when they started talking about blocking people it reminded me that me and my friend got blocked by gavin because we tweeted over 500 pictures of wet bread at him
This comment section is exactly why Mica went on her rant here. If you all could actually send criticism to her and how she could improve how she is in AH, then she wouldn't be on her rant here. But the fans here that just hate and insult add nothing of value besides their negativity to her, and she'll continue to ignore you because you are adding nothing on how she could improve. God I just don't like UA-cam's comment sections at all.
Really? All she complained about was people calling her a n-word on a live stream. She then turned her rant into in off topic rant about how women are oppressed and the wage gap which has already been disproved time and time again.
scheming Oh yeah right there is totally a gap. Its like JFK never signed the the Equal Pay Act. Its almost like everyone gets payed the same wage but men have higher average earnings. Men have more hours on average, make up nearly all work based fatalities, and generally go into higher paying jobs than women.
So if I speak out about hatred towards people and im in the minority does that not make me strong why are you putting her on a pedestal shes no different from people who hate she just voiced her opinion like trump supporters do. You probably just think that opinion is wrong
I like that she's coming out, but FFS this isn't the show to do it on. This is a show where you're suppose to talk shit about funny shit. Not only that, some of the things she said such as that regarding the gender wage just isn't factually correct. At first I was in agreement with her but she just kept on going and like a lot of other people are saying, it got really cringy. I'm really starting to get a SJW/victim vibe out her.
First, I think the people on Off Topic get to decide what Off Topic is about. Mica stopped herself from talking about it, but then Michael or Burnie told her to go for it. Second, she just mentioned the wage gap, she didn't mention any specifics that could be "factually incorrect". The wage gap is real, but the role of sexism as a cause is a very complex issue that economists don't agree on. Finally, SJW is just a term that's thrown out to dismiss anyone who talks at all about race or gender or sexuality. Like you said, you agreed with her until you didn't, and then suddenly she's an SJW/victim. She's just talking about her own experiences, you don't have to agree with her but you could at least respect her.
Micah, until you identify as "Micah," and not "black bisexual woman Micah," you won't ever see the truth of it all. Block me for all I care, I've been a huge fan and I've loved your appearance in just about every video I've ever seen you in. Until tonight. Are there problems that only you face? Yes, I completely agree and I understand and empathize. But you are only seeing things from your perspective. Everyone has their struggles, and just because you're black, bisexual, and are a woman does not mean you have it worse than anyone else. There isn't some oppression flow chart where having x, y, and z make you able to say everything without criticism, and anyone who disagrees with your opinion or point of view is an idiot racist bigot who doesn't deserve to have a discussion with you. That's not how you have an adult conversation, that's not how you give and take in an exchange. It's not "my way or the highway," it's an exchange of ideas, and something different will come out of both. I do grant that you probably faced problems I never will. But at the same time, I never lived in the shadow of anyone who is well known and recognized as an important figure/character/status. And those are just two things I'll compare before ending this. I hope you have a wonderful day, Micah, and I look forward to your next video. I just hope you can put that crappy "black bisexual woman Micah" identity that you brought this week and instead just be "Micah." Because that's who you are, not this long ass title you decided to identify yourself as halfway through the video.
But all of those things are a part of who she is. I don't understand how someone can identify as just themself without acknowledging aspects of their identity.
IG88films I am bisexual, it doesn't define who I am though. When all you have to say about yourself is a bunch of labels, you don't have an identity, you have a bunch of labels that make you think you have an identity.
Terra Estrahl Okay, I think I sort of see what you're saying there. The label alone is just a sort of too-broad group identifier rather than a definer of personal experiences? While it is definitely too simple to say, "I am part of group x. That is who I am," I think labels can still be useful to a degree, as a starting point. Obviously that does come with issues like oversimplification and generalisation if a person doesn't move beyond that start, but if one can say, "I am part of group x. Here is how being part of this group has affected my life so far," I think that can be valid. And i'm sure whether or not Mica went far enough beyond the initial labels is debateable. I'd rather leave that debate to someone else, though.
+stickyapple Labels doesn't tell you anything about a person beyond your own personal biases towards that label. It's inherently meaningless to bring up in a conversation if you want it to have truly thought-provoking discussion.
Hey. Hey everyone saying mica should "get off her soapbox." She wasn't even gonna go into it til Burnie encouraged her to. Whether you think the off topic podcast is the right time and place for it is your own opinion but the subject of race/gender/sexuality came up naturally and mica just put her opinions out there.
Thoughts about Mica in order from beginning to end of episode: Start- Oh shit it's Mica, she's pretty funny. I'm excited Middle- Oh she likes to complain... Well it's good to get it out Late Middle- Oh cool she's bi, I like that she's confident... Oh she's ranting now End- Wow, still ranting Final thoughts: I like Mica, but she needs to loosen up A LOT. People don't really gone to Rooster Teeth to hear about social justice. They come to have a good time. We like hearing about problems, as long as they're funny. I'm not saying that she shouldn't talk about her problems/ minorities at all, but huge rants on Off Topic aren't appropriate for it
you can say this because i assume you dont face any of the issues mica was talking about - you can walk away from this discussion and it will have no bearing on your life, whereas what mica was talking about does affect minorities and we cant walk away from it just because we dont think a certain platform is 'appropriate' for it to be talked about. and its not like rooster teeth podcasts havent delved into more serious subject matters in the past.
Then where is appropriate for it? Off Topic is about discussing the behind-the-scenes lives of the performers we enjoy, and that's part of her behind-the-scenes life, like Ryan's dog dying. It sucks, but that's I'm here to hear about. Also, I appreciate that Ryan got real towards the end too - we don't get to hear about his and Michael's experiences with internet negativity much.
I'm a straight white male, I'll never know discrimination like Mica might, but this is not really the medium for that sort of talk. Not to put off its seriousness, but people come here to laugh, not to face the reality of the world.
I liked mica. Then she started talking about how racism affected her so much. Then she kept talking about it. Then she continued to talk about it. Then she didn't stop. Then she didn't stop. Then she didn't stop. Then she didn't stop. Now I don't like her very much.
Sure she may have carried on quite a while, but racism and hate towards certain sexual preferences is a very serious issue in today's society. I don't blame her for going in depth of what she's dealt with and probably dealing with currently.
People who talk about this stuff is respected by me 100% more. These things need to be talked about, and we need to work on being better as a society. Be upset all you want, but people need to realize that this is still a HUGE issue that needs to be discussed and overcome by society. Thank you, Mica, for being honest and real. I have nothing but mad respect for you.
I had heard about Micas discussion prior to the podcast and I honestly wasn't sure how I would react to it but upon actually watching, I gotta say...Good for you, Mica. You did a good job actually putting yourself out there and making that a talking point. I may not agree with every tiny bit of your arguement but I agree with a majority of it but to your credit you did good on your part. That was good.
What? He really fucking loves black flag? Hes a punk rocker and black flag is one of the best punk rock bands out there. the last offtopic he was on he talked about it i think
I loved every bit of the podcast this week. A+ Mica and the conversation it spurred after her "rant." Great, mature, open conversation. Thanks for this.
Harrison Bowman What good will come of saying you like Mica? What good will come of any UA-cam comment? If you want to talk about the arbitrary existence of UA-cam comments, then that's one thing. If you're just saying that comments you disagree with are worthless, then that's not right to do.
DizKord1600 Positive comments will make her feel good about herself, that's pretty straight forward, if you want to put some negative CONSTRUCTIVE criticism on here, go right ahead, good can come of that too, but just hating on someone and bullying someone isn't good at all. And no, it's not "comments I disagree with are worthless", it's "bullying is worthless", "trying to hate on someone is worthless", if you can't see the difference, you have a skewed moral compass.
Much respect for Mica for talking about feminism and racism on a channel where so many viewers are going to oppose those opinions, and respect for Michael, Burnie, and Ryan as well for allowing her to speak and actually listening. I know a lot of people dislike listening to discussion about more serious topics (I like watching AH because it's usually just comic relief myself) but I think it's admirable to not shy away from them even though that's not their typical content.
meh she is just seppressed and got a chance to speak publicly while forgetting to respect michael and his podcast. shit happens. but yeah i agree she shouldnt care what anybody think. she created the "problem" and "hard life" for herself.
The fuck do you mean not 'respecting Michael and his podcast?" Him and Burnie allowed Mica to keep on talking when she herself knew that this would bring hate towards her. If anything, you should blame them, if you didn't notice that.
+UnscConnor I know of so many people who were raised in "wealthy, privileged families". that doesn't mean their life is automatically perfect. they've had their own share of troubles and issues with both their families and with other people. I hate how people try to put wealth into trying to invalidate a person's struggles and problems in the past...
