Ep 221 - The Worst Thing You Did As A Kid!

[@Ph.enyo_M]

Disney said when Halle auditioned nobody after her was able to do better than her, vocally she was just that good. Had this been old disney they would have had her sing the songs and then cast someone else to do the acting...so im happy for her

[@malice5282]

ayo be honest.. i wont tell anybody... are you working for disney?

[@Ph.enyo_M]

@@malice5282 😂😂😂there was an interview from D23expo they made....and I'm actually defending Halle here because it's like we are not giving her enough credit for her skills....no shade to the guys because they probably don't care about Disney and all that but they even didn't bother to learn her name and proceeded to talk about how Disney is using her or MIGHT be using her (which could be true they made a lot of good points) but they didn't even consider the fact that she might actually be that good, Halle's voice is insane and not a lot of people can hit notes like her so I'm not surprised that Disney could not find a better match for Ariel and I'm happy they didn't have some white girl play Ariel while using our beautiful queen Halle for her voice

[@wanderingsouls3565]

I don’t think the guys are focusing on the skill level for the auditions, just the broader political agenda that’s being pushed by Disney, which isn’t bad but it’s definitely controversial

[@Ph.enyo_M]

@@wanderingsouls3565 you're right

[@Jo-in3ms]

I’m with you. James annoyed me with his comments today

[@jahnaevasquez]

I am all for creating more Black-centered movies, but Halle wasn't chosen to diversify Disney, she was merely chosen for her voice. The director said it himself no one could vocally meet what Halle brought.

[@chantelvenessa]

Exactly, I hate this narrative that it's only about the skin colour. Ariel isn't OBVIOUSLY white. Nowhere in the original story do they mention her race, the story isn't centered around her race. Princess and the frog was centered around Tiana race and culture, same as Mowgli being Indian; even Black Panther was centered around race too.

[@dbrownn211]

Yess somebody say it!!! Did we not hear that voice??

[@shushmychild882]

@@chantelvenessa then don’t get mad, when they white wash a dark skinned character

[@oldwelshlady6584]

Isn't the story Danish? From a few 100 years ago, so I'm guessing 🤔

[@jahnaevasquez]

@@oldwelshlady6584 There are different versions of the Little Mermaid, but the main one is a Danish folklore. The endings are very, shall I say, more than grim. Anyways, Disney chose her because her voice is more than amazing. Her looks were less important due to it’s insignificance in the plot and the Danish version not being inspiration.

[@heyitszasmr6999]

We need a segment where James just tells all the stories that he has!

[@djayostormx1522]

frrrrrrr

[@sivemxakaza1613]

always getting triggered🤭

[@hlabelelantshakaza679]

Yess! This is such a great idea!

[@shanellestewart1333]

Frrr bcuz I am cryingg!!!

[@jodyannbiggs315]

James needs a story time session 😂his stories always crack me up

[@abieriskin9002]

james is that one boy in ur class that you can’t have in a serious situation bc you’ll look at him once and then you both gotta try to keep ur composure 😭😭

[@glock-kay]

I simply cannot function as a human being without an SNG podcast episode.

[@TheHeroHeracross]

It’s like everyone forgot brandy was Cinderella 😂

[@lolalo6344]

Now the casting in that movie made racially no sense, but acting wise... I dont think I would want anything else

[@chaseback5102]

And she was one of my favorites

[@amberts180]

And Keke Palmer was Cinderella in the Broadway show.

[@boldbabez3985]

Faaaaaacts!!!!!

[@habeshasister11]

But there’s some many remakes of Cinderella so it doesn’t really matter lol

[@lisa.222]

Honestly halle really fits the role of the little mermaid. Her voice is so unreal and hauting . Like a siren.

[@simsimg264]

You can tell James doesn't care about black Ariel because he was making some DEAD points! The director literally explained he chose Halle Bailey, as her singing voice was unmatched at auditions and...her voice is literally a main plot point in the film... 🙄

[@kegidz]

On the sexual assault conversation, a friend of mine once said to me that the people who do these things often do them as due to a strong desire to exercise power over another person. So it's never really about how much women or resources they have, it's subconsciously about proving that they can enforce their will over another person

[@harrietnewton281]

This!!! It's actually rare for it to be anything to do with someone not "having access" to women. It's a power dynamic

[@PsalmoftheStars]

Rape is never about sex or attraction. If that was the case the rapist would just find someone that wanted to have sex and was attracted to them because consent would be priority. Rape is ALWAYS about control and power.

