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Netflix’s live-action Avatar has its heart in the right place, but its pacing and uneven performances leave a lot to be desired.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago (4 children)

‘Bender’ is a derogatory term for a gay man. Thus, I’ve never been able to credit the series with any amount of respect.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago

I 'ardly even know 'er!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago

Meanwhile, Tristaniopsis is a synonym for Santorum, and I've never been able to credit anyone who goes by that moniker with any amount of respect.

Do you know how derogatory words work? You're perpetuating the thing you disrespect with your own comment.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

It's slang for drinking a ton over the course of several days. He's a robot powered by alcohol and so he's always drinking, that's the joke.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Plus, he's a literal bender. He's made for bending beams, rods, and such.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago

Plus I’m far too old to be watching childrens’ cartoons. Another reason I’ve never respected it.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago (1 children)

[–] [email protected] 0 points 7 months ago

Quite right!!!