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[notaskwid]

why should i shower him with praise?

just because he's a hetero, cis-gendered white man that doesn't have completely idiotic views on politics that primarily affect marginalized groups of people?

the sentiments he has here are nice but thats about it lol

Lol ok, I don't think he cares for your flatter either.

 

[theWB27]

if you interpreted my post as me turning away an ally then you've misread

You have the power to create threads to bring other outspoken voices to the attention of this board. Seems like it would be better than shitting on the response cap is getting. Things can coexist.

 

[Gotdatmoney]

why should i shower him with praise?

No one asked you too. Are you mad people like him and give him praise? Would you rather he not advocate? If not why not why are you hating? You aren't just saying w/e, you're hopping on a high horse to hate.

just because he's a hetero, cis-gendered white man that doesn't have completely idiotic views on politics that primarily affect marginalized groups of people?

Cause he's a famous person who is advocatimg something positive. He could just shut the fuck up. You're mad people like him. As though likimg him and POC advocates at the same time os impossible.

the sentiments he has here are nice but thats about it lol

Man you're bitter.

 

[Savitar]

Cool guy, he gets a thumbs up from me on his perspective.

Loved Snowpiercer.

 

[Slayven]

Evans can come to the cookout and take a plate home

 

[BoogieWoogie]

Run in 2020 President America.

 

[Screaming Meat]

why should i shower him with praise?

just because he's a hetero, cis-gendered white man that doesn't have completely idiotic views on politics that primarily affect marginalized groups of people?

the sentiments he has here are nice but thats about it lol

Seems a bit counter-productive?

 

[Garrett Hawke]

Slay me

 

[Weckum]

Damnit, I don't like Marvel movies usually but I can't hate on this guy.

 

[Pau]

Proving time and time again that he was a great choice for Captain America. Definitely one of the few roles where I think the actor needs to be a good role model and uphold those ideals.

 

[Camwi]

We need you, Cap.

 

[Nelo Ice]

He literally sounds like Captain America IRL.

Yep love how he embodies Cap on and off screen.

 

[Tugatrix]

he's a great guy humble and hardworking

 

[Bladenic]

God he's so hot and perfect

 

[FallingEdge]

why should i shower him with praise?

just because he's a hetero, cis-gendered white man that doesn't have completely idiotic views on politics that primarily affect marginalized groups of people?

the sentiments he has here are nice but thats about it lol

Lmao this tryhard.

Get over yourself.

 

[The Lamonster]

I always liked Chris Evans. I've had my eye on him ever since Not Another Teen Movie.

 

[jdstorm]

not going to praise a white man for saying these things when actual poc dont get the platforms to express these views tbh

You seem to be missing the point. The reason guys like Chris Evans matter is because for them treating others with respect is a choice that can potentially harm their social standing.

When a POC Activist pontificates that all people be treated fairly what they are really saying is "Please treat me better, Please go out of your way to make my life easier"

When a guy like Chris Evans stands up and says "Treat me worse and treat others better" its noteworthy because he is choosing to champion the betterment of society as a whole at cost to himself.

 

[zeemumu]

Also his dog is named Dodger after the Disney film Oliver and Company:

hell fuckin yeah

 

[wachie]

Fucking Respect for this guy. I'm a fan.

 

[John Kowalski]

For the right to party?

 

[VaultBoy101]

I've been in love with him since before he hit it big, back when he was starring in stuff like Cellular.

I'm still here anytime you're ready, Chris.

 

[Enduin]

I've been down with Evans since Not Another Teen Movie. He will remain golden no matter what happens because of that. Thankfully he seems to be a really great dude.

 

[Leeness]

I seriously love Chris Evans. He's perfect ☺️

 

[Selddon]

hey chris, can you save some of the female population for the rest of us?

 

[LiK]

He's a legit cool dude.

 

[asagami_]

God he's so hot and perfect

Obligatory reminder of this scene:

And yeah Chris Evans is fucking awesome.

 

[LucidMomentum]

hey chris, can you save some of the female population for the rest of us?

