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: kairoso (kairoso) wrote in ohnotheydidnt,
2017-03-14 22:20:00

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Ghost in the Shell meme-maker backfires

Paramount launched image generator iammajor.me this past weekend to promote the movie Ghost in the Shell. Fans can create their own graphic by uploading an image and overlayed with the text "I Am".

However, ppl used the opportunity to drag the film for its whitewashing.

The Ghost in the Shell Website https://t.co/eqy8CpndC6 has a meme maker of sorts where anyone could "become Major" so I had some fun.... pic.twitter.com/EadKs04H9a
— VzA (@ValerieComplex) March 11, 2017

I Am White. I Am Appropriated. #IAmMajor https://t.co/SrLHTgQgsT pic.twitter.com/KVzk4XAHqk
— Pink Veronica 🏳️‍🌈 (@riotgrrlriot) March 13, 2017

2017 and this is still how Hollywood casts a Japanese character. #iammajor pic.twitter.com/FxjdzMZOZ0
— Kara & Deb (@KaraAndDeb) March 13, 2017

source: 1, 2, 3, 4,

Tags: anime / manga, race / racism, scarlett johansson

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