Boycott Rogen TMNT - Page 8

*IMJ* · 03-17-2023, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Optimus Primer

You guys talk about the same sh*t every day oh my god give it a break already

Well you know... news is slow and this movie looks like $#!(, sooooooo.....

TurtleManiac · 03-17-2023, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Cowabung-Gal

This dude nailed it:

(Warning: Language and loads of stupidity on Rogen’s part)

https://media.tenor.com/XpElorGI4c0A...nt-raphael.gif

Wow. That guy is something else. Does he have turrets syndrome or something? I know he’s said some weird * before but I actually hadn’t even seen some of those tweets in the video. The things he said to JK Rowling, Tulsi Gabbard, and Gia Carano, anybody else would be called out and dealt with. But no, not Hollywood leftist Seth Rogen. Clearly he’s on the “right side of history” in promoting transgender ideology, and feels good about himself threatening biological women who disagree with him. This is the guy who bailed out domestic terrorists in 2020. And he really did “end her career” since Disney got rid of her after that.

I actually did like some of his movies years ago. I thought he was a comedy actor. Why the * does he have to be involved in TMNT? And just found out that he’s the voice of Donkey Kong in the new Mario movie? Wtf. So sick of him, I was looking forward to the Mario movie, and still am, but now that I know Seth Rogen is involved, I hope that doesn’t kill the movie for me.

Those are some crazy tweets and a whole nother level of liberal privilege. I’m fine with differing opinions, but this guy is more than just an extremist, he’s strait up fascist.

*Roseangelo* · 03-17-2023, 07:56 PM

Jason Biggs got fired for offensive tweets. Seth Rogen got hired despite them.

TurtleManiac · 03-17-2023, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

Jason Biggs got fired for offensive tweets. Seth Rogen got hired despite them.

I was just thinking about that. I thought he was fired just for being the “pie guy” in an R rated movie and parents complaining about it, didn’t know about the tweets. But it couldn’t possibly be worse than Seth Rogen’s tweets?

*Roseangelo* · 03-17-2023, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleManiac

I was just thinking about that. I thought he was fired just for being the “pie guy” in an R rated movie and parents complaining about it, didn’t know about the tweets. But it couldn’t possibly be worse than Seth Rogen’s tweets?

https://www.cinemablend.com/televisi...fensive-tweets

Slash-Dash · 03-18-2023, 01:34 AM

what a pathetic thread.

*Coola Yagami* · 03-18-2023, 08:14 AM

Boycotts never work. Either people like the product or they don't.

*Cowabung-Gal* · 03-18-2023, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Slash-Dash

what a pathetic thread.

This movie looks pathetic.

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Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

Boycotts never work.

Not saying they do. Just look at Hogwarts Legacy. This is a personal choice, and if I’m the only doing it, that’s fine.

*IMJ* · 03-18-2023, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Slash-Dash

what a pathetic thread.

The thread is responding to what was put out there about the TMNT movie and to what Seth Rogen has put out there about himself. The thread is a fan response.

You can't hide behind calling everyone "evil" or "racists" or even "pathetic" just because the response to your $#!(-filled-agenda-movie isn't good. What's pathetic are the insulated Hollywood echo-chamber idiots who made this kind of material and hide behind their narcissistic virtue. That's pathetic.

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Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

Boycotts never work. Either people like the product or they don't.

Boycotts work, although the use of the word in the thread title is a little melodramatic. It's simple - capitalism gives us choice and power with our dollars. If you don't like it, disagree with it, etc, don't spend your money on it. Don't give them money. The end. That does work. Don't pay for woke $#!(. It's disingenuous. It's a lie. Don't pay for woke $#!(.

*Cowabung-Gal* · 03-18-2023, 08:07 PM

And this guy is producing a kids movie?

Stu_Padasso · 03-18-2023, 11:33 PM

Seth Rogan reminders me a lot of Will Ferrell; in small doses as part of an ensemble cast like in Monsters vs. Aliens or Superbad he’s pretty entertaining in certain kinds of roles. In fact, he and Bill Hader were the only memorable characters in Superbad. But like Ferrell, the higher he is on the marquee the more obnoxious he is. The same goes for his work behind the scenes. The more pull he has in a creative role like in Sausage Party or Santa Inc. the worse the outcome. But he keeps getting production jobs. Why? Do the people in charge really believe that they know the audience wants better than what the audience knows? Are they not aware of the success of projects like The Last Ronin?

I know there are people that believe that this is just another iteration of the franchise that’s one of many that take place in the turtle multiverse, but as much as I would like to just ignore it, it doesn’t excuse producing crap that harms the brand as a whole. I just hope the IP survives and doesn’t affect the comics or prevent future movie projects, hopefully of a much mature nature.

Seriously, if Christopher Nolan can make a movie about a rich kid with Mommy and Daddy issues who runs around beating up criminals dressed up as a bat in a serious way, why not the ninja turtles? Hell, look at what Micheal Mann did as a producer for Hancock.

*IMJ* · 03-19-2023, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Cowabung-Gal

And this guy is producing a kids movie?

A lot of available "personality material" out there to judge that guy on and to build a cornerstone to not support his crappy TMNT movie. But not having kids I don't think is one of them.

