Was Michael racist? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

nerrad · 08-05-2005, 12:40 PM

Yes. All the way til the final season when he was going to have a white roommate. The girl's parents were hilarious. The dad played Simpson on Gimme A Break.

Back to Michael, I liked the way he put on the E Hollywood show. His character was groundbreaking. For a kid using those types of words was something new. James was a bit too angry to pull that off. It sounded funnier coming from a little kid.

TVFactFan · 08-05-2005, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nerrad

Yes. All the way til the final season when he was going to have a white roommate. The girl's parents were hilarious. The dad played Simpson on Gimme A Break.

Back to Michael, I liked the way he put on the E Hollywood show. His character was groundbreaking. For a kid using those types of words was something new. James was a bit too angry to pull that off. It sounded funnier coming from a little kid.

None of the things Michael said was funny.

Zions Mother · 08-05-2005, 05:28 PM

No Michael was not racist. He was just what James said he was a "militant midget"

TVFactFan · 08-05-2005, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Zions Mother

No Michael was not racist. He was just what James said he was a "militant midget"

He just went overboard sometimes. After awhile, it was annoying. It even strecthed to his choice of Ice Cream-lol

Brian Damage · 08-05-2005, 07:01 PM

I don't think he was racist, just more proud of being black.

HauntedMom · 08-08-2005, 04:52 PM

I believe the whole show was racist...I still watched it because it was funny. God forbid a white show did that!!

Ireneparalegal · 08-08-2005, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by HauntedMom

I believe the whole show was racist...I still watched it because it was funny. God forbid a white show did that!!

They did. All In The Family.

TVFactFan · 08-08-2005, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

They did. All In The Family.

LOL-LOL

Brian Damage · 08-08-2005, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

They did. All In The Family.

PrettyinPink55 · 08-08-2005, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

They did. All In The Family.

Brieannas21 · 08-09-2005, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

They did. All In The Family.

So True, So True

HauntedMom · 08-09-2005, 09:10 AM

They may have BUT Good Times was racist against whites only....Archie was racist again anyone who wasn't white

vashti1999 · 08-09-2005, 09:30 AM

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They may have BUT Good Times was racist against whites only....Archie was racist again anyone who wasn't white

That doesn't exactly help your point. You said "God forbid a "white" show did that!!" All In The Family had a lot more to do with Archie not liking different races, nationalities, etc. much more than Michael on Good Times. It's not even comparable. I'm confused about what your point is exactly. Being "racist" against everyone isn't as bad as being "racist" against just one group?

nerrad · 08-09-2005, 11:33 AM

Michael kinda chilled with his comments after he became older.

Living In a '70's Dream · 08-09-2005, 02:38 PM

He was "RACIALLY BIAS "

08-05-2005, 12:40 PM	#1
nerrad Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 06, 2003 Location: pfunkytown Posts: 1,253	Was Michael racist? Yes. All the way til the final season when he was going to have a white roommate. The girl's parents were hilarious. The dad played Simpson on Gimme A Break. Back to Michael, I liked the way he put on the E Hollywood show. His character was groundbreaking. For a kid using those types of words was something new. James was a bit too angry to pull that off. It sounded funnier coming from a little kid.

08-05-2005, 05:28 PM	#3
Zions Mother Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Posts: 423	No Michael was not racist. He was just what James said he was a "militant midget"

08-05-2005, 07:01 PM	#5
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: 63,107	I don't think he was racist, just more proud of being black.

08-08-2005, 04:52 PM	#6
HauntedMom Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 08, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 16	I believe the whole show was racist...I still watched it because it was funny. God forbid a white show did that!!

08-09-2005, 09:10 AM	#12
HauntedMom Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 08, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 16	They may have BUT Good Times was racist against whites only....Archie was racist again anyone who wasn't white

08-09-2005, 11:33 AM	#14
nerrad Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 06, 2003 Location: pfunkytown Posts: 1,253	Michael kinda chilled with his comments after he became older.

08-09-2005, 02:38 PM	#15
Living In a '70's Dream Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 17, 2005 Posts: 3,427	He was "RACIALLY BIAS "