Should the joe movie logo be as above, or not contain the red white and blue

[VIPER 48]

Originally Posted by C.I.A.D.

Ok, so let me get something straight...because the logo won't have red/white/blue, it's all of a sudden unamerican and unpatriotic?

So what about for the fans of the line that grew up with Action Force? Or perhaps are fans to the north that had Canadian Flag stickers on their vehicles rather than Americas...shouldn't they be offended to?

1. We're getting a Joe movie - Yay!

2. We're getting a movie that's trying to steer away from bias - Yay!

3. Everyone will still have something to complain about - Yay!


Why yay to #3? Because the flag that everyone keeps on referring to doesn't need to be present in every aspect of life in order for me to know what it stands for and what right it gives me. The same God given right it gives "you", which apparently "you" appreciate whole hearted, as there's a friggin' 8 page thread about the movie logo, LOL!

I agree with you man. I have bled red, white, and blue for this country every day. I served this country for 7 yrs and yet, i do not see why this is such a big deal. C.I.A.D. is right, we are getting a movie and there are still people who are going to complain, it is not what you want. Nothing will ever be perfect enough that everybody agrees. We should all be happy we are getting this movie and stop critiquing it every chance we get...

[esg2145]

Originally Posted by fastballspecial

esg2145, I'm not trying to start any crap here, but what if the whole GI JOE thing that started 44 years ago was just a marketing technique to get kids into the military eventually? what would you say about your "tradition" then? I love GI JOE as much as the next guy, heck... probably a little less, actually, so I'm not tryiing to be a dick. I was just want your opinion on what I stated.

Was the "America's" part of the "America's movable fighting man" part of the marketing originally? Of COURSE it was just like using ARAH in the early days of 80s was when we were still all hot and heavy with communism! In '64 they were still playing off of the pride of WWII, and we had not yet got in the horror publicly that would become Vietnam. That's part of the whole point of this thing -

The American part of it and having the red, white and blue in there is a significant part of it that has ALWAYS been there and therefore should REMAIN a part of it still! Especially when it's been used by Hasbro to cash in so much on!

That's the other side of why those of us who feel this way feel so strong about this whole thing! Sure the patriotism part of it is the bigger and more important part of it, but also not having Hasbro sell out on that now when they have used it for so long and made so much dough off of it is important too! It's part of the legend and part of GI Joe lore now, and it should STAY that way.


I am going to have agree disagree with all of you who either don't get it or don't feel this way, but that is what it is all about.

I for one want to see it in there, think it should stay in there, am happy we are getting and movie, and want to be proud of it too!

I just don't think I can be as happy though if the legend is changed around with that much (ala UN) and also know that I will not be able to be as proud of it either then.


JMHO, YMMV, my $0.02 -

Eric

[copywrite]

Originally Posted by SHIPWRECK"N"POLLY

Let me get this straight, Having an "AMERICAN" special ops team is "FLAUNTING OUR POWER" give me a frickin break! If it wasn't for American special ops teams alot of those easily offended countries would not exist now or might even be under nazi control. It's funny how everyone is offended by the old red white and blue until they need our great men and women to pull their chestnuts out of the fire then who do they call. Gee imagine who it is.

Hey, I'm not the one who thinks this stuff about America, it's other people. I just go by what I hear. I think it's stupid to think that someone would think America is acting arrogant by making a movie about a special ops team protecting the world against terror, when that's sort of how it's going currently. That's just what some people think.

Originally Posted by esg2145

Good, can we help you pack then?


Just remember to be thankful you have to freedom to say what you have said here once you get where ever you are going. You might not be so lucky there.

Maybe then you'll get it. :(



"America - love it or leave it"

Adios,

Eric

America's freedoms are complete bs thesedays. You can't say something without offending someone, which will most likely end up with you getting sued. That's what America is all about; if you don't get your way, sue someone. And it's not like I'm going to move to communist China or something.

[Caliburn]

Originally Posted by VIPER 48

We should all be happy we are getting this movie and stop critiquing it every chance we get...

Just curious, not trying to start a flame war but why is it okay for you to critue any facet of GI Joe and it is not okay for us? What makes your opinion mean more on these boards than anyone else's? Other than to you...that is?

[havoc]

first of all, a lot of u guys r getting way off topic and are taking this debate to places it shouldn't be. that being said, i for one think the red,white,and blue should be represented and represented proudly but i'm definately not surprised by the decision. it's just typical cowardly political correctness. in this day and age u can't have an opinion. u have to please everyone and also be scared to offend people. yes, it's just a logo and most people don't give a damn but those of us who are fans and grew up watching and reading know that gi joe is all about arah,patriotism,and being proud of our country. this is just a spit in the face in my opnion. a lot of fans have this attitude where they're just happy that we're getting a live action movie but that's just the wrong attitude. it was exactly the same with tf's. so many were just so happy that we got a live action movie that they were just totally blinded and still are at how horrible that movie is. it should be the opposite. instead of being content about getting a movie after all these years we should be demanding that they get it right after all these years we've had to wait. even little things like a logo.

[C.I.A.D.]

You know what...this topic is just itching for drama.

We are all entitled to our opinions, and we've all made them. Done.

Sorry guys. Topic closed. Please DO NOT RE-HASH SOMEWHERE ELSE.