That's why it was a big deal when set photos leaked online yesterday revealing Diop as DC's Starfire. I don't think Dick is killing people. He also won the friendship of a black racist name Detta. He's beating people's faces in and snapping bones while throwing spinning razor blades at people's faces, yet somehow nobody is actually killed in the process. The Live-Action Starfire seems to human and her hair seems like a wig stolen from a clown, if people could tolerate Heimdall from Thor being black. Starfire. 90 percent of the comic book community agrees with you. Diop’s most heinous attackers have made it crystal clear that this isn’t about the specific person playing Starfire, but rather about how a black woman, any black woman, shouldn’t be Starfire. This isn’t an unpopular opinion. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. I think the bigger problem is that she looks like a crack whore. So far, a handful of photos have been released showing off Titans' cast, but none for Starfire. A number of cosplayers feature much more authentic and better looking Starfire costumes than what a studio production produced. Starfire doesn't have dark skin, she has orange skin. The movie was absolutely horrible, btw. My big problem is she looks like a 6' 2" prostitute. 585 [TV: Titans] The Issue Isn’t That Starfire is black, but that she doesn’t look like the character. Later on into adulthood, she worked in the East End as a hopeless dominatrix, until she saw Batmanin his early days fighting crime. Given how ugly the Titans costume of Starfire is we decided to show just how terrible this costume decision was from the folks at DC Universe. Writer 1: So what are we going to do with StarfireWriter 2: Well she is a princessWriter 3: So she's a prostitute we can work that inWriter 2: Um actual i said pri...Writer 1 and 3: Yes a black prostitute is a great idea. She looks like a prostitute. He was only trying to daze or distract them, and none of them were actually hit by the gun. I have to choose what my future holds. Personally, I couldn’t give a shit what race she is. Kitten didn't really do anything but cause some problems in the Starfire/Robin 'ship. But Starfire is an Alien with orange skin color and red hair. A prime example of this happens to be Blackfire, the villainess and sister of Teen Titans hero Starfire. Starfire in the animated series has an allergy to metallic chromium which is really only played on for one episode as a plot device. nah i think theyre all gonna be catching bodies except for beast boy cus they dont want him to get corrupted, I see Dick killing people as something that only exists in a vision Raven sees, and Starfire being black is technically untrue because she isn't even human at all, if people could tolerate Heimdall from Thor being black, why can't they do the same with Starfire, I think that's because Heimdall's skin color doesn't matter to his characterization. Let's be real. They'll probably use the Arkham games logic. You're also the one who told me I had to learn restraint. Holy shit you’re on the wrong sub. Freezing her solid. Teen Titans Go! Koriandr is super strong, even stronger than Cyborg. Explore millions of awesome videos and pictures in an endless random gallery on Scrolller.com. Black: Powerful, classic, elegant. Cookies help us deliver our Services. But when you start messing with the core elements of the story, you are disrespecting the fans. Teen titans go and titans can go to hell. Funny thing, they made him black and wrote her ( one of the main protagonists ) out completely. This was probably because they bandied around the idea of him James Bond and it exploded in their faces. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, War is the only way to progress civilizations. A superhero who understands the horrors of the Tuskegee experiments and Henrietta Lacks because she and her own sister underwent the same kind of treatment by the Psions. Don’t worry, we won’t tell anyone your username. She found old photos, before being interrupted by police officers. In the books, Roland was a Clint Eastwood look alike and his BLUE eyes were actually characters at one point. Incidentally, she looks a lot like my ex. It's not like people can empathise with a person from another race, right? It’s not the skin of the actress, it’s the cgi. Agreed. So far, a handful of photos have been released showing off Titans' cast, but none for Starfire. Rewatch the trailer at half speed and you can see that Dick didn't kill anyone. Seeing him inspired … No one knew who Gamora was before her movie, Starfire is an extremely popular character who has never looked African American in the slightest bit. On top of a building outside, Robin: Why did you bring me here? I thought those leaked photos from a few months ago were just some hipsters in Manhattan. C'mon home. The original teen titans cartoon on Cartoon Network will always be one of my favourite tv shows ever! I was also pissed when they cast Idris Elba to play Roland in the "Dark Tower" movie. She pretended to be an FBI agent but ultimately incapacitated them, escaping with a single photo. Hoping to turn that around, Marv Wolfman and George Perez had their chance to modernize the Titans in 1980 by rebooting the series and introducing new characters like Raven, Cyborg, and Starfire. Given how ugly the Titans costume of Starfire is we decided to show just how terrible this costume decision was from the folks at DC Universe. I was happy because I don't really see a lot of black women in DC shows/comics and being a black girl it's something I've wanted. Starfire: So you couldn't leave. Teen Titans Go! New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. "I would be the best starfire, no, the greatest starfire on screen. The Teen Titans franchise was a success in the mid-‘60s, only to see its popularity wane by the end of the decade and the series canceled by the mid-‘70s. If they finished the beloved Samurai Jack they could finish Teen Titans too. Regardless of that they shouldn't have hired a black actress. In Dicks' dream, Starfire is an FBI agent and serves as a liaison for GCPD's attempt to take down Batman. is a more comedic take on the DC Comics franchise, dealing with situations that happen every day. If She was just lily white and pale as fuck. