood, and how their mascots indicate the nature of their franchises.
Like, Pokemon has Pikachu:
It’s cute, it’s for the whole family, there’s definitely a lot of merchandising opportunities outside the games.
Then we have Digimon’s Agumon:
It’s more detailed. It looks edgier and darker. It’s endearing, but it’s more “cool” than “cute.”
And then there’s Monster Rancher, with… this.
Monster Rancher, I love you, but PUT THAT THING BACK WHERE IT CAME FROM OR SO HELP ME
Don’t forget about other Mons franchises!
Look at me! I can be cute! I can be like Pikachu! LOVE ME GOD DAMMIT!
Bootleg or genuinely innovative hidden gem that deserves more love? You decide!
DARKER AND EDGIER AND REVAMPED FOR THE 90S! BUT WEIRDLY WHIMSICAL AT THE SAME TIME! WHICH IS ALSO WEIRDLY CHARACTERISTIC OF THE 90S COME TO THINK OF IT!
Know what, who gives a fuck? You’re going to play and you’re going to like it and we’re going to make sweet sweet ad revenue.
I’M AN ABOMINATION! And I’m comin’ to your house after schooool.
