Michael Hopcroft Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Re: A Thread for Random Videos Michael' date=' ease up. It's in reference to the Dumbo reference, and my flying elephant video.[/quote'] I know there is nothing on the part of the poster. I'm referring to the clip itself. (NO, not the elephant on the runway one). About eight years later Disney would make the now-largely-suppressed Song of the South -- which retold many of the Uncle Remus stories while whitewashing the situation of Uncle Remus himself (who was given little reason in the film to object to his status as property). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Re: A Thread for Random Videos I know there is nothing on the part of the poster. I'm referring to the clip itself. (NO' date=' not the elephant on the runway one). About eight years later Disney would make the now-largely-suppressed [i']Song of the South[/i] -- which retold many of the Uncle Remus stories while whitewashing the situation of Uncle Remus himself (who was given little reason in the film to object to his status as property). He might not be a slave. The film doesn't say when it takes place, and it might be post Civil War. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSgt Baloo Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Re: A Thread for Random Videos He might not be a slave. The film doesn't say when it takes place' date=' and it might be post Civil War.[/quote'] Nah. That fantasy world is the one rich southern folks subscribed to to forestall any guilt over having been a part of slavery. It was not uncommon to hear a Southern "Aristocrat" bemoan the poor state of racial affairs and state firmly that the "Darkies" were materially better off under slavery. As far as the clip is concerned, I ascribe that sort of racism to ignorance rather than malice. I save my objections for the stuff that was intended to be malicious, and even then I try to consider the historical context. Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn were considered objectionable (as stories for non-adults) at the time they were published because the boys in the story liked the character "Ni--er Jim" and treated him almost as good as white folks. More than a hundred years later people are still trying to ban those books from school libraries because they have the N-word in them. How old do kids have to be before we can tell them the world was different in the past? It seems some would prefer we excise our history rather than examine it and learn from our mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gewing Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Re: A Thread for Random Videos I SOOO saw that coming! Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gewing Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Re: A Thread for Random Videos Must spread rep me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megaplayboy Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Re: A Thread for Random Videos The Ghost Surfer brings his righteous, gnarly vengeance to a beach near you, dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megaplayboy Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Re: A Thread for Random Videos I have no idea how to compel Congress to say no to a further extension, but I really want them to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escafarc Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Re: A Thread for Random Videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6d5pcr4X30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Re: A Thread for Random Videos Kindergartners Playing D&D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sociotard Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Re: A Thread for Random Videos I have no idea how to compel Congress to say no to a further extension, but I really want them to do so. It's easy. Just control a multi-billion dollar industry with a financial interest in shorter copyright times. Seriously though, I believe copyright is a good thing. I think we are culturally better off for it. I just don't think 120 years (or life+70) is the right length. I'm not sure 28 is either. Maybe 50? Long as a normal career? It would seem fair to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodstone Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Re: A Thread for Random Videos I know there is nothing on the part of the poster. I'm referring to the clip itself. (NO' date=' not the elephant on the runway one).[/quote'] For the record, I'm well aware of the racism inherent to the clip. After all, the leader of the crows is voiced by a white man, playing up stereotypes of black culture as a character named Jim Crow! I thought it might not be wise to post it, but I ultimately couldn't resist the setup. I'll admit, I'm fond of the song and the overall story of Dumbo, even though I'm ashamed of the trappings of the era in which it was produced. About eight years later Disney would make the now-largely-suppressed Song of the South -- which retold many of the Uncle Remus stories while whitewashing the situation of Uncle Remus himself (who was given little reason in the film to object to his status as property). Heh, loved that one too as a kid. I think I still own this: http://www.amazon.com/Rabbit-Disney-Presents-Read-Along-Record/dp/B000EAPYZC I thought Uncle Remus was a fascinating storyteller. I can still sing Zip A Dee Doo Da by heart to this day. I think I was a teenager before I knew of the controversy surrounding the film By contrast, Peter Pan pissed me off from about the age of 11 or so. Still watch that one though. Just gotta explain to the kids the context and why it's wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Re: A Thread for Random Videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6d5pcr4X30 Anyone else find this creepy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattingly Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Re: A Thread for Random Videos You might ask them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Re: A Thread for Random Videos PBS takes on Steampunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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yamamura Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Re: A Thread for Random Videos I like how fortune and misfortune works together to make life wonderful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSq-RoZxSGs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattingly Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Re: A Thread for Random Videos Dr. Smith appears on Conan. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jydgPW1buhc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSgt Baloo Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Re: A Thread for Random Videos A condensed look at the roaring '20s: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gewing Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Re: A Thread for Random Videos Anyone else find this creepy? And impressive. I wonder how different one of the big termite colonies would be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
薔薇語 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Re: A Thread for Random Videos You might ask them. I remember seeing this as a kid. I had nightmares of ants for a long time - even to this day I still hate them with a passion. La Rose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSgt Baloo Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Re: A Thread for Random Videos Hey! I remember this song! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPMiller Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Re: A Thread for Random Videos Obviously a huge superhero fan as shown by the GL tatoo in addition to the song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Re: A Thread for Random Videos Interesting information and dramatic footage (but not as dramatic as the narration): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
薔薇語 Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Re: A Thread for Random Videos LMAO's "Champagne Showers" This is just a funny group and I love the music: HOLY CHAMPAGNE! La Rose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Re: A Thread for Random Videos Historical footage: the Graf Zeppelin in Yokohama, as told by reporters, including Grace Marguerite Hay Drummond-Hay. Spoilered for a brief partial nudity scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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