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2019/02/10 17:27:59
Subject: Giant Donald Trump God Emperor Float Statue and Retinue
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Conniving Informer
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Galas wrote: Norchack wrote:
By placing the visages of both Putin and Xi on Trump's armor, they are made to look subservient to his will; it in no way makes it appear as if he is forced to do their bidding. Again, whatever the intent of the artist, the effect is that Trump appears to be in command.
I know parades in USA are for honoring things but mediterranean carnaval is the inverse, we make floats of things we are mocking. But I think the different perception is because cultural differences. Nobody I know (From Spain) has doubt for a second that this float was making fun of Trump.
That may be but, as you say, the effect isn't transcultural.
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2019/02/10 17:36:18
Subject: Giant Donald Trump God Emperor Float Statue and Retinue
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CthuluIsSpy wrote:Not sure about the double headed eagle, actually. It wasn't just used by Russia. It could just be a more general imperial symbol, as it was used by the Holy Roman Empire and the Byzantines before the Russians.
Wouldn't GW pounce on this? I mean, talk about breach of IP.
Would be fun to see GW's lawyers in action again. But, no, it's not a breach of IP. Satire is protected by law.
Norchack wrote: Galas wrote: Norchack wrote:
By placing the visages of both Putin and Xi on Trump's armor, they are made to look subservient to his will; it in no way makes it appear as if he is forced to do their bidding. Again, whatever the intent of the artist, the effect is that Trump appears to be in command.
I know parades in USA are for honoring things but mediterranean carnaval is the inverse, we make floats of things we are mocking. But I think the different perception is because cultural differences. Nobody I know (From Spain) has doubt for a second that this float was making fun of Trump.
That may be but, as you say, the effect isn't transcultural.
Carnival parades are probably well enough understood across Europe and generally aimed regionally or at most nationally. I don't think anyone from further away is meant to be addressed.
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Nehekhara lives! Sort of!
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2019/02/10 17:39:20
Subject: Giant Donald Trump God Emperor Float Statue and Retinue
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Shrieking Traitor Sentinel Pilot
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Not sure what it’s made of (I live near Pasadena where they make floats out of flowers), but GW should take that thing, throw a proper emperors head on it, and set it up at Warhammer world. Would make an awesome display piece.
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2019/02/10 17:41:59
Subject: Giant Donald Trump God Emperor Float Statue and Retinue
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Conniving Informer
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Geifer wrote: CthuluIsSpy wrote:Not sure about the double headed eagle, actually. It wasn't just used by Russia. It could just be a more general imperial symbol, as it was used by the Holy Roman Empire and the Byzantines before the Russians.
Wouldn't GW pounce on this? I mean, talk about breach of IP.
Would be fun to see GW's lawyers in action again. But, no, it's not a breach of IP. Satire is protected by law.
Norchack wrote: Galas wrote: Norchack wrote:
By placing the visages of both Putin and Xi on Trump's armor, they are made to look subservient to his will; it in no way makes it appear as if he is forced to do their bidding. Again, whatever the intent of the artist, the effect is that Trump appears to be in command.
I know parades in USA are for honoring things but mediterranean carnaval is the inverse, we make floats of things we are mocking. But I think the different perception is because cultural differences. Nobody I know (From Spain) has doubt for a second that this float was making fun of Trump.
That may be but, as you say, the effect isn't transcultural.
Carnival parades are probably well enough understood across Europe and generally aimed regionally or at most nationally. I don't think anyone from further away is meant to be addressed.
Again, I'm speaking to the effect as opposed to the intent. And, if you're correct, there's more than a little irony in the fact that while the artist made certain to address Trump's weaponized use of Twitter, the artist failed to take into account the global reach of media coverage of their satirical display.
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2019/02/10 17:43:06
Subject: Giant Donald Trump God Emperor Float Statue and Retinue
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Trazyn's Museum Curator
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skullking wrote:Not sure what it’s made of (I live near Pasadena where they make floats out of flowers), but GW should take that thing, throw a proper emperors head on it, and set it up at Warhammer world. Would make an awesome display piece.