Jirka Doležel Burnie allowed Mica to keep on talking about it and encouraged her to, if you forgot to hear that part. And since Michael hosts Off Topic, he could've stopped it, but he didn't and allowed her to keep talking.
Mica- I wanted to thank you. You brought tears to my eyes- I'm not black, but I've been called a sp*c and told to go back to Mexico and to stop stealing jobs- which is why I mostly stick to games like Infamous, Uncharted, and Prototype. Thank you for being so open, honest, and vulnerable. You are an inspiration, and I hope that other girls that like to be wall flowers get the chance to see that it /is/ possible, and that we can not only be a part of something fun and awesome- but we could even be amazing at it if we're just given a chance. } Thank you, Mica, again. Best wishes to your future endeavors- you're gonna rock it.
Really? Just condemnation without any substantial criticism? Come on, dude. If you have a prblem with the two women that play a substantial part in AH, maybe check if you just have a problem with women. Otherwise maybe say what you don't like or your comment looks pretty stupid.
If Mica wants to be treated the same, she needs to stop trying to be the loudest most obscene one in the room. I don't care what gender of gamer i'm playing with or watching, just don't be so stereotypical.
Funny how they made fun of the girl in Ep4 of Theater Mode and Mica then drops the f-bomb every single other word. That's a sure-fire way of being not funny. I know Michael says it a ton, but never relies on it for every joke.
Jeannie Yes but he doesn't rely on it to be humorous or stand out. Take Michael and then take Mica or the girl from Theater Mode. There's a difference on how the F-word is used and how it is said. Michael's never feels forced or try-hard. Maybe in Rage Quits but never on a podcast.
+Jeannie yeah but he typically has great comments. Micah always feels like shes HAS to say something funny. She feels so forced. Michael is loud at time, thats him. The rage quit guy. But he also adds to videos. He is a big part of every video he is in and doesnt force a joke every line.
+Jeannie yeah but he typically has great comments. Micah always feels like shes HAS to say something funny. She feels so forced. Michael is loud at time, thats him. The rage quit guy. But he also adds to videos. He is a big part of every video he is in and doesnt force a joke every line.
+HNIC I love Mica so much and I'm can't be more happy to see her doing what she loves and that she's with AH, but she's really one sided. as a white person, there are places I don't want to go because black people would kill me for it. she's mentions several time when talking about what guy or girls do that she doesn't want to generalize them all together, but she doesn't say that when she talks about race. she makes it seam like all white people are on the hunt for non-whites
+Cpt Mcnugget she could just stop being a libtard purchase a concealed carry then feel safe and be truly independent because her definition of feminism is a joke
I think as a parent you dont ever put yourself first, even if you feel terrible you still do what you have to do to make money for the family. (even though he'd most likely be fine with a sick day or something)
I love this. I love how Mika can have this as an outlet to talk about and I disagree with people saying that this wasn't the time, off topic is exactly a group of friends talking and I think its good that they can get together and talk about real issues.
When I heard the Mica was joining Achievement Hunter I was like 'mehh' because I literally do not care about whoever makes content for RoosterTeeth. After seeing this, I really like her, she's interesting and not just a 'surface' personality. 10/10 would watch more stuff with her in it.
Wow, this was such a good podcast and it went bad sooo fast. This is why no one talks about politics or controversial things like that. Cool you're black and bi and a gamer, so what. This is rooster teeth, this is achievement hunter. It's a business, it's business is humor and not politics.
I'm loving Off Topic...not because it makes me laugh but because of podcasts like this one where they aren't afraid to hit/talk about this issues that we still have in society. It's freakin Off Topic, they can talk about anything they freakin want...that's why they have the description box that talks about what they talk about. But props to Mica for being on Off Topic and talking about what they did talk about
I don't have a problem with Mica. I can get behind equality, stamping out double standards, and being against prejudice of every form. I just wish she wouldn't misuse information to drive those things. (This is totally not just her. Other people do it as well.) The "wage gap" statistic has nothing to do with people who work the same job at the same company, and her view of the South and Texas outside of Austin being basically like a scene out of Deliverance is frankly strung out of her own prejudices and media fear mongering. Yes, bad things happen, but the idea that people are just going around killing black people is farcical. Also, side note: the etymology of the term "feminism" is literally gender exclusive. Maybe pick a different term to unite people for equality??? Like I said, no hate towards Mica, just tired of misinformation.
When you insult Texas for being trigger happy racists who kill black people, then I lose a little respect for them. Texas is a lot more tolerant than people are led to believe.
Go Mica for expressing herself. she should be able to speak her mind without constant bombardment of insults from ignorant white people. We need more people as brave and kindhearted as her.
Calling mica anything is a bit unjust. But to say "I'm afraid of being shot" in Texas for being a black bisexual is the most attention grabbing, fear mongering garbage I've seen in a long time. It is wholeheartedly untrue, and to paint gun owners in such a light is pure ignorance.
Landon Freeman she doesn't pain gun owners in a bad light she is saying in general and people should not blame her for her fear she is entitled to it ok the world is a bad place sometimes a fear drives us so she can be afraid if she is and that doesn't mean she fears everything she is allowed to be afraid and she said nothing about gunowners
Mica, the problem in this case is not the world around you. It is you taking offense to things that don't matter, and seeing issues where there are none. There is still racism, but it is not overt, and it is not systemic or institutionalized. And feminism has become a bad word because it is not about the equality of the sexes. If it was, feminists wouldn't be around OR they'd be fighting for men in the legal system, because men are legitimately disadvantaged in the courts. But no, they continue to push women as victims. And black lives matter is a fucking racist movement, on par with the modern KKK. I don't care if that seems extreme, that is the state of affairs. They use violence and coercion to achieve their racist agenda. But here's my biggest issue with all feminists, black lives matter activists, and SJWs: they remove the idea of personal responsibility by saying women and minorities are victims of oppressive systems, and that their failings are a direct result of that, not of their own shortcomings. And that is a fucking DANGEROUS mindset for people, especially young college students, to have. However, you don't seem illogical, and you seem like a very awesome, but misinformed person. I ask you this question: why are you a feminist and why do you agree with the black lives matter movement if when their view points are put up to the tiniest bit of scrutiny, they range from heavily misinformed to straight up lies, and use those view points to indoctrinate young adults looking for an identity and something to be apart of. Or, in your case, feed on your self-hatred and and lack of self-esteem. Please, I urge not to take anything about these things St face value. Look into them, and look around you. Do you think the three white men sitting at that table are misogynistic? Do you think that they are racist? Transphobic? If you answer no, then you are not a feminist, and you shouldn't defend them. If you say yes, then there is very little anyone can do to change your mind. I'm just some guy on the internet with an opinion at matters as much as the next guy, but I beg you not to fall prey to the poisonous institutions of feminism and the black lives matter movement. They are dangerous to the very basic rights that every legal citizen in this country has. And they endanger our rights on the basis of FEELINGS. I push you to reconsider your viewpoints.
Thanks very much for saying this because note I don't have to write as it's already here. I have nothing against Mica and I agree that racism is an issue and gender inequality to a lesser extent but Mica has made them sound much worse than they are and that's what I'm against
You need to move out from under your rock, because the problems she talks about are very much still real, and racism is very much systemic even if you can't see it with your eyes. If you can't see these things, I implore you to open your eyes and wake up.
***** Racism is not fucking systemic. I am not racist. My friends are not racist. I've only met one racist person, and he's since changed his mind. Racism is not fucking systemic. it is not in the government, nor in the mindset of society at large. The only institution I can think of that can be argued to have a certain amount of systemic racism is the court system, but the evidence is not definitive. I will secede that racism still exists, and probably always will. However, that's a result of a country that allows intellectual diversity, and lets opinions flow freely. But racism RARELY denies people rights anymore. Yes, the KKK still exists, but tell me how much political power do they have? How about other white supremacist groups? They have very, very, very little if ANY AT ALL.The only racist/sexist groups that currently exist and have political pull are feminists and the black-lives-matter movement. They are attacking our rights to freedom of speech, freedom of assembly... Really, just the majority of the first amendment. These movements are intent on destroying everything civil rights leaders in the past have fought so hard to build. They are content keeping the old status quo of judging people SOLELY on their race, and not on their actions, and the content of their character. Racial tensions where only going down, and brotherhood going up until inter-sectional feminism and the black-lives-matter movements reared their ugly, victimized, racist, sexist fucking heads and took us all back down hill in the biggest over correction in history. I realize I kind of got off topic here. My point here is that racism is no longer an overt, systemic issue. It hasn't been for a very long time. Stop trying to fight for what has already happened, and just realize these movements aren't needed anymore. If true systemic racism pops again, I'll be right there with you fighting against it. But until then, put the megaphones and picket signs down, and go home, happy we live in a country that would judge people based on their actions and character, rather than their race.
