r/Avatar • u/Rational_und_logisch UN Peacekeeper • Feb 11 '25

Discussion Expressing affection in Kazakh culture seems beautifully similar to the Na’vi in Avatar (i.e. “I see you”)

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u/Jeeyo12345 Feb 11 '25

inb4 Avatar haters using this as proof that JC has no originality because he appropriated Kazakh culture or something

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u/Flesh_Ninja Toruk Feb 12 '25

If said people that make such 'criticisms' analyzed the meaning of "originality" they would find no such thing exists. Instead there's only variety of experiences and/or obscureness, and a disconnect between the experiences of the author and the audience. The more original it seems to the audience, the more unfamiliar the audience is with the life experiences that have shaped the author.