Board Thread:Off-Topic Fun/@comment-5367821-20130209055547/@comment-11711438-20130708030222

It depends on the character for me. It's what makes the really ICONIC. For example, Red Riding Hood and Captain Hook. I don't think it would've mattered as much if they were Asian or African, as long as they had their iconic props (the hood and the hook). Even if they were a different race, the audience would still be able to realize who it is.

For some characters, they have iconic looks. Ariel and Rapunzel (The animated Disney versions)are a few that come to mind. Rapunzel's super long blonde hair is what makes her iconic. Same with Ariel's red hair and bright blue eyes. To alter that would almost change the character (some more than others).

Overall (as an Asian American) I would love to see some racial diversity in OUaT, but just not enough to completely change the character I envisioned as a kid. Sure, a little changing is fine (Aurora's hair color) because it doesn't take away any iconic characteristics.