Kaitlyn M (Forgive me, I'm not sure which comment of mine you're addressing.) Claiming there is a systemic issue of racism in the country has nothing to do with experience. It would be obvious in the ways law is structured, or the mindset of society. Listen, I understand there is racism in the world, and it is an issue. But do you really think Mica, of all people, has seen true discrimination due to her race? Perhaps in the deep south, but you cannot apply that to the entirety of the US population. And don't ever fucking straw man my position. It is completely intellectually dishonest. You want to refute what I said, please do. If I'm wrong, show me. But argue the points I made, not a simplified false version of what I was saying. It's really indicative of your character. And I'm not involved in the situation? I have payed very, very close attention to the "situation." I've done the research, I've taken an objective look at the state of affairs. And based on my research, I've found there is no systemic issue of racism in the US. I don't have to be in their shoes to understand that. Even if you are a person who is legitimately oppressed, that doesn't mean that applies to every single person of your race. I may not be discriminated against in the deep south, but what if I went to a black community? Or a Muslim community? Yes, indeed, I probably would be discriminated against there. Especially in the case of the Muslim community. And what is the ENTIRE black-lives-matter movement, and similar movements built around? White guilt. The idea that white people are the cause for every single issue that minorities face. You realize that's fucking racist, right? And I mean actually racist, not the bullshit definition of power + prejudice. Perhaps I can talk about this issue with a better mindset than those within the movement. I can see it from an objective view point. See, I used to be of the mind that feminism and the BLM movement where good things for society, that they would bring change for the better. I also used to be Christian. You know why I'm not either anymore? Because the facts don't align with your myths. Your conclusions are based on broken premises, and for a logical person like me, that won't fly. Your logic has to be airtight, and be able to hold up to scrutiny and investigation. I've recently been introduced to the idea that there is a healthy amount of self-doubt that everyone needs, that every person just every once in awhile has to question if every single thing they believe in is true. It's a question I've always asked myself, but never realized how useful it was. Perhaps you, and people like you, should take a good, hard, long look in the mirror and question your viewpoints, your motivation, your conclusions. I know I do. And I feel any truly logical person does the same, so they avoid becoming attached to ideas, And that's really your movement at this point. You're just attached to ideas, to afraid to let go. And I can't blame you. No one wants the world they've built around them to come crumbling down. But, that doesn't excuse the movements behavior. Everyone's world needs a little earthquake from time to time. If your buildings stand, so be it. But if they don't, accept it, and rebuild them with better foundations, so the end result is a stronger world.
I know people are complaining a lot about Mika's rant because its not funny n what not, even I cringed despite the fact that I agree because that shits really hard to talk about, especially when she's on a platform like this in a game centric industry run by mostly white men (not just roosterteeth but the majority of streaming/letsplay culture). Its just kind of nice to see and hear someone from Roosterteeth that echoes these sentiments because I've felt really distant from the community and knowing someone is there who understands how I feel makes me feel a little more at home.
Mica, bless your heart. Keep up the good fight, and know that there's random people on the internet cheering for you. Also, F yeah you three for being respectful, letting her say her piece and actually responding thoughtfully. Drinks all round!
They kept their mouths shut because they knew that a word out of them would be met with Mica throwing another tempter tantrum. Michael even tries to stop it, and Ryan is obviously trying not to say anything. They just didn't want to upset the baby.
This is one of the best off topic I have ever watched. They talked about stupid shit, they talked about serious shit and real life problems. This was the reason I became a fan.
Mica, I have gained so much respect from you expressing all that you did in the type of comedic environment of Achievement Hunter. Though it got dark, it really is necessary. I respect you Mica.
Huge, huge props to Mica. Fuck anyone who thinks it was cringy, just look at how truly interested Burnie was in the discussion. It's important. And RT needs this kind of diversity.
You have to realize the environment she's coming out of. When "everyone" goes to west hollywood gay bars with you gay, bi-sexual & straight friends for their 21st....and you call it "We-Ho", then you know her pier group wasn't all that representative of the rest of humanity.
Mica's rant was completely fine. Off topic has had very serious conversations before. It's nice that hear a serious conversation about equality from a comedy gaming group, but frankly that's just my opinion.
I always have trouble when there's new people around AH and I didn't really like Mica a lot because it always takes a while for me to get used to them (I hated Michael at first when I started watching RT) but after hearing her talk during this I have to say that she is now definitely one of my favorite people at Rooster Teeth. Thank you for sharing all that.
As an African American male that has, in a frightening way, literally went through the same exact thing, this podcast resonated with me. Yes racism is still alive in all races not just the tragedy of African American history. However, like Mica said there will always be a different, personal experience with it. Not every black person feels every Caucasian citizen in the United States is out to get them, and eats fried chicken, and believes "the blacker the berry the sweeter the juice". We are all different in our own way and it isn't that hard to not generalize someone based on false stereotypes. We all eat, breathe, shit, and die at some point. The sooner we realize this basic concept that is teachable to two year old children, the better.
Mica I'm very impressed with how you stood up for your beliefs. You might get crap from other people on here, but I got your back. You show everyone that is girls are capable of being gamers
Came to watch this for the first time on recommendation as I was previously just a Cow Chop/Creatures person and if this girl is on this regularly, I am not coming back.
I want Mica on the podcast every week, for the huge population of colored people that watch this show there is actually someone awesome here that deals with the same things that we do. I see a bunch of white dudes in the comments saying that their not entertained and I don't care that you aren't entertained! This is the Off-Topic podcast where they can talk about anything and the second someone brings up reality, a situation that reoccurs in her life everyday, where she is called racial slurs for doing her job people feel the need to oppress her more. -Love from so many of us from the New York rt community.
Mica, your dad got you this job. Not because he is famous, but because he spent time with you and raised you correctly. You are an amazing young talent. Keep your head up and live your life for you and you only. Doubt you will read this, but dont care.
translation: you got your job via nepotism just like every other child raised in a wealthy family. I'm only saying everything else in this comment to virtue signal because you're a woman who I perceive to be under attack.
I love how people get mad when serious issues get brought up. I love RT whens its funny but its awesome to hear them talk about serious matters in the gaming community. That was awesome keep it up.
Can we please have an RT podcast or Off Topic that is just Burnie and Ryan, it is such a joy watching those two talk with each other especially around the 43 minute mark
They get uncomfortable, because they aren't being entertained......Who cares if YOU aren't being entertained..... (Not you ShadNick89) What do you do if you don't find a TV show or a movie entertaining? I certainly don't go off on the website of the show telling the actors to "Not be preachy" I would either change the channel, or walk out of the movie.... But no, everyone has to tear someone down. That is just terrible. Especially when their boss tells them to go ahead and give their opinions.....
+PhoenixKing1611 that's the part that blows my mind, Bernie asked her feelings. It not like she showed up.and started saying things, she was asked a question and she answered.
Exactly! It blows my mind the amount of flak she has been given, as well as people that are all like "you shouldn't allow Mica on the Podcast anymore..." Blah blah blah, when I see those kinda of people its just like "Well there's another white male asshole of a douche..." I mean seriously, when can we become more mature, and just stop watching/listening, to shows we don't like? Even if it's "supposed" to be a funny show..... It is named Off Topic for a reason, THERE IS NO TOPIC...... lol
People get anoyed because she is not what they are used to at Off Topic, almost always funny stories and weird questions, but Mica kept going back to the stuff she was saying, people like you and ShadNick89 assume that I 'ignore racism and sexism' because I said this but that isnt the case, most people go to this channel for the funny side, not the we are all equals and are all loved bullshit. That is important but that is stuff that doesnt fit in with what the majority expected in this podcast. Its fine that they adress stuff like this and its important to do so, but Mica just screams (I think its partially the micriphone that is too loud but still) in the middle of a conversation about YES YOU ARE SO RIGHT and goes of on a rant about what is wrong and doesnt once say 'Im not sure' or ' Dont quote me on that.' While Burnie and Michael ALWAYS do that when they rant about something or someone they dont know personally. And the part where she says 'I just wanna get facked!' Is funny, except for the fact that she immidiatly after saying that says. 'That is what people hate' or 'this is why going to a gay bar like that is ok for everyone there.' She talks about generalization as a problem but does it herself. Michael and Ryan also generalize but dont activly in THE EXACT SAME video talk about it being a problem.
What Burnie described at 28:23 is a thing. It's called Minecraft Factions and there's a youtuber called the Camping Rusher that does a lot of videos on it (actually I think he's a co-owner of the Archeon server). Basically, you start out with nothing and create a faction with other players and your goal is to raid other people's bases while trying to make your own base un-raidable by collecting the best materials and items you can possibly find. Complex battle systems and tactics are a major part of the game. It's more or less a Minecraft MMO.
