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Post by Value Buy on Jan 12, 2017 9:44:35 GMT -5
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Post by Virgil Showlion on Jan 12, 2017 9:48:10 GMT -5
What's "Blackish"?
I could look it up but I have a sneaking suspicion I'm not the only one without a clue, so bring the well to us, eh?
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Post by swamp on Jan 12, 2017 9:49:59 GMT -5
What's "Blackish"? I could look it up but I have a sneaking suspicion I'm not the only one without a clue, so bring the well to us, eh? It's a TV sitcom
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Post by Value Buy on Jan 12, 2017 9:54:17 GMT -5
What's "Blackish"? I could look it up but I have a sneaking suspicion I'm not the only one without a clue, so bring the well to us, eh? It's a TV sitcom
It actually was a good show the first year. Didn't know if I was to be feeling guilt or not. Is that bad if I didn't feel guilty? |
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Post by swamp on Jan 12, 2017 9:59:04 GMT -5
It actually was a good show the first year. Didn't know if I was to be feeling guilt or not. Is that bad if I didn't feel guilty? I'm not sure why you would feel guilty. I've watching it. It's amusing.
I acknowledge black people deal with some different circumstances that I do as a white person. No reason to feel guilty about it.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Jan 12, 2017 10:07:30 GMT -5
It's TV.  If you disagree just change the channel. They're free to write whatever they want and you as the viewer are free to not watch it. Enough people don't watch it the show gets canceled. |
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Post by Virgil Showlion on Jan 12, 2017 10:10:29 GMT -5
It actually was a good show the first year. Didn't know if I was to be feeling guilt or not. Is that bad if I didn't feel guilty? I'm not sure why you would feel guilty. I've watching it. It's amusing.
I acknowledge black people deal with some different circumstances that I do as a white person. No reason to feel guilty about it.
Out of morbid curiosity, what are the different circumstances the (presumably black) characters on the show have to deal with? What does the show say about black Americans? |
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Post by Tennesseer on Jan 12, 2017 10:12:35 GMT -5
Fixed. I would suggest you watch this episode when reruns are on this summer before commenting further on it. |
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Post by ken a.k.a OMK on Jan 12, 2017 10:12:52 GMT -5
It's a sitcom. Those shows make fun of everyone and life situations.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2017 12:52:40 GMT -5
It's a sitcom. Those shows make fun of everyone and life situations. Did any one else note that there were female presidents being written into the scripted TV shows, in the year leading up to the election? Even the former "Wonder Woman" got to be one.  |
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Post by Virgil Showlion on Jan 12, 2017 15:11:16 GMT -5
It's a sitcom. Those shows make fun of everyone and life situations. Swamp mentions "different circumstances" that black people face and that the show touches on. Obviously she's talking about black stereotypes. I'm curious what kind of black stereotypes are still acceptable/funny in the US. |
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Post by steff on Jan 12, 2017 16:36:25 GMT -5
You clearly haven't watched Last Man Standing to see the conservative side of politics in a tv sitcom.
Every episode has some form of Obama bashing & Hillary hate. One season he said Bengahzi in literally every show at least once.
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Post by djAdvocate on Jan 12, 2017 16:42:22 GMT -5
our entire culture is pretty conservative, imo. as a liberal, i am painfully aware of it.
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Post by imawino on Jan 12, 2017 16:46:31 GMT -5
It's a sitcom. Those shows make fun of everyone and life situations. Swamp mentions "different circumstances" that black people face and that the show touches on. Obviously she's talking about black stereotypes. I'm curious what kind of black stereotypes are still acceptable/funny in the US. I don't think I understand your question. Do you not perhaps know a few different circumstances black people may face? Do you think everything needs to be acceptable to a majority of the population of America for it to be commented on in a sitcom? Do you think funny must always = generally acceptable behavior? Have you ever actually seen a sitcom?
If you are actually interested in the show, watch it.
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Post by imawino on Jan 12, 2017 17:08:30 GMT -5
Did you actually read the article you linked to?
The episode, which is titled “Lemons,” “spoke to those concerns, spoke to those questions, spoke to that disbelief, spoke to that trepidation that people have going forward,” Anderson adds. “It captured not only the voice of Andre, but also the voice of concerned Americans, and the voice of those who are also pro-Trump. This isn’t an anti-Trump script at all. It’s just a script about our reality in terms of what this election meant to us and what it means moving forward for the next four years.”
Damn fear mongers! 
