The Problem with Bad Black Representation

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[@KingQwari]

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[@CapnAhad]

the boondocks was fire

[@albionmerrick]

Sometimes it feels like the rich people who make these movies feel a need to pretend like they're still relatable so they just use stereotypes to make up for their lack of connection to the communities they're represnting.

[@KingQwari]

Honestly you're right I think they're so disconnected that they just rely on the basic stereotypes that have gone on for centuries.

[@NewSonyWonderHappyMadisonFan]

How dare you put Spiderverse in the same category as the Good Times reboot.

[@AceTheOutsider]

I'm going to find out how to say TRASH in 20 different languages to address this Bad Times remake

[@KingQwari]

Yes! We can do that together bro I need it 😂

[@DocKrazy]

German: Müll Russian: Мусор (mússor) Hope that heps you get a start 🌻

[@KingQwari]

@@DocKrazy I like that I know some too Spanish: Basura Japanese: Gomi

[@tumpy1897]

As much as i love miles, you right about him 😢 one of the few things i didnt like was that they piled more powers on top of the other powers and whatnot

[@SuperVegeto00]

I love Miles too but I still love Peter as well. His lightning is cool but I would like some other powers on black characters.

[@KingQwari]

Yeah it's just the copying off of everyone else's homework it's so lazy... Thanks for the comment!

[@Tama-zephyrwindlass]

Powers like super intelligence, or animal communication, conjuring, blacksmithing, Water manipulation. I only see black people with powers like these in cultural stories.​@@SuperVegeto00

[@fishbowel4601]

Craziest thing was when miles said "by odin's fade" like who the hell wrote that

[@fishbowel4601]

Looked it up and the guy who made the what if miles was thor apologized, but too little to late

[@Moe_Posting_Chad]

@@fishbowel4601 Racism is fine only when it is against white people. But not jews. They are neither white, nor is racism tolerated against them. One guess why, most people get it wrong.

[@KingQwari]

Exactly like you should've just not done it! Like I would never write for another culture with such a ignorant lense!

[@reaper.5575]

Lowkey I can see your channel going far bro, keep making these style videos frfr

[@KingQwari]

Oh thank you I definitely will! Been doing one video a week for the last few weeks! I appreciate you!

[@reginaldlongbottom]

one thing ive noticed as an outsider looking in is with black media and whats promoted its often harmful stereotypes, like as a latino for me comedies were george lopez show which had some stereotypes but mostly good he was hard working, family man who had a spicy wife who still loved him and they showed that. but with black comedies its so often just the harmful over exaggerated route with everyone so negative, quick to anger, scheming, and other just awful untrue stereotypes. worst part is often time u will see celebrities attached to these profucts promote it as black excellence which it is very much not as it pushed negativity which then instills more ignorance in the minds of nonblack viewers. like ive never seen my dad’s friend lose his cool, or do any of the stereotypes, on the contrary hes a very respectful, hardworking man who i see as a second father and like it pains me that his culture is represented so negatively all the time when ik he gets lumped in with that in the eyes of prejudice and racist individuals. I hope one day there will be a good representation actually pushed by the media

[@KingQwari]

I agree we have some positive role models but most of them get ruined over time... It's all just too much. But you're right other race media usually showcases more positive attributes of their race it's a shame how we get done

[@user-vi4xy1jw7e]

Everybody Hates Chris was a good show

[@OPDS72]

Honestly I've seen so much bad representation of black people in anime that I'd prefer someone to point out the good ones. I personally can't think of any

[@KingQwari]

You just got a great point I think I could make a video about the good representation if that's something you'd like to see. I'd be excited to try to find them too

[@user-vi4xy1jw7e]

Usopp, Afro Samurai, Killer B

[@abstract5249]

What about Lee Everett?

[@ThePrincessCH]

What about Cornelius Fillmore from "Fillmore" or Elisa Maza from "Gargoyles"?

[@KingQwari]

@@ThePrincessCH those are great examples im gonna make a video on that too might include those

[@joejouex3201]

My main thing with brand new characters is that these companies,for the most part, start them off super over powered and important immidiately, or so arrogant that they instantly start flexing on old characters and somehow being correct in their approach. The standard of writers has gone down significantly over the years.

[@ashkebora7262]

A lot of it is executives and suit types getting more and more of their hands in productions. Add that on top of the writer strikes, and you quite literally have moron suits writing some parts... Or _effectively_ writing them, greenlighting only a select few things they want.

[@KingQwari]

Yeah you're right corporate America is infecting the creative industry more than ever. And I don't like it when new characters flex on the old ones like just let the new characters live

[@ThePrincessCH]

I think Anansi from "Static Shock" was an interesting take on Spider-Man.

[@xenoblad]

FR why are so many black super heroes using Electric powers? It's such a weird deliberate choice everyone is making. Do artists prefer the contrast with the skin color?

[@KingQwari]

It honestly began with black lightning, the creator of that character gets paid every time anyone mentions the character. DC didn't wanna pay him so they then created black Vulcan. Static shock was their own character but DC bought them out. Idk why it like this.

