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10-08-2014, 12:28 PM
Jmacq1
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Raw Dog
Are you arguing that Asians aren't stereotyped as knowing Martial Arts or just that Quick Kick isn't in your opinion a stereotype?
To that I would argue that Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan are part of the reason the stereotype exists.
As far as my five year old self is concerned, I didn't think every black person had electricity powers. I also knew that not all Mexicans wore sombreros. The ones that did were special, either because they fought crime, or because they were rodents with super speed.
Stereotypes aren't always a bad thing. Especially when they highlight ethnic heritages in a positive light.
Kids see characters on the screen doing heroic things, I think it's beneficial to society if the link those actions to a specific race they may have previously felt skiddish about. That way we can tear down barriers more quickly than with heroes of an indeterminate ethnic background.
Your five year old point is moot though. So is your stereotypes not flying I'm today's market place point. These toys are targeted towards adults and you already said you're buying them.
Didn't realize you owned stock in Eagle Force/Boss Fight there, buddy. Cool your jets.
By all means, go market your sombrero-wearing Mexican-American character and try to tell people, "It's OK because he's being heroic!" I'm sure you'll find TONS of success...
Or, you know...not.
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