Amazon's James Bond Art: A Case of Political Correctness Gone Awry?
The recent revelation of Amazon's updated poster art for the James Bond movies has sparked a heated debate among fans. The tech giant's decision to remove the iconic Walther PPK from the images has caused quite a stir, with some viewers expressing astonishment and others accusing the company of being overly 'woke'.
The alteration is particularly noticeable in the posters for 'Dr. No' and 'Goldeneye', where Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan are left holding thin air, respectively. In the case of 'Live and Let Die', Roger Moore's character seems to have undergone a body transplant, and in 'A View to a Kill', his arms were stretched to inhuman proportions to conceal the absence of a firearm.
The controversy has not gone unnoticed by fans, who are quick to point out that the chosen stills from the movies also lack guns. Some even suggest that one of the stills for 'Skyfall' has been altered to remove a firearm, though Amazon has yet to respond to a request for comment.
Despite the backlash, there's a silver lining: Pierce Brosnan's empty hand has become a source of memes, providing some much-needed humor in the midst of the debate. As the discussion continues, fans eagerly await Amazon's response and the potential future of James Bond's iconic weaponry in the company's artwork.
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