Comments on: Tyler Perry’s Gender Problem? http://www.massappealnews.com/2010/01/26/tyler-perrys-gender-problem/ Mass Appeal News Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:45:02 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Danny! http://www.massappealnews.com/2010/01/26/tyler-perrys-gender-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-9142 Danny! Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:05:02 +0000 http://www.massappealnews.com/?p=12781#comment-9142 Y'all are some sad negroes, f'real. Silly me to to think I'd read some enlightened acknowledgments -- hell, even some intelligent, educated arguments -- regarding these depictions. This is by far the most well-thought-out piece I've read on Perry and his "films"' retreading of his damsel-in-distress, oh-Lawd-all-I-needs-is-a-good-man motif and I applaud Young for articulating in great detaiil the consequence of these negative stereotypes. What a shame to have to read the same ol' hater accusations, you-mad-doggy quips, why-you-tryna-tear-down-a-black-man-doing-his-thang comments amd utter ignorant dismissal of these valid points. There is no disputing that Perry makes good on giving back to the community, but at what cost? Carry on, negroes. Y’all are some sad negroes, f’real.

Silly me to to think I’d read some enlightened acknowledgments — hell, even some intelligent, educated arguments — regarding these depictions. This is by far the most well-thought-out piece I’ve read on Perry and his “films”‘ retreading of his damsel-in-distress, oh-Lawd-all-I-needs-is-a-good-man motif and I applaud Young for articulating in great detaiil the consequence of these negative stereotypes. What a shame to have to read the same ol’ hater accusations, you-mad-doggy quips, why-you-tryna-tear-down-a-black-man-doing-his-thang comments amd utter ignorant dismissal of these valid points. There is no disputing that Perry makes good on giving back to the community, but at what cost?

Carry on, negroes.

]]> By: Tyler Perry and His Effects on Black Women, America and the World As A Whole « blackwomenmakingmovies http://www.massappealnews.com/2010/01/26/tyler-perrys-gender-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-8840 Tyler Perry and His Effects on Black Women, America and the World As A Whole « blackwomenmakingmovies Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:29:26 +0000 http://www.massappealnews.com/?p=12781#comment-8840 [...] Courtney Young “Perry’s films typically follow the same timeworn narrative: a woman experiences abandonment and/or abuse at the hands of a “bad” man; she takes umbrage, lashing out at those closest to her, most notably a “good” man in her life; she experiences a revelatory moment of change; and she ends the film settled down with the good man who promises her a better life.” [...] [...] Courtney Young “Perry’s films typically follow the same timeworn narrative: a woman experiences abandonment and/or abuse at the hands of a “bad” man; she takes umbrage, lashing out at those closest to her, most notably a “good” man in her life; she experiences a revelatory moment of change; and she ends the film settled down with the good man who promises her a better life.” [...]

