This just showed up on my FB. WDYT?

[batsteph]

I think if I'd been at this movie, the sight of Batman coming into my hospital room would trigger some kind of panic attack. But I also haven't seen the movie, and the trailers are scary enough that I don't plan to, so maybe I'm not the best judge.

What do you think?

[emmybean]

Yeah that was my first thought too. I can't believe this is getting traction.

[basilosaurus]

Oh, hello ptsd.

[druidp]

Meh, it's worth at least asking the teenage-or-older kid if they'd want the visit. Although I do think a clinical psychologist weighing in on the decision would be highly advised.

I'd also hazard a guess that the scene during which the shooting occurred didn't actually have Batman in it at all - so maybe there wouldn't be a direct correlation between getting a visit the actor dressed as his character in your hospital room vs. an unidentified random audience member starting to shoot during a scene which didn't have Batman in it? I guess I'd also wonder if a victim would correlate what happened with the hero - Batman - vs. a villain - Bain or other criminals depicted.

Again, just postulating. And please see my reference to a psychologist above for the recommendation. The idea got shared by at least one local news station here, so it's got traction and not just by general citizens.

[pamela]

I think the movie became a bit too real and don't think that bringing movies into real life should be encouraged.

[IIOY]

I dislike the whole "Christian Bale should visit all the victims" movement that has been gathering steam for the past few days, for reasons that go beyond concerns about PTSD.

[copzgirl1171]

Jul 23, 2012 7:00:09 GMT -5 IIOY said:

I dislike the whole "Christian Bale should visit all the victims" movement that has been gathering steam for the past few days, for reasons that go beyond concerns about PTSD.

What? You think kids might shoot themselves to get a visit from Ann Hathaway?

[Deleted]

Ditto the others, its annoying and really, Christian Bale has no obligation to show up anywhere dressed as Batman.

[IIOY]

Actually, some might shoot themselves to avoid a visit from Anne Hathaway. Just kidding. Kind of.

Anyway, from what I was reading over the weekend, the conversation seems to be shifting to some sort of perceived obligation on the part of the people involved with the movie, and especially Christian Bale, to visit the victims. I just don't see any obligation and it smacks of a type of blame on the movie-makers for what happened. I just find it a wee bit absurd and unfair.

[druidp]

Jul 23, 2012 7:13:20 GMT -5 IIOY said:

Actually, some might shoot themselves to avoid a visit from Anne Hathaway. Just kidding. Kind of.

Anyway, from what I was reading over the weekend, the conversation seems to be shifting to some sort of perceived obligation on the part of the people involved with the movie, and especially Christian Bale, to visit the victims. I just don't see any obligation and it smacks of a type of blame on the movie-makers for what happened. I just find it a wee bit absurd and unfair.

I agree with the no obligation part. It's not like those making the movie would ever intend anyone to do what was done.

[ChillyMcFreeze]

Weren't most of the victims in their 20s and 30s? Like, all but 3 or so? This guy seems to think there are rooms and rooms of kiddos in the hospital. (Not really related, just an observation.)

[Deleted]

Kids should not have been seeing that movie in the first place. It was very dark and scary.

I don't think celebrities have any obligation to do things like that. It would certainly be a nice gesture if they sent a letter or gifts, but not a moral obligation.

I also think the actors in their costumes would be a scary flashback. Actors in street clothes? Nice if patients are up to it and actors want to.

[pixy0stix]

I have an impression that Christian Bale is sort of a douchebag IRL. I have no idea if that's true, but it's coloring my response to this ridiculous suggestion.

[heightsyankee]

So, where are the interwebz do we post that we think this is a monumentally bad idea?

[josieposy]

I'm picturing some poor hospital janitor getting in the way ad CB going off on him. LOL!

[pixy0stix]

Peyton Manning is calling the victims: news.yahoo.com/manning-calls-colo-shooting-victims-hospital-203322642--nfl.html

I just don't know what I would do if I was shot and got a phone call like that (or batman showed up).

[taratru]

I so love Peyton manning. So so much.

[secretlyevil]

Jul 23, 2012 1:27:48 GMT -5 basilosaurus said:

Oh, hello ptsd.

my thoughts exactly

ETA: Just because this happened at a movie theater while this movie was playing in no way makes anyone involved with the movie obligated. I just don't understand what people are thinking sometimes.

[curmudgeon]

Jul 23, 2012 7:45:42 GMT -5 @kcpokergal said:

Kids should not have been seeing that movie in the first place. It was very dark and scary.

I don't think celebrities have any obligation to do things like that. It would certainly be a nice gesture if they sent a letter or gifts, but not a moral obligation.

I also think the actors in their costumes would be a scary flashback. Actors in street clothes? Nice if patients are up to it and actors want to.

This exactly.

[pescalita]

Jul 23, 2012 7:13:20 GMT -5 IIOY said:

Actually, some might shoot themselves to avoid a visit from Anne Hathaway. Just kidding. Kind of.

Anyway, from what I was reading over the weekend, the conversation seems to be shifting to some sort of perceived obligation on the part of the people involved with the movie, and especially Christian Bale, to visit the victims. I just don't see any obligation and it smacks of a type of blame on the movie-makers for what happened. I just find it a wee bit absurd and unfair.

This, and also that CB sounds like kind of an asshole.

For similar reasons I'm weirded out by calling it "the Batman massacre" or "The Dark Knight Rises shooting".

[Deleted]

I hate the 'celeb obligation' to do things. Most celebs are pretty generous with their time and money as it Is and shouldn't be expected to further because of something they had nothing to do with.

[GailGoldie]

DH and i were discussion if the makers of the movie would "do something" for those who survived... and we both decided it wouldn't be wise to do anything- they should not tie the massacre to the movie... it wasn't about their movie.

And yeah- it's just silly to think that anyone should be in a batman costume around these people... who are mostly NOT children (thankfully).

[pedanticwench]

Stupid idea.

[Deleted]

Oh totally because the onus is on Christian Bale's crotchety ass to fix this.