[@Tama-zephyrwindlass]

​@@KingQwari I heard it may come from a cultural association with African storm gods. From shango to set to mwindoo to Baalhamon To Nzazi.

[@Tama-zephyrwindlass]

​@@KingQwari I wish they showed our shape shifter stories in a hero format. I've been craving a afro indigenous american character for so long

[@KingQwari]

@@Tama-zephyrwindlass I agree that'd be so much better!

[@khi_has_spoken]

Very insightful bro! Never thought about how many black comic book characters have the same hand me down powers until today.

[@KingQwari]

Thanks so much for saying that I appreciate the feedback!

[@ThePrincessCH]

What about Cornelius Fillmore from "Fillmore!" or Elisa Maza from "Gargoyles" (she's half black half Native American)?

[@annieburley2068]

It shoukd say The problem with bad black representation. Not representation in general

[@KingQwari]

That's actually not a bad idea thank for that

[@AceTheOutsider]

Bam 🎉

[@user-qm1wc7dc8t]

Semantics….

[@user-yr7pi3gi2y]

You need to see the movie The last Dragon. It's a good film but didn't do well when it was released. A lot of times black films are not market well.

[@KingQwari]

Oh I love the last dragon that's a classic!

[@Charles.D.3rd]

just saw your new video and had to watch this one to see what you were talking about when it came to black characters have electrical powers. I see what you mean. also the spiderman and static shock combo in miles morales.

[@KingQwari]

Thanks for checking it out bro! I appreciate you!

[@NiohArcadia]

7:04 The reason for so many Black Characters having lightning powers in (at least American) Superhero media is due to copyright believe it or not at the time. There are plenty of Black charcters in fiction that have non-lightning based abilities but they're not mainsteam and you would only know about them if you know where to look. Which is a bit unfortunate to say the least.

[@KingQwari]

Yeah I unfortunately know that's the reason why I didn't think to put this in the video so thanks for bringing it up. I know there's a decent number of them but they don't get as much attention which is really frustrating to me. Thanks for the comment!

[@irvinaquereburu-pc1it]

Frozone ?

[@user-vi4xy1jw7e]

Everybody Hates Chris was awesome

[@jkseraphim4]

THANK YOU! SOMEONE FINALLY ADMITTED WHAT I'VE FELT FOR DECADES😢

[@KingQwari]

Im glad you felt the same way!

[@donleonard4446]

Electro is a little bit different since there’s different iterations of him but I kinda see what you’re saying

[@SpikeRazzor]

The powers at be telling us we outta be satisfied with our lot in life and position of constant struggle.

[@KingQwari]

Yeah that's what they try to tell us but I call BS we can have and deserve so much better!

[@Moe_Posting_Chad]

Yes. And now we are being replaced, because they genuinely believe you are all unable to change in any way. Time will tell.

[@JusDion]

Lol i think 🤔 you meant to call this video "the problem with BAD black representation" cause it sounds like you dont want black content at all.

[@KingQwari]

Thanks yeah I had no idea it would come off that way. Thanks for letting me know

[@user-yr7pi3gi2y]

I'm glad you're talking about this. Can't wait to see more.

[@KingQwari]

Thank you gonna be doing another video by the end of the week!

[@kingj9664]

I get the frustration with the good times TV show but with miles now no man I think that's a bit much. The whole idea of having black hairs with whitening powers is kind of annoying but look at all the characters you just the name all of them are pretty good representation storm has been the leader of the x men and she's a well beloved character and broke come on I've seen ton of people talk about how cool killer bee in the right car they are. Plus if you ask me besides getting newer superpowers in his comics Miles is actually starting to become a little bit more interesting of a character

[@KingQwari]

Yeah I can see they're going in an interesting direction with Miles. I like Bee but the issues with him sorta kill my high. Thanks for commenting!

[@AYVYN]

You’re right about the baby. Nobody comes out of the womb that down bad, makes it seem inherent.

[@nathantrevino9060]

Bruh crying cuz black people got the same power 😭😭😭

[@sammypopcorn]

Damn I never saw it like that, I really appreciate this perspective, honestly. Thanks for making the video

[@KingQwari]

You're welcome thanks for your comment I appreciate you!

[@t-dollas5442]

Bro Netflix has always been doing this type of thing. Cash grabs that are rushed.

[@KingQwari]

Yeah you're right I just got blinded because they did a good job on a lot of series I liked but you're absolutely correct

[@AYVYN]

You’re right. Hopefully the algorithm blesses you.

[@Charles.D.3rd]

One more thing to add about black superheroes with lighting powers. “ Do Something Else, We have it already and you don’t have to do that anymore “ # Tpain 😂🤣😂🤣

[@KingQwari]

Yes! You don't have to do that music anymore !

[@josephbons1]

It's just like seth mcfarlane to rip off classic television because he has no more ideas.

[@Moe_Posting_Chad]

Looking back. Its like that's all the man has genuinely ever done...

[@josephbons1]

@Moe_Posting_Chad Unfortunately, I think you're right. His homage to Star Trek was orville. Family guy is all cut away gags that have nothing to do with actual storyline. The cleveland show was just straight wrong. I'm not gonna see him ruin Good Times. That's classic, Americana. It's like trying to reboot painting with Bob Ross, just wrong.

