Boycotting Thor
As of Wednesday morning, 1,483 people liked the “Boycott Thor (2011) by Marvel Studios” Facebook page. Among those showing their virtual disapproval of director Kenneth Branagh’s upcoming comic book movie is Elmer Smith of Bradenton, Fla., a “47 year old proud son of the South” with a Confederate flag combined with skull and crossbones as his profile pic. On the Facebook page itself, Ian Tucker writes, “I’ll watch this when they remake ‘Shaft’ with a white guy.” Nikola Brdja Spaskeh, assault rifle in hand in his profile image, adds, “Jewlywood, more History, less Political Correctness and Liberal Agenda,” before wondering if Hollywood will make a movie with “Will Smith as Adolf Hitler” and bemoaning the stealing of European heritage. There is also a link where you can buy “Boycott Thor” T-shirts, bumper stickers and even aprons on zazzle.com.
