danth Posted June 5, 2010 Posted June 5, 2010 I love this show! Surprised to see this thread since I just bought the first season last weekend and have been watching it with my wife since. It's just funny, smart satire. Quote
bob joe mac Posted June 6, 2010 Posted June 6, 2010 Loved the part in the last episode where they recreated the opening to 28 weeks later with stickmeiner so awesome. Quote
Keith Posted June 6, 2010 Posted June 6, 2010 Love this show, every episode makes me laugh. The social commentary is nearly spot on, at least here in New Orleans anyway. The MLK episode was my favorite, with the Obama episode comming in 2nd. Specifically the Obama "Dick Ridin'" music video, lol Quote
Ghost Train Posted June 6, 2010 Posted June 6, 2010 (edited) They got the Black Eyed Peas style just right for that song lol... not sure if Will.I.Am was actually singing it, but sure as hell was convincing lol. Edited June 6, 2010 by Ghost Train Quote
UN Spacy Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 (edited) Oh man. The Freemans and Bushido Bob vs. The Hateocracy was AWEEEEEESOME. BTW. The kickball episode reminds me of Samurai Champloo's baseball episode. BOTH were all sorts of awesome. Edited June 7, 2010 by UN Spacy Quote
Ghost Train Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 When I heard the "Synthesis" part of the Stinkmeaner equation I couldn't help but be reminded of the bonds formed by those that spend a small wealth on purchasing valkyries lol... Quote
Ghost Train Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 (edited) Yea... Macross Synthesis: - I love Macross, and my buddies do too - I love Robotech, and my buddies do too - I love Gundam... - I love my Yamatos - I love my Bandais Macross Moments: - FU Robotech, Macross ftw - FU Macross, I'm mentally ill - Macross is better than Gundam - Gundam eats VF-1S for breakfast - Moe animu is superior to Mecha Macross Synthesis + Macross Moment = Complete F'ing Disaster Edited June 7, 2010 by Ghost Train Quote
kanedaestes Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 Actually a better equation..... macros toy collecting + macross-synthesis = complete f***ing disaster i.e. being completely broke.... lol Quote
Ghost Train Posted June 8, 2010 Posted June 8, 2010 (edited) Macross Scoopda thread, 2:00AM Macross Addict: OMG YAMATO VF-1J EXTRA BRIGHT STRIPE TV MID-SEASON EDITION V2.0 EDITION 3!!!!1! Narrator: ding! Watch closely as you are about to experience... a Macross Moment. Webster's Dictionary defines a Macross moment as a moment when impulsiveness overwhelms the mind of an otherwise logical 20/30 year old, causing him to act in an irrational self-destructive financially incompetent manner... i.e. like a Macross fan! Macross Addict: OH Sh!TT!!! PRE-ORDER UP OMG OMG OMG OMG HLJ, AMIAMI, OVERDRIVE, GO GO GO! Narrator: Macross moments are unpredictable, but they all end up bad.... Macross Addict's Waifu: John... I'm leaving you, I just can't stand this anymore. Repo Man (at the door): EH YO! OPEN THE DAMM DOOR! I'm here to repossess some Robotech toys.. damm that was some good 80's cartoon right there. Narrator: Macross moments is the third leading cause of Otaku bankruptcy, second to the Gundam, and buying a truckload of Gibson and Fender guitars despite the fact that you can't tell a D-flat from a hole in the ground. It's a fact! Edited June 8, 2010 by Ghost Train Quote
kanedaestes Posted June 8, 2010 Posted June 8, 2010 Ghost Train.....that.....was.....AWESOME!!!! Quote
Agent ONE Posted June 8, 2010 Posted June 8, 2010 Tried watching it. Totally racist show. I couldn't believe it. Quote
reddsun1 Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 (edited) Tried watching it. Totally racist show. I couldn't believe it. Is the show racist? No, I don't think it's intent is that. Just an unflinching look at the hypocrisy--and racism--in a lot of folks who often claim to be victims of racism and "the Man" themselves. Aaron McGruder pulls no punches, and I applaud him for that. MLK episode is still my favorite. I've not gotten to watch any of the new eps lately... Edited June 9, 2010 by reddsun1 Quote
Max Jenius Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 Tried watching it. Totally racist show. I couldn't believe it. Pretty much what I thought. Quote
Agent ONE Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 Is the show racist? No, I don't think it's intent is that. Just an unflinching look at the hypocrisy--and racism--in a lot of folks who often claim to be victims of racism and "the Man" themselves. Aaron McGruder pulls no punches, and I applaud him for that. MLK episode is still my favorite. I've not gotten to watch any of the new eps lately... The "look" at racism is just racist against white people. The punchline of the show is, white people have ruined the world for black people, and white people should be forever hated for the crimes of their ancestors. Quote
