@cakelover @that_creepy_guy please don’t accuse me of putting words in your mouth and put words in mine.
I agree; humans can relate to a great many humans, objects, ideas. Just as dark skinned people can relate to light skinned characters, light skinned people can relate to dark skinned characters. Right? If the skin color doesn’t matter, why does it matter?
I have put no words in your mouth, but I did ask a question relevant to the topic. Yes, people can and do relate to figures that do not look to them, but my question stands—does it matter if people see figures that look like them?
Dark skinned girls were able to relate to light skinned Ariel, why can’t light skinned girls relate to dark skinned Ariel? She’s a mythical creature—there’s no ethnic heritage to portray. There’s no cultural background. The skin color is meaningless to the story.
So, what am I missing?

Is that to say that you don’t think it matters if people see characters in movies and TV that look like them?

Sorry, I missed your point above… I was awake in the middle of the night (and I guess not on my best thinking). I promise I read it, before arguing :)
You make a really good point about unskilled labor. I very much worry for all the people (who aren’t just kids in their first job). A lot of these jobs are already insufficient and to narrow the pool even further is going to create such a difficult situation for so many families and individuals. I live in a very rural area. I know a lot of people who work very hard, but can’t make a phone call at the end of the month because they are out of minutes, can’t afford to go to the doctor, or make home or vehicle repairs. I worry a lot about what happens next. I guess I’m just rambling. But I’m worried.

I think you’re correct that maybe people don’t see their privilege. And, even if you do see it, quantifying the impact on your life can be very difficult.

In 1920, the median cost of a house in the US was near $6,300, while the median household income was about $2,100 (about 33% of the cost of a home).
In 1980, the median cost of a house in the US was near $65,000, while the median family income was around $20,000 (about 31% of the cost of a home). The cost to deliver a baby was around $1,500.
Today, the median cost of a house is near $425,000, while the median family income is about $55,000 (about 13% of the cost of a home). The cost to deliver a baby is around $20,000 (with insurance).
It’s not about the rising cost, it’s about the rising disproportion. It’s not just housing, but housing is a great poignant example. When you consider that in 1920 and 1980, that family income was much likely to be generated by one person working out of home than it is today, that number seems a lot more stark.

Yeah. Otherwise, I think it’s just us.

And, I know that’s almost never what people mean, but I can’t help but go there first.

Indeed. It sounds like no one acted right in this situation.

In this case, the photographer was a friend of the couple (someone they might have invited as a guest, rather than just hired). He started taking photos at 11 and by 5pm, when the food was served, he needed a break. I’d say that’s not unreasonable to want a snack and break after 6 hours of work, when there are 2 hours left (in fact, it’s required by law in the US). Also, he’s a dog groomer by trade and not a professional photographer.

US laws regarding what you can fire someone for are pretty loose—particularly in “right to work states” (see how they made it sound like it’s good for you!). This is more difficult in places where unions are active and present because the unions typically negotiate more direct reasons for termination.
Now, just because someone fires you for a dumb reason, doesn’t mean you can’t fight it. However, there’s a limit to that value. So, if an employer offers some sort of severance you often loose your case. Simply for the matter that you can’t demand much more than lost wages, for a reasonable period of time.

I was mostly just outraged that I was tricked into closely viewing the spiders. I was all like, there’s the hidden animal! …it doesn’t look like an owl though… it looks like…