jhulud Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 Maybe I missed it, but how is Lena Dunham racist? I was wondering the same thing. I mean. I can't stand her and loathe her, so knowing this will add fuel to the fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsimmons Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 The best I can find is that she didn't cast any people of color in the first season of girls. And then cast Donald Glover for a few episodes. Which doesn't scream racism, just that the first season was poorly casted or had a poorly written supporting cast. When I hear racism, I think people who believe to their core that certain people are not seen as equal or valued. Racists then don't go cast a type of person they hate as their boyfriend. But maybe there is something else, that's why I was asking. I mean, I get that people may not like Lena Dunham, but there are better things to dislike about her (like poorly representing millennialist, Brooklyn, or weak story lines). Calling her a racist sounds flimsy and easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodigitaljazz Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Attempting to not at all ignite people, how is not casting people of color in Girls racist? Is she casting director? I feel like the answer to this should be obvious but I'm very drunk so sorry for drunk internetting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsimmons Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 It's not racist. Granted Brooklyn isn't the whitest place, but unless people can prove someone said (under her approval as show runner, writer and creator), "no black or Hispanics", it's not racism, just terrible casting (Girls S1 Brooklyn appears pretty white on HBO ). I would think there would be malice involved in a decision like that, and I don't think people that malicious would acquiesce for seasons 2&3. Usually you find people of that low mind dig in and stick to their guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1876records Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 For those that ordered from shopradiocast, 1989 is shipping tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 For those that ordered from shopradiocast, 1989 is shipping tomorrow! That's cool. Would've been awesome to have gone out earlier. It's all the same anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Logan Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I know this is a tumblr link but don't write it off, it's the best compiled list I've found as to why Lena Dunham has a problem: http://yourfaveisproblematic.tumblr.com/post/45822118430/lena-dunham Maybe Swift will help her make a graceful transition into action based apologies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewfro Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 my amazon copy should be delivering today aju2streets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 Ugh. The fact that Swift is friends with and associates with such a horrible & inconsiderate person that Dunham is, disappoints me a whole lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Logan Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 But I used to feel the same way about Swift. I mean, we know neither of them personally so you can't fully have a grip on why they're friends and stuff. One can only hope that Lena will pull her head out of her ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 I was going to add that as you said, Logan. We don't know them personally nor how they are in real life and in private. BUT. I'd like to think that when you're a celebrity and in the public eye, your behavior as such is somewhat indicative of who you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caninesapien Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Ugh. The fact that Swift is friends with and associates with such a horrible & inconsiderate person that Dunham is, disappoints me a whole lot. Why? EDIT (clarification) - what has Dunham done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Logan Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Why? EDIT (clarification) - what has Dunham done? Just posted a link that has a buuuunch of info on how she uses casual racism in a lot of her work and is all around pretty ignorant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delano Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Question: Are there EU/US versions of 1989's pressing? I've seen both copies that have the 'T.S.' cover on instagram and copies that have the whole 'Taylor Swift' on... i.e. http://instagram.com/p/wZSO9DAOml/VS. http://instagram.com/p/wZLrrMAZdM/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 Hmmmm. The plot thickens. Probably the same tracks and music but different covers. Still. I'd be game for both. Ha! Edit: Popped over to eBay to see if any listings and looks like the full name cover is the UK pressing. Same number of tracks. The initials cover is the U.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 If that's the case, what's a good UK distro to get this from that won't be too pricey esp. the shipping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsimmons Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Amazon UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCandless Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 If that's the case, what's a good UK distro to get this from that won't be too pricey esp. the shipping? If you need help posting any over that don't post to the U.S. then I'm good to help man! Banquet Records is the first place to start though, can be pricey though as its one of the main ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkstuffle Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Question: Are there EU/US versions of 1989's pressing? I've seen both copies that have the 'T.S.' cover on instagram and copies that have the whole 'Taylor Swift' on... i.e. http://instagram.com/p/wZSO9DAOml/ VS. http://instagram.com/p/wZLrrMAZdM/ Hey, I've seen the bottom one before! (That's my picture haha) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delano Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 If that's the case, what's a good UK distro to get this from that won't be too pricey esp. the shipping? The first picture (aka the UK copy) is mine. I don't think it's officially out until the 15th but I got my copy from Juno. Talking about differences though, it has this typo too... : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkstuffle Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 The first picture (aka the UK copy) is mine. I don't think it's officially out until the 15th but I got my copy from Juno. Talking about differences though, it has this typo too... : That would drive me up the wall, I have a Coldplay Prospekt's March EP with the Viva La Vida sticker on it...talk about confusing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 Amazon UK Just did a run-through to see how much and it comes out to $47 shipped to U.S. Not too too bad considering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caninesapien Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Just posted a link that has a buuuunch of info on how she uses casual racism in a lot of her work and is all around pretty ignorant. Oh yeah I missed it, sorry! Boomkat or Banquet Records in London might be good for UK -> US. Can't speak from experience though cos I live in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggle Von Swift Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 they need to do a deluxe version for the vinyl.. I like the 3 bonus tracks too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowBearToe Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 they need to do a deluxe version for the vinyl.. I like the 3 bonus tracks too much. Same. Wonderland and New Romantics are two of my favorite songs on the album. Actually still haven't bought it yet because of that. Although I'm sure I'll end up getting it eventually (read: soon (read: this week)) haha . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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