Racism Approached In Cartoons..

[@tuv]

what other cartoon-related video ideas would you guys like to see?

[@REB3CC42]

scary hidden messages in cartoons??

[@grandpafranndpa]

i just wanna see u talk sht about velma bc jesus chrit what a dumpster fire or some creepy cartoon theory iceburg

[@ieatratsfordinner2064]

Roblox sex feature

[@Wounds1283]

I would love a video on disturbing anime

[@cvnnamxxm]

@@Wounds1283 omg yesss

[@frankiecondon4197]

fresh prince is honestly the best one. not only does it reflect on the racism that the victims sometimes face just because they a "minority", but how they FEEL. it must be hard that no matter what personality you have or if you're a criminal or not , people are going to take one look at your skin colour/race and think "this man/woman does not deserve to enjoy a happy life like me."

[@ask343]

I remember Fresh Prince always handling serious topics really well

[@zzzzzzz2601]

Fresh Prince was always the W show.

[@ejakaegypt]

💯

[@PeterGriffin11]

I don't think it's a bad episode but I respectfully disagree. The parts I personally have a problem with is the episode saying that all cops are racist which isn't true some are and others aren't and part where will says all black people have harder lives than white people which also isn't entirely true some black people do and others don't. I don't think it's good to assume someone has a hard or easy life solely based on their skin color it would drive me crazy if people assumed I had a hard life full of struggle just because I'm black life is definitely not so black & white.

[@asylum232]

@@PeterGriffin11 i think they said all cops so black kids know to be cautious around all of them so they don’t get shot or something

[@CharlesTCambron]

I feel so sorry for Carlton. It really pulls at your emotions and was a great way, at the time, to show racism.

[@ethanspicer3471]

I related so much to the confusion of Carlton when it came to my teachers and how they mistreated me

[@bdonkulousgames8562]

As a fan of the show I think it made him a stronger character. Later when he isnt accepted into a frat for being "not black enough" he immediately stands up for himself instead of assuming it was something he did. I know its a different situation but It seems it shows Carltons growing strength

[@zzzzzzz2601]

Indeed

[@melody3714]

Exactly. It seems like this might have happened to Carlton more than once or he lives in an environment that this is just a walk in the park. It’s so sad that it was put into Carlton’s head that mistreatment if civilians of other races is just “doing their job”.

[@neltins5308]

Yup, its very dehumanizing to a lot of black guys that just so happen to be nerdy or intellectual and have entirely different hobbies, interest from the stereotypes, they are punished by both black & white people

[@helixsol7171]

That's just how Arthur handles all celebrity cameos. They make them look as realistic as possible for the art style. They usually look out of place.

[@devinreis5811]

Joan Rivers was perfect as Francine's grandma in multiple episodes. Multiple generations learned about Jewish culture from that series.

[@codeyvo]

One of my favourite racism episodes in cartoons is in Teen Titans, because it felt more like a realistic approach to portraying racist individuals. Racism is just ingrained into some people and they'll sometimes never change even if their lives are saved by the "inferior" race. It goes on to highlight how powerful and deeprooted the issues can be.

[@bryanthernandez9769]

I remembered that one a long time ago

[@JT5555]

the teen titans one hits hard.

[@creed8712]

It’s a great episode but I still laugh when cyborg says “I know what it’s like to be called derogatory slurs…I’m a cyborg”

[@Limelaz23]

​@@creed8712mans been called a toaster more than once and it shows 😔 /j

[@bread.that.is.threatening]

@@Limelaz23 ugh, honestly i hate cyborgs, theyre all just robots invading the human race! im just saying what were thinking. call me a robotist, but these microwaves dont have a place in society, stay mad snowflakes

[@tracym8952]

Static shock impressed me so much with that episode. One of the greatest episodes of my childhood

[@alexdenommee3219]

I watched a few episodes growing up but don't really remember them to heart, but this is a strong message, it had progression to it, it just wasn't "this is a racist message", they really fleshed out a whole issue with the friend being insecure about his father's racism clearly while asking to go to his house, he was concerned when has dad arrived home early, and he bluntly called out the message it was trying to send, racism hurts everyone. I also like how in the end, Static's Dad also seems far more professional and fatherly than racist dad, and called out the problems. Telling him how much it damages his relationships with his family, and creates a barrier for socializing, etc. The static shock portion of the video legit kind of caught me off guard, 4:24, real sh*t, no holding back, no crap, just lays it right out. EDIT: It also points out that a son is calling his father "stupid" due to his racism, it conveys the stupidity of racism to children.

[@viderevero1338]

@@alexdenommee3219 Static shock as a whole handled a lot of issues with a surprising amount of maturity.

[@alexdenommee3219]

@@viderevero1338 it's what happens when shows have good writers.

[@606films9]

They did so well with it. He’s not just racist cause black people bad, he probably has experience with a lot of bad black people and he doesn’t want his kid near them

[@Spider-Fan006]

​@@viderevero1338 yeah unlike modern shows it teaches these topics in a way that doesn't belittle other races and paints them as pure scumbags who don't change that kinda characterization is equally racist in my opinion but Static handled it in a way that didn't insult it's white audience for being white because one person in the crowd is racist unlike Velma would man that show sucks.

[@Grantypoo]

The anti-racism PSA featuring Garnet is the one people bring up most often but I really love the two shorts you didn’t mention that feature Pearl and Amethyst. In Pearl’s short, she argues that we should do a lot more to represent black people in history than just giving facts that they exist. In Amethyst’s short, she and the kids agree that just because people of different races should be treated equally doesn’t mean they are all the same since they have a wide variety of cultures and face many different kinds of racism. I’m really impressed with how these shorts handled this topic.

[@Kirs..]

I’m personally not impressed at all over the fact that they decided to handle these topics in this manner… at all! Why the hell should kids be conditioned to care about what the races of each of their friends are when they are just kids? If you tell a black kid that people of his color has constantly been discriminated and enslaved in this country, but NOT about the extremes that this country went to abolish all of that, you better hope that you haven’t influenced something truly miserable that will affect his lifelong dedication and citizenship to his country.

