But yeah, I'm not really shocked or offended because I expect that from this show; however, people should chill trying to dismiss those that do express their feelings and concerns over something that is pretty blatantly racist and ignorant -- even if presented satirically.
I mean they took this city:
and reduced it to this:
just because it's in Africa. It's not ridiculous to be offended by that.
Yeah, like why not at least go somewhere where it's actually like that? That's like a Japanese comedy show depicting America as Texas with a bunch of fatties in cowboy boots.
Well, see, the problem there is that Family Guy already beat them to the punch. They actually did do an episode where the Griffins go to Texas, and it's... pretty much what you'd expect.
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Originally posted by Callisto.
This reminds me of the fact that I've been taking part in little trivia games with people around my campus and everytime someone asks for the name of a country one or two people always say Africa.
The thing is the stereotypes that they use as a punchline actually have negative impact on certain people groups' lives. But in comedy you're supposed to punch up not punch down. And then to top it off most of the audience for this show is white. So you'll have a bunch of white kii'ing at racist jokes while they live their life of privilege and won't ever have to think of the negative impact those stereotypes carry.
This reminds me of the fact that I've been taking part in little trivia games with people around my campus and everytime someone asks for the name of a country one or two people always say Africa.
This is my problem with things like this. Africa is always depicted as some homogeneous entity, where everyone looks the same, speaks the same, huts everywhere, usually got safari animals running around. So I'm not surprised people would think it was a country when it's always treated like one all the time.
Literally someone came in here saying they did the same to Brazil and Japan, Australia... which are all countries, so it's hardly an equivalent comparison.
Maybe if almost every portrayal of the continent in the media wasn't so ******, this would be funnier to me.
It's Family Guy so I wouldn't do too much on them. They're always very self-aware when it comes to things like this.
That said, I do wish there were more shows/movies that depicted the reality of Africa as a whole. There are actually so many modern and beautiful countries there, many of which could rival most states in the US or even the UK for that matter. If the world saw more of the normal parts of Africa, I think it might even help reduce the negative stereotypes surrounding it, and maybe even black people in general. All of Africa is not poor African tribes running around with no clothes and living in mud huts.
Its just a joke from an adult cartoon. People really need to get the sticks outta their assesregarding this kind of stuff. If FG did an episode about Scotland, it would be full of stupid stereotypes. We'd all be living in villages in the mountains wearing kilts and playing the bagpipes. Its satire. Its a joke.
Also anyone using the word 'problematic' needs a reality check.
Nah, not offensive. I mean, you look at any other American depictions of other countries and it's always built on stereotypes. Plus, a lot of stereotypes have a foundation of truth behind them IMO.
Lets look at how blacks treat each other on TV. Lets talk about that. Yet you are worried about about a satirical cartoon that goes in on everybody including white people but you don't hear white people complaining.
it's Family Guy, they poke fun on germans, africans, gays, christians, rapists, pedophiles, lesbians, jews, arabs, chinese, rednecks, muslims, incest and zoophiles!
people need to stop being sensitive
But yeah, I'm not really shocked or offended because I expect that from this show; however, people should chill trying to dismiss those that do express their feelings and concerns over something that is pretty blatantly racist and ignorant -- even if presented satirically.
I mean they took this city:
and reduced it to this:
just because it's in Africa. It's not ridiculous to be offended by that.
you've seen their depiction of the Deep South and midwest USA too, right?
full of inbred racists that sits on the porch playing banjo, with no teeth, no Brains and lots of moonshine etc etc...
they are playing on stereotypes since day 1, and often offensively yet brilliant b/c they punch EVERYONE!
Lets look at how blacks treat each other on TV. Lets talk about that. Yet you are worried about about a satirical cartoon that goes in on everybody including white people but you don't hear white people complaining.
I haven't seen the episode, but it's possible the show is parodying people's beliefs on Africa. However with Africa constantly depicted this way, satire or no, I can see why reinforcing this stereotype could be seen as problematic.
you've seen their depiction of the Deep South and midwest USA too, right?
full of inbred racists that sits on the porch playing banjo, with no teeth, no Brains and lots of moonshine etc etc...
they are playing on stereotypes since day 1, and often offensively yet brilliant b/c they punch EVERYONE!
Lets look at how Africans treat each other... in their own countries...trigger happy, homophobic, pedophiles, kidnapping, misogynist etc... and thats just the stuff we've heard about...
FG was joking. If you are that sensitive that you can't even take a joke don't watch. Its not for the faint of heart. Quit complaining and get a hobby...
Lets look at how Africans treat each other... in their own countries...trigger happy, homophobic, pedophiles, kidnapping, misogynist etc... and thats just the stuff we've heard about... :eat popcorn:
FG was joking. If you are that sensitive that you can't even take a joke don't watch. Its not for the faint of heart. Quit complaining and get a hobby...