Does anyone have a problem with the Little Mermaid being black?

Why?

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BohoBabe · M

TBH, I never like race-swaps. I just think the character should have consistent traits, including how they look. I wouldn't like it if Ariel had blonde hair instead of her trademark red hair.

But, hey, that's just me.

SlightlyBelowAverageJoe · 36-40, M

@BohoBabe What traits do you like about the little Mermaid?

BohoBabe · M

@SlightlyBelowAverageJoe You mean how she looks or personality?

SlightlyBelowAverageJoe · 36-40, M

@BohoBabe both.

BohoBabe · M

@SlightlyBelowAverageJoe Well for looks, she should be a ginger. For personality, I like her optimism and curiosity. I think those were her defining character traits.

SlightlyBelowAverageJoe · 36-40, M

@BohoBabe What do you mean by ginger?

BohoBabe · M

@SlightlyBelowAverageJoe A ginger is a white person with red hair.

SlightlyBelowAverageJoe · 36-40, M

@BohoBabe So in your opinion, The actress that plays her needs to be white. Red hair. Portrays optimism and curiosity.

BohoBabe · M

@SlightlyBelowAverageJoe Yeah. If she's not going to look and act like Ariel, then why even use that character? Why not just do a whole different movie?

SlightlyBelowAverageJoe · 36-40, M

@BohoBabe why do looks play such an important role in a person's personality?

SlightlyBelowAverageJoe · 36-40, M

@BohoBabe Unless specifically it would change the outcome of the story.

BohoBabe · M

@SlightlyBelowAverageJoe Like I said, this is just how I feel about it. The story can turn out the same, but if the character is portrayed as different, I just feel like it's not the same character.

SlightlyBelowAverageJoe · 36-40, M

@BohoBabe I understand your point of view.