Live Action Speed Gonzales movie

*Wildcat* · 02-24-2010, 08:58 PM

http://movies.yahoo.com/news/movies....s-film-reuters

You know the drill, live action setting and humans with CGI animals but Im ok with that. I know alot of people hate them but not me.

What makes me mad about this is that apparently Speedy is racist. The article says alot of people have found him offensive and a stereotype. I never have and Im hispanic.

It says theyre gona change his character. You can read it in the link. That sounds awful. At least all the other CGI/Live Actions movies didnt change the cartoon characters they were based on (except maybe Alvin but they all they did was make them actual chipmunk size).

Stupid people need to get over themselves, my gosh! Hes just a cartoon.

*plastroncafe* · 02-24-2010, 09:08 PM

He's not just a cartoon. He's a reflection of the popular culture's understanding of a marginalized people, and even though you might not find him offensive, others do.

Little known fact:
One of the reasons that Warner Bros stopped making Speedy cartoons is because they sold the rights to Frito-Lay for the character known as The Frito Bandito.

As for this? Ugh, seriously?
And it's written by the guys who brought us "Garfield"?

*Cure* · 02-24-2010, 09:12 PM

Man, I'll be there day one.

*Wildcat* · 02-24-2010, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plastroncafe

He's not just a cartoon. He's a reflection of the popular culture's understanding of a marginalized people, and even though you might not find him offensive, others do.

Little known fact:
One of the reasons that Warner Bros stopped making Speedy cartoons is because they sold the rights to Frito-Lay for the character known as The Frito Bandito.

Seriously though, people who take Speedy Gonzales cartoons as a serious reflection of mexicans have a problem. Theres always people like that though. Offended at the dumbest things.

Of course Speedy has, maybe a bit exaggerated, mexican characteristics but what cartoon thats based on a certain race isnt? He's just a cute little cartoon character.

Like I said people need to get over themselves...I mean come on, your offended by a looney tune, really? Its like no one can do anything without some goody-two-shoes saying its offensive.

*The Stryker* · 02-24-2010, 09:45 PM

We're one step closer to Big Red Hairy Monster: The Motion Picture.

I can't wait.

*Turo602* · 02-24-2010, 09:47 PM

Live action Speedy Gonzales Movie!!! You got to be kidding me!

*gobo* · 02-24-2010, 10:28 PM

Caught my attention... Not very optimistic if they're planning to give him a personality makeover. But, I'm wondering now if that's why Odie was the way he was in the live-action Garfield. Perhaps he was too offensive to all the owners of drooling, mentally deficient dogs everywhere.

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

He's not just a cartoon. He's a reflection of the popular culture's understanding of a marginalized people

No. He's a clever, 'stick it to el gato'-type cartoon mouse from a world where animals speak, have opposable thumbs and use anvils as the ultimate weapon. There is little logic in Looney Tunes, so why on Earth should it be subject to political correctness? That's just crazy talk. It's imaginary!

*Voltron* · 02-24-2010, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Wildcat

http://movies.yahoo.com/news/movies....s-film-reuters

You know the drill, live action setting and humans with CGI animals but Im ok with that. I know alot of people hate them but not me.

What makes me mad about this is that apparently Speedy is racist. The article says alot of people have found him offensive and a stereotype. I never have and Im hispanic.

It says theyre gona change his character. You can read it in the link. That sounds awful. At least all the other CGI/Live Actions movies didnt change the cartoon characters they were based on (except maybe Alvin but they all they did was make them actual chipmunk size).

Stupid people need to get over themselves, my gosh! Hes just a cartoon.

I tell you what, when I saw the thread name I thought "racism." I did.

What strikes me about your post (and Cure's) is that you seem to almost embrace Speedy with the same affection we Irish do with leprechauns. I can see where you're coming from (unless I've got this all wrong.)

*Zachatello00* · 02-24-2010, 11:05 PM

so far, this whole thread makes me smile

*Wildcat* · 02-24-2010, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Voltron

What strikes me about your post (and Cure's) is that you seem to almost embrace Speedy with the same affection we Irish do with leprechauns. I can see where you're coming from (unless I've got this all wrong.)