[@suvvaelol7812]

@@Kirs.. but yet at the same time I feel as if younger audiences ( 7 or lower ) shouldn’t have to really learn about this type of stuff at such a young age since they are still children. but it’s important to teach children about these types of topics too.

[@Grantypoo]

@@Kirs.. While teaching kids about the history of racism abolition, I think the point of the PSAs are to remind people of ways to be anti-racist, because even though we've done a ton of work to stop racism, it's still very common in today's society and it's ok to remind people of what they can do now and not just what has been done.

[@placeholderchannelname9111]

it was cringe thats it

[@Kirs..]

@@suvvaelol7812 Don’t really understand why you made two different replies to me but alright hah but what I’m arguing is that we shouldn’t teach kids about this stuff without teaching about the whole story of how it came to be, all the way up to how America eventually came to the point of its complete abolishing. Also be careful when you talk about social equality because there is two different types: Equality of opportunity, and equality of outcome.

[@dabort]

Love how Arthur finally graduated 3rd grade after 27 years. 💀

[@tuxedo_ri]

gives me pokemon vibes hahah

[@modables]

they got held back a grade for a few decades

[@FluffyEclairs]

Yay! Go Arthur 😂🎉

[@vok9009]

@@modables bro keeps forgetting multiplication XD

[@modables]

@@vok9009 I am multiplication.

[@maltt8715]

The Static Shock episode was very well written, Virgil never assumes that Richie's dad is a racist at first, he takes alot of his sour attitude as just that, he explains that his dad doesnt like that music either and doesnt just assume the worst from Richie's father until he hears him explicitly say what he says, seemed like a small thing but i think the message was "dont just assume someone is racist just because they dont like what you like" it draws a real line between people just not connecting and real problem behavior. This contrast with Virgil's father who has every reason to be upset with Richie's dad but still puts that aside because he genuinely cares for Richie and doesnt hold anything against him showing his strong moral character.

[@Hiushisan]

Facts.

[@iamShokka]

I like how some cartoons aren’t afraid to tackle real life issues and teach children why these issues are bad in the first place. That way the kids become more aware of what is actually going on in today’s world.

[@nr1NPC]

I hate black history month. Its R-word

[@mattybrunolucaszeneresalas9072]

No?

[@roxassora2706]

Shows like Sesame Street and Bluey are why I can like children's programming. Both touch on real life issues and teach kids healthy ways to deal with said topic.

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

Those show are more for toddlers tho but they do a decent job that makes babies understand

[@roxassora2706]

@@theoutsiderjess1869 Bluey has more of a general audience vibe though.

[@Peanutsgrowintheground]

I still don’t support Sesame Street condoning the whole BLM thing. It was only riots, no protests. George Floyd was an excuse for destruction, for he wasn’t killed by just a white man, but also a black man and a hispanic. And, may God have mercy on his soul. But no protest needs molotov cocktails, that’s terrorism.

[@Daeneiracorn]

Aside from the the "rocko" storyline. The adults do nothing to stop Zoey from using rocko to do whatever the hell she wants and they just tell elmo to deal. Like. Nah. Man.

[@jens_sk8381]

@@roxassora2706 Bluey is for kids? 🤨

[@on1eros289]

Static Shock was such a good show. As a white kid growing up in a predominantly white area (by design I found out.) My dad was racist and used to make racist comments, even telling me to “stop watching that black show.” Needless to say, this episode spoke volumes to me. It was important to me to see black superheroes and to see white kids hanging out with black kids, cuz it wasn’t always my reality. Now I fortunately have black friends, and a lot of black people I love and respect in my life. And you know I kept watching Static Shock as much as possible behind my dads back. Edit: I know I’m not special. Not looking for respect, just happy there were positive role models to look up to unlike my dad.

[@laurel284]

@@PzedP1818extremely common pajejua6999 L

[@dumbidiot6608]

@@laurel284 Damn... we got an edgelord here?

[@sv3546]

​@@PzedP1818 Get a life man

[@mangodxwns]

@@PzedP1818 guys i found the fatherless guy💀

[@Sanchlingernon]

@ConfederateGeorgia your*

[@khrosentoshiro2711]

Honestly, I like how shows can talk about very serious topics in a mature manner. Plus, I'd listen and watch an entire cartoon pointing out racism with a straight on plot. It's honestly important to learn about what racism is and how it can affect people in a very strong way

[@wren7248]

Honestly it seems like a lot of "older" cartoons and series tackle the issue of diversity and racism better than most modern shows. Static shock handled it a mature way for older kids, and Sesame Street handled it in a simple way for toddlers, teaching kids that they can be friends with others no matter what they look like. Obviously there are some more recent series that tackle this issues in a more nuanced way, and diversity in childrens media has become more wide spread, which is good, but there are definitely some HUGE misses in terms of tackling theses issues.

[@unoriginalclips9923]

Stuff now is just WOKE bs that doesn’t portray actual issues but rather push an agenda of their political beliefs

[@nevaehhamilton3493]

That's because they think that advocating for a better future and wokeism are the same thing. They're not.

[@TheNexDude]

Subtly is key. Static and Raven talked about and brought these issues up in a respectful manner instead of how let's say the modern Proud Family beats you over the head with it. Kids and Adults don't like being talked down to and that is how every one of the modern cartoons have handled these situations. They throw it in your face and just want you to soak it all in instead of understanding the nuance and learning from the experiences.

[@user-ye6fp7kl1o]

I'd argue its because they're being tackled more that there's more fumbles Because now some people either discuss these issues with no real understanding OR do it for money

[@glitchyboi-nk1qv]

I remember one educational show I think from Europe was pushing this whole “racism can only happen to black people, no one else” which is a horrible way to tackle it, racism is discrimination of a person/group of people based on their heritage, regardless of race.