The man has literally been the perfect actor for playing Captain America, one of my favorite Marvel heroes.

Especially now during a time where Marvel is shitting on the character with old cap and hydra cap.

I will gladly let him do his thing and I totally understand if he swoops all the women off their feet.

Heck, he can sweep me off my feet any day.

Chris Evans is just an all around awesome guy.

 

[SeanC]

Glad he's a major figurehead for films that play to a wide audience, his views are right in line with Cap so if he can be that off screen as well then it's kind of awesome.

Just thinking of younger boys and girls who might look up to Cap and also Evans, their hero isn't some POS off-screen.

 

[TAJ]

I've noticed that it's mostly conservatives who are bothered by celebrities voicing their political opinions.
I've also noticed that it's mostly conservatives who vote celebrities into office.

 

[SRG01]

I love this man.

I was very impressed with Evans coming out publicly about his battle with depression.

He also suffers from intense social anxiety, which also explains his reluctance to sign on for lots of Marvel films and the endless press junkets.

 

[LosDaddie]

Marvel stay winning.

Evans and Capt America are everything DC/WB should want Cavill/Superman to be.

not going to praise a white man for saying these things when actual poc dont get the platforms to express these views tbh

why should i shower him with praise?

just because he's a hetero, cis-gendered white man that doesn't have completely idiotic views on politics that primarily affect marginalized groups of people?

the sentiments he has here are nice but thats about it lol

❤️ GAF

 

[Raguel]

I heart Evans. He exemplifies Cap, my fav hero. The man is who I want to be when I grow up.

 

[LionPride]

Cap could've been played by Jensen Ackles, Ryan Phillippe, John Krasinski, Channing Tatum...I think we got the right one

 

[enigmatic_alex44]

My fave.

I truly do believe he will win an Oscar one day. He should have received one already for his amazing portrayal of Captain America (and performances in Snowpiercer, The Iceman etc.), Chris Evans turned a boring comic book character into the MCU's most popular and beloved hero.

 

[thefragrance]

Such a cool guy.

LOL. It's funny because alt-right types like to champion Chris Evans as one of their own. They can have their neckbearded JonTron instead.

These same people were outraged when they found out that Bradley Cooper was a democrat. In other words they were devastated that he really wasn't Chris Kyle.
These people must feel in conflict with left-leaning actors and even the characters they play as in superhero movies. They have no real a-list celebrity or even fictional character to look up to except for Steve Bannon, the duck dynasty people and maybe more random, apolitical trash like dude perfect.

 

[polyh3dron]

Even more reasons to like the guy

It frustrates me to no end when peope dismiss actors and others who talk about politics/social issues. Like my dad just always says they should just shut up and that no one cares, as if 1) they're not also people with their own values, ideals, etc. they believe in and 2) he doesnt see the hypocrisy of saying that when his favorite president was an actor

Republicans are completely unprincipled, party is the only thing that matters to them and they aren't too ashamed of it.

 

[torre_avenue]

Frankly, I'm more interested in why gorgeous women are dating average guys.

Tell me, I'll be next, Esquire. Please.

 

[Raylan Targaryen]

LOL. It's funny because alt-right types like to champion Chris Evans as one of their own. They can have their neckbearded JonTron instead.

Seriously? Chris Evans has been completely against Trump/alt-right forever. He never really hid his views on twitter, did they think he was joking or something?

 

[Ouroboros]

O Captain my Captain!

 

[Alchemy]

God if he wasn't a Pats fan he would literally be the perfect man. Ya know what I'd still be willing to wear a Brady jersey for him why the hell not.

 

[Killa Sasa]

The fuckin Captain putting his money where his mouth is. Does more work than a lot of the base and uses his platform/status for good

Wish more of the people that generally hang on his words would do what he says and get out there. Guy's a gem.

Only stain is liking the Pats but that's pretty damn forgivable, push comes to shove

 

[Poor GRIMES]

You seem to be missing the point. The reason guys like Chris Evans matter is because for them treating others with respect is a choice that can potentially harm their social standing.