Uhhh oh. Well Ive always loved Looney Tunes and grew up watching it as most of us did. Regaurdless of that it just makes me mad when people get overly offended by dumb things just because they wanna be politically correct.

I mean Speedy is a mexican character. Is he not supposed to have an accent, or wear a sombrero? They all had to look their part to be distinguished from the other characters since its a cartoon. Obviously in the real world all mexicans/hispanics dont need to dress like that everyday.

Was Yo Samity Sam not supposed to wear boots and say things like "varmint" because hed be a stereottype of cowboys and people who live in the country?

**ThirdMarioBro** · 02-24-2010, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plastroncafe

He's not just a cartoon. He's a reflection of the popular culture's understanding of a marginalized people, and even though you might not find him offensive, others do.

Well those people need to get a sense of humor. Some folks are just too damn sensitive.

*Ninjinister* · 02-24-2010, 11:42 PM

I'm pretty sure I read it was only gringoes that whined about Speedy being racist anyway.

*gobo* · 02-25-2010, 12:23 AM

All I know is it sure wasn't the hispanics...

*Samhain* · 02-25-2010, 10:23 AM

Interested, but I know it will suck. Loved speedy when I was little.

*Raph's Girl* · 02-25-2010, 08:30 PM

Wasn't Speedy in the Space Jam movies?

Meh... Im not sure I'll watch 2 hours of a really fast mouse... Now a live action Duck Dodgers movie would rock....

WTH?! George Lopez is voicing Speedy?!

*Samhain* · 02-25-2010, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

WTH?! George Lopez is voicing Speedy?!

Wasnt expecting that.

*odupianist* · 02-26-2010, 07:52 AM

What cartoons of those days were racist? Personally, I'm sick of this PC ******** everyone is doing. Don't change what made him an enjoyable character.

Raph's Girl, I don't remember Speedy in Space Jam. I just watched it a few days ago.

*BubblyShell22* · 02-26-2010, 08:26 AM

I used to love Speedy Gonzales, and so did my sister. People at school nicknamed her Speedy Gonzales because she was the fastest at conversation questions in her Spanish class. I don't know about changing his personality though. It just seems wrong.

If George Lopez is voicing Speedy, who will play Sylvester?

*Duke* · 02-26-2010, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by odupianist

Raph's Girl, I don't remember Speedy in Space Jam. I just watched it a few days ago.

He makes a very brief appearance in Space Jam but he doesn't even speak. Also I heard he made a cameo appearance in Looney Tunes: Back in Action through I've never seen it so I have no idea if that's accurate.

*Scandia* · 02-26-2010, 07:20 PM

I will add that in Latin America, people tend to LOVE Speedy Gonzales. His cartoons were very popular when I was a little girl back in the 80s- I know they were reruns, but still.

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Wildcat Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 3,516	Live Action Speedy Gonzales movie http://movies.yahoo.com/news/movies....s-film-reuters You know the drill, live action setting and humans with CGI animals but Im ok with that. I know alot of people hate them but not me. What makes me mad about this is that apparently Speedy is racist. The article says alot of people have found him offensive and a stereotype. I never have and Im hispanic. It says theyre gona change his character. You can read it in the link. That sounds awful. At least all the other CGI/Live Actions movies didnt change the cartoon characters they were based on (except maybe Alvin but they all they did was make them actual chipmunk size). Stupid people need to get over themselves, my gosh! Hes just a cartoon. __________________ Nothing can survive the will to stay alive, cause if you try, you can do anything. Last edited by Wildcat; 02-24-2010 at 09:04 PM.

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odupianist Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,744	What cartoons of those days were racist? Personally, I'm sick of this PC ******** everyone is doing. Don't change what made him an enjoyable character. Raph's Girl, I don't remember Speedy in Space Jam. I just watched it a few days ago.

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BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	I used to love Speedy Gonzales, and so did my sister. People at school nicknamed her Speedy Gonzales because she was the fastest at conversation questions in her Spanish class. I don't know about changing his personality though. It just seems wrong. If George Lopez is voicing Speedy, who will play Sylvester?

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Scandia Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,265	I will add that in Latin America, people tend to LOVE Speedy Gonzales. His cartoons were very popular when I was a little girl back in the 80s- I know they were reruns, but still. __________________ Turtles fight with honor!!!