]]> By: thevoiceunheard http://www.massappealnews.com/2010/01/26/tyler-perrys-gender-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-7325 thevoiceunheard Mon, 17 May 2010 02:05:22 +0000 http://www.massappealnews.com/?p=12781#comment-7325 In the days of slavery, the house nigger always spoke down on the field nigger to the master. This made the master very proud of having the house nigger around and as a result he tossed the house nigger the scraps from his table. This inspired the house nigger to continue downplaying any and everything a field nigger did It didnt matter what good deeds the field nigger was doing for his/her people, the house nigger always publicly spoke out so that the master could see just how good of a house nigger he/she was. Until African Americans break this mental bondage they will always be in slavery, not by the racist of America but by their own people. There's a saying.....if you don't have anything nice to say about a person, then don't say anything at all. It's interesting how you attack Tyler Perry yet you speak nothing of the degrading acts black women are forced to portray in hollywood or risk not working at all. Why arent you attacking the industry that had Holly Berry get tossed all around a room butt naked having sex with a red neck?? Then to make it a incentive for other younger black females to follow in those foot steps they gave her a grammy. Angela Basset was supposed to play that role and turned it down. You see the message that was sent to Angela Basset?? To the younger actors??? Yet all you can do is spit negativity on Tyler Perry. In closing let me say this..........You can only be great at writing something when you actually have experienced what it is your writing about. You being a writer should know this, that is why your writing about feminist America. So what is wrong with him writing about the things he grew up with. It is the reason why he is great at what he does....would you prefer he make movies about being rich and living in the suburbs??? Who would go see that?? People would know its not the truth. It would be like you writing a book on "How to be a man in America." No man would relate to your book because they know your not a man and didnt live what you wrote. So worry about what you need to do to succeed in life without having to downplay a African American man or woman in the process.....Can we do that?? Can we? Or do you have a secret agenda....could be...you singled out just one man and one man only. In the days of slavery, the house nigger always spoke down on the field nigger to the master. This made the master very proud of having the house nigger around and as a result he tossed the house nigger the scraps from his table. This inspired the house nigger to continue downplaying any and everything a field nigger did It didnt matter what good deeds the field nigger was doing for his/her people, the house nigger always publicly spoke out so that the master could see just how good of a house nigger he/she was. Until African Americans break this mental bondage they will always be in slavery, not by the racist of America but by their own people. There’s a saying…..if you don’t have anything nice to say about a person, then don’t say anything at all. It’s interesting how you attack Tyler Perry yet you speak nothing of the degrading acts black women are forced to portray in hollywood or risk not working at all. Why arent you attacking the industry that had Holly Berry get tossed all around a room butt naked having sex with a red neck?? Then to make it a incentive for other younger black females to follow in those foot steps they gave her a grammy. Angela Basset was supposed to play that role and turned it down. You see the message that was sent to Angela Basset?? To the younger actors??? Yet all you can do is spit negativity on Tyler Perry.
In closing let me say this……….You can only be great at writing something when you actually have experienced what it is your writing about. You being a writer should know this, that is why your writing about feminist America. So what is wrong with him writing about the things he grew up with. It is the reason why he is great at what he does….would you prefer he make movies about being rich and living in the suburbs??? Who would go see that?? People would know its not the truth. It would be like you writing a book on “How to be a man in America.” No man would relate to your book because they know your not a man and didnt live what you wrote. So worry about what you need to do to succeed in life without having to downplay a African American man or woman in the process…..Can we do that?? Can we? Or do you have a secret agenda….could be…you singled out just one man and one man only.

]]> By: BlackMan4Real http://www.massappealnews.com/2010/01/26/tyler-perrys-gender-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-6459 BlackMan4Real Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:41:01 +0000 http://www.massappealnews.com/?p=12781#comment-6459 ms. young i got two words for you: STOP HATIN ms. young i got two words for you: STOP HATIN

]]> By: Hattie Smith http://www.massappealnews.com/2010/01/26/tyler-perrys-gender-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-6449 Hattie Smith Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:18:47 +0000 http://www.massappealnews.com/?p=12781#comment-6449 Courtney, Tyler's "audience" is accepting what they get from him and appreciating it. Why, because it's his audience. He doesn't owe us anymore than what he has given us. We have a choice; to watch or not to watch. The character, "Madea", a great big 6'5", crazy woman may be a little disturbing for you, but for the most part, his films are entertainment. Some are better than others, but I know when I sit down to watch one of Tyler's movies pretty much what I'm going to get, entertainment that takes me away from the pressures of the day, and I can watch them over and over. Him dressing up like a woman and spewing practical wisdom at us, well that's what he does. I wonder if women would be more offended if he took to the screen or stage in regular men's clothing and spewed wisdom to the ladies. I'm not sure, but I think that would be a little disconcerting too. All I can say is that his comedy has taken the edge off many an evening after sitting down and watching the news and events happening around the world. Oh well, love or hate what he does; it is what it is. Courtney, Tyler’s “audience” is accepting what they get from him and appreciating it. Why, because it’s his audience. He doesn’t owe us anymore than what he has given us. We have a choice; to watch or not to watch. The character, “Madea”, a great big 6′5″, crazy woman may be a little disturbing for you, but for the most part, his films are entertainment. Some are better than others, but I know when I sit down to watch one of Tyler’s movies pretty much what I’m going to get, entertainment that takes me away from the pressures of the day, and I can watch them over and over. Him dressing up like a woman and spewing practical wisdom at us, well that’s what he does. I wonder if women would be more offended if he took to the screen or stage in regular men’s clothing and spewed wisdom to the ladies. I’m not sure, but I think that would be a little disconcerting too. All I can say is that his comedy has taken the edge off many an evening after sitting down and watching the news and events happening around the world. Oh well, love or hate what he does; it is what it is.