frothymug Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 I love the Boondocks and I take absolutely NO offense to the way they portray white people in it. I laugh at the stereotypes imprinted on the white characters, including Mr. Wuncler. He embodies the typical overzealous and ruthless businessman, whom the lower-income class of society is taught to hate. If anything, the show makes fun of black culture and how self-destructive it is. "You're congratulating me for reading??" Huey's reaction to one of Thugnificent's compliments was priceless. Quote
Keith Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 The "look" at racism is just racist against white people. The punchline of the show is, white people have ruined the world for black people, and white people should be forever hated for the crimes of their ancestors. Which episode did you watch? That one sounds funny! Quote
reddsun1 Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 If anything, the show makes fun of black culture and how self-destructive it is. I think that's McGruder's goal moreso than anything else. In a lot of ways, the "oppressed" can be just as narrow-minded and bigoted as "the Man." In the end, I think the show is holding up a mirror for America to look at (obviously, McGruder's focus is on black folks/hip hop culture in particular). We can laugh at it initially; but it ought to make us think (hopefully) after a little reflection. Case in point: "*igga moments" at once both funny because of the absurdity of it, yet embarassingly close to the truth, sometimes... The harshest truths often come in the form of a joke --Anon Quote
reddsun1 Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 (edited) The "look" at racism is just racist against white people. The punchline of the show is, white people have ruined the world for black people, and white people should be forever hated for the crimes of their ancestors. If it's any consolation, they're all stereotypes. Charicatures of people and their hang-ups, carried to extremes. From Huey's militant idealism; to Riley's incurable desire to be "hip-hop/thug"; to Uncle Ruckus' self-hatred; to Ed and Gin Rummy's "identity crisis"...we've all seen and/or met people who are like that--to a degree--in our own regular lives. Hell, I got in-laws/relatives like some of the characters! ed: OMG, I forgot just how funny Mr. Wuncler is! Ed Asner is brilliant in his role. --"That's right. Every morning I wake up and put one foot on the ground and the other up the a$$ of a 12 year-old Indonesian girl." --"If you don't get that bullsh*t outta my face, bit*h!" He's not necessarily racist; he's equally offensive to everyone. He even gets along/relates with Granpa Freeman, becomes his pal. He's just wealthy and old enough to speak his mind, and not give a fu*k! Hell, I used to work for a guy like that--though not as extreme. He was a riot, may he rest in peace... Edited June 9, 2010 by reddsun1 Quote
Ghost Train Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 As this show takes jabs at almost everyone and anything, at least we can say it's fair. As for the whole "reverse racism" thing, I'm hard pressed to find a single episode where that is the case. If anything Boondocks spends a disproportionate amount of time lampooning the hip-hop culture. If this offends people, stick with The Oprah Winfrey show . Serious and civilized discussion about stuff. Quote
Agent ONE Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 Keith, its ok of you disagree with me, you are never right about anything so when we disagree, I know I am correct. Reddsun, maybe its been on off days that I have seen the show. I should probably give it another chance. Quote
Ghost Train Posted June 10, 2010 Posted June 10, 2010 This thread was this close ( -[ ]- ) to becoming an online N-a moment lol.... I would catalyze this process with a steel chair, but sadly on the interwebz this is not really possible. Quote
Agent ONE Posted June 10, 2010 Posted June 10, 2010 This thread was this close ( -[ ]- ) to becoming an online N-a moment lol.... I would catalyze this process with a steel chair, but sadly on the interwebz this is not really possible. Huh? Quote
Keith Posted June 10, 2010 Posted June 10, 2010 Keith, its ok of you disagree with me, you are never right about anything so when we disagree, I know I am correct. Reddsun, maybe its been on off days that I have seen the show. I should probably give it another chance. "Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk." Quote
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