Some people are trying to boycott Tropic Thunder because they use the word “retard(ed)” in the film. Others have claimed that Robert Downey Jr’s character is basically “black face”. The difference between “black face” and what we see with Tropic Thunder is that TT is meant to be funny, not hurtful. As far as people complaining about the use of the word “retard(ed)”, grow the fuck up. It actually shocks me that news anchors are calling it the “R” word now. The film is not making light of mental conditions and any moron could figure that out. People opposed to the film are taking quotes from the film out of context. Until they take the word retarded out of the dictionary, I have no problem with someone using it. The Bush administration hasn’t taken away free speech from us yet, so there’s really no room for people to complain. You people need to lighten up and grow thicker skin or just never leave your house. The PC movement in America simply continues to go too far. I’m not sure if there’s anything left in this world that doesn’t offend them. This post will probably offend them and I could honestly care less.
With that said, Tropic Thunder is probably the best comedy I have seen in several years. If you like laughing, this film is non-stop laughs from start to end. Don’t let the haters keep you from watching a really funny film.
August 13th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
Thanks for the heads-up. I really want to watch this
now…even if just to see what all the fuss is about.
August 14th, 2008 at 8:07 am
You forgot to mention that the Bush administration, along with not taking away free speech, has also shown us that retards can be quite successful in life; and I don’t mean in a “Life Goes On” type of way, either.
August 14th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
I suppose George Bush could be considered mentally challenged.