Some people think of the boondock to be racial because of the use of the "N" word. Me personaly i think of the show to be an expression of mind. When the characters say the "N" word it just reflecting off of real life. I stand up for the show because i can relate to huey. When people of diffrent races say that the boondock is a down grading show to african americans, logically speaking they would not know how it makes us feel.
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2007-12-15 14:50:16 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
It's on Cartoon Network Pix-Ed.
It's not racist, Aaron McGruder is trying to shine a light on issues and life in the African-American community. It's very smart and very funny, although this second season is not as good as the first. Maybe it's just a sophomore slump. Too much Ruckus. He loses his sting when he's in every episode. Hopefully next season will have Caesar, Brooklyn stand up =)
2007-12-15 15:12:17 · answer #1 · answered by Castillo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, the thing is, this show actually confirms racial stereotypes imposed upon black people. I dare everyone that answered this question, including you, to tell me that this show doesn't contradict those stereotypes! You know as well as I do that this show does exactly that. I know that this cartoon is incredibly funny, but some of the things said and done are in very bad taste, but I do continue to watch it. I can also relate to Huey, but my brother relates to Riley, which I find very annoying.
2007-12-15 23:06:13 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. 3.14™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I haven't seen the show, but Boondocks was one of my favorite comic strips (and I'm caucasion). The LA Times quit running it for some reason. What channel is it on, because I would like to watch it.
2007-12-15 22:54:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's definitely got strong racial overtones and Aaron MacGruder himself has proven to be very ethnocentric. I'm white and I love the show. It's funny as hell but I also have a spine and a sense of humor so I may be in the minority.
2007-12-15 22:54:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well personally, I don't know any black people that find that show entertaining, I think its like a lot of adult swim shows, just plain stupid, especially like the racist cartoon where it looks like a blob of snot and he has a confederate flag in the back of his vehicle. I also dont know any cartoon that leaves any stereotype untouched, they can offend anyone from blacks to whites to gays to the handicapped.
2007-12-15 22:54:54 · answer #5 · answered by ehrlich 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i love that show and you are right in that it is a reflection of black lifestyles. althought it may be humorous, the show does touch on a lot of problems that plaugue the black community and shows lots of stereotypes of black people. i do agree that it does use the n word a lot but black people do that in real life to
2007-12-15 22:56:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
foe real doe i don't think so cuz im white and i watch it sometime but thats when i can catch it you feel me but im from the las vegas streets feel me so in a way i got black blood so to me dog it's not racial feel me like you said it's off real life and in hoods and out hoods ***'s are gonna use the word feel me and besides dog it's a good *** show feel me
2007-12-15 22:58:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anything and anybody can be made out to be "racist."
2007-12-15 22:53:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
racist, not racial. Jesus.
I think it's hilarious.
2007-12-15 22:52:50 · answer #9 · answered by B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes. i beleive dats da point.
2007-12-15 22:54:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