[@majoratwili7312]

Teen Titans also had an episode on racism back in the day, titled "Troq". Basically a big name space hero, Valior, comes Earth, following some hostile aliens which he ends up taking out in front of the Titans. Then the rest of the episode is the Titans going with him for hero work and the whole time, everyone gets along with him and him with everyone but Starfire, who he refers to as "Troq" while just being a general dickhead to her. Cyborg, being a concerned friend picks up that it bothers her and asks what it means, to which Starfire replies "It means nothing." As in "It means he's saying I'm worthless and nothing." but it's taken as "It doesn't mean anything" and is later used by Cyborg as a nickname for her. Predictably, this pisses her off and Cy kinda just gets confused and says "I thought you said it didn't mean anything?" which is when it's clarified that it means that she's nothing and it's a racist term for Tamaranians. And god... Cyborg's response here is great as an adult he basically says he's faced discrimination too because he's... a robot. But there's the slightest hesitation in his words and as an adult you can pick up that he really means "Because I'm black" but he doesn't want to ruin Starfire's view of humans. The episode ends on Starfire saving Valior's ass from dying despite the fact that she could have left him to die. Then he says the typical "I guess not all Tamaranians (blacks) are bad. You're one of the good ones." to sorta just signify that like... yeah, this guy's still an asshole and changing a racist's views is incredibly difficult. Go watch it if you can.

[@JT5555]

can i just say that "troq's" definition hits HARD as a racist term? like,most of the time racist words are kind of cut and dry without any deeper meaning: you're this and that's a bad thing. but "troq" actually is a word that translates to "nothing" and to call someone one is to basically tell them that they they simply don't matter to anyone because they are nothing. NOW,i'm not saying that it's worse than non-alien based racist terms or am trying to downplay those words by any means: i'm just saying that,as a word it hits hard based purely on the fact that it's definition could technically be used for anyone and still hurt.

[@pundertalefan4391]

Dang. That's crazy.

[@bluehead310]

@@JT5555literally no one cares, why try to make a problem out of it.

[@adrianadamsson6757]

Would love to see Valior try the slur on Blackfire instead of Starfire and see where that gets him. Would be satisfying to see her beat him up.

[@mlee9118]

This episode one of my first thoughts when I read the title of the KZbin vid

[@tamkumi.180]

When I was in 7th grade, we read a book called The Skin I'm In. It's about a middle schooler who gets bullied because of her skin color and doesn't think she's beautiful because of her differences. It's a great book that talks about the everyday struggles of a person of color!

[@TheKarlea]

I have that book too 😮

[@lordgalaxy1684]

sounds good but i want you to be honest how many people in society now do you think get bullied due to there race especially in school and i want you to be realistic

[@EngineerMonkeyBTD6]

​@@lordgalaxy1684 A lot!

[@lordgalaxy1684]

@@EngineerMonkeyBTD6 well that's gonna be in foreign countrys cause in america were doing way better then before

[@Sh12pen]

​@@lordgalaxy1684💀

[@Phrozzii]

Tuv has gotta be the most humbled and charismatic commentary KZbinr despite covering dark topics

[@rampalar3557]

You know what they say, opposites attract

[@_Emit_]

Fr, dudes videos are like "and then he sliced her heart open and drank all of the blood - and once again I just can't thank you guys enough for the support it really means a lot to me" it's so great lol

[@jasonoyola8550]

@@_Emit_ lol facts that's why I enjoy Tuv vids.

[@luisconde6201]

@@jasonoyola8550yeah bro i just love his videos so much, they are so amazing.

[@neltins5308]

Statik Shock was one of my favorite cartoons as a kid, it was amazing & all the messages were so well done but also in a way that its acceptable to show to young kids, make them think... nowadays the cartoons just seem like mindless content without the heart & soul, only mass produced for profit.

[@Zombie_Trooper]

You missed out on some solid examples that show the complexity of racial issues. In a later Fresh Prince season, we also get a perfect example of how racism affects the culture of the targeted group. They're attempting to join a black fraternity and immediately push Carlton out because he's "too white" therefore doesn't understand their experience. That's something not enough people talk about, that's something I've experienced firsthand, the racism that can occur within groups of.

[@dfabulous]

Yeah black fraternities/sororities were quite colorist and it went both ways back then. Some sororities didn't let you in if you couldn't pass the paper bag test or the small tooth comb test. If your skin was darker than a paper bag or if your hair was super coiled (most type 4 textures) they wouldn't let you in, or in some cases if you were too light they also wouldn't take you (this one is rare though). It wasn't if you were black, it was based on shade of skin and hair type. Colorism was introduced during slavery to keep slaves controlled since they couldn't band together if they were turning against each other. Light skinned slaves got to work in the house and were seen as better than the others, who worked the fields, even though they were subjected to s3xual abuse frequently. Colorism sadly is still harming our community today. Through European colonization of India and South America, colorism was also introduced, so the black community isn't the only one struggling with colorism. Racism discriminates purely by the race of the person no matter their shade, whereas colorism is more complex since it deals more with how those of the same race treat each other based on the shade of their skin.

[@billblaski9523]

Dang that's tough, I couldn't imagine what it's like to be a Black person and being told that you aren't Black enough. Big strength to you my friend

[@truefalse934]

Good connection, but you need to check on your word choice. You can’t be racist to your own race, you can be prejudiced, discriminatory, colorist, or have bias

[@Zombie_Trooper]

@@truefalse934 I personally think that's splitting hairs, but I'm aware, thank you.

[@salisor5280]

​@@truefalse934 believe it or not there ARE some people who are stupid enough to be racist towards their own race

[@GermanMapping1871]

I feel like older cartoons showed ways to tackle racism better than modern ones

[@patrik9328]

I agree, because characters in modern cartoons just like whine about "white people, priviledges and white men are evil"

[@supermaximglitchy1]

Because back then racism was seen as an actual issue

[@Tone_Deaf_Bard-420]

​@@supermaximglitchy1 Very true. Nobody was playing the victim, cause there were already plenty of victims, millions. But you didn't see them cry like the people now in 2024, they fought with bravery, true bravery. That's a quality to look up to, not playing the victim... Like in 2024.. 🙄😮‍💨

[@Baconcatboy]

Yeah because racism nowadays is how the left and right pull people towards their narrative. I would even say that nowadays racism is the least of our issues..

