Barret Observations

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03-31-2006, 06:39 PM
Rye

Barret Observations

Barret is an unfair stereotypes to everyone of African origin, and Square should be ashamed for including such blatant racism.

First of all is the obvious love for guns and violence, implying that all black people are like this. Barret loves fighting and will use any excuse to do so. His wanton trail of destruction throughout the world of FFVII is, quite frankly, sickening. And the fact that he'd rather have a gun - symbol of war and violence - than an arm - symbol of the handshake and peace - speaks volumes about whats Square think of black people.

Second of all, the terrorist aspect. Barret is the evil terrorist mastermind responsible for the death of many lives, and threatens or bribes his followers in AVALANCHE into doing his bidding

Quote:

Wedge: Hey, Barret! What about our money...?

Barret slams his right mechanical machine gun arm on the crate.

Wedge: Uh, nothin' ...sorry.

As we can see, he forces the likes of Wedge into doing his bidding with threats of violence, which is tantamount to slavery. We also see him throw Biggs across the room in the AVALANCHE hideout for no apparent reason.

His language is another aspect which mocks his race.

First of all, his profanity.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barret

[img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img]! Havin' everyone worried like that you don't give a damn 'bout no
one but yourself!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barret

#^*$!! You lucky #$#*!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barret

[img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img][img]/xxx.gif[/img]! The hell you so calm about?

Implying that black people are no more than uncivilised and uncultured brutes. Similarly, some of the other language he uses is very low register, and stereotyped to blacks, like "thang", "yo", "dawg" and "homie".

His grammar is very non-standard. The example The hell you so calm about as quoted above is a perfect example of his flawed grammar, again implying the stupidity of black people. Tifa even comes out and calls Barret a "retard" at one point (choose to sneak into the Shinra building) to back up that Square truly think this of him and his race.

Finally, the stereotype that black people use drugs is also implied, but never specifically stated.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barret on the Airship at the end

Heh heh heh...
Time's got a a way of sneaking up on you, huh?

I'm shakin' all over...
Heh heh...I feel sick...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barret after being given "Catastrophe"

D-d-d-damn, my head hurts!"

Just what do you think "Loco Weed" is supposed to symbolise, anyway?

In short, this is disgusting, and I recommend you all write an angry email to Square, as I have done.
03-31-2006, 06:42 PM
Psychotic

Yeah, it is pretty shocking.
03-31-2006, 06:45 PM
Lost Number

Whilst I agree that Square made a definite stereotype out of Barret, and nothin has highlighted that as those comments, what do you expect them to do? FF7 has been out for ages. Rerelease it just for that? Wait...whats their email address?
03-31-2006, 06:46 PM
Flying Mullet

If Christianity can keep going back and reinterpretting what the Bible says to suit their current needs, Square can update a game to make it a little less offensive.
03-31-2006, 06:49 PM
finaldeathwish

stop ya bitchin! life would be boring without SOME contreversery. im not a racist, but wats ur problem?
03-31-2006, 06:56 PM
Psychotic

The problem is racism. Square hate black people.
03-31-2006, 06:59 PM
Flying Mullet

Quote:

Originally Posted by finaldeathwish

stop ya bitchin! life would be boring without SOME contreversery. im not a racist, but wats ur problem?

If you're not racist then why do you not care?
03-31-2006, 07:02 PM
Rye

Yeah. Apathy is what lets such abhorrent racist games like FF7 be accepted in society. If no one cares, nothing will change!
03-31-2006, 07:03 PM
Lost Number

Ok if ya dont mind me askin what is the address for complaints.
03-31-2006, 07:03 PM
Psychotic

I'm never buying another FF game again! This is DISGUSTING! http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...za2006/bob.gif
03-31-2006, 07:08 PM
Flying Mullet

Try this: http://www.square-enix.com/na/support/live/
http://www.geocities.com/chadmonkey/pimp.gif
03-31-2006, 07:08 PM
BudSoda02

This thread...

This thread disgusts me. A mod or Cid's Knight should close it down right away.
-BudSoda02
03-31-2006, 07:09 PM
Rye

I tried calling once before, but this rude person would not take my claims seriously! Apathy! Disgusting!
03-31-2006, 07:10 PM
Lost Number

Quote:

Originally Posted by BudSoda02

This thread disgusts me. A mod or Cid's Knight should close it down right away.
-BudSoda02

Why. WHY?????
03-31-2006, 07:10 PM
Flying Mullet

Why does it disgust you?
03-31-2006, 07:11 PM
Psychotic

Quote:

Originally Posted by BudSoda02

This thread disgusts me. A mod or Cid's Knight should close it down right away.
-BudSoda02

The truth hurts, doesn't it? Damned fascist Square.
03-31-2006, 07:12 PM
Rye

I bet they're not just Fascist! They're probably Communists too! Fascist Communists! Abominable. :( Why can't you leave the races alone? What happened to the integrity of Final Fantasy?
03-31-2006, 07:15 PM
Dignified Pauper

I didn't even know they had Black people in Japan.
03-31-2006, 07:18 PM
Flying Mullet

OMG facist communist baby eaters! :eek:
03-31-2006, 07:21 PM
Psychotic

It's sickening, right guys?
03-31-2006, 07:22 PM
YTDN

Sometimes I make up stories and characters for new final fantasy games, and I always have one black female and one black male. And guess what? The all act like normal people.
03-31-2006, 07:24 PM
Flying Mullet

Quote:

Originally Posted by Y_U_F_F_I_E

Sometimes I make up stories and characters for new final fantasy games, and I always have one black female and one black male. And guess what? The all act like normal people.

What do their children look like?
03-31-2006, 07:26 PM
YTDN

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying Mullet

Quote:

Originally Posted by Y_U_F_F_I_E

Sometimes I make up stories and characters for new final fantasy games, and I always have one black female and one black male. And guess what? The all act like normal people.

What do their children look like?

Like black people I guess.
03-31-2006, 07:33 PM
Flying Mullet

Why not white people?
03-31-2006, 07:41 PM
Psychotic

Because that would be crypto-fascist.
03-31-2006, 07:45 PM
Flying Mullet

Do you mean crypto-facist?
03-31-2006, 07:45 PM
YTDN

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying Mullet

Why not white people?

It wouldn't make sense, genetically.
03-31-2006, 07:45 PM
marc

I don't think they have black people in Japan.
So it seems square get all there ideas from american music videos.
Oh those crazy men.

but remember kids.

square hates everyone.
anyone else noticed the way it sterotpypes white europeans.
What with their blonde hair and blue eyes.
Its lyk they think everyone looks lyk that.
03-31-2006, 07:46 PM
Psychotic

Square are more racist than I thought!
03-31-2006, 07:50 PM
Rye

Yeah, I'm including this in my complaint!
03-31-2006, 07:50 PM
Flying Mullet

Quote:

Originally Posted by Y_U_F_F_I_E

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying Mullet

Why not white people?

It wouldn't make sense, genetically.

Are you saying that genetics are racist too?
03-31-2006, 07:52 PM
Psychotic

They probably are. That's why Square like 'em so much.
03-31-2006, 07:57 PM
Leeza

Yes, I know it's almost April Fool's.