Jesus christ Mica got so fucking real. I don't agree with anything she said but oh well. I'm glad you brought the tone down off the podcast completely.
It's not that people don't want to hear the truth, it's that people came for a good time, a place to relax and chill out, hear some funny stories and have a good laugh, if I wanted to hear about liberal, feminists complain I would go to an anti-trump rally, it's disliked so much just because of her nonsensical ranting, this is the very first video I've disliked from any rooster teeth related channel in 3 years
Colin Kirkpatrick True, I get where you're coming from. I guess it just depends then, because I never expect any kind of content, and I don't dislike something just because it's not what I was hoping for, I just decide when watching content whether I like it or not, so I was completely fine with her rant. Then again, I'm also all for rants about the corrupt world, so I had already decided it was fine before she even started, essentially.
Okay so i now see why everyone is posting in this and why there is so much back and fourth about Mica I personally just want to say that Mica helped make one of my favorite GTAV Episode called Ill Gotten Gains just because of her back and fourth with Ryan she works well with the group and is seriously funny, and i think Roosterteeth made an excellent choice in hiring her so well done to everyone involved with getting her on the team.
Hey mica(sorry if I'm spelling it wrong) just wanted to say Ur speech about how hard it is for blacks was inspiring to me. Just wanted u to know that when ever u see a negative comment, take a look at the like bar and know that all those people enjoyed the video and remembered to go back and add it to their liked videos playlist
Got to learn a lot about Mica during this Off Topic. Call me whatever, I liked the entire stream from talk of gay bar fun times all the way to inequality. Whether or not she goes on the podcast is the decision of Rooster Teeth as a company, not necessarily the audience. It's a podcast about drinking and talking about shit. Don't like what's being talked about, don't watch it.
Guys... Mica's rant was for around 20% of the episode. If you don't like it skip it. Just know that those are HER experiences and HER personal knowledge of it. No amount of statistics you take from the internet with a vague source will be able to firmly say that racism isn't still alive- because her talk showed that it is. Hell, the comment section of this video proves it is.
HNIC LMAOO im cracking up. In all of american history we've had ONE (1) black president (who, when elected received death threats, said that he wasn't born in America, and received many other slanderous statements). White men hold 65% of all elected positions. Congress is 80% white. Yes, we are improving over time, but saying that it doesn't exist is ridiculous, especially when people still think that black people have race-specific diseases, or are dirty, or aren't worth as much as a white person. Also, a comparison between media coverage (this was on my local news channel) a LOST DOG received more coverage than 700 Africans who drowned trying to escape violence in their country.
Waxwell history dude history there are no systemic boundaries. we do have race specific diseases sickle cell anemia. you are no better informed than the racists that you bash
HNIC Sickle cell anemia is not race specific. It is more common in african americans but not race specific. Also i said ELECTED. That means a group of people, not a single individual.
Michael + Mica + Burnie + Ryan = Great Content. This episode is like a good movie, balancing comedy and serious issues. It's one of the main reasons I love listening to AH, they are real people and have an awe inspiring work family.
when they started talking about blocking people it reminded me that me and my friend got blocked by gavin because we tweeted over 500 pictures of wet bread at him
That's fucking hilarious
BRILLIANT
You two are the best.
haha
america hero ^
This comment section is exactly why Mica went on her rant here. If you all could actually send criticism to her and how she could improve how she is in AH, then she wouldn't be on her rant here. But the fans here that just hate and insult add nothing of value besides their negativity to her, and she'll continue to ignore you because you are adding nothing on how she could improve. God I just don't like UA-cam's comment sections at all.
Really? All she complained about was people calling her a n-word on a live stream. She then turned her rant into in off topic rant about how women are oppressed and the wage gap which has already been disproved time and time again.
lmfao as expected from someone who doesn't have to actually deal with the gap, "space man"
You know some of that criticism towards could be legitimate, but her ignoring is exactly what would prevent her from improving.
I think she could improve A.H. by leaving I'd be more than happy to tell her that in person. would you care to arrange for it
scheming Oh yeah right there is totally a gap. Its like JFK never signed the the Equal Pay Act. Its almost like everyone gets payed the same wage but men have higher average earnings. Men have more hours on average, make up nearly all work based fatalities, and generally go into higher paying jobs than women.
I'm a simple man..
I see Bernie, I click.
Birnny*
Burnie.
Burnie*
*Sanders
+Swillyma Byrnie*
Bjorny*
For those coming from the RTAA :
Bar Fights:1:30:35
Gay Bar: 1:45:40
Sorted by most recent comments and just hoped. You the real MVP.
Jeffrey Gershenfeld you are a saint
Jeffrey Gershenfeld you the real mvp
thank you so fuckign much.. Bro your amazing!
you are god
I respect Mica and how strong she was in this episode and spoke out
lol
So if I speak out about hatred towards people and im in the minority does that not make me strong why are you putting her on a pedestal shes no different from people who hate she just voiced her opinion like trump supporters do. You probably just think that opinion is wrong
I like that she's coming out, but FFS this isn't the show to do it on. This is a show where you're suppose to talk shit about funny shit. Not only that, some of the things she said such as that regarding the gender wage just isn't factually correct. At first I was in agreement with her but she just kept on going and like a lot of other people are saying, it got really cringy. I'm really starting to get a SJW/victim vibe out her.
What? This show by definition has No Topic. They can and should talk about whatever they want.
First, I think the people on Off Topic get to decide what Off Topic is about. Mica stopped herself from talking about it, but then Michael or Burnie told her to go for it.
Second, she just mentioned the wage gap, she didn't mention any specifics that could be "factually incorrect". The wage gap is real, but the role of sexism as a cause is a very complex issue that economists don't agree on.
Finally, SJW is just a term that's thrown out to dismiss anyone who talks at all about race or gender or sexuality. Like you said, you agreed with her until you didn't, and then suddenly she's an SJW/victim.
She's just talking about her own experiences, you don't have to agree with her but you could at least respect her.
Micah, until you identify as "Micah," and not "black bisexual woman Micah," you won't ever see the truth of it all.
Block me for all I care, I've been a huge fan and I've loved your appearance in just about every video I've ever seen you in. Until tonight. Are there problems that only you face? Yes, I completely agree and I understand and empathize. But you are only seeing things from your perspective. Everyone has their struggles, and just because you're black, bisexual, and are a woman does not mean you have it worse than anyone else. There isn't some oppression flow chart where having x, y, and z make you able to say everything without criticism, and anyone who disagrees with your opinion or point of view is an idiot racist bigot who doesn't deserve to have a discussion with you. That's not how you have an adult conversation, that's not how you give and take in an exchange. It's not "my way or the highway," it's an exchange of ideas, and something different will come out of both.
I do grant that you probably faced problems I never will. But at the same time, I never lived in the shadow of anyone who is well known and recognized as an important figure/character/status. And those are just two things I'll compare before ending this.
I hope you have a wonderful day, Micah, and I look forward to your next video. I just hope you can put that crappy "black bisexual woman Micah" identity that you brought this week and instead just be "Micah." Because that's who you are, not this long ass title you decided to identify yourself as halfway through the video.
But all of those things are a part of who she is. I don't understand how someone can identify as just themself without acknowledging aspects of their identity.
IG88films I am bisexual, it doesn't define who I am though.
When all you have to say about yourself is a bunch of labels, you don't have an identity, you have a bunch of labels that make you think you have an identity.
that's your opinion, just because you don't like to use labels doesn't mean everyone doesn't. let mica be who she wants to be.
Terra Estrahl Okay, I think I sort of see what you're saying there. The label alone is just a sort of too-broad group identifier rather than a definer of personal experiences?
While it is definitely too simple to say, "I am part of group x. That is who I am," I think labels can still be useful to a degree, as a starting point. Obviously that does come with issues like oversimplification and generalisation if a person doesn't move beyond that start, but if one can say, "I am part of group x. Here is how being part of this group has affected my life so far," I think that can be valid.
And i'm sure whether or not Mica went far enough beyond the initial labels is debateable. I'd rather leave that debate to someone else, though.
+stickyapple Labels doesn't tell you anything about a person beyond your own personal biases towards that label. It's inherently meaningless to bring up in a conversation if you want it to have truly thought-provoking discussion.
Hey. Hey everyone saying mica should "get off her soapbox."
She wasn't even gonna go into it til Burnie encouraged her to.
Whether you think the off topic podcast is the right time and place for it is your own opinion but the subject of race/gender/sexuality came up naturally and mica just put her opinions out there.
Mica described Bruce Greene when she was talking about guys she was into... a buff hipster that wears plaid
I actually think she was thinking Blaine, she said on her tumblr a while ago that she had a crush on him.
i need to see that post oh my god??
Who wouldn't want that skanking disc breaking piece of ass?
