Just a friendly reminder

[evadne_noel]

Dear whoever is marketing the Incredibles video game,

Her name is not "Mrs. Incredible." Her name is Elastigirl.

Mr. Incredible is called such because "Strong Man" sounds like a circus attraction, and "Superman" was taken. His powers are incredible, hence the name.

Elastigirl's is called such because she stretches, like elastic (see how that works?). Her powers do not resemble her husband's in any way, shape or form. She is not an extension of her husband. Before they were married, she was a superhero in her own right. When they married, she did not take the name "Mrs. Incredible," only "Mrs. Parr."

In the future, try actually watching the movie your game is based on, or maybe even play the game. Watch someone else play the game if necessary. This way, you don't come off sounding like idiots. Thanks.

Warmest regards,

E. Noel

Comments

[fallingmallorn.livejournal.com]

Dude, I know! That had me really annoyed too. I saw the "Mrs. Incredible" on my Rice Krispies box, before I'd even seen the movie. And I thought, 'Well, that's odd. Is his last name Incredible, or something? And if so, it doesn't seem correct to have his wife simply named 'Mrs. Incredible'."

I mean, come on, if Elastigirl were a big-time feminist, and made Bob take her name, he wouldn't be 'Mr. Elastigirl' It irks me. Grrr to video game people.

I love the movie, though. Thought it was fantabulously fun. I watched it with my seven-year old cousin and we both had a ball.

[evadne-noel.livejournal.com]

The movie was probably the best I'd seen all year. Though, I don't know how to feel about the short at the beginning. When did Pixar shorts start featuring talking? On the other hand, cute lamb.

[phish33082.livejournal.com]

Hi, you don't know me. I read your Breadbox editions to stuff and think they are hilarious. Keep them coming.

Anyways, about the Mrs. Incredible thing. I work for Disney and have knowledge about why the change was made. Apparently the Marvel comics company has a character created in the 70s called Elastagirl who is making a comeback in recent comics. Well, even though their powers are no where near similar, the Disney company was forced through pending legal action to stop using the name "Elastigirl" in the marketing of the film and all the stuff that is related to it. (Even the character at the parks now has the signiture of Mrs. Incredible). Since the film was already realeased the legal stuff doesn't pertain to it, but all the rest are forced to make the change.

Just some information for you.

Later.

[evadne-noel.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for giving me a real reason for this. I go to school for (and work in) the public relations field, and was disturbed by the advertisement. The marketing/public relations fields (especially entertainment) sometimes have the problem that they don't actually look at what they are selling/talking about, and if Disney had started it, then the entire field was probably doomed.
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On the down side, I'm also disturbed that they changed her name to "Mrs. Incredible." I understand why they did it. That name would still be recognizable to the audience. However, it seems a step down for the reasons I mentioned in the original post. However, I don't work for Disney and have no say in the branding. But since female superheroes have endless problems already, this does not help.
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Let's not and say we did...

[lijz-chick.livejournal.com]

K, sorries I've been gone, and I haven't been able to get on the net!!! "Strong Man" sounds like a circus attraction," That made me laugh!!! ^_^ Yeah, I hate it when companies (sp?) don't put enough research into things like that. Another example is there is a certain game with cards that's supposed to give the stats of characters in movies, well I read what they had for Legolas and his height was 5ft.10, I was thinking...."Um guys the average Elf height is 6ft. we're talking LEGOLAS not ORLANDO!!! Yeah anywayz...

Re: Let's not and say we did...

[evadne-noel.livejournal.com]

Heh, I seriously doubt the card makers read deeply into Tolkien before printing their cards. That would be too much to expect.