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Political Correctness and Cultural Rewrites: The Marvel and DC Dilemma

The focus shifts sharply to Hollywood’s recent culture war, specifically the gender and race swapping in franchises like Fantastic Four and Harry Potter. Despite some appreciation for creative choices, the consensus highlights frustration over perceived tokenism—particularly the replacement of beloved characters like Silver Surfer with female versions and Snape with a Black actor. The group condemns the conversion of inherently diverse narratives into social justice battlegrounds, frequently referencing the importance of respecting source material and traditional character identities.