Thoughts about Mica in order from beginning to end of episode:
Start- Oh shit it's Mica, she's pretty funny. I'm excited
Middle- Oh she likes to complain... Well it's good to get it out
Late Middle- Oh cool she's bi, I like that she's confident... Oh she's ranting now
End- Wow, still ranting
Final thoughts: I like Mica, but she needs to loosen up A LOT. People don't really gone to Rooster Teeth to hear about social justice. They come to have a good time. We like hearing about problems, as long as they're funny. I'm not saying that she shouldn't talk about her problems/ minorities at all, but huge rants on Off Topic aren't appropriate for it
you can say this because i assume you dont face any of the issues mica was talking about - you can walk away from this discussion and it will have no bearing on your life, whereas what mica was talking about does affect minorities and we cant walk away from it just because we dont think a certain platform is 'appropriate' for it to be talked about. and its not like rooster teeth podcasts havent delved into more serious subject matters in the past.
How odd she comes from the group that is the most privileged people ever young women with rich parents
Then where is appropriate for it? Off Topic is about discussing the behind-the-scenes lives of the performers we enjoy, and that's part of her behind-the-scenes life, like Ryan's dog dying. It sucks, but that's I'm here to hear about.
Also, I appreciate that Ryan got real towards the end too - we don't get to hear about his and Michael's experiences with internet negativity much.
I'm a straight white male, I'll never know discrimination like Mica might, but this is not really the medium for that sort of talk. Not to put off its seriousness, but people come here to laugh, not to face the reality of the world.
I am too, and I lost a 4 year girlfriend because she didn't think her parents would accept me. Discrimination isn't owned by any race.
SiLenT366 The particular brand that Mica was speaking about is.
The brand she was talking about is a load of horseshit.
this is a show for whatever the fuck they want, bernie told her to go for it and talk so she did and alot of people need to hear what shes saying
This podcast is called off topic. Its about multiple topics.
I liked mica. Then she started talking about how racism affected her so much. Then she kept talking about it. Then she continued to talk about it. Then she didn't stop. Then she didn't stop. Then she didn't stop. Then she didn't stop. Now I don't like her very much.
same
well yea if it affected her that much, she has the right to vent and talk about it especially with her friends.
I disagree, I liked her before, I like her even more now.
Sure she may have carried on quite a while, but racism and hate towards certain sexual preferences is a very serious issue in today's society. I don't blame her for going in depth of what she's dealt with and probably dealing with currently.
People who talk about this stuff is respected by me 100% more. These things need to be talked about, and we need to work on being better as a society. Be upset all you want, but people need to realize that this is still a HUGE issue that needs to be discussed and overcome by society.
Thank you, Mica, for being honest and real. I have nothing but mad respect for you.
Mica: Is there any diet coke left? Ryan: I got you *comes back with nothing and just sits down* :)
Hiring Mica is one of the best decisions Rooster Teeth ever made.
no andy is.
More like they hired a whiny feminist....
Andy is
worst*
you really didn't listen to the podcast at all did you
didn't have a problem with mica until this podcast.
Didn't have a problem with you till this post
+Jim1643 why what's wrong with my comment.
why?
Zach Miller her ignorant rant
Ignorant?
I had heard about Micas discussion prior to the podcast and I honestly wasn't sure how I would react to it but upon actually watching, I gotta say...Good for you, Mica. You did a good job actually putting yourself out there and making that a talking point. I may not agree with every tiny bit of your arguement but I agree with a majority of it but to your credit you did good on your part. That was good.
I never fucking realized Geoff had a Black Flag tattoo, FML i love black flag
Hes talked about it before in other podcasts
John McNamara GIMME ONE, I FUCKING WANNA KNOW THE REASON WHY HE GOT IT :,)
What? He really fucking loves black flag? Hes a punk rocker and black flag is one of the best punk rock bands out there. the last offtopic he was on he talked about it i think
John McNamara i didn't even fucking know because i am mostly surrounded by metalheads and stereotypical punks
John McNamara and that paints the idea all punks have coloured hair and wear spikes 24/7
I loved every bit of the podcast this week. A+ Mica and the conversation it spurred after her "rant." Great, mature, open conversation. Thanks for this.
+Bradley Nielsen .......duh?
Wouldn't surprise me if Mica was a vegan too, is there anything this person can't get offended about XD
Just ssssh.
Ada Marie as a transsexual, gay, inbred, feminist, vegan black Asian i find that offensive
Well she's not, she ate that food or whatever
She's probably a crossfitter as well
Welp, I officially hate Mica now.
Same
Yup
And you felt the need to express that hateful opinion why? What good will come of that? Did you really need to get that off your chest?
Harrison Bowman What good will come of saying you like Mica? What good will come of any UA-cam comment? If you want to talk about the arbitrary existence of UA-cam comments, then that's one thing. If you're just saying that comments you disagree with are worthless, then that's not right to do.
DizKord1600 Positive comments will make her feel good about herself, that's pretty straight forward, if you want to put some negative CONSTRUCTIVE criticism on here, go right ahead, good can come of that too, but just hating on someone and bullying someone isn't good at all. And no, it's not "comments I disagree with are worthless", it's "bullying is worthless", "trying to hate on someone is worthless", if you can't see the difference, you have a skewed moral compass.
That discrimination discussion would've been so much more awkward without Burnie
fr
And Michael
Everyone needs a friend like Burnie.
#Burnie2016
I mean Ryan did what every white person should
Shut the fuck up and listen
The same as I’d do. 🤔
@@GamingWithCubby wow you're so woke man we should all be like you wow sir you're really the embodiment of anti racism god I wish we were all like you
Much respect for Mica for talking about feminism and racism on a channel where so many viewers are going to oppose those opinions, and respect for Michael, Burnie, and Ryan as well for allowing her to speak and actually listening. I know a lot of people dislike listening to discussion about more serious topics (I like watching AH because it's usually just comic relief myself) but I think it's admirable to not shy away from them even though that's not their typical content.
Why would you support them having a racist sexist on OT?
this comment section just proving every single point mica was trying to make. keep doing you girl i loved hearing what you had to say : )
We just wanted to have a good time..off topic doesn't seem like the right place for this type of topic
Name and point Mica made, and an example of how the comment section proved it.
Damn Mica had a hard life...I was being sarcastic by the way.
meh she is just seppressed and got a chance to speak publicly while forgetting to respect michael and his podcast. shit happens. but yeah i agree she shouldnt care what anybody think. she created the "problem" and "hard life" for herself.
The fuck do you mean not 'respecting Michael and his podcast?" Him and Burnie allowed Mica to keep on talking when she herself knew that this would bring hate towards her. If anything, you should blame them, if you didn't notice that.
I know right. Being raised in a wealthy, privileged family seems so hard.
+UnscConnor I know of so many people who were raised in "wealthy, privileged families". that doesn't mean their life is automatically perfect. they've had their own share of troubles and issues with both their families and with other people. I hate how people try to put wealth into trying to invalidate a person's struggles and problems in the past...
Jirka Doležel Burnie allowed Mica to keep on talking about it and encouraged her to, if you forgot to hear that part. And since Michael hosts Off Topic, he could've stopped it, but he didn't and allowed her to keep talking.
Mica- I wanted to thank you. You brought tears to my eyes- I'm not black, but I've been called a sp*c and told to go back to Mexico and to stop stealing jobs- which is why I mostly stick to games like Infamous, Uncharted, and Prototype.
Thank you for being so open, honest, and vulnerable. You are an inspiration, and I hope that other girls that like to be wall flowers get the chance to see that it /is/ possible, and that we can not only be a part of something fun and awesome- but we could even be amazing at it if we're just given a chance. }
Thank you, Mica, again. Best wishes to your future endeavors- you're gonna rock it.
Jesus Christ, bring back Lindsay every day of the week please. I thought Mica might be better, but she's so much worse.
Really? Just condemnation without any substantial criticism? Come on, dude. If you have a prblem with the two women that play a substantial part in AH, maybe check if you just have a problem with women. Otherwise maybe say what you don't like or your comment looks pretty stupid.
+st er Lindsay plays a substantial role in AH..... Mica to be seen but after this ignorant rant I lost respect for her
+Hambone r again, please let's have a real discussion about substance. Why were her comments ignorant?
Why?
fuck u she is serious and funny and your being a bitch
I do appreciate how Michael, Burnie, and Ryan just let Mica speak and seemed engaged the whole time
Because they are engaged in conversation and don't discriminate against her
I'm sorry, but Mica dragged this shit out, like God damn...
she's horrible
i know right. jesus christ we dont care about your life story
+tom Hiester Just to know, would you say the same thing towards the main six like Michael and Geoff?
O mean, it's a podcast, what doe you expect her to talk about? Cheese?