[@jankoleon3785]

I wish that they didn't bring up racism at all. Kids are taught to think about race unless people bring it up.

[@hagelslag9312]

I grew up with the Fresh Prince. It was one of my favorite shows aired in the Netherlands and I watched it with my family. There were a lot of situations my parents took the opportunity to explain and educate me on racism, and specifically racism in America - obviously they have their own history as well. I loved how they explored the personalities as well, how anyone can be funny, sexy, professional, an authority figure, smart, dumb, etc. The show undoubtly influenced me since I was young and I am grateful about it. All I wish for now is an expanded exploration of those families and I hope we get to see more.

[@spretten]

I swear that show shaped my sense of humour. I still belly laugh at Jazz being thrown out

[@jamesstanfield2943]

Nice profile pic

[@astrowolvez]

Anytime racism is discussed, especially with newer shows, people will be pissed no matter how well done it is.

[@ShaniaWhite-hb7fz]

True

[@jasonfurumetarualkemisto5917]

I'm pretty sure It's more to the fact that newer shows either dumb it down to the point of impracticability or just suck at writing it. No one gets passed off about Teen Titans, Static Shock and other shows from that generation. They discussed the issues in a mature way that doesn't come of as preachy or stupid.

[@Stew91]

@@jasonfurumetarualkemisto5917 I feel like for every Static Shock, there was forced messaging like Captain Planet, or the Tiny Toons "drinking is bad" PSA episodes that didn't handle topics with nuance. And on the flip side, for every Louder and Prouder, something like Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur handles themes of stereotypes well.

[@jasonfurumetarualkemisto5917]

@@Stew91 That's fair. I think the remedy to this sort of stuff is taking out the "activists" and "Souless execs looking to check a box" from these things. Any shows that touch on these topics should be done by people that fundamentally care about the franchise in question, people who have a nuanced view and understanding of the social issues they need to talk about, and people who seek a discussion and not a soapbox..... and finally people that actually know how to write a show. .. Basically people that authentically care. People want to see more Static, Teen Titans and old PPG... and less Captain Planet, Louder and Prouder, Stephen Universe PSA's (only the PSAs though, most of the show is pretty great, it's like an anomaly) and High Guardian Spice.

[@lxmesoda]

yeah like.. that steven universe racism short was just fine and then homophobic ppl showed up and started saying it was too woke cuz a black kid and a white kid liked each other 💀

[@OliviaGoesGrr]

that's so raven has so many episodes on real world problems and it was definitely an amazing show. it was my favorite show growing up and its still really good today. Episodes ranging from stealing to smoking. definitely worth watching

[@VicViperRebirth]

The new that’s so Raven show raven’s home has an episode on vaping too

[@ddjsoyenby]

yeah love that show.

[@keepmeinurorbit]

yeah i remember they also had an episode on body shaming

[@Horchataman4932]

Yea also that episode when Raven and Chelsea got a job but the manager didn’t hire raven because she was black

[@tylociraptor8131]

As a non-black kid, who lived in a mostly white area but did have black family. That Fresh Prince episode really hit me hard watching it as a kid!

[@porcelainpup]

@ConfederateGeorgia fuck does their political view have to do with this?

[@porcelainpup]

@ConfederateGeorgia it's called being a decent fucking person.

[@colin6603]

No one cares

[@APersonThat]

@@colin6603 I do

[@Skrimbi]

​@@colin6603 I do

[@XanderZ0ne]

I put the Static Shock episode the same level as one of the best ways to show social problems. Another example is one of the episodes of Powerpuff Girls called Equal Fights that tackles gender equality in a good way and not really shoving it down our throats like some movies and shows nowadays...

[@TheMedicatedArtist]

Kinda surprised you didn’t mention the Proud Family episode that featured a scene about racism toward Muslims. We even learn about aspects of Muslim culture, like fasting and the hijab. It’s the few times a cartoon covers racism towards a minority group that isn’t black (I know it’s religious, but in the US, it’s heavily associated with Middle Easterners). I know African-Americans are the largest minority group in the US, but we’re definitely not the only minorities who experience racism. Hopefully, more people of color also get representation in cartoons.

[@AyePaidboy]

Very well said! I’m surprised the Proud Family episode wasn’t included as well but it could be included in a potential part 2 video.

[@Random_loaf_of_bread]

​@AyePaidboy I agree! I feel bad for feeling this way, but I truly just want some middle Eastern rep that isn't just Muslim or Arab stereotypes. Me and my other middle Eastern friends were talking and they mentioned the fact that there's barely any characters that are middle Eastern. There's some Indian characters, but the rest is just ignored. A lot of them are also very oddly fetishised by Western culture?? The fact that they can't even get proper hijab right sometimes is just ignorance. Of course its different for everyone, but a little research into the culture would be nice. We barely get any coverage as it is, to the point where when I saw people actually recognising my country I was so happy and surprised

[@Random_loaf_of_bread]

Also, Eastern Asia is so fetishised by Western media it's disgusting. I can't believe some of the unbelievable racist things I hear till this day

[@snatched2348]

And colorism tooo

[@musichub462]

I don’t think proud family is the right show though. They may have included discrimination towards Muslims which resonates with me because half my country is Muslim (other half is Christian, but no religious clashes!) but it grossly displays colourist stereotypes and excuses it as a ‘joke’. Like for example all the light skins are either smart or beautiful (penny, her mom) and most the darker skinned characters are portrayed as ghetto, ugly, dumb (penny’s dad, dijonay) especially Dijonay, purposely making her the loudest character, giving her a bunch of siblings and making her obsessed with a guy who doesn’t like her back. And the writers being asked on Twitter to improve this aspect in the reboot and them blatantly saying no. My point is all the shows shown in this video don’t perpetuate stereotypes on children watching this shows.

