A Possible Cartoon Network controversy? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

musicradio77 · 10-21-2005, 06:44 PM

Nelson was posted on GAC Forums on the Termite Terrace Trading Post (that's where I got banned recently):

I wanted to share this with everyone that in yesterday's New York Post, the paper ran an article on the upcoming Adult Swim series, "Boondocks" and was very surprised on how much Cartoon Network is letting this show get away with murder.If anyone has seen the promos, the title character goes up to a mike and tells the white audience that "Jesus Is Black", "Ronald Regan Was The Devil" and I forgot the third part he says.Now considering that the comic strip is based on an African American family and the strip has caused some major controversey, as some newspapers have pulled the strip from their papers.Now comes Mike Lazzo defending and promoting this show, in which the NY Post also reports that the characters keeping using the "N" word in the episodes and it made me wonder about something, about this network.

Well all know that CN has been censoring the classic theatrical cartoons for many years, that contain ethnic stereotypes(and still do on Boomerang) and they don't have a problem, with this type of crude ethnic humor on Boondocks but Lazzo and company don't want to offend viewers with cartoons such as , "Coal Black" "All This And Rabbit Stew" and many others..

So am I missing something or does this make any sense?

TJL · 10-21-2005, 07:29 PM

I don't think there's going to be a controversy. "Boondocks" is going to air during "Adult Swim" hours, which is the networks haven for the more risque material.

gilligan fanatic · 10-21-2005, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musicradio77

Nelson was posted on GAC Forums on the Termite Terrace Trading Post (that's where I got banned recently):

so that is where you have been

Brian Damage · 10-21-2005, 07:57 PM

I have never read the strip nor have I seen the series, but if there is a reverse stereotype, then I think that is wrong. What's good for the goose is good for the gander. I would like to see those "lost" Looney Tunes that haven't been shown in years.

Lamont · 10-30-2005, 02:54 PM

i have a collection of the BANNED cartoons that looney tunes pulled due to racial stereotypes, email me if interested about 4 or 5 discs worth!

musicradio77 · 10-31-2005, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gilligan fanatic

so that is where you have been

Nice to see you come on board since I got banned from GAC Forums last month.

Jenya · 10-31-2005, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lamont

i have a collection of the BANNED cartoons that looney tunes pulled due to racial stereotypes, email me if interested about 4 or 5 discs worth!

I have those too, but on Laserdisc box sets. I have also a bunch of rare Disney ones on laser...including a cartoon with Donald Duck saluting Hitler. That one is called Der Fuehrer's Face, I believe.

10-21-2005, 06:44 PM	#1
musicradio77 Disney Expert Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 14, 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 6,475	A Possible Cartoon Network controversy? Nelson was posted on GAC Forums on the Termite Terrace Trading Post (that's where I got banned recently): I wanted to share this with everyone that in yesterday's New York Post, the paper ran an article on the upcoming Adult Swim series, "Boondocks" and was very surprised on how much Cartoon Network is letting this show get away with murder.If anyone has seen the promos, the title character goes up to a mike and tells the white audience that "Jesus Is Black", "Ronald Regan Was The Devil" and I forgot the third part he says.Now considering that the comic strip is based on an African American family and the strip has caused some major controversey, as some newspapers have pulled the strip from their papers.Now comes Mike Lazzo defending and promoting this show, in which the NY Post also reports that the characters keeping using the "N" word in the episodes and it made me wonder about something, about this network. Well all know that CN has been censoring the classic theatrical cartoons for many years, that contain ethnic stereotypes(and still do on Boomerang) and they don't have a problem, with this type of crude ethnic humor on Boondocks but Lazzo and company don't want to offend viewers with cartoons such as , "Coal Black" "All This And Rabbit Stew" and many others.. So am I missing something or does this make any sense?
	__________________ Musicradio77 Productions

10-21-2005, 07:29 PM	#2
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	I don't think there's going to be a controversy. "Boondocks" is going to air during "Adult Swim" hours, which is the networks haven for the more risque material.
	__________________ "I think I'll stroll up to the front to see how the shooting's going..." - Capt. Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce Read my blogs! http://centralparkamisguide.com/ http://dvdcriticscorner.com Visit me on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=641138880 Hey, I do the tweet thing too! http://twitter.com/TomLevier My shop of handmade items! http://www.etsy.com/shop/ColdGarageCreations

10-21-2005, 07:57 PM	#4
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	I have never read the strip nor have I seen the series, but if there is a reverse stereotype, then I think that is wrong. What's good for the goose is good for the gander. I would like to see those "lost" Looney Tunes that haven't been shown in years.
	__________________ The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven: John 3:3 *Money Doesn't Buy Happiness...But I'd Rather Cry in My Private Jet*

10-30-2005, 02:54 PM	#5
Lamont Lamont says Smile! Forum Veteran Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: Deep in the Heart of Nowhere Posts: 5,217	BANNED LOONEY TUNES i have a collection of the BANNED cartoons that looney tunes pulled due to racial stereotypes, email me if interested about 4 or 5 discs worth!
	__________________ I have not been trading for some time now, so please do not ask---- sorry, i cannot help you!