Keep in mind she wasn't going to get into it and Burnie was the one to suggest she dive into it.
man a young wealthy black woman complaining about how hard her life of having everything she ever wanted
sure dont see that often online...
Mica You're awesome! I was super excited finding out you became an Achievement Hunter. Keep up the good work!
For those who don't want to listen to a rant for 30-45 minutes skip everything from the 2nd hour mark to the last 10 or so minutes.
If Mica wants to be treated the same, she needs to stop trying to be the loudest most obscene one in the room. I don't care what gender of gamer i'm playing with or watching, just don't be so stereotypical.
Funny how they made fun of the girl in Ep4 of Theater Mode and Mica then drops the f-bomb every single other word. That's a sure-fire way of being not funny. I know Michael says it a ton, but never relies on it for every joke.
Michael is just as loud and obscene. He isn't treated differently.
Jeannie Yes but he doesn't rely on it to be humorous or stand out. Take Michael and then take Mica or the girl from Theater Mode. There's a difference on how the F-word is used and how it is said. Michael's never feels forced or try-hard. Maybe in Rage Quits but never on a podcast.
+Jeannie yeah but he typically has great comments. Micah always feels like shes HAS to say something funny. She feels so forced. Michael is loud at time, thats him. The rage quit guy. But he also adds to videos. He is a big part of every video he is in and doesnt force a joke every line.
+Jeannie yeah but he typically has great comments. Micah always feels like shes HAS to say something funny. She feels so forced. Michael is loud at time, thats him. The rage quit guy. But he also adds to videos. He is a big part of every video he is in and doesnt force a joke every line.
what year does Mica think she's living in? 1960?
1860
+HNIC I love Mica so much and I'm can't be more happy to see her doing what she loves and that she's with AH, but she's really one sided. as a white person, there are places I don't want to go because black people would kill me for it. she's mentions several time when talking about what guy or girls do that she doesn't want to generalize them all together, but she doesn't say that when she talks about race. she makes it seam like all white people are on the hunt for non-whites
+Cpt Mcnugget
she is dumb and you are dumb for liking her.
+Mark_Long She actually believes in the wage gap its been proven false several times
+Cpt Mcnugget she could just stop being a libtard purchase a concealed carry then feel safe and be truly independent because her definition of feminism is a joke
I have no problem with Mica wanting to talk about equality.
But that's not what I tune in to Off Topic for. I watch it to laugh.
My thoughts exactly. Equality is great but that's not what I expect to listen to when checking out Off Topic.
And hear about dead dogs for 10 minutes, that's the real reason if we're being honest.
+SlapNDash This episode was too serious overall.
Not enough laughs.
"I don't care about your concern over equality because I'M NOT LAUGHING"
Oh youtube.
I mean this is a comedy podcast so...
Ryan's son sounds like he's developing into a mad prince
"You're probably arguing with 12 year olds." Burnie just summed up the entire UA-cam comment section.
Hey did anyone know Mica is black bisexual woman?
Becuase no one cares
No way. I thought she was a toaster
I didn’t like and now I know she is bisexual and supports feminism, I hate her
I like Ryan's work ethic. Some shitty stuff happens and he still shows up to work. He knows work needs to get done.
I think as a parent you dont ever put yourself first, even if you feel terrible you still do what you have to do to make money for the family. (even though he'd most likely be fine with a sick day or something)
Wump wump.
ERHMAHGERD IS BERNIE BURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRNS!!!!!!
*****
Get out of my fucking house.
+Masterxl MVs lol
+Dead Meme (BecagoesMoo) * Burny
+vtc Batman Burnie, but you did your best.
+Heliyum *Beirny
Best off topic, Mica was fantastic, Bernie is always a gift and Michael and Ryan remain my personal heroes
I love this. I love how Mika can have this as an outlet to talk about and I disagree with people saying that this wasn't the time, off topic is exactly a group of friends talking and I think its good that they can get together and talk about real issues.
1:09:35 who else really wanted Michael to say that Jack could lift weights and get _jacked_ ..? :D ??
Barb damnit Barb.
+Cale Cullen fat
bum dum tssss
Berb dammit God
😂😂 nice one
When I heard the Mica was joining Achievement Hunter I was like 'mehh' because I literally do not care about whoever makes content for RoosterTeeth. After seeing this, I really like her, she's interesting and not just a 'surface' personality. 10/10 would watch more stuff with her in it.
100% agree. Go mica!
Wow, this was such a good podcast and it went bad sooo fast. This is why no one talks about politics or controversial things like that. Cool you're black and bi and a gamer, so what. This is rooster teeth, this is achievement hunter. It's a business, it's business is humor and not politics.
Unless it's about Trump which is fucking hilarious,
I'm loving Off Topic...not because it makes me laugh but because of podcasts like this one where they aren't afraid to hit/talk about this issues that we still have in society. It's freakin Off Topic, they can talk about anything they freakin want...that's why they have the description box that talks about what they talk about. But props to Mica for being on Off Topic and talking about what they did talk about
Mica has made this one of the most interesting and best Off Topics yet.
Agreed, they went deep. and pissed off the men's rights folks so that's always good. If you're reading this, go fuck yourself you insecure man babies😆
did you just call men insecure? Men aren't the ones still using groups from the 50s to go on about their insecurities like women are.
No, I told you to go fuck yourself. THEN I pointed out that you are all insecure man man-babies. Pay attention
jgossettga women are the ones that want more privileges then they already get
I don't have a problem with Mica. I can get behind equality, stamping out double standards, and being against prejudice of every form. I just wish she wouldn't misuse information to drive those things. (This is totally not just her. Other people do it as well.) The "wage gap" statistic has nothing to do with people who work the same job at the same company, and her view of the South and Texas outside of Austin being basically like a scene out of Deliverance is frankly strung out of her own prejudices and media fear mongering. Yes, bad things happen, but the idea that people are just going around killing black people is farcical. Also, side note: the etymology of the term "feminism" is literally gender exclusive. Maybe pick a different term to unite people for equality???
Like I said, no hate towards Mica, just tired of misinformation.
When you insult Texas for being trigger happy racists who kill black people, then I lose a little respect for them. Texas is a lot more tolerant than people are led to believe.
Someone said it thank you
I mean you guys kinda built that reputation yourselves. That being said you are still better than a lot of the other deep south states.
This is a good comment. I was looking for someone who could respectfully explain how some people felt about his podcast. :)
Well said, sir or madam. This comment deserves more attention.
Just seeing burnie in the thumbnail made my smile haha
Seeing Mica made me frown.
+WhiteChocolate144 why?
but she so cute tho
Go Mica for expressing herself. she should be able to speak her mind without constant bombardment of insults from ignorant white people. We need more people as brave and kindhearted as her.
Calling mica anything is a bit unjust. But to say "I'm afraid of being shot" in Texas for being a black bisexual is the most attention grabbing, fear mongering garbage I've seen in a long time. It is wholeheartedly untrue, and to paint gun owners in such a light is pure ignorance.
Landon Freeman she doesn't pain gun owners in a bad light she is saying in general and people should not blame her for her fear she is entitled to it ok the world is a bad place sometimes a fear drives us so she can be afraid if she is and that doesn't mean she fears everything she is allowed to be afraid and she said nothing about gunowners
L. Freeman damn... preach
ZoeizzMe well I mean it’s not like she should be afraid of being shot IN THE MIDDLE OF PUBLIC
Mica, the problem in this case is not the world around you. It is you taking offense to things that don't matter, and seeing issues where there are none. There is still racism, but it is not overt, and it is not systemic or institutionalized. And feminism has become a bad word because it is not about the equality of the sexes. If it was, feminists wouldn't be around OR they'd be fighting for men in the legal system, because men are legitimately disadvantaged in the courts. But no, they continue to push women as victims. And black lives matter is a fucking racist movement, on par with the modern KKK. I don't care if that seems extreme, that is the state of affairs. They use violence and coercion to achieve their racist agenda. But here's my biggest issue with all feminists, black lives matter activists, and SJWs: they remove the idea of personal responsibility by saying women and minorities are victims of oppressive systems, and that their failings are a direct result of that, not of their own shortcomings. And that is a fucking DANGEROUS mindset for people, especially young college students, to have. However, you don't seem illogical, and you seem like a very awesome, but misinformed person. I ask you this question: why are you a feminist and why do you agree with the black lives matter movement if when their view points are put up to the tiniest bit of scrutiny, they range from heavily misinformed to straight up lies, and use those view points to indoctrinate young adults looking for an identity and something to be apart of. Or, in your case, feed on your self-hatred and and lack of self-esteem. Please, I urge not to take anything about these things St face value. Look into them, and look around you. Do you think the three white men sitting at that table are misogynistic? Do you think that they are racist? Transphobic? If you answer no, then you are not a feminist, and you shouldn't defend them. If you say yes, then there is very little anyone can do to change your mind. I'm just some guy on the internet with an opinion at matters as much as the next guy, but I beg you not to fall prey to the poisonous institutions of feminism and the black lives matter movement. They are dangerous to the very basic rights that every legal citizen in this country has. And they endanger our rights on the basis of FEELINGS. I push you to reconsider your viewpoints.