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Idris Elba, however, is one of the better male leads as far as action goes. For the episode of the same name, see Koriand'r. You can help protect yourself from scammers by verifying that the contact is a Microsoft Agent or Microsoft Employee and that the phone number is an official Microsoft global customer service number. This is like Jude Law playing Blade, John Cena playing John Coffee, or some random white guy playing the Candy Man ( Tony Todd ). The Teen Titans franchise was a success in the mid-‘60s, only to see its popularity wane by the end of the decade and the series canceled by the mid-‘70s. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Log in to your Reddit account. Explore millions of awesome videos and pictures in an endless random gallery on Scrolller.com. I'm ok with Raven and Beast Boy looks great. You will, too." A prime example of this happens to be Blackfire, the villainess and sister of Teen Titans hero Starfire. Starfire and Dick wound up calling it quits not long after this because Star felt that Dick did not want her forever, and Dick wasn’t able to deny that. Starfire: You're wrong. A number of cosplayers feature much more authentic and better looking Starfire costumes than what a studio production produced. Premiering on DC Universe’s … Titans' Starfire Does Jack Kirby Superhero Costumes Better Than The MCU. Press J to jump to the feed. Instead of doing that though they decided to hire a random black woman put her in a cheap looking wig and then stick her in a prostitute costume. In the photos, fans were able to get a glimpse of what Diop's iteration of the superhero's appearance. Actress Anna Diop, who plays Tamaran warrior Starfire in upcoming DC Comics-inspired live-action web series Titans, took to Instagram Thursday to … Starfire's is the one design that I'm really not happy about. I guess, given the dark and gritty nature of this show, maybe dressing her like a prostitute could work. I thought that they would do something similar to Gomorrah and paint her skin. Imagine that scenario in a pandemic. Premiering on DC Universe’s … With just two weeks to go until Titans premieres on the new DC streaming service, a new poster has arrived online for the superhero series featuring Raven (Teagan Croft), Beast … So she is a high-end prostitute? Growing up in the harsh environment of Gotham City, Selina Kyle was only able to survive on the streets through her seductive charm and skills as a petty thief. That's why you see characters who were traditionally one hair color portrayed by an actor with a different one. I understand that you have to change things sometimes. How else will they appeal to urban youth? Anna Diop is your garden variety actress. and wtf was that when she asked her hotel manager to describe what is the "usual". When I heard that Starfire was played by a black actress, I was both happy and scared. That's what the news keeps telling us... "Racists get bent out of shape over creative casting". She has waist-length black hair straight bangs. KIDDING LOL. Starfire is very much one of the most powerful alien superheroes in the DC universe but lets talk about how powerful she is. Starfire is … Log In Sign Up. Starfire is just such an odd choice. "She's orange" is something people have said to defend the casting of a black actress in a role a latina actress or anyone with a natural tan or body paint could have done (like Gamora's actress). It's a slap in the face to fans of the source material. (Grant Gustin on the Flash is a perfect example) For one, darker hair is very difficult to dye and may require bleaching, which damages the hair, and cant be done frequently. Anna Diop is no Starfire, and let's not forget that she was portrayed by white actresses before. I see Dick killing people as something that only exists in a vision Raven sees, and Starfire being black is technically untrue because she isn't even human at all, if people could tolerate Heimdall from Thor being black, why can't they do the same with Starfire I was happy because I don't really see a lot of black women in DC shows/comics and being a black girl it's something I've wanted. On top of that she looks like a crack whore. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. I had seen more effort from people cosplaying for fun and they made costume on their own. All I want is a return of the animated titans , not teen Titans go . Or... Maybe the "fans" like the source material and resent the idea that it was changed to push a political agenda. Robin: Scarapelli, It's just beginning. She's gets to him after he's already taken down Frank and the SWAT team, and is about to incinerate him, but he blasts her with a cold gun. I think Robin is just really brutal, but not a murderer. He stabbed one guy in the shoulder, and then grabbed the guy's arm as he was shooting and the bullets went over their heads. Starfire shouldn't be black "She's orange" is something people have said to defend the casting of a black actress in a role a latina actress or anyone with a natural tan or body paint could have done (like Gamora's