Why is this trailer in English if it is being created for Pakistan by Pakistan? the skeptical side of me is telling be that this is an attempt to get people from western countries to donate money for the series even though the creator does not plan on actually planning on really working on the project. I really hope that skeptical side of me is dead wrong because this is definitely a worth while idea and needs to be supported.
Burka Avenger Fights For "Justice, Peace, and Education"
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Don't you worry, mate. The cartoon itself is in Urdu, the creator just decided to also make an English trailer. That extra publicity never hurts, I guess.JSF01 said:
Did you even read the story? She doesn't HAVE to wear the Burqa, she chooses to wear it as a disguise to help her fight crime and a lack of education. Really its a Pakistani version of Captain Planet, complete with the "Stay in school kids!" kind of messagesNurb said:
That sounds pretty damned awesome, actually.
Not to mention a burqa is ironically a lot more sensible than most female superhero costumes.
Not to mention a burqa is ironically a lot more sensible than most female superhero costumes.
This is odd. Sounds like they're actually taking the old joke of the women in burkas looking like ninjas to heart and turning it into a TV show? Okay, she doesn't use ninja stars but she is employing throwing pens...
Also, apparently this teacher isn't wearing the burka in day-to-day life, only as her alter ego. Is that... a good message? I don't know. It tries to make the burka cool but at the same time it doesn't seem to make it a requirement.
Lastly... am I the only one who got kind of weirded out by that one bully? The smaller one? Namely, his nose? Seems like quite a stereotype at work there, or is it just me?
Also, apparently this teacher isn't wearing the burka in day-to-day life, only as her alter ego. Is that... a good message? I don't know. It tries to make the burka cool but at the same time it doesn't seem to make it a requirement.
Lastly... am I the only one who got kind of weirded out by that one bully? The smaller one? Namely, his nose? Seems like quite a stereotype at work there, or is it just me?
For some reason it reminds me of MLP:FIM in Pakistan. The way the creator is making this, (Not for marketing uses but for a actual show thats to be ts own) Having a moral lesson and such be the center piece of each episode.
Over all i would watch this if it came to America.
Over all i would watch this if it came to America.
I suggest you read the article again, she does not wear it during the day (which she would if you were correct), she only wears it at night to cover her identity like other superheroes do. If you want to debate the burqa I suggest another topic to prevent this one from being derailed, in the case of this cartoon that argument is irreverent.Nurb said:
That's great to hear. Then my only complaint than is that it comes off real corny which would seem to indicated it is for children around the age of 5 and younger, though hopefully that's just a side affect of it being translated.SanguiniusMagnificum said:
I'm not sure how I feel about the burka. Its not that she is forced to wear it but she wants to, which would encourage girls to wear it as well I imagine... So arguably nobler intentions but same result anyway. But I am very grateful it is encouraging education and other things and this seems mostly harmless and in good spirit.
I find it really fascinating to see how different cultures tackle the same material from a different cultural angle.
And the concept is great too, fighting for equal education and stuff.
Personally, I don't see a problem with the use of the Burka in this case either. She choses to wear it herself, and does it to conceal her identity, propably because it was the most convenient thing around.
And the concept is great too, fighting for equal education and stuff.
Personally, I don't see a problem with the use of the Burka in this case either. She choses to wear it herself, and does it to conceal her identity, propably because it was the most convenient thing around.