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* On ''[[South Park]],'' [[Meaningful Name|Token Black]] (yes, that's his name) is the richest kid in town, and his parents seem to be more educated than just about anybody else. The entire episode "Here Comes the Neighborhood" plays on this idea: as more rich and successful black people move to town, the poor white characters begin to get angry, but over class rather than race -- until the very end, where Mr. Garrison basically outs himself as a racist. |
* On ''[[South Park]],'' [[Meaningful Name|Token Black]] (yes, that's his name) is the richest kid in town, and his parents seem to be more educated than just about anybody else. The entire episode "Here Comes the Neighborhood" plays on this idea: as more rich and successful black people move to town, the poor white characters begin to get angry, but over class rather than race -- until the very end, where Mr. Garrison basically outs himself as a racist. |
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** Token does actually fulfill some pretty funny stereotypes himself though: He has an astounding soul voice (Then-Mrs. Garrison claimed that it got her wet), and this little gem... |
** Token does actually fulfill some pretty funny stereotypes himself though: He has an astounding soul voice (Then-Mrs. Garrison claimed that it got her wet), and this little gem... |
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{{quote|'''Cartman''': Alright, Token, play the bass. |
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'''Token''': Cartman, I told you I don't know how to- |
'''Token''': Cartman, I told you I don't know how to- |
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'''Cartman''': Token, you're black, you can play the damn bass. |
'''Cartman''': Token, you're black, you can play the damn bass. |
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'''Token''': Cartman, that's a racist- |
'''Token''': Cartman, that's a racist- |
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'''Cartman''': TOKEN PLAY THE DAMN BASS! |
'''Cartman''': TOKEN PLAY THE DAMN BASS! |
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(''Token plays the bass perfectly'') |
(''Token plays the bass perfectly'') |
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'''Token''': ...Goddamnit. }} |
'''Token''': ...Goddamnit. }} |
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* In ''[[Futurama]]'', Hermes Conrad is, in many ways, exact opposite of a stereotypical Jamaican - while they're normally portrayed as being maxed and relaxed, he's an uptight, neurotic workaholic. Though he does have the limbo and reggae skills. |
* In ''[[Futurama]]'', Hermes Conrad is, in many ways, exact opposite of a stereotypical Jamaican - while they're normally portrayed as being maxed and relaxed, he's an uptight, neurotic workaholic. Though he does have the limbo and reggae skills. |
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