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Frank Gannucci · 06-16-2026, 10:41 AM

A Honeymooners Juneteenth:

(Ralph & Ed are watching a documentary about Juneteenth.)

Ralph: “Good thing that there is a holiday called Juneteenth Norton.”

Ed: “It’s to celebrate the people being liberated from slavery.”

Ralph: “Good thing that they outlawed slavery.”

Ed: “May I echo those words?”

Ralph: “You certainly can Norton. Good thing that there is a holiday like this.”

Ed: “I agree. NOBODY deserves to be slaves.”

Ralph: “That’s right Norton.”

(They both sing a song about freedom from slavery.)

(Jackie walks on stage. Crowd cheers.)

Jackie: “Thank you. The Miami Beach crowds are the BEST! GOOD NIGHT!”

(Crowd cheers.)

Dream Canteen · 06-16-2026, 12:13 PM

I’m sorry. What!?

Frank Gannucci · 06-16-2026, 04:34 PM

I figured I would write a Honeymooners sketch about Juneteenth which is this

https://www.history.com/articles/what-is-juneteenth

Dream Canteen · 06-16-2026, 05:40 PM

I know what Juneteenth is, friend, and I unabashedly support its addition as a federal holiday. Your heart is clearly in the right place, but the sketch lands a bit awkwardly — putting words like “the blacks” in the mouths of beloved TV characters, even positively, tends to invite more cringing than celebrating.

Worth knowing: “the blacks” as a construction is generally considered reductive and offensive, even when used with good intentions.

Frank Gannucci · 06-16-2026, 08:54 PM

Sorry, I’ll see if I can edit it.

06-16-2026, 10:41 AM	#1
Frank Gannucci Member Forum Star Join Date: Mar 05, 2007 Posts: 15,959	A Honeymooners Juneteenth: A Honeymooners Juneteenth: (Ralph & Ed are watching a documentary about Juneteenth.) Ralph: “Good thing that there is a holiday called Juneteenth Norton.” Ed: “It’s to celebrate the people being liberated from slavery.” Ralph: “Good thing that they outlawed slavery.” Ed: “May I echo those words?” Ralph: “You certainly can Norton. Good thing that there is a holiday like this.” Ed: “I agree. NOBODY deserves to be slaves.” Ralph: “That’s right Norton.” (They both sing a song about freedom from slavery.) (Jackie walks on stage. Crowd cheers.) Jackie: “Thank you. The Miami Beach crowds are the BEST! GOOD NIGHT!” (Crowd cheers.)
	Last edited by Frank Gannucci; 06-16-2026 at 08:55 PM.

06-16-2026, 12:13 PM	#2
Dream Canteen Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 11, 2023 Location: California Posts: 307	I’m sorry. What!?
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06-16-2026, 04:34 PM	#3
Frank Gannucci Member Forum Star Join Date: Mar 05, 2007 Posts: 15,959	I figured I would write a Honeymooners sketch about Juneteenth which is this https://www.history.com/articles/what-is-juneteenth

06-16-2026, 05:40 PM	#4
Dream Canteen Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 11, 2023 Location: California Posts: 307	I know what Juneteenth is, friend, and I unabashedly support its addition as a federal holiday. Your heart is clearly in the right place, but the sketch lands a bit awkwardly — putting words like “the blacks” in the mouths of beloved TV characters, even positively, tends to invite more cringing than celebrating. Worth knowing: “the blacks” as a construction is generally considered reductive and offensive, even when used with good intentions.

06-16-2026, 08:54 PM	#5
Frank Gannucci Member Forum Star Join Date: Mar 05, 2007 Posts: 15,959	Sorry, I’ll see if I can edit it.