It would take more than that, but yeah, GW should do something similar.
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2019/02/10 17:57:39
Subject: Giant Donald Trump God Emperor Float Statue and Retinue
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Stone Bonkers Fabricator General
We'll find out soon enough eh.
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porkuslime wrote:I am fairly sure that IF Trump saw this, he would be thrilled at the homage, and miss any irony in it
But, hey, true scale, life sized Primarch model?
The dancers were pretty bad though
As has been made evident by the comments here plenty of folk miss the irony.
I really wish this kind of thing would just go away, I don't need my hobby associated with that in the minds of normies, they think we're weird enough as it is.
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I have a blog now, evidently. Featuring the Alternative Mordheim Model Megalist.
"Your society's broken, so who should we blame? Should we blame the rich, powerful people who caused it? No, lets blame the people with no power and no money and those immigrants who don't even have the vote. Yea, it must be their fething fault." - Iain M Banks
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2019/02/10 17:59:10
Subject: Giant Donald Trump God Emperor Float Statue and Retinue
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Swift Swooping Hawk
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CthuluIsSpy wrote: skullking wrote:Not sure what it’s made of (I live near Pasadena where they make floats out of flowers), but GW should take that thing, throw a proper emperors head on it, and set it up at Warhammer world. Would make an awesome display piece.
It would take more than that, but yeah, GW should do something similar.
It also depends on the final end of the Carnival chariots, here in Spain Las fallas are well know for burning all the chariots at the end of it as part of tradition.
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2019/02/10 18:06:28
Subject: Giant Donald Trump God Emperor Float Statue and Retinue
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"Discuss news and rumors about the world of miniature war gaming."
So which news or rumor about the world of miniature war gaming are we discussing? Is there an Emperor Trump mini being released?
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2019/02/10 18:31:29
Subject: Giant Donald Trump God Emperor Float Statue and Retinue
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Dakka Veteran
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CthuluIsSpy wrote:Not sure about the double headed eagle, actually. It wasn't just used by Russia. It could just be a more general imperial symbol, as it was used by the Holy Roman Empire and the Byzantines before the Russians.
Wouldn't GW pounce on this? I mean, talk about breach of IP.
Its a Masonic symbol along with the "eye" in the triangle on the swords handle
https://www.google.com/search?biw=1366&bih=626&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=h2pgXMybEsiV1fAPvqyT6Ao&q=masonic+double+headed+eagle+&oq=masonic+double+headed+eagle+&gs_l=img.3..0i30j0i8i30j0i24l2.15223.18911..20506...0.0..0.217.396.2j0j1......1....1j2..gws-wiz-img.......0j0i7i30j0i8i7i30.ntgAa0E35qc
As for Putin being on his shoulder that gives the picture of Putin controlling Trump and not vice versa, the whole statute is satirical
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2019/02/10 18:32:49
Subject: Giant Donald Trump God Emperor Float Statue and Retinue
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Grim Dark Angels Interrogator-Chaplain
Vigo. Spain.
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Hybrid you never dissapoint about ignoring the "No politic pl0x" warnings. But to be honest it was a matter of time.
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Crimson Devil wrote:
Dakka does have White Knights and is also rather infamous for it's Black Knights. A new edition brings out the passionate and not all of them are good at expressing themselves in written form. There have been plenty of hysterical responses from both sides so far. So we descend into pointless bickering with neither side listening to each other. So posting here becomes more masturbation than conversation.
ERJAK wrote:Forcing a 40k player to keep playing 7th is basically a hate crime.
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2019/02/10 18:40:30
Subject: Giant Donald Trump God Emperor Float Statue and Retinue
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Conniving Informer
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Galas wrote:Hybrid you never dissapoint about ignoring the "No politic pl0x" warnings. But to be honest it was a matter of time.
When wargaming imagery is coopted by political interests and reported upon by media outlets, it's hard to claim that it isn't news.
