Last week, a video clip of Captain America: Brave New World star Anthony Mackie speaking at a screening event went viral due to the actor's comments relating to what he feels the mantle of Captain America should represent leading to some pretty strong reactions on social media.

“Captain America represents a lot of different things, and I don’t think the term ‘America’ should be one of those representations," Mackie said. "It’s about a man who keeps his word, who has honor, dignity and integrity. Someone who is trustworthy and dependable.”

As you might expect, the part about Cap not representing America is what caused the backlash. Some assumed Mackie meant that the U.S. shouldn't be all the Sentinel of Liberty is seen to represent, while others took his words at face value and felt he was suggesting that the character shouldn't be associated with his home country in any way.