[@TheNinnyfee]

It's actually both. And to dump feelings of inferiority and shame on someone else. You could do anything on the planet to exert power, why sex?

[@marisacanessawright6051]

THANKYOU

[@ItsMimi_Cus]

It's not subconscious, most of them have no misconception about why they're doing it. It does depend on the circumstances and lifestyle though. Athletes and famous people or serial killers are all motivated by the need to exercise power and control. Either way they're all entitled and sick

[@Carolmoon11]

I think since Ariel is a mermaid a fictional creature I think is a perfect opportunity to get an actress who has the talent not focus on her complexion. Characters like Jasmine or Tiana have a strong cultural background and are human so they wouldnt have a white actress. I believe Halle is super talented and earned the role. As someone who grew up in the little mermaid it is great to see a woman of color portray her for all the little girls our there.

[@LookImInStitches]

One of the creators actually said in an Interview that Halle was chosen because she was the best fit for the role in terms of vocals.

[@breemapry]

Her voice is PERFECT for the role of Ariel!

[@DBrokeMillenial]

AND HOW MANY DISNEY DIRECTORS SAID HEY WERE GOING WOKE WE NEED MINORITY WOMEN YEAH NICE TRY THE DIRECTORS ARE PRO LGBT WOKIES

[@henryonealtwagirayezu2987]

Love these two but I think James’ reaction to there being a black Ariel is exactly the reason why the effort has to be deliberate and can’t just “occur naturally” …whatever that even means. It was funny watching him struggle w the idea that she could actually just be the best fit for the role. This reveals internalized biases (which I’d argue we all have btw) that are so innate and naturally occurring that we can’t just sit back and wait for them to naturally fix themselves. Racism/antiblack biases which manifest themselves in occupations such as acting didn’t occur naturally so why would we expect them to go away naturally? …5 miles in 5 miles out.

[@yanicknj]

Completely agree... everyone has a bias. It's just because of how we grew up, media etc. As long as you can acknowledge that and use your rationality and empathy to account for that ... Should be fine.

[@AngTheBudgetBarbie]

This was the best response !

[@TheAnnej73]

This is really well said.

[@waterbabybug]

I agree 100%!

[@jamesogunbola8759]

Well said

[@Being-bl2tp]

Funniest comeback I saw on twitter: Fatima (Muslim gyal): Personally I wish I could choose a different Ariel. Tanya (Jamaican gyal): Fatima, you don't even get to choose your own husband so what makes you think you can choose your own Ariel.

[@PsalmoftheStars]

Noooooo 😭

[@kaylieyale8334]

🫢🫢

[@nannettedelas5251]

Bwaaa ha haaaaa 🤪💀💀💀

[@christellefrancios2038]

They way I hollered with my whole mouth open ..!!! 😫😫😫😫

[@nosiphomngoma7288]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣

[@oflaygurz]

how james has a story for every situation is beyondddd me 🤣

[@maxinegaciithire2592]

The funny thing is that if Little Mermaid was green we wouldn't be having this conversation. But she's black, now it's a problem.😂

[@malonashorter7264]

Agreed !!

[@cchris7745]

Facts!!!

[@LuhNuba]

I’ve NEVER watched the black Cinderella movie in my life bc it wasn’t my generation but seeing how those who did watch it love that movie and the representation it brought to them shows how much it means to the kids who will get to experience seeing A BLACK MERMAID🥰

[@Matikaaleiahedman]

Brandy played Cinderella in the Rogers and Hammerstein’s version

[@angelalandgrebe6930]

I'm a 50 year old white woman and loved it!

[@houseontheleft8615]

Little Mermaid can’t be black but Christian Bale can be Moses? Bruh 😂

[@PygmyPrincessx]

This one hitsn

[@suavetempobeats4968]

BROOOO?

[@chelsearenard9081]

FACTS

[@ilhaamfoster4617]

James saying 'narly' escalated so quickly it had me dead 🤣💀 I rewatched it over and over and OVER 🤣 this friendship is so real and the laughs that they have with each other is so authentic. They did the world a favour by making this podcast together. Just like the gang from top gear, it WOULDN'T be the same if either one of them was replaced.

