As with most of the previews DC puts online, I don't think those are the actual colors. I emailed Carlin about several things -- including the huge glow blobs that obliterate all expression in Cliff's eyes, and the fact that Cliff's armor is not 2-toned, so I would not expect the printed book to look like this.
Would Rita have a problem with someone (even Cliff) calling her "Girl"?
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Depends on the context. My wife telling me I have been a good boy when I've done something that she likes and doing so in a playful manner is not a problem. Some racist trying to show me my place by calling me boy would get a different reaction.
You need to avoid reflexive reactions to social situations.
I know very few women who take offense to being casually called "one of the girls" or a "pretty girl" or "girlfriend" or whatever. Being called a "girl" by your employer or being called "little girl" in a condescending manner would be a different story.
I replied yesterday to this thread but it didn't go through for some reason (probably my fault).
The pages look great and I'm happy to hear that Cliff is not two-toned, but that might be an optical illusion due to the closeness of the black lines on his body? I like Steel and Larry' new updated looks, very cool. I knew the Chief was wearing some type of exo-skeleton! I tried to resist looking at the pages because I wanted the whole book to be a surprise, but I couldn't wait. Beautiful work!
You need to avoid reflexive reactions to social situations.
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A reflexive reaction would be me saying "Screw You!!" for thinking that what I wrote was a reflexive reaction. Going out of your way and telling me what I need to avoid doing is a reflexive reaction. I don't need someone telling me what I need to avoid. It was an honest question. I don't tell my co-workers "Good Girl" or "Good Boy” It seemed unusual for a hero to say something like that.
Next time leave your pop psychology textbook on the shelf.
A reflexive reaction would be me saying "Screw You!!" for thinking that what I wrote was a reflexive reaction. Going out of your way and telling me what I need to avoid doing is a reflexive reaction. I don't need someone telling me what I need to avoid. It was an honest question. I don't tell my co-workers "Good Girl" or "Good Boy” It seemed unusual for a hero to say something like that.
Next time leave your pop psychology textbook on the shelf.
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First of all, I was not using you to mean you specifically. I was using you in the way some sometimes use "one", as in an unspecified individual. Next, I was referencing Rita's suggested reaction to the word "girl" (that is to say getting upset.) Next, I was not invalidating your question or saying it was dishonest. Next, how I answered was anything but reflexive. I thought for a long time on how to write that. I apparently didn't, by your reaction, think about it long enough or well enough. Finally, just because you (and this time I mean you) don't do something doesn't make it unusual. We're all different and context is different.