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2019/02/10 18:41:29
Subject: Giant Donald Trump God Emperor Float Statue and Retinue
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Norchack wrote: Galas wrote: Norchack wrote:
By placing the visages of both Putin and Xi on Trump's armor, they are made to look subservient to his will; it in no way makes it appear as if he is forced to do their bidding. Again, whatever the intent of the artist, the effect is that Trump appears to be in command.
I know parades in USA are for honoring things but mediterranean carnaval is the inverse, we make floats of things we are mocking. But I think the different perception is because cultural differences. Nobody I know (From Spain) has doubt for a second that this float was making fun of Trump.
That may be but, as you say, the effect isn't transcultural.
I don't want to get too involved with the politics of it all, since that will get the thread locked, but I'd lean away from it appearing that he's in command. You don't put your underlings on your armor/uniform. That would be like saying soldiers who wear American flag patches on their uniforms are being served by the United States, not serving it. Your underlings wear symbols of you as a show of respect, the higher up doesn't wear their icons or symbols. Just my two cents.
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2019/02/10 18:43:38
Subject: Giant Donald Trump God Emperor Float Statue and Retinue
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Conniving Informer
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GaroRobe wrote: Norchack wrote: Galas wrote: Norchack wrote:
By placing the visages of both Putin and Xi on Trump's armor, they are made to look subservient to his will; it in no way makes it appear as if he is forced to do their bidding. Again, whatever the intent of the artist, the effect is that Trump appears to be in command.
I know parades in USA are for honoring things but mediterranean carnaval is the inverse, we make floats of things we are mocking. But I think the different perception is because cultural differences. Nobody I know (From Spain) has doubt for a second that this float was making fun of Trump.
That may be but, as you say, the effect isn't transcultural.
I don't want to get too involved with the politics of it all, since that will get the thread locked, but I'd lean away from it appearing that he's in command. You don't put your underlings on your armor/uniform. That would be like saying soldiers who wear American flag patches on their uniforms are being served by the United States, not serving it. Your underlings wear symbols of you as a show of respect, the higher up doesn't wear their icons or symbols. Just my two cents.
True enough, but my point is that I'm not sure that's the way the imagery will be perceived by an American audience.
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2019/02/10 18:50:03
Subject: Giant Donald Trump God Emperor Float Statue and Retinue
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Painlord Titan Princeps of Slaanesh
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Norchack wrote:
Trump is depicted here as regal and commanding. Whatever the intention, the image is visually flattering.
Nyet. It looks like a constipated toddler playing dress-up.
Which, as it happens, is quite apt.
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2019/02/10 19:00:54
Subject: Re:Giant Donald Trump God Emperor Float Statue and Retinue
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Regular Dakkanaut
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People making a carnival chariot about Trump doesn't seems something notable to me, he's very famous worldwide, there are probably a few that were made before.
What I find unbelievable and worth commenting is a chariot with a huge floats inspired by the 40k emperor and tens of dancer (loosely) dressed up as ultramarines and SoB.
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2019/02/10 20:11:41
Subject: Giant Donald Trump God Emperor Float Statue and Retinue
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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True enough, but my point is that I'm not sure that's the way the imagery will be perceived by an American audience.
If you read the youtube and reddit comments, you're not wrong. Though, it also helps that people don't know who the God Emperor is and that he isn't a nice guy.
He's a xenophobic, anti religion tyrant who genocides his troops if it furthers his goals. But people who don't know that see shiny golden armor and think it's a great thing. (It also helps that the parade narration is in Italian, so the true purpose of the float isn't obvious to other countries)
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2019/02/10 21:08:57
Subject: Giant Donald Trump God Emperor Float Statue and Retinue
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President of the Mat Ward Fan Club
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While this is quite a fascinating topic, and absolutely deserves to be discussed, unfortunately the current political climate means that anything even remotely related to Trump is an incredibly hot-button issue that results in way, way too much effort on the part of our moderation team to keep a thread like this even just barely civil.
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