[@bandilenzimande5253]

How is Ariel obviously white? She's a fictional mermaid. She has no race😂😂 The Disney classics are a big part of pop culture and history. The princess and the frog is great example where a disney classic was remade *black* and diverse. And that had huge impact even if the story was tweaked etc, it was amazing for the culture. If it was a new movie just called "Tiana and Navine" nobody would've cared.

[@itsgacha.a1408]

Her being a mermaid is a Her race

[@BriannaWeldon]

I was looking for this comment 😂 is Under the Sea a predominantly white community?

[@nataliemarshall971]

@@BriannaWeldon white because it is under the sea, therefore no sunshine and no need for melanin??

[@niyluke4207]

The little mermaid is based in the Caribbean hence sebastians accent it was just made at a time where black people were not included in the idea of diversity unless depicted as slaves or mammies. The story is from an old european story in which mermaids were ugly non human creatures anyway. They picked the actress because she was the best in this case regardless of race. The other examples of Aladdin and The Jungle book are poor because the characters were made to have slightly americanised feautures on purpose and NOBODY was offended. Go back and watch Aladdin. His character is based off of a young Tom Cruise (ask google if you don’t believe me) and all the “good guys” have american accents while the “bad guys” have bad arabic accents and stereotypical middle eastern features. People are mad because she is black as this is not the first time in cartoon history that a character has changed race… just the first time they changed it to black

[@tinotendarumema5345]

good point, its not even the first time, people forget that Brandy played Cinderella

[@limitlesspursuit]

Folks like all white and not even more than a little black. It’s a shame when you hear it from Black people. It’s like they don’t get that it’s all fictional and they get to pick and choose the race because it’s not real. It’s made up. A mermaid is not real!

[@Joselynesousa]

1:11:12 these guys are so in sync they shift in their seats the same way and at the same time. I love it

[@MrsGStancil]

That's crazy attention to detail! I had to go back to see it!

[@siliziwex44]

Why does the race of a fictional mermaid matter when the movie is about her voice 😂

[@bandilenzimande5253]

My point exactly. I also feel like this about movie adaptations of books, where the book characters race is not specified. Its a random girl in new york city, she could be black, she could be asian, she could be latina. It's always white😂😂

[@lagomlex7303]

Originally, it wasn't. Its going against the original story. I bet it wouldn't carry the same praise if they changed Tiana, Mulan, or pocahontas to a different race in a live action.

[@lagomlex7303]

@@bandilenzimande5253 the original story is Danish.. in 1837 (when it was written) there were slaves still. Slave trade wasn't abolished until over a decade later. The art in the story book does depict her as white as well. So, yeah, she was written to be white.

[@TamTam0312]

@@lagomlex7303 the difference is, those stories are based on real ppl so changing the race would be ridiculous and wrong. Little mermaid is a FICTIONAL character. Her race could be literally anything.

[@coachtracyeden]

@@lagomlex7303 when did you ever see a Caucasian fish though? It’s a mythical creature

[@mahaliabarnes8195]

The historical relevance of this depiction of The Little Mermaid is astronomical. For decades white actors have played black, brown and Asian roles in both black and yellow face and have garnered awards and accolades for their artistry but then in turn are in uproar when a black woman plays a Mermaid. 1- Mermaids are fictional so it shouldn't matter her skin colour, 2- if the other sea creatures around her have caribbean accents they why not make her black, 3- I believe that because you guys have a male perspective where the characters hold no relevance to you that's why your opinion is that it should stay a white character. The mental, emotional impact this has on not only the new generation but for those of us who've longed for representation when it has been lacking from pop culture in general even though we created the culture find it inspirational and aspirational.For those of us that have grown up being taught that the white princess is the ideal woman and the highest standard of a woman, it is refreshing, groundbreaking and uplifting to view another Disney Princess with Black skin, can sing her socks (fins) off and can also have natural red hair. It shows that we are also ethereal, we are also the definition of beauty in all of our majestic shades was come in.

[@azariaamariee]

I 100% agree James and Fuhad PISSDD me off they literally just don’t get it 🙄🙄🙄🥱

[@limitlesspursuit]

Bingo

[@limitlesspursuit]

@@azariaamarieesame. It was a shallow attempt while at the same time saying they don’t care.

[@charlenejustin6124]

You know you're a fan when this is on your Monday's to do list! ❤

[@hareeeeem025]

ALWAYS

[@marikabastien]

This!