[@xx_HI_xx7]

In the 2000s, these topics were usually handled very well, with the lesson usually being we should all treat each other with respect no matter the color we are all human. Kids are manipulated by the parents to somewhat hate or distrust those who don't look like us. This unfortunately still happens in society of all ethnicities, especially those who seem to only see color. Static shock was an amazing piece of media that I enjoyed as a kid, even though I didn't fully understand most of the topics at the time.

[@rpsyco]

I do wish shows would also show that a lot of people who are racist don't acknowledge that they're racist. I've known people that would openly say racist things (even the N word), and insist that they're not racist even when called out. I thought Teen Titans did it best with the character never acknowledging his own racism even at the end of the series.

[@toluabodunrin4941]

When the arthur episode came up, all I could remember was that "Knitter! Knitter!' 'No, I'm not a Knitter!" meme 💀

[@MeIsSmogee]

All I can hear is the censored version lol

[@bdonkulousgames8562]

The Fresh Prince episode about Carltons blackness is a really great one as well. He isnt accepted into a fraternity because he is deemed not black enough by another members. Carlton eventually stands up for himself at a party and the rest of the fraternity sees.

[@wefflas]

I’ve always been worried about racism because of how my dad was treated. He was adopted from South Korea and has told me stories of getting bullied for looking different, and I always have it in the back of my mind. But luckily in the age I’ve grown up in (he was born in the late 70s and I was born in 2010) I haven’t had to deal with racism, for what I can remember at least. Everyone born in the late 2000s early 2010s is so lucky that we didn’t have to deal with racism (too much at least), and I’m glad that people like MLK Jr. helped people realize that racism is and always will be a problem in our world.

[@alexsayshi6782]

im glad u haven’t experienced any racism, but since you said u were born in 2010, i think theres more years to see thats theres more to society

[@rosswatson3993]

Every person born after the early 2000s is so freaking brainwashed nowadays. Relax kid, the racism boogeyman isn't going to get you.

[@spretten]

fresh prince is no joke probably one of the best sitcoms that came from that time. absolutely hilarious, but they werent afraid to tackle some bigger issues too. infact, i think they tackled a lot of different issues throughout their run.

[@jordanwright2072]

Why is it in this video?

[@Phantasm57]

Fun Fact: The actor playing the cop who pulls Will and Carlton over is Hank Azaria who was in addition to this role portrays the voice of Police Chief Wiggum in The Simpsons as well as Moe The Bartender

[@mikaylagrace]

He also plays Apu, as well as being a recurring character in Friends, and playing Gargamel in the Smurf’s

[@charlottebuckley2248]

Yellow (That character from Rainbow Friends): That's cool

[@charlottebuckley2248]

Also Yellow: What is Chief Wiggum's first name?

[@abook2141]

how could u not mention gargamel

[@nikkicarreon]

There’s another episode of Thats So Raven that really touched my heart, Eddie has a monologue where he explains that his best friend as a child was white but one day his father tore them apart because he didn’t want his child to have a black friend 😭 That’s So Raven has many good messages from positive body image to being anti racist, im grateful I grew up watching it

[@Sonicsubject]

Hi nikki i like your content

[@crfstewarje]

What episode was that?

[@BanduandJess]

@@crfstewarje3x10

[@DannyRagington]

Steven universe, Regular Show, and Adventure Time hit mad different when I was a kid and to this day I'm 16 and still watching all them

[@hummus_exual]

I’m one of the die hard fans of Steven Universe, and I find their SU racism PSAs very shallow. The delivery of the messages is so painfully fake, it almost seems like they were made just for brownie points, and they ONLY discuss “Black VS white” as if other racist dynamics don’t even exist; one even spreads the claim that Lewis Latimer is the true inventor of the light bulb, which is simply... not true, so misinformation on top of that. It’s so weird and sad to see, because the main show is so good at delivering heartfelt messages and discuss real issues.

[@ahmadmalaki8364]

I hate the show but I’m glad a die hard fan can criticize this problem to a show you love

[@ahmadmalaki8364]

Idk why but i have this idea in my head when pearl claims that lewis latimer is the true inventor of light bulb than a kid says Uh no it’s Thomas Edison Ans pearl gets angry and calls him racist for no reason other than correcting her than a black kid stands up and says Actually he is right And pearl is losing her mind like she always does ( what a sensitive stick) and calls the boy brain washed

[@PeterGriffin11]

I agree with your criticisms. One thing I want to point out however is that literally every example in this video of racism episodes in television has the same dynamic of a white person being racist to a black person it's pretty much the default so why only critisize Steven Universe for it? I'm not saying people shouldn't talk about how some white people can be racist but it would be nice if television could also acknowledge that other races are also capable of being racist.

[@Grantypoo]

You make a very good point of these PSAs only addressing white and black people but I think that the PSAs that the gems were working in were meant to be poorly written, and Pearl and Amethyst acknowledged that they were.

[@GooseGodGeb]

I always questioned if Rebecca Sugar or any of the original team for Steven Universe actually worked on those little PSAs. They, all of them, just felt so basic compared to and disconnected from the intelligent writing I'm used to seeing on the actual show. I've just never bothered to look it up I guess.

[@TKontent]

16:20 why’s his face so detailed bruh 😭😭😭💀

[@BF-TREZ]

It even looks like a parody

[@Gedasher-kr2dc]

Remember race and racism?

[@SorryifIscareyou]

John Lewis having the light skin stare 16:25

[@CreightonNelms]

The dyslexia P.S.A from Static Shock was how I found out I had dyslexia. I remember watching it and thinking "oh, that explains a lot."

[@MsDisneylandlover]

I am also dyslexia 2 i found out in college.

[@droigon_requiem]

Prince of Bel-Air has some great racism messages, I’ve been watching the show for a while and they address it often. Carlton saying that the police were our friends was so innocent and shows how people in different financial situations see things.