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Post by Virgil Showlion on Jan 12, 2017 17:12:45 GMT -5
Do you not perhaps know a few different circumstances black people may face? I know of many, but to the best of my knowledge they're considered racist stereotypes that draw the ire of snowflakes, "social justice" activists, etc. Do you think everything needs to be acceptable to a majority of the population of America for it to be commented on in a sitcom? Yes, in the sense that the material must be considered no worse than mildly offensive by any visible minority. I don't think I understand your question. I'm looking for specific examples of "black circumstances" the show pokes fun at without drawing the ire of race baiters, snowflakes, and SJWs. It's a fair question. If you are actually interested in the show, watch it. I'm not interested in the show; I'm interested in one particular aspect of it. I don't have TV, and I wouldn't get an accurate picture by watching a few minutes of it anyway. Help me out. Do they all have 70's afros and talk in gangster slang? Do they joke about mayonnaise and fried chicken? Do they parody rap culture like the Wayans brothers? Are they all single moms living in the projects? What kinds of issues is the audience laughing at? |
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Post by weltschmerz on Jan 12, 2017 17:20:49 GMT -5
Mayonnaise?
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Post by Virgil Showlion on Jan 12, 2017 17:31:39 GMT -5
Some joke about how whites love it and blacks can't stand it. I saw it in a movie ages ago and it stuck with me. |
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Post by Opti on Jan 12, 2017 17:51:08 GMT -5
It's a sitcom. Those shows make fun of everyone and life situations. Did any one else note that there were female presidents being written into the scripted TV shows, in the year leading up to the election? Even the former "Wonder Woman" got to be one. No, but I pick and choose and watch shows online. It appears you might be correct per a slideshow with a huge number of ads. The second instance was a TV show in 1985 though.
www.thewrap.com/female-us-president-movies-tv-actress-woman-hillary-clinton/15/
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Post by Opti on Jan 12, 2017 17:57:10 GMT -5
Do you not perhaps know a few different circumstances black people may face? I know of many, but to the best of my knowledge they're considered racist stereotypes that draw the ire of snowflakes, "social justice" activists, etc. Do you think everything needs to be acceptable to a majority of the population of America for it to be commented on in a sitcom? Yes, in the sense that the material must be considered no worse than mildly offensive by any visible minority. I don't think I understand your question. I'm looking for specific examples of "black circumstances" the show pokes fun at without drawing the ire of race baiters, snowflakes, and SJWs. It's a fair question. If you are actually interested in the show, watch it. I'm not interested in the show; I'm interested in one particular aspect of it. I don't have TV, and I wouldn't get an accurate picture by watching a few minutes of it anyway. Help me out. Do they all have 70's afros and talk in gangster slang? Do they joke about mayonnaise and fried chicken? Do they parody rap culture like the Wayans brothers? Are they all single moms living in the projects? What kinds of issues is the audience laughing at? Hate quoting this entire mess, but its easier than trying to slice and dice it.
Unlike the Cosby show, Blackish acknowledges the issues well off blacks might have between being true to their roots and what being a well off black person means to them. I haven't watched this season yet, but they've addressed things like blacks and the importance of church and dealing with people you grew up with who are still in the hood. The wife is a doctor and the husband is in advertising originally targeting the black demographic.
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Post by milee on Jan 12, 2017 17:58:49 GMT -5
Holy guacamole, I just realized why Virgil can't begin to conceive of this show... he's assuming it's from the white viewpoint and is discussing what white people think are black circumstances and issues.
No, Virgil, the show is written by and stars - wait for it - black people who examine through comedy their view of the issues black people face. Very different perspective. It's equally critical of the stereotypes, prejudices and issues of black people and white people...
And it's super funny. I think I'll watch the next episode while eating a taco from one of the taco trucks that's going to be appearing on every corner soon.
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Post by weltschmerz on Jan 12, 2017 18:02:11 GMT -5
Some joke about how whites love it and blacks can't stand it. I saw it in a movie ages ago and it stuck with me. I never heard that before. |
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Post by swamp on Jan 12, 2017 18:06:14 GMT -5
Do you not perhaps know a few different circumstances black people may face? I know of many, but to the best of my knowledge they're considered racist stereotypes that draw the ire of snowflakes, "social justice" activists, etc. Do you think everything needs to be acceptable to a majority of the population of America for it to be commented on in a sitcom? Yes, in the sense that the material must be considered no worse than mildly offensive by any visible minority. I don't think I understand your question. I'm looking for specific examples of "black circumstances" the show pokes fun at without drawing the ire of race baiters, snowflakes, and SJWs. It's a fair question. If you are actually interested in the show, watch it. I'm not interested in the show; I'm interested in one particular aspect of it. I don't have TV, and I wouldn't get an accurate picture by watching a few minutes of it anyway. Help me out. Do they all have 70's afros and talk in gangster slang? Do they joke about mayonnaise and fried chicken? Do they parody rap culture like the Wayans brothers? Are they all single moms living in the projects? What kinds of issues is the audience laughing at? You have Internet, obviously. Hulu? Netflix? Amazonia Prime? You Tube? Just Google it. |
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Post by swamp on Jan 12, 2017 18:08:25 GMT -5
Holy guacamole, I just realized why Virgil can't begin to conceive of this show... he's assuming it's from the white viewpoint and is discussing what white people think are black circumstances and issues. No, Virgil, the show is written by and stars - wait for it - black people who examine through comedy their view of the issues black people face. Very different perspective. It's equally critical of the stereotypes, prejudices and issues of black people and white people... And it's super funny. I think I'll watch the next episode while eating a taco from one of the taco trucks that's going to be appearing on every corner soon. Scoot over and I'll bring the margaritas |
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Post by Value Buy on Jan 12, 2017 18:45:56 GMT -5
Some joke about how whites love it and blacks can't stand it. I saw it in a movie ages ago and it stuck with me. I never heard that before. I think it is the reverse. Blacks buy mayonnaise, whites buy the fake stuff, Miracle Whip. |
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Post by Virgil Showlion on Jan 12, 2017 18:50:50 GMT -5
Hate quoting this entire mess, but its easier than trying to slice and dice it.