[@Respondkindly]

The little mermaid take was incredibly obtuse. Halle is unbelievably talented her voice is unmatched. Also the story of little mermaid had nothing to do with her culture or race.. the central plot is her voice. Director said of all that auditioned none matched Halle’s singing and acting thus she got the role. End of discussion.

[@sanfiltrs]

I completely agree, but they didn’t even watch the movie nor know who chloe was they were just talking about forcing diversity on everything without genuinely wanting to represent different cultures and religions and etc.

[@joyceroffey6389]

I neeeeeeeed more school stories from James 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 fully dying with tears 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Jigga791]

I already knew James would be on the other team with the little mermaid.

[@jl9480]

Lmao James will almost always be on”the other side”. I’d caution them with that when doing live shows in America. The race conversation is so much more developed here and I just don’t think he can relate because 1. White mom and 2. No slavery and the results of that

[@miram2053]

@@jl9480 yup

[@x-starlight-x]

@@jl9480 you say the race conversation is so much more developed here (ie the US) but for reference in the UK we just don't care about race like the US. Like they both said they don't give a f**k, and that goes for the majority of people here. Only recently with the influence of social media from across the pond we've had more conversations and dealing with 'race' but it is not an issue here. There is prejudice people everywhere but you will not find racism like you see in the US

[@andrewwalker9960]

@@x-starlight-x Right because racism definitely didn’t pop the fuck off after the Euro 2020 finals. I don’t want to hear for a second that the UK doesn’t deal with racism. It’s just hidden better.

[@x-starlight-x]

@@andrewwalker9960 hidden better?? if we fail to notice it happening then surely that says something. If people have to search for a problem and seek out trouble and negativity then perhaps that person is the problem. Nothing is 100% perfect in life, that goes for anything, if we look for negativity we will find negativity. Sometimes we have to stop being the victim and just be the better person. I'm not saying racism doesn't exist, especially in smaller, quieter villages, but in general the UK is a melting pot of cultures and ethnic groups that embrace each other. I have never been anywhere else that has so many different people from around the world showing love to each other

[@lady4kalamity]

It isn't officially Monday until the new episode drops!!!

[@hareeeeem025]

only thing that keeps me going in the morning 👌🏻

[@sashanejay]

Facts!

[@hildavaldez2805]

James has so many stories I laughed so hard at the Amy story 😂😂

[@missromiea]

They chose Halle Bailey based on her singing and acting, not her skin color. It was such an uproar about it. She is a wonderful singer and deserved the role.

[@midnightrebel1927]

Ariel is a mythical creature of the sea There is no race within the ocean

[@clarabraun644]

When you are not raised in the US understanding why its important it is different in the US color is a huge problem but they didn’t force the black roll she just fit the role perfectly her voice is amazing

[@alexjaramillo-stone1397]

“How much fell off?? All of it 😐” I lost it LMFAOOOOO

[@maygem8005]

Halle got the role from the moment she auditioned - she blew the rest out of the water (yikes that's a shitty pun), so to the point James made that's why she got the role. She just happens to be black.

[@NoriZai]

James must not be around 4 year olds very often. When my niece was 4 she was saying all kinds of wild stuff beyond her years - unprovoked! 😅😅

[@terseandtiny1746]

Depends on the influence

[@Paunchy]

Clearly never been around 4 year olds lol. They have sentences now and be using them recklessly 😂😂😂

[@JTheDiva]

It’s not that she’s black it’s that hallie’s singing skills are literally fantastic and nobody was able to top her performance.

[@amiracrandon1258]

its the voice at the end of the day and Hallie is perfect for the singing voice

[@royal9692]

The only thing is that the character is not based on her color, while others like Princess and the Frog and Mulan are literally based on their culture.

[@hayleyfox1328]

The school stories had me rolling💀💀

[@jellynell2896]

I feel that they didn’t really understand the little mermaid situation the best they could it’s a rare L for sng when it comes to this situation

[@flonathan6962]

I was thinking the same thing. I'm kind of disappointed

[@ladyserenityroberts]

facts smh

[@jonfedien8637]

Months later I've been catching up on these brothers and this is the only this I've heard that makes me think they're asleep

[@dimakatsomolepo7443]

That Alzheimer's one had me HOWLING 😭😭😭, geez Louise

[@sonyan.n.hamufungu1030]

I want my boyfriend to have friends with chemistry as complementary as these guys🤣🤣

[@islandgirl5681]

Ever notice how James has this look he gives Fuhad when he’s telling a joke like he’s making sure Fuhad is finding it funny and still laughing. 😅😅😅 It’s so cute.

