While Hard Drive is 100% pro-strike and supports both SAG and the WGA, we are willing to admit there are both positives and negatives to the actors withholding their labor until they can negotiate better terms with the Hollywood studios. With that in mind, here are some Pros and Cons of the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.
PRO #1
Increased chance for Bob Iger to write, direct and play every role in Avenger’s 5
PRO #2
Movie delays give nation chance to catch up on Fargo
PRO #3
The strike will make for hilarious throwaway joke in Deadpool 3
PRO #4
Will bolster the funny little sign industry
PRO #5
Picket line great way for Meryl Streep to get her steps in
CON #1
No written language is allowed until strike is resolved
CON #2
The only people wearing deodorant are removed from Comic-Con
CON #3
The world’s beautiful people were never meant to suffer
CON #4
No TV and movies may force you to actually talk to friends and family
CON #5
Not enough sign-ups for Warner Bros. employee softball team
CON #6
Removes only excuse for eating popcorn in a dark room
CON #7
Could set dangerous precedent of employees getting any basic human right they want
CON #8
Only seven Kevin Hart movies releasing next year
CON #9
Tom Cruise’s heart may stop without constant feed of adrenaline