[@JakeKoenig]

The police are friends of everyone who obey the law and comply with police instructions. That's a concept the low end of the IQ Bell Curve can't seem to comprehend.

[@pennyomega7421]

I never thought in a million years that the kid from a random video who was smoking the EDP pack would have this big of a channel and have such awesome content in the coming years. Congratulations dude. Inspirational stuff

[@joshuawilliams8841]

I love these cartoons. It's a great example of how media can demonstrate the issues present in society within demonizing the common man or degrading peoples identity. That and the fact they don't shove it in your face makes these shows definitely a 10/10 in my books.

[@MischiefMusic]

I love Tuv man, every single vid is just so well edited and probably takes abt 2 or 3 days and you obviously love your fans and it is just amazing because there are so many celebs and yourubers who see there followers as "numbers" but you literally have full first thanking all of us. In other terms, thank you for the hours and hours of entertainment.

[@jamesonweaver4224]

Wow, if every episode of Static Shock is like that, I think the writers need a raise. The dad's racism was very subtle, and not forced down your throat like the Steven Universe one. It carefully builds up to the friend confronting his dad, and his dad having this great arc at the end. It barely even felt like a special episode. That could've been just a normal episode and still would've been beautifully written.

[@Klumzy05]

I've always loved watching the old real life awareness kids episodes, they give me nostalgia even though I was never born in those times.

[@statesminds]

Static Shock handles issues so well. There’s also the gun at school episode that was great. Media nowadays could learn from it. It’s not oh look racism or whatever issue is bad. There’s more to it and it’s real. I loved Fresh Prince of Bel Air. The episode with Will confronting his dad gets me bc i can relate

[@maxwellmarques1607]

9:45 "I don't really think Sesame Street needs an introduction, so I'm not gonna do one." Historians in 3023: Oh, God Dammit!

[@evernechatman1590]

I remember the sesame street parade it was disappointing

[@maxwellmarques1607]

@@evernechatman1590 they do a parade?

[@Sorry_i_quit_love-yall]

I love sesame street ❤!! I mean look at my pfp

[@Bobowobo]

I think Steven Universe has handled certain difficult issues really well within the show, but the PSA was just comically bizarre. It felt like a caricature.

[@NoThisIsAlex]

No issue with the avatar. I know how much added work that can add from an editing/recording perspective. I've been debating getting something like that too.

[@Giant_Maybe]

I subbed on this video. I love that, you’re transparent and the content you provide is honest and unafraid to touch social taboos. 🎉 Look forward to seeing you again soon.

[@holty1314]

Lots of DC fans in the early 2000s say how underrated static shock was… clearly as I never heard of it despite watching the likes of btas, justice league and teen titans a bunch when I was little.

[@jadedcroissant]

I think the half you half animated you worked really well! Great video as always Tuv

[@josteinhenrique2779]

I ALWAYS burst in laughs when I see the racist boy of Garnet's PSA, for two reasons: 1- He says "people from different races cannot marry" and COMPLETELY ignores they're the same sex. It's like: "Hey, I may be racist, but being homophobe is a line I'm not willing to cross". 2- He is an actor. AN ACTOR, and he is the only one, in the end, who is completely aware of how silly his character is.

[@Confused_]

You know it's a good day when tuv uploads

[@b81892]

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[@WSendam]

MRS OBAMA IVE DONE IT IVE STOPED RACISM - Skipper the penguin

[@bullymaguire243]

I agree

[@viderevero1338]

@@WSendam IM GONNA SAY THE WORD! *"You can get 20% or more at Geico."*

[@C.A._Old]

1:49 Awesome Ever ! CHAD ! :D XD C H A D !

[@avainspired]

The hate towards the new Sesame Street BLM and Antiracism videos is so unwarranted. The videos are so wholesome and take a really deep look at how racism effects multiple ethnicities and its in a mature yet child-appropriate way!

[@92JazzQueen]

The criticism is warranted when they do it so half assed.

[@064razor]

True. When tackling a tough and deep topic, it's best you do it appropriately and respectfully. Otherwise it just feels like a disrespectful mockery.

[@dominicmackey9381]

exactly, if they are gonna put lgbtq+ topics to educate children , then racists topics should be there too, its fair and would help a child to properly function in society

[@anthonybragg3946]

@@92JazzQueen the show is for 6 month olds-6 or 7 year olds. Plus they never done it half assed because the show was literally CREATED for minorities anyways

[@NASCAR_Junk]

BLM organization literally torches cities and destroys local businesses. Not to mention they took millions of dollars and gave it all to the leader of the organization. You can support the cause, but please do not ever support that corrupt organization.

[@alejandrohernandez-pq4wu]

going home after school is one of the most stressful things i have to deal with every week. i have no idea what my dad’s mood is, he’s either quiet and awkward or angry and hot headed for no particular reason, at least to me i guess. i cried when i first saw this short it’s too relatable 😭

[@itsmefm]

Static Shock is and will always be such a great show I feel lucky to have been around while it was still airing

[@billblaski9523]

I loved the Static Shock and Batman Beyond crossover, you?

[@The29thTrashRat]

I feel like kids shows teaching about racism is very important. Kids do need to learn that discrimination and hate is a horrible thing and we do need to learn more.

[@kermit21-2.0]

Rabbi Goldman told you that haha

[@bryn1063]

​@@kermit21-2.0 Nobody had to tell them any of this. This should be automatically known.

[@kermit21-2.0]

@@bryn1063 it's been automatically known ever since a certain group started controlling the banks

[@bryn1063]

@@kermit21-2.0 So why would you say someone else told them that?

[@kermit21-2.0]

@@bryn1063 T50 brain...

[@AckeIIe]

Bro the “bro clam down lmao” text got me laughing more than the fart noises 💀😂

[@imberrysandy]

I love this topic/style video so much! Even though the main topic is super heavy, I feel this video is super light and fun. I hope this was a great detox for you! (esp after that crazy USB series!)

