Comments on: Who the Hell is Tyler Perry? And is His World So Different?

By: Aileen

Aileen — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:07:45 +0000

At last! Something clear I can udnersantd. Thanks!

By: Thomas Wood

Thomas Wood — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:59:15 +0000

I guess I don’t understand, then, why you are speaking “to all in general.” There’s nobody else here. And since I didn’t say anything negative about Tyler Perry, or about his movies, I can only suppose you didn’t actually read what I wrote.

The point of the article is about the demographics. Please try again.

By: mharris0508

mharris0508 — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:43:08 +0000

first i am not speaking to any one person im speaking to all in general. Just because his movies are not you or someone else doesnt make them bad. most people can relate to his messages. i see a lot from people saying they have never seen any of his movies but they dont like them. how can you not like something you have never seen or tried? watch one or two maybe just maybe you might enjoy them or be able to relate to them you never know. before i sat down and watched anything from him i said the samething as most people “why? what is it? im not going to like it!” but i enjoy the messages portrayed. if you dont know about them watch them and then you can come back and give your true and honest opinion. you can think im being rude or whatever but i am truely not and not ttrying to make it seem that way.

By: Thomas Wood

Thomas Wood — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:27:25 +0000

I would challenge you to cite where I was being hateful. On the contrary, madam, I felt the whole point of the piece was in trying to identify and mitigate a cultural divide, as well as to admit an obvious, if not glaring, naivete.

In fact, Jesus, lady. “Hating on?” How can you hate on something which you specifically say you don’t have a clue about. My point about Tyler Perry isn’t that I like or dislike him, but that, whatever he is, seems to have a very specific (according to the article I noted) demographic. I make no judgment of that demographic, except to say that it is not my own. Far from it, I’m curious to learn more about it.

You might do well to hold back on the rashness.

By: mharris0508

mharris0508 — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 07:54:14 +0000

i am a white female fan of tyler perry. i think its incredibly hateful to speak the way you do. Some of you might say it gives black folks a bad rep but if you sit down and watch and pay attention to his movies eventhough they are a stupid -funny you will see they actually have a mening in them. I don’t see any of you hating on the directors with all white casts or all mexican casts no matter how funny or stupid the movie might be. So why should it be any different for Tyler Perry to do movies and plays with a black cast?

By: Thomas Wood

Thomas Wood — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:33:32 +0000

I would never hold it against anyone to critique my appreciation for michael bay. He’s like the James Cameron of movies.

By: aimee elizabeth

aimee elizabeth — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:27:40 +0000

Mmm…that’s being generous. From careful observation of the traffic this site seems to have generated, I wouldn’t say “college graduates who spend too much time on the internet” as much as I would say, let’s see here…”Titty City perverts”.

True, they probably are one and the same, but I’ve never been one for subtleties. It’s just easier to type, too. Efficiency is also my forte.

Now onto Micheal Bay. You seem educated and learned, and I mean no disrespect against you- if you can appreciate his fims for what they are, then by all means, do so. I like occasional mindless entertainment, as well. HOWEVER…Have you ever seen Idiocracy? And are you familiar with the film within the film titled ‘ASS’? Well. Here’s a little equation for you:

Michael Bay < ASS.

By: Thomas Wood

Thomas Wood — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:50:24 +0000

I’ll start with the Michael Bay first: fucking him is fine. I’d never go on record as to say he makes a great film. I’ll just say that I do love a big ol’ American Flag waving, slow-motion-down-the-tarmac picture. But I’m the sort who can take a cheezy big-budget as just what it is and be entertained all the same.

Meanwhile, Aimee, damn glad to have you aboard. Your comments are an asset.

As for being segmented, I’m suffering from the same dilemma. I’ve tried, for example, Facebook ads for this site to gain some readership and found that I get the most response from college graduates who spend too much time on the internet (I suppose that’s my demographic as well).

By: aimee elizabeth

aimee elizabeth — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:09:55 +0000

Haha…so, essentially, you’re dreaming of a world where demographics can join hands and rejoice in the media being shoved down each others’ throats?

I, too, have that dream. If only 18-35 year old men liked The View and Jewish single moms got boners from Axe commercials. ONE WORLD.
Tyler Perry for all.

On a side-note that is not facetious, it just doesn’t translate. Tyler Perry caters to a specific demographic. We are segmented and broken down into groups, and corporations have put millions into research to find out what gets us ticking- and at what age, race and gender. I’m not happy about it, but that’s how it is, I think.

One last thing- I’ve grown to like your opinions, but fuck Micheal Bay.

Keep the dream alive.

By: Sophist

Sophist — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:59:31 +0000

I believe you just compared me to John Mayer. I claim no street cred. I am not racist, though probably a bit sheltered.