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submitted 1 year ago by Black616Angel@feddit.de to c/memes@lemmy.ml

Text for the visually impaired: Post by lestatlestits

I see Hollywood is now very into the idea of buying something once and then owning it forever and being able to make infinite copies. Which. Isn't quite the message they imparted upon me in my childhood. I the spirit of their own long-held stance:

A photoshopped version of the "You wouldn't download a car" ad saying: "You wouldn't download an actor"

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[-] TheUnicornsForever@lemmy.world 15 points 1 year ago

Could someone please explain me the context? I haven't followed the strike very closely.

[-] Black616Angel@feddit.de 24 points 1 year ago

The meme refers to the following:

Back then™ actors would mostly get contracts that contain residuals this recurring money assured a steady cash flow for actors and actresses throughout and even after their careers.

But nowadays, the pay is worse (because inflation) and most contracts even for well known actors/actresses don't include residuals.

[-] bleistift2@feddit.de 4 points 1 year ago

Thanks. I knew none of this and would not have got the meme otherwise.

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