Warning: Long Rant ahead.
The amount of attention this humble flash has recieved since its front page posting is astonishing. I underestimated the effect that Fred Rogers' death had on people.
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Suprisingly, I've noticed that the score for this flash has gone significantly DOWN since its posting to the front page. Most movies in its place experience a significant raise in score.
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The problem is, most of the casual NG portalgoers assume this was made AFTER Mr. Roger's death, when the post date clearly indicates this was submitted over a year and a half ago. I see no malign intent to demean his passing, except maybe by the cheeky webmaster who put it up front.
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All things considered, I see no reason to get horribly upset over this. I watched Mr. Rogers when I was young, and I deeply admire his work to society. I will truly miss him.
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But I see this as nothing more than some harmless ribbing of an American Icon. The graphics leave something to be desired, but it's goofy and unexpected. And frankly, I wouldn't care when the movie was made.
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We don't bat an eye over excessive death or celebrity bashing in other formats. Why should there be such a furor over this? Just enjoy the flash for what it's worth. I'm sure Fred Rogers would have.