]]> By: Misty88 http://www.massappealnews.com/2010/01/26/tyler-perrys-gender-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-6440 Misty88 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:00:52 +0000 http://www.massappealnews.com/?p=12781#comment-6440 i like Madea...why all the tension? she's only a character? i like Madea…why all the tension? she’s only a character?

]]> By: GoofyBastard98 http://www.massappealnews.com/2010/01/26/tyler-perrys-gender-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-6432 GoofyBastard98 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:39:19 +0000 http://www.massappealnews.com/?p=12781#comment-6432 Celeste, I dont agree. A man dressed like a fat old lady is not my idea of comedy. but i gotta give the dude props for trickin everybody to watch his corny movies. $300 million to dress in drag is worth the embarassment. i would do it, then laugh all the way to the bank. Perry is a genius. You guys are the suckers for watchin his movies. Celeste, I dont agree. A man dressed like a fat old lady is not my idea of comedy. but i gotta give the dude props for trickin everybody to watch his corny movies. $300 million to dress in drag is worth the embarassment. i would do it, then laugh all the way to the bank. Perry is a genius. You guys are the suckers for watchin his movies.

]]> By: Celeste http://www.massappealnews.com/2010/01/26/tyler-perrys-gender-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-6430 Celeste Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:29:42 +0000 http://www.massappealnews.com/?p=12781#comment-6430 Tyler Perry has alot of haters but Ms. Young is the worst of the bunch. I do not have a problem with him dressing in drag as Madea because it is just comedy. some of us have a Madea in our family we can relate to. He is not trying to offend anybody. Madea is just for laughs. Some people need to loosen up and get a sense of humor. Tyler Perry has alot of haters but Ms. Young is the worst of the bunch. I do not have a problem with him dressing in drag as Madea because it is just comedy. some of us have a Madea in our family we can relate to. He is not trying to offend anybody. Madea is just for laughs. Some people need to loosen up and get a sense of humor.

]]> By: Barry Jackson http://www.massappealnews.com/2010/01/26/tyler-perrys-gender-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-6428 Barry Jackson Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:16:50 +0000 http://www.massappealnews.com/?p=12781#comment-6428 I really don't have to watch any of Tyler Perry's films. Unfortunately, I grew up watching the originals. Amos and Andy! I really don’t have to watch any of Tyler Perry’s films.
Unfortunately, I grew up watching the originals.
Amos and Andy!

]]> By: Sista Sista http://www.massappealnews.com/2010/01/26/tyler-perrys-gender-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-6422 Sista Sista Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:55:58 +0000 http://www.massappealnews.com/?p=12781#comment-6422 Why as black people do we continue to over-scrutinize each other?? Tyler owns his company and hires African-Americans. He gives to the community and his shows appeal to a variety of audiences. Ms. Young why do you put him down? Instead of criticizing each other we need to start encouraging each other to do wonderful things. Why as black people do we continue to over-scrutinize each other?? Tyler owns his company and hires African-Americans. He gives to the community and his shows appeal to a variety of audiences. Ms. Young why do you put him down? Instead of criticizing each other we need to start encouraging each other to do wonderful things.

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