Thanks very much for saying this because note I don't have to write as it's already here. I have nothing against Mica and I agree that racism is an issue and gender inequality to a lesser extent but Mica has made them sound much worse than they are and that's what I'm against
You need to move out from under your rock, because the problems she talks about are very much still real, and racism is very much systemic even if you can't see it with your eyes. If you can't see these things, I implore you to open your eyes and wake up.
***** Racism is not fucking systemic. I am not racist. My friends are not racist. I've only met one racist person, and he's since changed his mind. Racism is not fucking systemic. it is not in the government, nor in the mindset of society at large. The only institution I can think of that can be argued to have a certain amount of systemic racism is the court system, but the evidence is not definitive. I will secede that racism still exists, and probably always will. However, that's a result of a country that allows intellectual diversity, and lets opinions flow freely. But racism RARELY denies people rights anymore. Yes, the KKK still exists, but tell me how much political power do they have? How about other white supremacist groups? They have very, very, very little if ANY AT ALL.The only racist/sexist groups that currently exist and have political pull are feminists and the black-lives-matter movement. They are attacking our rights to freedom of speech, freedom of assembly... Really, just the majority of the first amendment. These movements are intent on destroying everything civil rights leaders in the past have fought so hard to build. They are content keeping the old status quo of judging people SOLELY on their race, and not on their actions, and the content of their character. Racial tensions where only going down, and brotherhood going up until inter-sectional feminism and the black-lives-matter movements reared their ugly, victimized, racist, sexist fucking heads and took us all back down hill in the biggest over correction in history. I realize I kind of got off topic here. My point here is that racism is no longer an overt, systemic issue. It hasn't been for a very long time. Stop trying to fight for what has already happened, and just realize these movements aren't needed anymore. If true systemic racism pops again, I'll be right there with you fighting against it. But until then, put the megaphones and picket signs down, and go home, happy we live in a country that would judge people based on their actions and character, rather than their race.
+TheDonsGaming "this is what I myself have experienced as someone who isn't involved in the situation, I clearly know everything. Everyone is wrong."
Kaitlyn M (Forgive me, I'm not sure which comment of mine you're addressing.) Claiming there is a systemic issue of racism in the country has nothing to do with experience. It would be obvious in the ways law is structured, or the mindset of society. Listen, I understand there is racism in the world, and it is an issue. But do you really think Mica, of all people, has seen true discrimination due to her race? Perhaps in the deep south, but you cannot apply that to the entirety of the US population.
And don't ever fucking straw man my position. It is completely intellectually dishonest. You want to refute what I said, please do. If I'm wrong, show me. But argue the points I made, not a simplified false version of what I was saying. It's really indicative of your character.
And I'm not involved in the situation? I have payed very, very close attention to the "situation." I've done the research, I've taken an objective look at the state of affairs. And based on my research, I've found there is no systemic issue of racism in the US. I don't have to be in their shoes to understand that. Even if you are a person who is legitimately oppressed, that doesn't mean that applies to every single person of your race.
I may not be discriminated against in the deep south, but what if I went to a black community? Or a Muslim community? Yes, indeed, I probably would be discriminated against there. Especially in the case of the Muslim community. And what is the ENTIRE black-lives-matter movement, and similar movements built around? White guilt. The idea that white people are the cause for every single issue that minorities face. You realize that's fucking racist, right? And I mean actually racist, not the bullshit definition of power + prejudice.
Perhaps I can talk about this issue with a better mindset than those within the movement. I can see it from an objective view point. See, I used to be of the mind that feminism and the BLM movement where good things for society, that they would bring change for the better. I also used to be Christian. You know why I'm not either anymore? Because the facts don't align with your myths. Your conclusions are based on broken premises, and for a logical person like me, that won't fly. Your logic has to be airtight, and be able to hold up to scrutiny and investigation.
I've recently been introduced to the idea that there is a healthy amount of self-doubt that everyone needs, that every person just every once in awhile has to question if every single thing they believe in is true. It's a question I've always asked myself, but never realized how useful it was. Perhaps you, and people like you, should take a good, hard, long look in the mirror and question your viewpoints, your motivation, your conclusions. I know I do. And I feel any truly logical person does the same, so they avoid becoming attached to ideas, And that's really your movement at this point. You're just attached to ideas, to afraid to let go. And I can't blame you. No one wants the world they've built around them to come crumbling down. But, that doesn't excuse the movements behavior. Everyone's world needs a little earthquake from time to time. If your buildings stand, so be it. But if they don't, accept it, and rebuild them with better foundations, so the end result is a stronger world.
what if, instead of fighting to make everyone equal, we just accept our differences?
exactly because fighting only leads to a "winner" thus ending equality
I know people are complaining a lot about Mika's rant because its not funny n what not, even I cringed despite the fact that I agree because that shits really hard to talk about, especially when she's on a platform like this in a game centric industry run by mostly white men (not just roosterteeth but the majority of streaming/letsplay culture). Its just kind of nice to see and hear someone from Roosterteeth that echoes these sentiments because I've felt really distant from the community and knowing someone is there who understands how I feel makes me feel a little more at home.
I cringed because she's full of shit. Can't tell if she knows and is lying, or it she's just that stupid.
hey i think shes bi guys
Did you know she's a girl
She is also black.
I think she's atoms
ahhhhhh!
she said it twice and y'all are so shook to type it in the comments, and it's gets almost 100 likes. Wtf is wrong with all of you?
How long before Off Topic goes for 24 hours and no one even bats an eye?
That would take me a week to get through :D yes please
I hadn't checked how long this off topic was till I read this comment was then was like wait how long is this one!
Honestly, I think the people in this comment section are the ones who needed to hear her "rant" the most.
Mica, bless your heart. Keep up the good fight, and know that there's random people on the internet cheering for you. Also, F yeah you three for being respectful, letting her say her piece and actually responding thoughtfully. Drinks all round!
They kept their mouths shut because they knew that a word out of them would be met with Mica throwing another tempter tantrum. Michael even tries to stop it, and Ryan is obviously trying not to say anything. They just didn't want to upset the baby.
So glad Burnie is on the podcast. I love that guy
I want one of the 3 podcasts to have Bernie, Geoff and Gus together again. Screaming "I will fire you" at each other.
Mica is awesome, so glad she is a part of AH now.
Ryan had to put an animal in a hole.so... pets that Ryan owns turn into Edgar in death?
im a horrible person
*sees mica and burnie*
*RAPID CLICK*
This is one of the best off topic I have ever watched. They talked about stupid shit, they talked about serious shit and real life problems. This was the reason I became a fan.
Good for Mica for standing up for her views and elaborating on them. And good for Burnie for encouraging her to do it.
Mica, I have gained so much respect from you expressing all that you did in the type of comedic environment of Achievement Hunter. Though it got dark, it really is necessary. I respect you Mica.
Huge, huge props to Mica. Fuck anyone who thinks it was cringy, just look at how truly interested Burnie was in the discussion. It's important. And RT needs this kind of diversity.
Why? Why does RT or anything else need "diversity?"
Some sjw rants about race, gender, and discrimination for an hour? Sweet! This is exactly what I subbed to AH to see!
I love when Burnie is just "off topic". I hope he can make an appearance on this podcast every few often.
I loved this podcast. The best Podcast I have ever listened to just because of Mica's speech. Really loved it
is it just me, but i can listen to these guys all day
not mica
+HNIC why not?
God I love Mica 10x as much after this
Didn't come here for a SJW lecture. Mica was pretty cool up until then.
I know I liked mica a lot till I heard feminist and sjw rhetoric coming from her. I still think theirs hope for her but I don't know.
You have to realize the environment she's coming out of. When "everyone" goes to west hollywood gay bars with you gay, bi-sexual & straight friends for their 21st....and you call it "We-Ho", then you know her pier group wasn't all that representative of the rest of humanity.
Mica's rant was completely fine. Off topic has had very serious conversations before. It's nice that hear a serious conversation about equality from a comedy gaming group, but frankly that's just my opinion.
I didn't realize how much Burnie makes a podcast
I always have trouble when there's new people around AH and I didn't really like Mica a lot because it always takes a while for me to get used to them (I hated Michael at first when I started watching RT) but after hearing her talk during this I have to say that she is now definitely one of my favorite people at Rooster Teeth. Thank you for sharing all that.