[@Thtguyfry]

she got the roll based off skill, its not forced she can sing & they thought she’d for the roll. saying its forced discredits the actress.

[@stephpowell7648]

52:00 Oh James.....that comment was disappointing.....'Ariel's a white character'? Ariels a CARTOON she can be any colour they decide, she could be Indian. She doesn't HAVE to be white, she can be any colour, she's a cartoon.... Also, 'a Black movie'? Ew....ew James. Yuck. Why do Black people have to have Black movies? Why can't we have movies with people of different races etc? Not a Black movie, or a white movie or an Asian movie, or Latina or mixed etc? Also, its ridiculous to compare Mowgli or Aladin because the film is actually IN their countries. Mowgli is in India Aladin is in the Middle East and obviously they are going to be the ethnicity of the people in that country. Ariel is presumsed to be in America, one of the most diverse countries, so they can make her any race.

[@Bulelwakoko]

James gets it wrong a lot where race is concerned. I'm worried about them doing live shows in the U.S coz of some of the ish he says. He's said some pretty wild things especially when they first started out in reference to history, particularly slavery. Not as bad as he used to be lol. I'm sure Fuhad had a word with him

[@angelntoni2404]

James’ school stories are always top tier

[@baby3rdMac]

Week 2 of me waiting for James to take his shirt off 👀😊

[@louisanyame-addo2049]

He promised us he would at the end of July. We’re now in September James 😭

[@sweetkatexxx1]

His already said his not taking it off lol and he doesn't know why he tells these lies 🤣 😂

[@soleilstraker305]

I can listen to James tell school stories all the time 🤣 the scissors story is hilarious!

[@shdw_co]

That I take 2 cigarettes took me the FUCK OUT, "that 2 turned to 3" spud 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@eryjune1939]

This is the most I’ve heard Fuhad speak and I’m in love with guys voice. He loves football 🥹

[@chrisvillain15]

The way James' laugh is so contagious! Love him! I could listen to the both of you all day haha

[@JA-yl8xh]

That face James made when he’s confessing to taking them 2 cigarettes 😂 sentttt meee

[@velveteye74]

1:34:11 Fuhad’s giggle is EVERYTHING!!!!!!

[@destinidavis7438]

Halle Bailey got the Ariel roll because of her talent. When the director heard her audition, singing the song, he knew that she was going to get the role. I don’t think they “forced this diversity”, she just happened to charm them with her beautiful voice and be black. The Little Mermaid is a fictional character so it doesn’t matter what skin color she is because it’s all fake anyways.

[@MultiMoni15]

I wish ya had the same energy for Halle like ya did for Indiyah from a couple of episodes ago. At the end of the day, children should have the chance to see themselves in princesses and princes and other fairytale characters. All of these diversity decisions being made and matters of inclusion should be NORMALIZED. Because there are women who kiss women every day, it’s normal, and it’s a way of teaching children that it’s a way of life just like when men and women kiss. But definitely love you guys, a Patreon listener here

[@RESINTINGZSC]

!MILLION likes/loves!!!!

[@blsmcherry789]

Little late, but I agree!! Their take on how Disney is being inclusive and Halle as Ariel was disappointing. People of color/diff backgrounds, and sexuality/gender, etc have ALWAYS existed. It's just now more safer for them to be themselves, and to be represented in modern day media is amazing. 1) Ariel is a mermaid. She could literally have any background/skin color. 2) If 2 women cannot kiss in a romantic context in media, than why have we always used heterosexual romance/kissing in media? Isn't that, like they said, "forcing it" too? At the end of the day, representation matters.

[@goldylomotey1059]

Fuhad: "Mine are all dark" James: "I know they are" Pleaaase

[@alextarot]

26:08 I'm not blind but that's exactly how i felt when my mum rearranged house all the time, I'm triggered to this day, she loved doing it and I'd had meltdown every time.

[@Emma-nr8uz]

Can't start my week without an episode😌

[@oluwaseunoniyitan4993]

Love how you both adjusted yourselves at the same time

[@hectorlee85]

"I'm speaking to my wife, stfu, know your place" 😂

[@monz758]

When you guys have a daughter you may get why it's important to have a black Little Mermaid.

