Comments on: Tropic Thunder Boycott Brewing Over Simple Jack Parody

By: Joel

Joel — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:12:16 +0000

Reed–I love using the handicap stalls. I’ve never had a problem with using them. But I do have a good anecdote about handicap stalls–one time my friend was using the handicap stall at his work and this guy in a wheelchair and his bathroom helper (someone who helps wheelchair-bound people go to the bathroom, I don’t know how else to explain it) came into the bathroom. The disabled guy said real loud to his friend “Someone’s in there, let’s wait.” And my friend finishes up, the whole time thinking “Oh shit.” He comes out to wash his hands and the guy in the wheelchair just points at my friend and says, “He’s not disabled! HE’S NOT DISABLED!”

So I’m always kind of afraid something like that will happen, but it doesn’t keep me from enjoying the luxury of a nice handicap stall.

By: Goon

Goon — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:43:35 +0000

where were these people when Theres Something About Mary came out?

By: Ian

Ian — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:15:17 +0000

Yeah this is fuckin’ stupid. I hope more people go see the movie and it’s not like the friends of retards allicance or any other speial interest group that doesn’t have a sense of humor was going to see anything that wasn’t just a bunch of shiny colorful pictures anyway.

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:55:10 +0000

Kudos for Dreamworks for not bowing down to the whims of special interest groups.

By: Swarez

Swarez — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:37:56 +0000

At the airport the best toilets are the handicapped ones. Always empty and the best thing usually very private as well so you can take a dump at your own leisure and not worry about unpleasant sounds or smells.

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:45:38 +0000

Tropic Thunder is obviously satirizing movies that center around mentally chalenged characters, because these movies are confusing exploitation with creativity (like Radio, I am Sam, etc.) I understand that the protesters intentions are worthy, albeit totally misplaced. Thare are plenty of movies that make fun of retarded people for being retarded, but Tropic Thunder doesn’t appear to be one of them.

@Reed
I’ve used the Handicapped stall as well, because, unlike a Handicapped parking spot, a cop is not going to give you a ticket for using the stall. The same goes for handicapped seats on a bus, that you’re only supposed to give up if a handicapped person has nowhere else to sit.
btw, you did an awesome job on Cantencrous. I was in stitches through most of it. You are a very unique person, with a very interesting life. And if it not interesting at times, you make it interesting. Someone should make a documentary (or biopic) of your life. Should be Jay’s next project.

Anyway, keep up the good work.

By: Deven Science

Deven Science — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:15:54 +0000

@Reed,

I use the handicap stalls in public restrooms all the time. They’re roomier, and tend to be cleaner, as well. Am I supposed to? I don’t know, but as you say, there’s not exactly a line of disabled persons waiting for their turn.

By: Reed Farrington

Reed Farrington — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:05:03 +0000

Ha, that’s funny Joel.

BTW, can the Film Junk readers answer a nagging question I have? Are non-handicapped people allowed to use handicap bathroom stalls?

(BTW 2, in all my years of earthly existence, I’ve never seen a handicapped person in a public washroom. Well, I’ve never seen a handicapped person in my home washroom either. Maybe I should get some handicapped friends. )

By: Joel

Joel — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:58:48 +0000

This weekend me and my friend sat in the handicap seats in the front row of the theater to see Pineapple Express and it was awesome–it was like we had a whole row to ourselves. And alls I can say about this protest is that it’s looking like a safe bet that those seats will be open again this weekend for Tropic Thunder.

By: swarez

swarez — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:25:31 +0000

Why do people who obviously never seen the movie become so vocal against it because they think it’s offensive.
Retards.

By: Reed Farrington

Reed Farrington — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:04:38 +0000

In the future, I’ve got to use Dreamworks’ disclaimer statement or some variant thereof whenever I get accused about something I say or do on Film Junk.

I’ll admit I’m insensitive and try to get a cheap laugh sometimes. I know that words hurt. I guess I draw the line at physical harm.