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Wicked witch portrayed by person of color


I didn't think they did that anymore.

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But...she's green

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Isn't green face racist?

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If you're Mr. Yuk, yes.

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It sure is, and they will be hearing from the Orion Syndicate very shortly!

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🥱

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There have been a plethora of ethnically diverse "Elfaba's" - including African American. I know you're trying to make an issue where there isn't one, though, so I won't waste my breath.

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I watched it in London and the actress was a person of color. She might be a good singer, but it irritated me, I had less issues with Glinda being also a Person of Color.

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The character is green. Anyone other than a Person of Greenness (POG) in the role is racist.

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So an Irish woman?

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No Irish need apply.

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Still too soon..

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They never stopped.

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I find it a bigger problem that she's an egotistical diva that doesn't actually seem to care about the production, only about herself, and freaks at the just the slightest form of disrespect towards her, real or imagined. And frankly, if they were serious about casting a black woman, they could have picked a prettier one than a bald bitch with a bull ring in her nose.

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bull ring in her nose


I didn't know she had one of those. That's a big turnoff for me in general.

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Yeah, I have no idea why some women have taken on such a style. People can tolerate little tiny nose rings off to the side (like a little diamond or stud) but the nasal septum ring is out. You don't suppose the Cult of Moloch is catching on in Hollywood, do you?

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