[@Snow-gh4ob]

I love hearing all of James stories! I am rolling every time! 😂

[@sivenkosigubangxa9164]

James when he gets into his storytime mode. 🤣😅👌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@AnimeChiqett]

I love you guys, but I feel like y’all really missed the point regarding the little mermaid. They didn’t cast her because she’s black. They cast her because of her voice. 🙄 I do agree we need new stand alone movies as well

[@AutumnSwift2]

But they didn't need to completely change of the character looked.

[@nailahday5587]

I didn’t care as much before, but this episode is really making me appreciate how James puts the chapters on the videos. Thanks, James. ❤ I just realized when I tried to resume watching that I have no idea where I left off..

[@ItsKIARAS]

Ummm she wasn't cast for being black 😒 more research is fundamental loves... she was the best the director along with other judges who watched the auditions. I'm surprised so many guys are commenting like they even watch Disney princess movies they have done this with Cinderella when brandy performed years ago I could actually go on but I digress let the girl be she is great simple. Ps. I said what I said don't @ me.

[@ybrittan_]

I cannot wait until you lot tour to the US, idc how far away from the state I’ll be at, I’m def traveling to watch you guys!

[@hareeeeem025]

honestly, yes!

[@natashaashmore602]

Me and my husband love this podcast best out there!

[@mxmmianaxo1160]

“ I’ will, check the windows first, before ,I check the pulse, I’m next”😂😂😂😭😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😂

[@simonestone976]

Kick flips and a keychain SENT ME 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@livstrode2616]

im sorry i know this episode touches on some really serious issues but i just cannot get over James' babysitter story at the end 😂pissing myself with laughter! go to 1:21:20

[@divinelotus7777]

“The Black boy, because he’s 18😂😂😂😂” in dying 😂

[@lisareder]

Wow crazy that the guy with the white mother doesn’t understand why little black girls need representation in cartoons and on television. Honestly James sometimes you are a little offensive to women black women especially. P.S. I DON’T CARE WHAT ANYONE THINKS ABOUT MY COMMENT.

[@zariaharrison]

THIS!!! & the fact that i already know when they read these comments they’re gonna make a joke out of it “of course all the black girls are mad” 🙄 i really need them to stick to jokes & storytelling because when it comes down to actual deep conversations, they’ve dropped the ball more than once specifically out of pure ignorance.

[@lisareder]

@@zariaharrison Yeah. Like don’t get me wrong I love them but when it comes to what women want or what women are really thinking sometimes they are way off.

[@TheAnnej73]

Question: Why is the lesbian kiss unnecessary, but not all the kisses that happen in other Disney movies (Aladdin, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, etc.)?

[@isunshiine]

Haha been refreshing this page for about an hour!! 🎉🎉

[@hindenburg2006]

1:21:59 i canNOT EAT when James tells a story anymore - i will CHOKE to death!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Patsdawter]

The two cigarettes took me out 😂 whyyyyyyy

[@Hfrenchmontana]

I'm laughing right with Fuhad. Before he finished the preface of the story, I was done 😂

[@nettmitch3452]

The pony tail snip story had me hyperventilating 😂 Whole episode was peng

[@TheJWRB]

Who are you? No… who are you. HAD ME DEAD 💀😂

[@Stalllione98p]

Fuhad sitting up there looking like a whole dark chocolate snack with spirinkles😇🥰

[@manar2584]

I’m sooo in love with james and the way he tells his story😂😂♥️

[@nelliesainvil6777]

yea i love yall but you missed the bar when it came to the little mermaid, Halle was simply the best option. The director saw her perform and made her audition to give her the part because her voice was perfect for the role. Ariel is a fish, if Halle’s voice was the best fit, ariel just gon have to be black 🤷🏾‍♀️ dont be so quick to discredit an actress because of “wanting diversity”. especially as black people, we must do research

[@MT-UK]