actress). Hoping to turn that around, Marv Wolfman and George Perez had their chance to modernize the Titans in 1980 by rebooting the series and introducing new characters like Raven, Cyborg, and Starfire. A reddit for fans of comic books, graphic novels, and digital comics. No one can wear high boots like me!". All her abilities are powered by positive emotions, for example, her abilitiy to fly is to think of something happy, similar to Peter Pan, and her starbolt energy is powered by righteous fury.Starfire is a Tamaranean, an alien from the planet Tamaran and the younger princess of the planet and became its official ruler after she defeated her evil older sister, Blackfire. Its not going to be a return to the animated titans, Geoff Johns stated today its based off the 80s more adult oriented stories. I don't think it matters whether she's black or not. If you’re thinking something along the lines of “I’m tired of negros taking our white culture and adding blacks into it” then you are a racist. and then hotel manager replies: "don't make me blush". In the photos, fans were able to get a glimpse of what Diop's iteration of the superhero's appearance. Spark some discussions! Is orange make up really that expensive? I love you, and I know you love me. Got a burning unpopular opinion you want to share? A member of the royal family of Starfire’s homeworld of Tamaran, Blackfire has had a deep seated hatred and jealousy for her sister. We're all racists. When I heard that Starfire was played by a black actress, I was both happy and scared. It really depends on your train of thought. Eventually, Kory traced Rachel in Coolville, … Isn't gamoras actress black? Related: All 40+ DC Character Referenced In Titans. The choices you make define your destiny. Kory eventually found herself back in the USA, investigating the Roth residence in Traverse City, Michigan. Wasn't he using a gun in the trailer and killed some bad guys? I thought that they would do something similar to Gomorrah and paint her skin. Now I think the shoe is on the other foot. The forthcoming MCU Eternals movie is intended as a homage to legendary art of Jack Kirby, but Titans' Starfire costume shows that influence better. Would you be complaining if they had hired a white actress and didn't paint her orange? "We're not born good or bad. YES YOU RACIST BASTARD!! More context: beast boy’s actor has paler skin and he also looks like shit. Give me a Starfire whose history of being sold into slavery isn’t glossed over as a past trauma, but is an active part of her connection to Earth’s Black diaspora. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. It’s the ultimate power color. The Windows 10 Search debacle continues, with many people reporting this morning that their Search box has turned black and that Search itself doesn’t work. Dear god that's the actual cast. Actress Anna Diop, who plays Tamaran warrior Starfire in upcoming DC Comics-inspired live-action web series Titans, took to Instagram Thursday to … The budget is really high using practical effects wouldn’t be expensive anyways and it’s possible. User account menu. People found that silly as well, especially considering the roots of the character. Imma give you guys some information about why Starfire is easily one of the most powerful alien superheroes, possibly more powerful then Wonder Woman. Context: the wig and outfit have been confirmed to be for that one scene and are irrelevant to her overall look. She then gave up her thron… That's why it was a big deal when set photos leaked online yesterday revealing Diop as DC's Starfire. Still, some roles are so iconic that to change the race/gender of a character destroys the story ( the newest Ghostbusters movie ). That's the whole reason people turn books and comics into movies anyways. Like Stafire, Blackfire is shown to be very a beautiful girl. A member of the royal family of Starfire’s homeworld of Tamaran, Blackfire has had a deep seated hatred and jealousy for her sister. Compared to Starfire's outfit, Blackfire's outfit acts more like full-body armor with a black crop top, mini-skirt and thigh-high boots. Then, Dick steps on a guy's jaw and (seemingly) breaks it. Trigon chose darkness. Arkham's Warden Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving on which retailers offer doorbuster deals, is known to attract massive crowds and hysteria. is an American animated television series based on the DC Comics fictional superhero team, the Teen Titans.The series was announced following the popularity of DC Nation's New Teen Titans shorts, both of which are based on the 2003 Teen Titans TV series. My first impression is not good though. They should have just painted the current actress orange, I feel like for such a small made for tv show as opposed to a Hollywood blockbuster, paying for the orange paints would’ve gotten real expensive real fast unless they wanted it to come out trashy, the costume is shit but that has nothing to do with the actress. Tech support scams are an industry-wide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. On twitter or Instagram they reveal he shot over their heads and I think smashed the guy’s jaw. effortlessly destroys tanks with her starblasts Aside from the more modest clothing, younger body shape and much more innocent demeanor, there is another big difference. Worried he couldn't compete against fellow Indian-Americans, Vijay Jojo Chokal-Ingam pretended to be black when applying to medical school - and got in. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the unpopularopinion community. Unsurprisingly, Starfire in the comics differed a bit from her animated series counterpart.
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