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Veggeta_MAX 12/13/18 3:36:52 PM #1:	nt --- I'm Veggeta X's alt <cite>Veggeta_MAX posted [p:914068475] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote>nt</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
meestermj 12/13/18 3:38:06 PM #2:	Because it was about a poor black man moving to a lower-upper class house and becoming gentrified. ~~I'm joking, it's because the writing was fucking stellar and the cast unbelievable~~ --- Psn: beastlytoast Left-handed fire-slapsies leave me feeling confused about life. - Merydia <cite>meestermj posted [p:914068534] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote>Because it was about a poor black man moving to a lower-upper class house and becoming gentrified. I'm joking, it's because the writing was fucking stellar and the cast unbelievable</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
VipaGTS 12/13/18 3:38:37 PM #3:	It didnt try to appeal to any particular race. It was just a good show. --- "I devour urine just like my Portland Trailblazers, with piss poor defense." <cite>VipaGTS posted [p:914068562] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote>It didnt try to appeal to any particular race. It was just a good show.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
tremain07 12/13/18 3:39:00 PM #4:	Because it wasn't a show for just black people. Martin, is a show for black people, The Steve Harvey Show is a show for black people, The Hugeleys, was a show for black people, One on One, at least the first season, was a show for black people, Living Single was a show for black people, The Parkers was a show for black people, Moesha,Girlfriends, Half and Half, In the house, Are we there yet, The Jamie Foxx Show, those were all shows for black people, notice what they all had in common? --- IGN: Sun FC: 0061-0132-7564 <cite>tremain07 posted [p:914068577] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote>Because it wasn't a show for just black people. Martin, is a show for black people, The Steve Harvey Show is a show for black people, The Hugeleys, was a show for black people, One on One, at least the first season, was a show for black people, Living Single was a show for black people, The Parkers was a show for black people, Moesha,Girlfriends, Half and Half, In the house, Are we there yet, The Jamie Foxx Show, those were all shows for black people, notice what they all had in common?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kitt 12/13/18 3:39:15 PM #5:	VipaGTS posted... It didnt try to appeal to any particular race. It was just a good show. --- https://imgur.com/pmc9XsI https://imgur.com/LkrRVe2 https://imgur.com/Dp03g3y Listen, all of y'all, it's a sabotage <cite>Kitt posted [p:914068594] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote><cite>VipaGTS posted...</cite> <quote>It didnt try to appeal to any particular race. It was just a good show.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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mustachedmystic 12/13/18 3:40:59 PM #7:	tremain07 posted... Because it wasn't a show for just black people. Martin, is a show for black people, The Steve Harvey Show is a show for black people, The Hugeleys, was a show for black people, One on One, at least the first season, was a show for black people, Living Single was a show for black people, The Parkers was a show for black people, Moesha,Girlfriends, Half and Half, In the house, Are we there yet, The Jamie Foxx Show, those were all shows for black people, notice what they all had in common? I'm white, and I liked a lot of those shows. --- Guns; freedom you can hold in your hand. Sampson, Terrordactyl <cite>mustachedmystic posted [p:914068691] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote><cite>tremain07 posted...</cite> <quote>Because it wasn't a show for just black people. Martin, is a show for black people, The Steve Harvey Show is a show for black people, The Hugeleys, was a show for black people, One on One, at least the first season, was a show for black people, Living Single was a show for black people, The Parkers was a show for black people, Moesha,Girlfriends, Half and Half, In the house, Are we there yet, The Jamie Foxx Show, those were all shows for black people, notice what they all had in common?</quote> I'm white, and I liked a lot of those shows.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AlephZero 12/13/18 3:41:01 PM #8:	turns out well made television shows appeal to wider demographics regardless of the races portrayed in the show --- "life is overrated" - Seiichi Omori 01001100 01010101 01000101 00100000 00110100 00110000 00110010 <cite>AlephZero posted [p:914068697] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote>turns out well made television shows appeal to wider demographics regardless of the races portrayed in the show</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
