this one's for the guys

[Mike Vande]

What is interesting is that it wasn't that long ago that, even if a Christian were appreciative of such a photo, they wouldn't have considered validating it by acknowledging it's display, even sarcastically...

[dolfan]

Running joke with my wife and me is that I like black women. And, she has said many times, "That's why you like me so much, because I'm built like a black woman." Not that I shouldn't, of course, but she says I prefer them. Black co-workers have told her, "You've got shape" or "You're built like a sister." So, maybe she's onto something. I do happen to find certain black female celebrities especially attractive ---- Toni Braxton, Halley Berry, a long time ago Whitney Houston, Beyonce Knowles. Did I say Toni Braxton? I'm more likely to comment about a black woman than I am a white woman, to hear her tell it.

[PastorDaniel]

Running joke with my wife and me is that I like black women. And, she has said many times, "That's why you like me so much, because I'm built like a black woman." Not that I shouldn't, of course, but she says I prefer them. Black co-workers have told her, "You've got shape" or "You're built like a sister." So, maybe she's onto something. I do happen to find certain black female celebrities especially attractive ---- Toni Braxton, Halley Berry, a long time ago Whitney Houston, Beyonce Knowles. Did I say Toni Braxton? I'm more likely to comment about a black woman than I am a white woman, to hear her tell it.

And what's wrong with that... I sometimes joke with my wife that my next wife will be black She just says "you go right ahead, just leave the house key here!"

Of course, just to clarify for the comment police, the "next" comment is only used jokingly and in the right moment to be funny, never as a true threat....

[Ilovebigcats]

Running joke with my wife and me is that I like black women. And, she has said many times, "That's why you like me so much, because I'm built like a black woman." Not that I shouldn't, of course, but she says I prefer them. Black co-workers have told her, "You've got shape" or "You're built like a sister." So, maybe she's onto something. I do happen to find certain black female celebrities especially attractive ---- Toni Braxton, Halley Berry, a long time ago Whitney Houston, Beyonce Knowles. Did I say Toni Braxton? I'm more likely to comment about a black woman than I am a white woman, to hear her tell it.

Danny and I have the same thing going. In fact, if you check his myspace pictures you will see he snapped a pic of a black woman's booty. Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice.

[Ilovebigcats]

which BTW should have been written "The 300" if you were referring to the title of the movie.


TW

Which, actually, is still wrong considering the movie title is "300".

True. Thank you!

I need to post under rant.

[soulsearcher]

There's a place you come to in life and in marriage where you are secure in who you are, and secure in the relationship so much that you know your spouse in neither blind nor dead, just loyal.

BULLSEYE

[free]

Here's the cover of the movie in case someone hasn't seen it.

[TW]

which BTW should have been written "The 300" if you were referring to the title of the movie.


TW

Which, actually, is still wrong considering the movie title is "300".

True. Thank you!

I need to post under rant.

I stand corrected. It remains however, even if some find it entertaining, bad history.


TW

[Jamais Vu]

which BTW should have been written "The 300" if you were referring to the title of the movie.


TW

Which, actually, is still wrong considering the movie title is "300".

True. Thank you!

I need to post under rant.

I stand corrected. It remains however, even if some find it entertaining, bad history.


TW

It is a work of fiction with the sole purpose of entertaining. So im not sure why anyone would consider it "history". It is sad some people only know what hollywood tells them.

[TW]

It is a work of fiction with the sole purpose of entertaining. So im not sure why anyone would consider it "history". It is sad some people only know what hollywood tells them.

True it is fiction, however it is fiction that is supposedly based on a historical event, with the main characters being actual historical figures. The event was the Battle of Thermopylae (470 B.C.), Leonidas was the King of the Spartans and Xerxes was the King of Persia. I agree that it is sad some people only know what Hollywood tells them, all the more reason to demand that Hollywood deal more truthfully with this type of historical fiction than it does. This is as close to learning history as some people will ever come. To me this means an accurate and factual presentation of the events. This includes the costumes, armor and tactics of the various combatants. All that I ask is that Hollywood be honest and accurate in the presentation of historical events.


TW

[A2JGirl]

TW, would I be correct in saying that they "interpolated" the story?

[RamboPreacher]

it is unfortunate that some people get their edubacashuns from TV like "The Lost Tomb of Jesus", or "Exodus Decoded". but even that is a completely different issue than "300", that was only supposed to be a graphic novel, much like "Sin City". - but then, that's my opinion, only.

[DaJudge]

Running joke with my wife and me is that I like black women. And, she has said many times, "That's why you like me so much, because I'm built like a black woman." Not that I shouldn't, of course, but she says I prefer them. Black co-workers have told her, "You've got shape" or "You're built like a sister." So, maybe she's onto something. I do happen to find certain black female celebrities especially attractive ---- Toni Braxton, Halley Berry, a long time ago Whitney Houston, Beyonce Knowles. Did I say Toni Braxton? I'm more likely to comment about a black woman than I am a white woman, to hear her tell it.

I'm right there with you. I'm a white brother.

[TW]

TW, would I be correct in saying that they "interpolated" the story?

Interpolate is a kind word.

Rambo, the problem with saying this was only a "graphic novel, much like 'Sin City'" is tha in Sin City the locale and characters were totally fictitious. They might very well have been modeled after a certain locale or person, but they made no claim to being that locale or person. Whereas in 300 the lead character is supposed to be Leonidas I, King of Sparta, and the events are supposed to be representations of the actual Battle of Thermopylae. Those claims remove it from the graphic novel model. If you are going to represent historical events, at least try to be accurate.


TW

[Jamais Vu]

TW, would I be correct in saying that they "interpolated" the story?

Interpolate is a kind word.

Rambo, the problem with saying this was only a "graphic novel, much like 'Sin City'" is tha in Sin City the locale and characters were totally fictitious. They might very well have been modeled after a certain locale or person, but they made no claim to being that locale or person. Whereas in 300 the lead character is supposed to be Leonidas I, King of Sparta, and the events are supposed to be representations of the actual Battle of Thermopylae. Those claims remove it from the graphic novel model. If you are going to represent historical events, at least try to be accurate.


TW

I disagree. The burden should not lie with Frank Miller, the author of the graphic novel, nor with those who made the movie (who openly talk about not trying to be historically correct). The burden should be on the audience. It is not an artists job to make sure everyone knows all the facts behind their inspiration, in order for them to create and use real people, events, and places for their own creative output. Im sure almost every piece of artistic or entertaining art has been inspired in some way or another by some entity in reality.

I bet you havnt even seen the movie, much less checked out the graphic novel. What gives you the right to criticize something you havnt seen or read for yourself?