Unlike the Cosby show, Blackish acknowledges the issues well off blacks might have between being true to their roots and what being a well off black person means to them. I haven't watched this season yet, but they've addressed things like blacks and the importance of church and dealing with people you grew up with who are still in the hood. The wife is a doctor and the husband is in advertising originally targeting the black demographic.
OK. So there are jokes about the awkward relationship between the upper-middle class and urban poor, I take it? Holy guacamole, I just realized why Virgil can't begin to conceive of this show... he's assuming it's from the white viewpoint and is discussing what white people think are black circumstances and issues. No, Virgil, the show is written by and stars - wait for it - black people who examine through comedy their view of the issues black people face. Very different perspective. It's equally critical of the stereotypes, prejudices and issues of black people and white people... And it's super funny. I think I'll watch the next episode while eating a taco from one of the taco trucks that's going to be appearing on every corner soon. I'm looking for specific examples. Something like: "In an early episode the main character comes in raving 'Black people got too many cats.' It's a part of a running theme in the show where black people can't stand black cats. They're superstitious about them." |
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Post by zibazinski on Jan 12, 2017 18:51:29 GMT -5
I never heard that before. I think it is the reverse. Blacks buy mayonnaise, whites buy the fake stuff, Miracle Whip. Not in my house. Eww |
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Post by Tennesseer on Jan 12, 2017 18:52:48 GMT -5
I never heard that before. I think it is the reverse. Blacks buy mayonnaise, whites buy the fake stuff, Miracle Whip. I like and use both. |
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Post by milee on Jan 12, 2017 19:04:30 GMT -5
Hate quoting this entire mess, but its easier than trying to slice and dice it.
Unlike the Cosby show, Blackish acknowledges the issues well off blacks might have between being true to their roots and what being a well off black person means to them. I haven't watched this season yet, but they've addressed things like blacks and the importance of church and dealing with people you grew up with who are still in the hood. The wife is a doctor and the husband is in advertising originally targeting the black demographic.
OK. So there are jokes about the awkward relationship between the upper-middle class and urban poor, I take it? Holy guacamole, I just realized why Virgil can't begin to conceive of this show... he's assuming it's from the white viewpoint and is discussing what white people think are black circumstances and issues. No, Virgil, the show is written by and stars - wait for it - black people who examine through comedy their view of the issues black people face. Very different perspective. It's equally critical of the stereotypes, prejudices and issues of black people and white people... And it's super funny. I think I'll watch the next episode while eating a taco from one of the taco trucks that's going to be appearing on every corner soon. I'm looking for specific examples. Something like: "In an early episode the main character comes in raving 'Black people got too many cats.' It's a part of a running theme in the show where black people can't stand black cats. They're superstitious about them." Then FGI and stop being a jerk. You think it's cute, but you sound really, really ignorant. And Opti already listed several of the topics the show has explored. |
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Post by swamp on Jan 12, 2017 19:28:27 GMT -5
Hate quoting this entire mess, but its easier than trying to slice and dice it.
Unlike the Cosby show, Blackish acknowledges the issues well off blacks might have between being true to their roots and what being a well off black person means to them. I haven't watched this season yet, but they've addressed things like blacks and the importance of church and dealing with people you grew up with who are still in the hood. The wife is a doctor and the husband is in advertising originally targeting the black demographic.
OK. So there are jokes about the awkward relationship between the upper-middle class and urban poor, I take it? Holy guacamole, I just realized why Virgil can't begin to conceive of this show... he's assuming it's from the white viewpoint and is discussing what white people think are black circumstances and issues. No, Virgil, the show is written by and stars - wait for it - black people who examine through comedy their view of the issues black people face. Very different perspective. It's equally critical of the stereotypes, prejudices and issues of black people and white people... And it's super funny. I think I'll watch the next episode while eating a taco from one of the taco trucks that's going to be appearing on every corner soon. I'm looking for specific examples. Something like: "In an early episode the main character comes in raving 'Black people got too many cats.' It's a part of a running theme in the show where black people can't stand black cats. They're superstitious about them." Dude, seriously, JFGI |
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