thronedfire2 12/13/18 3:42:51 PM #9:	it was funny --- I could see you, but I couldn't hear you You were holding your hat in the breeze Turning away from me In this moment you were stolen... <cite>thronedfire2 posted [p:914068797] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote>it was funny</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
slimfizzle2 12/13/18 3:43:03 PM #10:	How come he don't want me, man? --- Solomon Grundy wants Pants Too! <cite>slimfizzle2 posted [p:914068811] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote>How come he don't want me, man?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Damn_Underscore 12/13/18 3:43:31 PM #11:	Because it is funny and has great characters. --- Shenmue II = best game of all time Shenmue = 2nd best game of all time <cite>Damn_Underscore posted [p:914068842] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote>Because it is funny and has great characters.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YonicBoom 12/13/18 3:43:51 PM #12:	You don't have to target any particular demographic if your show is good enough to appeal to them all. <cite>YonicBoom posted [p:914068855] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote>You don't have to target any particular demographic if your show is good enough to appeal to them all.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Holy_Pumpkin 12/13/18 3:44:57 PM #13:	Uhhh because... a pizza hut in the garage? --- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBuYx8LIUj4 https://imgur.com/mmjxd2x https://imgur.com/quVtm6n <cite>Holy_Pumpkin posted [p:914068916] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote>Uhhh because... a pizza hut in the garage?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
nemu 12/13/18 3:44:58 PM #14:	Because the cast being of a certain race has no particular impact for the vast majority of people. Only the weirdos who identify everything based on race will care. <cite>nemu posted [p:914068917] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote>Because the cast being of a certain race has no particular impact for the vast majority of people. Only the weirdos who identify everything based on race will care.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Giant_Aspirin 12/13/18 3:45:03 PM #15:	VipaGTS posted... It didnt try to appeal to any particular race. this. sometimes "black sitcoms" (majority black cast) cater to a specific audience. TFPoBA didn't do that. --- Playing: God of War, Soul Calibur VI, Smash Ultimate *(~);} - I suppose it will all make sense when we grow up - {;(~)* <cite>Giant_Aspirin posted [p:914068922] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote><cite>VipaGTS posted...</cite> <quote>It didnt try to appeal to any particular race.</quote> this. sometimes "black sitcoms" (majority black cast) cater to a specific audience. TFPoBA didn't do that.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
VipaGTS 12/13/18 3:45:34 PM #16:	Also the character development was great. Like most shows, you saw them sort of devolve into caricature versions of themselves from season one, but it was done in a really good way, to the point where they were able to stand on their own. Carlton wasnt just the preppy guy. He had a fully developed identity. --- "I devour urine just like my Portland Trailblazers, with piss poor defense." <cite>VipaGTS posted [p:914068948] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote>Also the character development was great. Like most shows, you saw them sort of devolve into caricature versions of themselves from season one, but it was done in a really good way, to the point where they were able to stand on their own. Carlton wasnt just the preppy guy. He had a fully developed identity.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MaverickXeo 12/13/18 3:46:29 PM #17:	VipaGTS posted... It didnt try to appeal to any particular race. It was just a good show. Exactly. It was very rare for 'race' to play a part in the show. Realistically, the cast could've been white and the show would've worked the same. --- --- MaverickXeo --- <cite>MaverickXeo posted [p:914069003] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote><cite>VipaGTS posted...</cite> <quote>It didnt try to appeal to any particular race. It was just a good show.</quote> Exactly. It was very rare for 'race' to play a part in the show. Realistically, the cast could've been white and the show would've worked the same.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Webmaster4531 12/13/18 3:47:03 PM #18:	It existed after Cosby and The Jeffersons. Really not a big deal. --- Ad Hominem. <cite>Webmaster4531 posted [p:914069035] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote>It existed after Cosby and The Jeffersons. Really not a big deal.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Kineth 12/13/18 3:48:17 PM #20:	Webmaster4531 posted... It existed after Cosby and The Jeffersons. Really not a big deal. Don't forget Sanford and Son :3. --- "I don't think anyone seriously thinks that Trump supporters orgasm when they see racism in the news." - Me, reassuring Ammonitida <cite>Kineth posted [p:914069107] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote><cite>Webmaster4531 posted...