[@TKontent]

17:57 why it look like analog horror video 😭😭😭💀

[@Escanimations]

Fun fact: Racism in older cartoons was normal,since “kids” age ratings weren’t that strict at the time

[@TheSirAnthony]

Fun fact about Fresh Prince of Bel Air Will Smith created the Fresh Prince character for his early rap career, he can be seen playing him in songs like "parents just don't understand" The show is kind of a continuation of that song timeline

[@youaintgettingmyhandle]

5:59 Here’s another fun fact if it wasn’t mentioned already in the comments…. Dwayne McDuffie is the half brother of Keegan-Michael Key. He (KMK) has said it on Pete Holmes’ “Make It Weird” podcast that his sister was tracing their genealogy and his discovery of his bio dad. He brought up the fact that he found out he had two half brothers, both died in their 40s and without him ever meeting them. McDuffie did a LOT for DC and Marvel industry and is missed terribly.

[@OtherDude]

Yeah I think the first Stephen Universe PSA did anti-racism a disservice by combining two big issues into one. Even with LGBT out of the equation, racism can be encountered in many ways beyond just romantic relationships.

[@anthonysandoval5512]

I kinda agree with that. I get what they're going for but I feel like the LGBT part should have been in a separate psa.

[@autumnfranklin2777]

I actually liked the way Steven Universe covered racism, it was in a simple and brief way to explain prejudice. It's weird how people thought it wasn't appropriate or wasn't done right for kids making it "Woke" or whatever but why is it that? Kids can experience racism why can't other learn its not right?

[@notwillinglyaloof]

I think you explained it perfectly. The argument that kids shouldn’t learn about racism because “they should stay kids” is sooo flawed. Those kids n face racism too, and without knowledge they can be confused and allow it to keep happening to them.

[@Im-BAD-at-satire]

​@@notwillinglyaloof It's like not teaching kids about child predators, though it's more realistic to represent the child predator to be family and familiar people, it's rare for a stranger to be a culprit in these cases.

[@CoolioMaister]

Not sure how pushing for "be anti-racist" a.k.a. blaming everything on _fellow whitey,_ is teaching kids to be not racist. It does a complete opposite, _especially when using a cartoon whose creator had some dark skinned characters act like apes._

[@notwillinglyaloof]

@@CoolioMaister you’re a troll bro. It’s time to grow up

[@YoullNever]

I don't think the people found it inappropriate, just that they tried to tackle two things at once. It just mixed peoples mind when they show 2 boys wanting to get married but another kid coming and saying it's a race thing, I'm guessing people we're diverted from what they expected it to be mostly about. And kids do experience racism and should learn about it, but the kid that wasn't aware of it just apologized too quick and easy. It would've been better if Garnet took the kid out too show the kid that it does happen and worse then he thinks it is. That way the audience, the ones that aren't aware like the kid, can see how real and difficult it is. I think people also forget is that the purpose is to make kids aware of racism and teach them it's bad, and just having a kid say I'm sorry I didn't know wasn't going to teach or make them aware of it.

[@someplaceovertherainbow523]

I love that you're starting to cover cartoons on your channel. Maybe there could be a part two to this video about cartoons approaching other serious topics? (Maybe drugs, divorce, bullying, poverty). Keep up the good work.

[@r3verendcrow]

I'm not really sure if a lot of shows did cover drugs. I don't know though

[@FluidTomato-iq9vl]

I’m surprised how civil and respectful most of the discussions in the comments are, wish discussions on these topics were usually this civil

[@harley_the_hack4416]

As an adult, I can appreciate how Fresh Prince addressed certain topics on a poignant note (for it's time). Like this one and Will's dad. I was a little young, watching it by myself it definitely flew over my head at the time.

[@bullymaguire7693]

I dont think the inclusion of a gay couple in the first psa was too distracting. I think that was kinda why they put it in. To show how a gay couple shouldn’t be distracting and how it isn’t any different from a straight couple. I kinda like that, that gay people aren’t being treated as tokens, but rather just another couple no different from Steven and connie

[@Grantypoo]

Thanks for expressing your opinion. I’d also like to add that since romantic love is a major part of Garnet and Steven Universe in general, I think it’s good to show how widespread racism is and that it can even get in the way of love.

[@PTS-Maid]

It feels forced either way. Some corporate mumbo jumbo good points.

[@arsann8701]

@@PTS-Maid ure a homophobe, gotcha

[@PTS-Maid]

@@arsann8701 aww did I hurt your feelings? Cry

[@dontatmeimmoody2895]

@@PTS-Maid its really not if you’ve seen the show. LGBT relationships are the core of the show and the crystal gems are basically an army of (technically genderless) lesbians. But yeah, if you haven’t seen the show, it does look forced.

[@MatsuyoRific]

I always love when we get direct lessons about racism like this, but I have to say that I also love when they go more indirect routes to get past the sensors. One of my favorite examples of this is the episode Troq from Teen Titans. They get around it by making Starfire the target, and the racist is another alien who looks down on her for being Tameranian. Cyborg ends up being the first to find out, and they again find a clever way of having him relate to her for the mistreatment because he's part robot, which has already been a reoccurring source of insecurity for him throughout the show. Starfire: You also know how it feels to be judged for how you look? Cyborg: Of course I do. I'm part robot

[@lmg11224]

it’s cool to see Tuv adding in vtuber/pngtuber elements in his videos and just trying out new stuff.

[@larbi1029]

man you're popping off with the upload timing, keep doing your awesome videos, love the stuff you do

[@SwaggyG_2102]

I like how the title is "Racism Approached in Cartoons", when only have the segments featured here are actual cartoons, while the others are just live-action shows.