I legit have no issue with Halle being Ariel - she seems proper talented I’m ngl - The whole argument as to why you can’t have different ethnicity in previously ‘white’ (cartoon mermaid btw😂) is BS BUT Just because “Disney said that wasn’t the reason” don’t mean shit honestly 😅… maybe it’s true and she’s the most talented Honestly it’s all good but to believe it cos of what the studio or director said is so naive - they are not casting based solely on “she sounded the best” at all 100% like imagine there was a thicc girl, big, nice shapely figure - or any typa plus who could have nailed it ? Ain’t no way they’re casting a gal like that as Ariel - no shot 😂 even though they could be sexy af & have a voice that is bangin, fact is Ariel gonna be skinny. So I’m not buying that but not saying they cast her just to be diverse either and I think she’s gon nail that part after seeing bits about her so fair play to her & the people who got big issues with this sort of thing need to fix up Fr I saw someone on twitter moaning about Oliver Twist adaptation where Oliver being played as a light skinned young lad… know what it was? A 🤬ing AUDIOBOOK I can’t with it honestly

[@reehoneybee123]

James snapping “shut up and read your thing you fast fashion yat” 😂

[@meganmar87]

To be fair....i was sceptical of the Whitney Houston comment but my 4 year old told me he wanted to see Joe Pesci in real life 😳

[@zxhra.13]

3rd week in a row we getting a long episode 🤌🏼🔥

[@dannisefu2539]

I’m screaming as the babysitter and hair cutting story 😂😂😂

[@tracypeebles9362]

Mondays are my favorite now because of these two!!

[@Harmonious028]

At first I was about to be upset about the Ariel but James has a point. As happy as I am that Halle earned that role for her voice, directors can just start making original black movies. Love the push for diversity but we can have our own movies too. The sad part is, we’re always gonna get people who say “this FICTIONAL character can’t be black because xyz” but at least we’d get our own original characters

[@TheRealTezzandra]

Came over here from tiktok since I always laugh with you there. You guys are great! Much love from Sweden

[@pepperdemwadzz1847]

How is a fictional character blatantly white? I admire Fuhads maturity in his perspective on this one. The jungle book and Aladdin examples make sense given the context provided

[@aminahomier977]

Cinderella was originally white in the animated version and there's been so many renditions of it as live action. But you can't tell me the Brandi and Whitney Houston version wasn't the best one out of them all. 🙄 Disney has sucked when it comes to recreating the princess movies as live action but I think the Little Mermaid will do well because they took the time to cast people based on talent not looks.

[@JeanieA]

To be fair, there are Cinderella stories across the world and the story, Ye Xian, is thought to originate in China, or in the Far East. (I have yet to see this represented though), and that is why, that and the times, there may have been less of a furore. Mermaids also exist globally in cultures. They're mythical creatures so anyone should be able to play the role. Only racist people would object to the idea of a black mermaid.

[@sherrieberrie8122]

One day on the way to church my little brother (7years old) said to my mother “Mommy let us take the short cut to church”. My mom asked “what shortcut?” And he told her “the shortcut down that yard which daddy takes me all the time to see the woman name sherene”….😂😂 That’s the day my mom found out that her husband was cheating for months with shortcut lady “sherene” 🤣

[@ishplussix]

1:12:46 nah man said "GNARLY" 😭😭😭

[@aaronmessedup225]

The Little Mermaid thing has been spoken about a lot, but I like your take on it. Why not make more original movies/shows with diversity rather than remaking an old movie/show and forcing the diversity where maybe it isn't necessary. Also this comment is coming from someone mixed race, so I don't hate the idea of her being black by any means, but Disney has been doing this a lot when it comes to everything in their portfolio, marvel, remakes, all that. There's obviously nothing wrong with diversity, but I hate that it's being forced as opposed to naturally incorporated. Hoping that comes off correctly. Also I'm a big fan of the show look forward to every Monday morning during work listening to you guys. Keep it up!

[@rylangrimes1239]

11:02 I really appreciate how these absolute MEN not only didn’t try to justify the boys actions- but they didn’t even HINT at it being the woman’s fault. No “what if she’s lying”, “these guys are famous so these girls are chasing bags”, “they should know what happens when you go after these famous people”. The only thing that even got close to the idea of women being the issue- was James saying that there is a cycle (14:51 - 15:18) is self perpetuating because of everyone misses the red flags. And ultimately- it’s the criminals fault for the injustice, not the victims. Thank you Fuhad and James for having this conversation and supporting women in the process. These are the men that boys need to view as a role model!❤❤❤

[@jadevrooman]

dropped everything to watch the episode

[@jubileeri5818]

people that don't see art further than realism is so frustrating

[@mpumelelomkhize7176]

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