</cite> <quote>It existed after Cosby and The Jeffersons. Really not a big deal.</quote> Don't forget Sanford and Son :3.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CIA_Agent 12/13/18 3:48:59 PM #21:	Why does it have to be about race? What about The Simpsons appeals to non-yellow people? --- Semper Fi. <cite>CIA_Agent posted [p:914069145] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote>Why does it have to be about race? What about The Simpsons appeals to non-yellow people?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AmericaTheBrave 12/13/18 3:49:31 PM #22:	It would be called SJW propaganda today. --- https://imgur.com/loj3Iz4 <cite>AmericaTheBrave posted [p:914069172] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote>It would be called SJW propaganda today.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KrayzieBonezz 12/13/18 3:50:45 PM #23:	Kineth posted... Webmaster4531 posted... It existed after Cosby and The Jeffersons. Really not a big deal. Don't forget Sanford and Son :3. Yeah you big dummy --- R.I.P Chris, Daniel, Nancy Benoit https://youtu.be/yOL02oq2rj8 <cite>KrayzieBonezz posted [p:914069237] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote><cite>Kineth posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Webmaster4531 posted...</cite> <quote>It existed after Cosby and The Jeffersons. Really not a big deal.</quote> Don't forget Sanford and Son :3.</quote> Yeah you big dummy</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Veggeta X 12/13/18 3:51:03 PM #24:	tremain07 posted... Because it wasn't a show for just black people. Martin, is a show for black people, The Steve Harvey Show is a show for black people, The Hugeleys, was a show for black people, One on One, at least the first season, was a show for black people, Living Single was a show for black people, The Parkers was a show for black people, Moesha,Girlfriends, Half and Half, In the house, Are we there yet, The Jamie Foxx Show, those were all shows for black people, notice what they all had in common? Dang how you know all these shows? You forgot Sister, Sister how you do that bro? --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Square Enix Defense Force <cite>Veggeta X posted [p:914069260] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote><cite>tremain07 posted...</cite> <quote>Because it wasn't a show for just black people. Martin, is a show for black people, The Steve Harvey Show is a show for black people, The Hugeleys, was a show for black people, One on One, at least the first season, was a show for black people, Living Single was a show for black people, The Parkers was a show for black people, Moesha,Girlfriends, Half and Half, In the house, Are we there yet, The Jamie Foxx Show, those were all shows for black people, notice what they all had in common?</quote> Dang how you know all these shows? You forgot Sister, Sister how you do that bro?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
tremain07 12/13/18 3:51:13 PM #25:	CrimsonRage posted... tremain07 posted... Because it wasn't a show for just black people. Martin, is a show for black people, The Steve Harvey Show is a show for black people, The Hugeleys, was a show for black people, One on One, at least the first season, was a show for black people, Living Single was a show for black people, The Parkers was a show for black people, Moesha,Girlfriends, Half and Half, In the house, Are we there yet, The Jamie Foxx Show, those were all shows for black people, notice what they all had in common? ....black people? Fresh Prince didn't solely mock white people, it took shots at black culture as well such as phil's activist friend who called him a sellout for working for the man rather than just destroying things and protesting and the fraternity that turned Calton away because he wasn't in their words "Black enough" for them and how Will's actions and attitude are portrayed as stupid and wrong most of the time hell Phil was a republican even if they didn't outright say it. --- IGN: Sun FC: 0061-0132-7564 <cite>tremain07 posted [p:914069268] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote><cite>CrimsonRage posted...</cite> <quote><cite>tremain07 posted...</cite> <quote>Because it wasn't a show for just black people. Martin, is a show for black people, The Steve Harvey Show is a show for black people, The Hugeleys, was a show for black people, One on One, at least the first season, was a show for black people, Living Single was a show for black people, The Parkers was a show for black people, Moesha,Girlfriends, Half and Half, In the house, Are we there yet, The Jamie Foxx Show, those were all shows for black people, notice what they all had in common?</quote> ....black people?</quote> Fresh Prince didn't solely mock white people, it took shots at black culture as well such as phil's activist friend who called him a sellout for working for the man rather than just destroying things and protesting and the fraternity that turned Calton away because he wasn't in their words "Black enough" for them and how Will's actions and attitude are portrayed as stupid and wrong most of the time hell Phil was a republican even if they didn't outright say it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