[@zamzero]

Man this is why I enjoy tuv, he made it big and is still helpin his friends and calling them out in a positive manner, we need more people like tuv in the KZbin space I swear

[@finland4ever55]

The cartoon Horseland (about a group of friends and their pets who live at a ranch) had an ep where the ranch is having a nationality themed parade. A Native American girl comes along and becomes a main character. The mean girls want to impress the new girl by wearing her traditional clothes. Problem is that they make them short, dye them pink and blue, and add glitter, which insults the new girl

[@ollieno971]

I loved that show!! I don’t remember any of the actual story though,

[@danielmalinen6337]

I knew a few of these but only because Arthur and the Static Shock episodes were called out as being very racist episodes. However, I now have a better understanding that the purpose of the episodes was originally to deal with racism and teach about it and not the direct racism for the sake of racism. Plus, I have also never had the opportunity to see these episodes in question myself, so I have had to rely on what other people say about them which biases my previous understanding.

[@dannymatsuno]

I like the avatar/character that tuv includes, i usually put on his videos and play it in the background. Do what makes you comfortable tuv, love your videos man

[@helpfulgurl]

The 50/50 for face and character is a great idea :) you could shift the ratios depending on what’s comfortable for you at the time

[@JohnFKennedy529]

Promotion/ad ends at 7:12

[@vault-tec8601]

Thank you mr president 👏

[@kashmoneytrinnity243]

I’m eating McDonald’s chicken nuggets I have a 20 piece and I have about nine live I wish I could give you some you deserve some have a good day have a good night - trinnity 💞 .

[@LARVAenEspanol]

This man needs an award for charisma which is so ironic because he covers the darkest things.

[@wjay4376]

the character usage is very unique and I would like to see more of the turkey tom like art-style or different art-styles used for the cartoony version of yourself and I wouldn't be surprised to see a earl cartoon in the making in the next couple of years

[@horseconfused]

I loves the Fresh Prince episode, as a black person myself I love the way the episode played out, Carlton being the innocent one not realizing racism will affect him and *is*, it’s really heart wrenching how the episode ended as well..

[@Hiushisan]

My brother and I just finished the first season of Static Shock recently, Sons of the Fathers is such a powerful episode. The writing is perfect. The best part is that after the father changed his ways, they didn't hold it against him. Being able to forgive shows maturity.

[@ClaudioProductionsX]

also on static and gun, dunno if was the same episode, but it had a bullying PSA too, where a guy was bullied and bullied massively, not getting help from teachers or even his parents, he got to the boiling point that he brought a gun to school and tried to shoot his bully, and accidentally shot Static's best friend, when he was trying to mediate so he didn't commit a mistake he can't go back from, and Static was struggling too because it was too hard to not blame the bullied guy for shooting his best friend, despite being extremely evident he didn't mean to and that he was pushed to that limit. It was very heavy, and the feelings and expressions of the bullied guy were way too realistic.

[@WEBzZ475]

Honestly I love that media is able to touch subjects like these especially in a proper way. I only wish it could be done as effectively as it was done in older media in our current media

[@neonbatteries4389]

18:22 if you want to spread a good message, please don’t make it sound goofy or cringe

[@Sp3ctralI]

Happens too often sadly

[@ethereal.horror]

the fresh prince one was my favorite representation of how it feels. when carlton is reflecting at the end on the fact he’s gonna be profiled like that forever, it hit me really hard because when i had my first racism experience that’s how it felt. there’s no easing into the topic once u learn it’s permanent for the foreseeable future, it all just hits u at once. u can try to rationalize it like carlton did, but after the first couple times u realize nothing you could’ve done would’ve changed the treatment you got.

[@YakkoWarnerTower]

I like how they tackled racism in Seasme Street, Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Stasic Shock in a welcoming way.

[@5TC]

The first show suddenly brought back so many memories of watching this back in elementary school. I forgot the name, thanks Tuv.

[@torin8871]

The liking your character more is understandable as someone who has anxiety that can get quite bad I fully understand Tuv dw about it. Have to say though the face makes it feel more personal

[@Buggy_XXVIII]

Once You Mentioned The Car In The Fresh Prince Section I Immediately Went “Oh This Episode”😂

[@girlwglasses2212]

I like the idea of you using 50% PNG/cartoon character, totally understandable reason! You're awesome tuv, thank you for uploading Videos like these🥰💕

[@2134stevie]

Absolutely loved the video, if you happen to do a part 2, please talk about the family matters episode where the father stands up to a fellow cop for profiling his son. That one definitely stuck with me the most.

[@kyleschwartz2501]

If you ask me I loved the Teen Titans episode of how they talked about racism. Val-yor constantly called Starfire “Troq” and the other titans were oblivious by the name because they all thought it was a nickname since they all had one from Val-yor. It’s not until Cyborg says it not thinking much of it, and Starfire sculls him for it. She explains that when Val-yor calls her a troq he’s saying she is worthless. And I just love the ending of their conversation. Cyborg: So he’s calling you a terrible name? And you know if you punch him out it just confirms all the bad things he says about you. Starfire: Yes. You know what it feels like to judged simply because of how you look? Cyborg: Of course I do. I’m part robot

[@Melissa-dj1or]

I remember being younger and watching that episode of fresh prince of bel air which is weird bc i was way more into that so raven. I think i got the impact more from it. I do love how it pans out of Carlton symbolizing the realization.

[@Z25O]

Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air also had a gun control episode that was really sad too. Alongside the subject of a Dad who wasn't there for his kid, that is probably the most popular out of the two. The show was really sad and joyful at the same time. Was a great show and always will be. RIP. James Avery.

[@Clepto_and_Co]

It's so funny to me how static shock seemed so much more realistic, I don't think Richie's dad would do a complete 180 like that but it I guess it just had to be wrapped up in that 20 minute episode, but compared to that's so Raven the 2nd just seemed so cartoonishly over the top I legit thought it was going to end up being just some kind of misunderstanding

[@sonnyday.]

i'm really glad you're getting all the traction you are, it's well deserved : >

[@TOBYZZZZZ]

I think it’s important for some shows to be serious like some of these have.

[@devanmontalvo5234]

10:37-10:40 the text under the scene and the way the volume was highered got me laughing

[@SinisterBlitzo9]

the fresh prince of bel airs handling of racism was so down to earth and raw that it honestly feels like something that would happen irl without the goofiness ofc