Posted on 06/01/2010 1:04:35 PM PDT by jazminerose
Just change the name of it to “depot the w*&b@¢ks” and I bet there would be a riot.
Don't EVER scold me on my Bible knowledge.
You have much worst enemies than a praying FReeper.
worst = worse
you get the drift
John 14:6 (King James Version)
6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Please go take your meds and leave me AND Jesus out of this!
It was a snapshot of all Southern culture and in particular Africa based folklore. Br’r Rabbit rabbit and Br’r Fox are based on fables brought over by slaves and given an American slant.
If Uncle Remus is a “racist” stereotype by today's standards then what will future generations deem “racist”
Compare modern comdienes whose raging usage of the n-word and over generous “ blacksploitation ” of horrible black stereotypes to the the “Uncle Tom” character and then say whose done more damage to black America?
Uncle Remus gave practical and kindly advice in a witty manner.
And to my knowledge never used the term “ho” (unless in reference to garden implements)
Watch “Boondocks" on the Cartoon Channel and explain why this show isn't offensive?
If future generations don't harshy judge comediennes like Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle as embarrassment to Blacks then these people need to apologize to Uncle Remus, Stepin Fetch-it and Amos ‘n’ Andy...
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