I'm all for calling people on their BS but I have never been the guy who needed to gaslight or use add-on material to make a point. Rogen doesn't have kids - it feels like weaponizing that is a stretch-point that doesn't matter. There are a lot of reasons he might not have kids outside of whatever he publicly states.

But even so, don't pay for his woke $#!( movie and don't reward his thought-processes with money.

**Barkworm** · 03-20-2023, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Cowabung-Gal

And this guy is producing a kids movie?

So what? I'm sure there are enough writers or other artists who have created something meaningful for children without ever actually having any themselves. Lewis Carroll immediately comes to mind, Maurice Sendak, Dr. Seuss...

Do you have any children? If not, why do you even care about this? It's a mainstream product clearly aimed at families.

*Cowabung-Gal* · 03-20-2023, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Barkworm

Do you have any children? If not, why do you even care about this? It's a mainstream product clearly aimed at families.

You’re absolutely right. A weed-addicted, egotistical psycho who has no kids of his own and laughs at people who get their stuff stolen is definitely the most qualified to produce a family-oriented movie, especially one that’s about a group of selfless crimefighters. What was I thinking?

**Barkworm** · 03-20-2023, 01:24 AM

You're just dodging my question.

*Cowabung-Gal* · 03-20-2023, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Barkworm

You're just dodging my question.

How about this then:

Who would you prefer to produce a kids movie: a guy who has no kids but is a decent human being who can teach children a thing or two about selflessness, courage, and family, or a guy who has no kids but does have a massive ego and will even mock victims of crime?

I mean, what does a guy like Seth have to offer the next generation? Toilet humor? Expensive drug products? Movies about produce having s*x with each other? And he brags about not being burdened with kids but thinks he’s qualified to make a kids’ movie? That’s like asking Marilyn Manson to produce a Christian movie.

~~AquaParade~~ · 03-20-2023, 02:31 AM

Eh, all types of people are capable of making all types of entertainment. You don’t have to be a Christian guy to write a good Christmas story, etc.

You don’t have to have kids to write a decent story for kids. These are weird hang-ups.

*IMJ* · 03-20-2023, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Barkworm

So what? I'm sure there are enough writers or other artists who have created something meaningful for children without ever actually having any themselves. Lewis Carroll immediately comes to mind, Maurice Sendak, Dr. Seuss...

Do you have any children? If not, why do you even care about this? It's a mainstream product clearly aimed at families.

Yeah... like I said immediately above you there as well - there is a lot of gas there already to fuel conversation about this movie. Rogen having kids or otherwise isn't part of the litmus test and shouldn't be.

*Cowabung-Gal* · 03-20-2023, 09:39 AM

Just saying, a close-up of Raph licking his sai is a clear indication that Seth doesn’t know what’s appropriate for kids.

~~AquaParade~~ · 03-20-2023, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Cowabung-Gal

Just saying, a close-up of Raph licking his sai is a clear indication that Seth doesn’t know what’s appropriate for kids.

Lol, I didn't read it in a sexual or inappropriate way at all. Pretty sure that's in the eye of the beholder.

I took that as an indication that Raph is a savage, dirty mutant who likes to get rough.

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03-18-2023, 08:14 AM	#147
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03-20-2023, 09:39 AM	#159
Cowabung-Gal The Party Dudette Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: U-S-A!! Posts: 2,216	Just saying, a close-up of Raph licking his sai is a clear indication that Seth doesn’t know what’s appropriate for kids. __________________ Totally Interstellar

03-18-2023, 01:34 AM	#146
Slash-Dash Foot Soldier Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: New York City Posts: 131	what a pathetic thread.

03-18-2023, 11:33 PM	#151
Stu_Padasso Foot Soldier Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Midwest Posts: 107	Seth Rogan reminders me a lot of Will Ferrell; in small doses as part of an ensemble cast like in Monsters vs. Aliens or Superbad he’s pretty entertaining in certain kinds of roles. In fact, he and Bill Hader were the only memorable characters in Superbad. But like Ferrell, the higher he is on the marquee the more obnoxious he is. The same goes for his work behind the scenes. The more pull he has in a creative role like in Sausage Party or Santa Inc. the worse the outcome. But he keeps getting production jobs. Why? Do the people in charge really believe that they know the audience wants better than what the audience knows? Are they not aware of the success of projects like The Last Ronin? I know there are people that believe that this is just another iteration of the franchise that’s one of many that take place in the turtle multiverse, but as much as I would like to just ignore it, it doesn’t excuse producing crap that harms the brand as a whole. I just hope the IP survives and doesn’t affect the comics or prevent future movie projects, hopefully of a much mature nature. Seriously, if Christopher Nolan can make a movie about a rich kid with Mommy and Daddy issues who runs around beating up criminals dressed up as a bat in a serious way, why not the ninja turtles? Hell, look at what Micheal Mann did as a producer for Hancock.

03-20-2023, 01:24 AM	#155
Barkworm Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,802	You're just dodging my question.

03-20-2023, 02:31 AM	#157
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	Eh, all types of people are capable of making all types of entertainment. You don’t have to be a Christian guy to write a good Christmas story, etc. You don’t have to have kids to write a decent story for kids. These are weird hang-ups.