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Post subject: Re: Post here when something gets CANCELLED
Posted: Wed October 13, 2021 2:23 pm
Troglodyte
Joined: Wed December 19, 2012 9:53 pm Posts: 22524 Location: Chapel Hill, NC, USA
Bammer wrote:
B wrote:
LEGO is removing gender stereotypes. I haven't read an article, but I can't imagine the massive undertaking this is going to be.
What the fuck does this even mean.
So now I can buy the Seinfeld Lego set for example, and instead of distinct characters (like a balding George and an Elaine with long curly hair) I get four completey nondescript Lego characters in white t-shirts and blue jeans?
Fuck these people.
I don't know if they intend to un-gender characters.
Quote:
The company would not elaborate on whether it is planning any changes to specific toys or marketing campaigns. But the spokesperson highlighted some of Lego's ongoing efforts, like testing all product franchises with both boys and girls and publicly spotlighting strong male and female role models in interviews and at events.
Post subject: Re: Post here when something gets CANCELLED
Posted: Wed October 13, 2021 2:48 pm
Site Admin
Joined: Wed December 12, 2012 10:33 pm Posts: 6932
Given how the structure of the Lego bodies are so consistent, and you can switch the head and hair around, it was always very easy to create a gender bending Lego person if you wanted.
Post subject: Re: Post here when something gets CANCELLED
Posted: Wed October 13, 2021 3:23 pm
Troglodyte
Joined: Wed December 19, 2012 9:53 pm Posts: 22524 Location: Chapel Hill, NC, USA
I've always said they could just put two faces on the head (which they do most of the time anyhow) and give two choices of hair pieces. Every kit becomes gender neutral with .0001 cents worth of paint and one additional piece.
but these figures are another story:
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Post subject: Re: Post here when something gets CANCELLED
Posted: Wed October 13, 2021 3:26 pm
mXn
Joined: Thu January 24, 2013 4:32 am Posts: 20855 Location: Surrounded by Wokes. Please send help.
B wrote:
I've always said they could just put two faces on the head (which they do most of the time anyhow) and give two choices of hair pieces. Every kit becomes gender neutral with .0001 cents worth of paint and one additional piece.
but these figures are another story:
Yeah these aren’t even Legos. Kill this series with fire.
Post subject: Re: Post here when something gets CANCELLED
Posted: Wed October 13, 2021 10:43 pm
Future Drummer
Joined: Fri January 04, 2013 1:46 am Posts: 2836 Location: Connecticut
B wrote:
You guys assign a lot of guilt to me. I know you all think Liberal Guilt is a thing, but it's not.
Seriously, I think a lot of people don’t know the difference between a liberal leaning person and a left wing activist. I’m a lefty liberal and f’n love Dave Chappelle’s new special. So what? Does that make me a hypocrite? Does the fact that I don’t care what Lego does with gender (I will just continue to buy them for my kids) make it better?? I don’t care…
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