When a POC Activist pontificates that all people be treated fairly what they are really saying is "Please treat me better, Please go out of your way to make my life easier"

When a guy like Chris Evans stands up and says "Treat me worse and treat others better" its noteworthy because he is choosing to champion the betterment of society as a whole at cost to himself.

this is exactly the type of sentiment that i was arguing against so all of those telling me "to get out off of my high horse" hopefully reflects back on my initial point and see that woke white people being put on a higher pedestal than poc that express the same views is a very real problem

you can like the dude because I do as well, but the overarching view that chris evans is some kind of bastion of hope to get white conservatives to see the light is problematic

 

[RocBase]

this is exactly the type of sentiment that i was arguing against so all of those telling me "to get out off of my high horse" hopefully reflects back on my initial point and see that woke white people being put on a higher pedestal than poc that express the same views is a very real problem

you can like the dude because I do as well, but the overarching view that chris evans is some kind of bastion of hope to get white conservatives to see the light is problematic

You know, I get where you're coming from, especially in light of the past election where some people voted for someone like Trump despite all the warnings, hateful rhetoric, and harmful practices he promised to pursue against those concerned. So yeah, like you said, maybe some just didn't care deep down.

If needing a white face is what it takes to get folks like that to listen then I'll take it. If that's the process to at least get them to perk their head in the right direction first, then fine. We can start from there and then proceed the work of dismantling prejudice.

You seem to be missing the point. The reason guys like Chris Evans matter is because for them treating others with respect is a choice that can potentially harm their social standing.

When a POC Activist pontificates that all people be treated fairly what they are really saying is "Please treat me better, Please go out of your way to make my life easier"

When a guy like Chris Evans stands up and says "Treat me worse and treat others better" its noteworthy because he is choosing to champion the betterment of society as a whole at cost to himself.

Yeah, being a racist is a choice. But what I would like to know is why you make it sound like the effort to not be a racist is some sort of tasking job when "not being a dick" is really just basic human decency 101, something which you're supposed to have been brought up with. To clarify, this is said on the basis of your quote where you think a POC "pontrifcating" (lol) is asking for people to go out of their way for better treatment.

Also, why do you even associate a POC activist standing up as them pontificating? This assumption that because they're activists first they are not somehow putting their own face and life on the line is misguided. To mention nothing of the social treatment they normally get because they are POC (and same to Chris Evans).

 

[plushyp]

I'm so thirsty right now.

Hydrate yourself.

 

[FinaruDensetsu]

He was an amazing pick to play Captain America. He embodies the spirit of Captain America in real life even more than in the movies.

 

[Spladam]

You just made some friends on NeoGAF Cap...

 

[SchrodingerC]

I'm so thirsty right now.

Just look at his immaculate beard, so well trimmed and glorious.

Such a great guy all around.

 

[amiablepercy]

yeah, sure. it's cool how he's outspoken about his political views as a celebrity... but so are many others.

and honestly the fact that you think some white people really need to see chris evans as a role model prior to being woke just says it all, honestly. if you need a role model of yours to share your race, then you were honestly never really an ally to begin with and are just putting up a front a la white feminism

the walt disney company is absolutely outspoken about their views. surely financially driven but they've given us moana, zootopia, and is getting ready to give a dis de los muertos film a marketing push.

im not dismissing him because of those views. im dismissing the overt amount of praise that is given to white people for being woke and the notion that somehow, someway if white people opened their mouths then the alt right wouldnt exist.

as if a lot of poc actors//actresses dont already express these views on the daily, they just dont get the same amount of praise showered on them

You are a contrarian, nothing more. Your argument is feckless and quite frankly pointless. You are making false equivalences and just moving from point to point because, like I said, you don't have an actual point other than to deride a thread and even less a sense of motivation. Get over yourself brother.

 

[SenjutsuSage]

Good one Hydra. Almost fell for it.

 

[- J - D -]

We need all of the principled and outspoken celebrity people we can get, and it doesn't hurt that this one in particular currently embodies an iconic symbol of truth, justice, and the American way (no not that sullen guy with the cape).