[@KingQwari]

Yeah you're right he's just a leech honestly

[@user-vi4xy1jw7e]

American Dad is the only decent Seth show. ​@@josephbons1

[@ant445]

@@user-vi4xy1jw7ebut Ted…

[@apotomus5116]

I don't understand why you're so mad about the culture aspect. You see it so many times with so many stereotypes. It doesn't come from thin air, broh. You act like none of it is true at least some times.

[@elly6216]

i would recommend subtitles, or to turn the music down a little next time!!

[@KingQwari]

Noted! Thank you!

[@ThaMxUp]

honestly we have a lot of different black characters, it's just that the ones that get any sort of gas, and the resources to go on for a long enough to build a following aren't the ones that have the ones that have creativity and passion behind them and what unfortunately ends up happening, is that in order to get the gas and resources to continue long enough to build a following people have to conform and then we get another black character with electricity powers

[@KingQwari]

Yeah that makes sense. We do have a lot more black characters than the ones I mentioned but it's definitely a problem I hate this pattern in the industry

[@ThaMxUp]

@@KingQwari same bro that and the fact that we can only have one haircut on our characters at a time, it used to be the low effort fro, now it's the side swept dreads we have so many awesome hairstyles that just never see any media rep and I hate that shit

[@KingQwari]

@@ThaMxUp I agree it's so tired it's like no one wants to do the work of making something unique and if they do it's like for little kids I want better for us older folks.

[@aso576]

Im mad cause if i love how the animation looks but the damn writers man

[@iibe_lazy6803]

The good times show lowkey funny tho

[@mazingg2367]

Nah miles was cold in the movies and the games

[@KingQwari]

To me in the games he's overpowered too

[@ahobbyist9520]

comic miles is pretty good right now. video game Miles has to be the whitest black person I've seen, down to the trash beats.

[@ghost-dc4ll]

Yo you def going to go far weather people agree or disagree you made a lot of good points and great video quality.

[@KingQwari]

Thank you so much! Means a lot!

[@KingQwari]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate that!

[@SSJThug]

I remember that I watch the latest/ last season of power rangers (I don't know you're into or familiar with that) when they introduce the 6th ranger i was like "fuck yeah, we got the first black 6th ranger...but his suit and abilities is electrical theme...FUCK!"

[@KingQwari]

Yup I'm a big power ranger and Kamen rider fan I'll definitely be talking about those on the channel.. ye a h I was upset about that too! Like why ?! It took up so long to finally get one too smh

[@ThePrincessCH]

The "Power Rangers" franchise is actually a Japanese show called "Super Sentai." They basically just switched around the B-plots.

[@KingQwari]

@@ThePrincessCH true but in the last power rangers season they actually made all original footage for the american show.

[@SSJThug]

@@ThePrincessCH ok...and?

[@Tshepiso.Morake]

You need to talk in more concise and consistent manner. You’re channel has potential but I couldn’t get past 2 mins cause of your rhythm

[@KingQwari]

Note taken thanks for the feedback

[@Shookey]

cool analysis

[@KingQwari]

Thank you!

[@Kaine12349]

Good work man.

[@KingQwari]

Thanks so much!

[@youtubedoesntmakesense2021]

Did you make a script for this? Cause bro GET TO THE POINT.

[@KingQwari]

Yes I did lol 😂 dunno what to tell hou

[@lorenzowashington5233]

good times is ass but you over reacting bro

[@user-hx3st3bo8j]

Black people enjoy comedy almost everybody who has felt some pain Love's comedy so really comedy would be a good side effect from slavery it's a way of making our people feel happy and better we also as Americans love comedy and Miles Morales is not just a black character but he's also helping to transition Spider-Man you can only tell somebody story so many times before it gets boring he's the new story as well as the other characters and the good times cartoon is fantastic although I also enjoy boondocks

[@zalgoat1024]

Ik this might be a wild take but, I like the show and it could have just been named differently.

[@KingQwari]

Yeah I think regardless it seems racially insensitive but if the title was different it would make it better.

[@ChandlerRobinsonCRV]

good video shout out to when I was called racist by white folk for not wanting a black spiderman

[@user-fv5bl5ok4t]

This video is fucking hilarious 😂😂😂😂

[@realpeachgirl1]

I love miles down but I can’t ignore the stereotypes of his character yknow? The lighting power and the trope where black people in media when they are apart of a biracial relationship it’s always with a white person as if that’s the only possible biracial relationship for black people as a whole when dating outside of their race. I hate when writers get lazy on actually writing good black characters and plot without having to use stereotypes so they wouldn’t have to write something more unique.

[@user-vi4xy1jw7e]

"Always with a white person." Literally in the same comic/game/movie, Miles' parents are in a biracial relationship which isn't black and white. Why are you ignoring that? Lol

[@realpeachgirl1]

@@user-vi4xy1jw7e I ignored it because it’s good representation of interracial relationships that isn’t always with someone that isn’t poc. Keep up. The only reason I said “always” is because of how popular black and white interracial relationships are instead of other poc with black people. Don’t twist my words