I've always wondered what native americans thought of Tonto. I can see where they can be easily offended by the character but there are some qualities to the character that make the character more than just a stereotype. Any thoughts people?
2006-11-18 12:07:54 · 6 answers · asked by timjousmaauthor 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Newbiegranny said it well, it's a bad reflection, on a people who are generalized as being all the same for one. People I have talked to don't care for really any depiction, especially from older shows that are nothing but stereotypes and make human beings into objects or as lesser people.
Too many people have their views of these people affected by movies, books, general stereotyped attitudes of society. Cripe, when we went to a haunted hayride thing before Halloween...they actually had an "Indian" theme in one part! (Uh, why??) I was not born and raised in a Tribe, but I myself was not amused. They actually did the awful stereotyped hand over mouth "woo woo" thing, I freakin felt embarrassed for these people that they'd actually DO such a thing! That kind of crap, along with the stern arms crossed posture and other garbage is such awful stuff. And those old tv shows and things are just saturated with it. It IS an awful and wrong reflection that society is shown.
2006-11-18 19:10:29 · answer #1 · answered by Indigo 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
In Spanish, Tonto means "stupid".... well.... I wouldn't feel good about that. I don't know if it is a coincidence or not.
I never saw Tonto as being a bad or stupid character. His other attributes stood out to me as a child growing up with the Lone Ranger shows, such as his loyalty and strength of purpose. Now, I realize that his language was intended to make it sound like he couldn't speak English, and he always had to have direction from the Lone Ranger.... never smart enough to do anything himself.
It was a poor reflection of the Native American population, but it was at another time in history. I'm sure if it was created now, there would be an uproar over it. As it was something of the past, put it in perspective and let it go.
Best Wishes,
Sue
2006-11-18 12:13:57 · answer #2 · answered by newbiegranny 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
there have been videos and then a television series about "The Lone Ranger". contained in the tale, a collection of Texas Rangers were killed by a gang of outlaws. purely one wounded guy survived. He quickly met an section American named Tonto. They rode mutually in a while. LR used silver bullets, and the "William tell Overture" replaced into his topic song. His horse replaced into named Silver. he yelled, "hi ho, Silver, away!" on the end of each and every television instruct.
2016-11-29 06:28:08 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they would think that Tonto, is a pretty cool character.
with out his clever/witty ways the lone ranger wouldn't been able to travel across the USA
2006-11-18 12:10:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a fifteen year old white male in Maryland who is uneducated about the Native American cultures, I can safely say that they some are offended and some think he is a good representative of their society.
2006-11-18 12:30:33 · answer #5 · answered by daniel g 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
one of the funniest bits I ever heard was Bill Cosby's "Lone Ranger"
"who's WE keemosabee?"
hilarious!
2006-11-18 12:11:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