As an African American male that has, in a frightening way, literally went through the same exact thing, this podcast resonated with me. Yes racism is still alive in all races not just the tragedy of African American history. However, like Mica said there will always be a different, personal experience with it. Not every black person feels every Caucasian citizen in the United States is out to get them, and eats fried chicken, and believes "the blacker the berry the sweeter the juice". We are all different in our own way and it isn't that hard to not generalize someone based on false stereotypes. We all eat, breathe, shit, and die at some point. The sooner we realize this basic concept that is teachable to two year old children, the better.
Mica I'm very impressed with how you stood up for your beliefs. You might get crap from other people on here, but I got your back. You show everyone that is girls are capable of being gamers
Came to watch this for the first time on recommendation as I was previously just a Cow Chop/Creatures person and if this girl is on this regularly, I am not coming back.
Completely agreed. Luckily she is not on regularly and I hope they learn to not have her on again.
naaa, they rotate people.
DRUNK MIKA IS MY NEW SPIRIT ANIMAL
I want Mica on the podcast every week, for the huge population of colored people that watch this show there is actually someone awesome here that deals with the same things that we do. I see a bunch of white dudes in the comments saying that their not entertained and I don't care that you aren't entertained! This is the Off-Topic podcast where they can talk about anything and the second someone brings up reality, a situation that reoccurs in her life everyday, where she is called racial slurs for doing her job people feel the need to oppress her more.
-Love from so many of us from the New York rt community.
Yes, all of the yes to this comment 💞
Mica, your dad got you this job. Not because he is famous, but because he spent time with you and raised you correctly. You are an amazing young talent. Keep your head up and live your life for you and you only.
Doubt you will read this, but dont care.
Said it that way on purpose.
translation: you got your job via nepotism just like every other child raised in a wealthy family. I'm only saying everything else in this comment to virtue signal because you're a woman who I perceive to be under attack.
I love how people get mad when serious issues get brought up. I love RT whens its funny but its awesome to hear them talk about serious matters in the gaming community. That was awesome keep it up.
Am I the only one who would want to see Geoff show off and explain all his tatoos?
This episode shuda been called Mika's soapbox.
Can we please have an RT podcast or Off Topic that is just Burnie and Ryan, it is such a joy watching those two talk with each other especially around the 43 minute mark
Truth gets spoken... and some people get uncomfortable.
They get uncomfortable, because they aren't being entertained......Who cares if YOU aren't being entertained..... (Not you ShadNick89) What do you do if you don't find a TV show or a movie entertaining? I certainly don't go off on the website of the show telling the actors to "Not be preachy" I would either change the channel, or walk out of the movie.... But no, everyone has to tear someone down. That is just terrible. Especially when their boss tells them to go ahead and give their opinions.....
+PhoenixKing1611 that's the part that blows my mind, Bernie asked her feelings. It not like she showed up.and started saying things, she was asked a question and she answered.
Exactly! It blows my mind the amount of flak she has been given, as well as people that are all like "you shouldn't allow Mica on the Podcast anymore..." Blah blah blah, when I see those kinda of people its just like "Well there's another white male asshole of a douche..." I mean seriously, when can we become more mature, and just stop watching/listening, to shows we don't like? Even if it's "supposed" to be a funny show..... It is named Off Topic for a reason, THERE IS NO TOPIC...... lol
Finally sane people in the comments.
People get anoyed because she is not what they are used to at Off Topic, almost always funny stories and weird questions, but Mica kept going back to the stuff she was saying, people like you and ShadNick89 assume that I 'ignore racism and sexism' because I said this but that isnt the case, most people go to this channel for the funny side, not the we are all equals and are all loved bullshit. That is important but that is stuff that doesnt fit in with what the majority expected in this podcast.
Its fine that they adress stuff like this and its important to do so, but Mica just screams (I think its partially the micriphone that is too loud but still) in the middle of a conversation about YES YOU ARE SO RIGHT and goes of on a rant about what is wrong and doesnt once say 'Im not sure' or ' Dont quote me on that.' While Burnie and Michael ALWAYS do that when they rant about something or someone they dont know personally.
And the part where she says 'I just wanna get facked!' Is funny, except for the fact that she immidiatly after saying that says. 'That is what people hate' or 'this is why going to a gay bar like that is ok for everyone there.' She talks about generalization as a problem but does it herself.
Michael and Ryan also generalize but dont activly in THE EXACT SAME video talk about it being a problem.
Mica was super inspirational this episode
"but it doesn't come across in a thumb nail." Ryan nailed it on the head with that statement on click bait Twitch streamers.
What Burnie described at 28:23 is a thing. It's called Minecraft Factions and there's a youtuber called the Camping Rusher that does a lot of videos on it (actually I think he's a co-owner of the Archeon server).
Basically, you start out with nothing and create a faction with other players and your goal is to raid other people's bases while trying to make your own base un-raidable by collecting the best materials and items you can possibly find. Complex battle systems and tactics are a major part of the game. It's more or less a Minecraft MMO.
My body is ready
Jesus christ Mica got so fucking real. I don't agree with anything she said but oh well. I'm glad you brought the tone down off the podcast completely.
I dont think i have ever seen Ryan and Burnie ever talk before, let alone in the same video.
i guess you don't watch the rt podcast? burnie is like half the podcast
I think they mean to each other
I do
This felt more like a TEDtalks than an Off Topic
Wondered why this episode had so many dislikes, got to Mica's rant, understood why. People these days can't handle hearing the truth.
It's not that people don't want to hear the truth, it's that people came for a good time, a place to relax and chill out, hear some funny stories and have a good laugh, if I wanted to hear about liberal, feminists complain I would go to an anti-trump rally, it's disliked so much just because of her nonsensical ranting, this is the very first video I've disliked from any rooster teeth related channel in 3 years
Colin Kirkpatrick True, I get where you're coming from. I guess it just depends then, because I never expect any kind of content, and I don't dislike something just because it's not what I was hoping for, I just decide when watching content whether I like it or not, so I was completely fine with her rant. Then again, I'm also all for rants about the corrupt world, so I had already decided it was fine before she even started, essentially.
You keep telling yourself that, kiddo.
the pay gap is a myth which no serious economist believes in
Okay so i now see why everyone is posting in this and why there is so much back and fourth about Mica
I personally just want to say that Mica helped make one of my favorite GTAV Episode called Ill Gotten Gains just because of her back and fourth with Ryan
she works well with the group and is seriously funny, and i think Roosterteeth made an excellent choice in hiring her so well done to everyone involved with getting her on the team.
Hey mica(sorry if I'm spelling it wrong) just wanted to say Ur speech about how hard it is for blacks was inspiring to me. Just wanted u to know that when ever u see a negative comment, take a look at the like bar and know that all those people enjoyed the video and remembered to go back and add it to their liked videos playlist
Got to learn a lot about Mica during this Off Topic. Call me whatever, I liked the entire stream from talk of gay bar fun times all the way to inequality. Whether or not she goes on the podcast is the decision of Rooster Teeth as a company, not necessarily the audience. It's a podcast about drinking and talking about shit. Don't like what's being talked about, don't watch it.
please have burnie on here more often!
BobThePineapple he’s a busy man
Remember when RT Podcasts were always 1 hour long?
Pepperidge Farms remembers
+BaconJunkieV4 no Its not
Remember when we didn't have all this great content?
Guys... Mica's rant was for around 20% of the episode. If you don't like it skip it. Just know that those are HER experiences and HER personal knowledge of it. No amount of statistics you take from the internet with a vague source will be able to firmly say that racism isn't still alive- because her talk showed that it is. Hell, the comment section of this video proves it is.
he talk showed nothing but bias.
systemic racism does not exist. however individuals can be racist and the is nothing we can do about that
HNIC LMAOO im cracking up. In all of american history we've had ONE (1) black president (who, when elected received death threats, said that he wasn't born in America, and received many other slanderous statements). White men hold 65% of all elected positions. Congress is 80% white. Yes, we are improving over time, but saying that it doesn't exist is ridiculous, especially when people still think that black people have race-specific diseases, or are dirty, or aren't worth as much as a white person.
Also, a comparison between media coverage (this was on my local news channel) a LOST DOG received more coverage than 700 Africans who drowned trying to escape violence in their country.
Waxwell
history dude history
there are no systemic boundaries.
we do have race specific diseases sickle cell anemia.
you are no better informed than the racists that you bash
Waxwell
as i said nothing we can do about individuals
HNIC Sickle cell anemia is not race specific. It is more common in african americans but not race specific. Also i said ELECTED. That means a group of people, not a single individual.
Michael + Mica + Burnie + Ryan = Great Content. This episode is like a good movie, balancing comedy and serious issues. It's one of the main reasons I love listening to AH, they are real people and have an awe inspiring work family.
my lord how this comment aged lmao