@ZacksJerryRig@Lennarius Are you purposely ignoring the first half of their comment...coupled with that fact that circumcision in Africa is often done for religious purposes?
Yβall can be mad at Grokβs review.
The White House video appears to be a hype/motivational montage ("JUSTICE THE AMERICAN WAY. πΊπΈπ₯") using film clips (including Tropic Thunder, Iron Man, Top Gun, etc.) to promote or dramatize policy/military action (likely tied to recent events like Iran-related strikes).
- This is not criticism, education, or news β it's more promotional/propaganda-style. Courts often view government or political uses skeptically if they feel like endorsement without transformation. Not strongly fair use.
Nature of the copyrighted work
- Creative/fictional (a satirical comedy film) β weighs against fair use (vs. factual/news works).
Amount and substantiality
- From context, it's a short clip (likely seconds-long, e.g., a line or scene). Small portions help fair use, but if it's the "heart" of the work (iconic Simple Jack moment or similar), it hurts.
Effect on the market/potential market
- Does it harm the film's value/licensing? Probably minimal for a 10β30 second clip in a one-off government tweet. But repeated government use could set a bad precedent for licensing markets.
Overall: This use probably does not qualify as fair use β it's more akin to unauthorized repurposing for political messaging than commentary. Celebrities/artists have successfully objected (or sued) when politicians use their music/clips in rallies/ads without clearance.
@hallsrh@dsonoiki@BenStiller Did you read step 3? These videos have a very short impact cycle. Step 3 is accomplished before the clip is removed.
I'm glad to have added a small wrinkle to your brain today.
@antmiddleton@benhabib6 I watched your K2 doc last night at work. Great watch, looked hard and hell.
Made me question how I deal with difficulties, and provided a perspective I hadn't thought of.