voldothegr8 12/13/18 3:51:19 PM #26:	Amazing cast with great chemistry and fantastic writing. --- Oda break tracker 2018- 8 (3) \| THE Ohio State: 11-1 \| Oakland Raiders: 2-8 Super Mario Maker Profile: 1237-0000-0073-02FE <cite>voldothegr8 posted [p:914069272] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote>Amazing cast with great chemistry and fantastic writing.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
tremain07 12/13/18 3:52:19 PM #27:	Veggeta X posted... tremain07 posted... Because it wasn't a show for just black people. Martin, is a show for black people, The Steve Harvey Show is a show for black people, The Hugeleys, was a show for black people, One on One, at least the first season, was a show for black people, Living Single was a show for black people, The Parkers was a show for black people, Moesha,Girlfriends, Half and Half, In the house, Are we there yet, The Jamie Foxx Show, those were all shows for black people, notice what they all had in common? Dang how you know all these shows? You forgot Sister, Sister how you do that bro? I never watched Sister,Sister because it made me think of things my kid mind wasn't ready for. Do you remember the Waynes Bros, Parenthood and My Wife and Kids? --- IGN: Sun FC: 0061-0132-7564 <cite>tremain07 posted [p:914069334] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote><cite>Veggeta X posted...</cite> <quote><cite>tremain07 posted...</cite> <quote>Because it wasn't a show for just black people. Martin, is a show for black people, The Steve Harvey Show is a show for black people, The Hugeleys, was a show for black people, One on One, at least the first season, was a show for black people, Living Single was a show for black people, The Parkers was a show for black people, Moesha,Girlfriends, Half and Half, In the house, Are we there yet, The Jamie Foxx Show, those were all shows for black people, notice what they all had in common?</quote> Dang how you know all these shows? You forgot Sister, Sister how you do that bro?</quote> I never watched Sister,Sister because it made me think of things my kid mind wasn't ready for. Do you remember the Waynes Bros, Parenthood and My Wife and Kids?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darkphoenix181 12/13/18 3:53:19 PM #28:	Urkel was also liked. --- chill02 to me: you are beautiful <cite>darkphoenix181 posted [p:914069395] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote>Urkel was also liked.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darkphoenix181 12/13/18 3:55:34 PM #29:	Good times (any time you meet a payment) Good times (any time you need a friend) Good times (any time you're out from under) [Bridge] Not getting hassled, not getting hustled Keeping your head above water Making a wave when you can [Chrous] Temporary lay-offs (good times) Easy credit rip-offs (good times) Scratching and surviving (good times) Hanging in a chow line (good time-imes) Aren't we lucky we have them? (yeah) Good times --- chill02 to me: you are beautiful <cite>darkphoenix181 posted [p:914069511] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote>Good times (any time you meet a payment) Good times (any time you need a friend) Good times (any time you're out from under) [Bridge] Not getting hassled, not getting hustled Keeping your head above water Making a wave when you can [Chrous] Temporary lay-offs (good times) Easy credit rip-offs (good times) Scratching and surviving (good times) Hanging in a chow line (good time-imes) Aren't we lucky we have them? (yeah) Good times</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Veggeta X 12/13/18 3:55:34 PM #30:	tremain07 posted... Do you remember the Waynes Bros, Parenthood and My Wife and Kids? Foshoo foshoo. Don't really remember My Wife and Kids, though. Remember Smart Guy? --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Square Enix Defense Force <cite>Veggeta X posted [p:914069512] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote><cite>tremain07 posted...</cite> <quote>Do you remember the Waynes Bros, Parenthood and My Wife and Kids?</quote> Foshoo foshoo. Don't really remember My Wife and Kids, though. Remember Smart Guy?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Veggeta X 12/13/18 3:56:10 PM #31:	darkphoenix181 posted... Urkel was also liked. It's called Family Matters and the show was a gimmick. Jaleel is an asshole IRL. --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Square Enix Defense Force <cite>Veggeta X posted [p:914069544] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote><cite>darkphoenix181 posted...</cite> <quote>Urkel was also liked.</quote> It's called Family Matters and the show was a gimmick. Jaleel is an asshole IRL.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Emerald_Wyvern 12/13/18 3:57:59 PM #32:	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ31eBipr_g" data-time=" It was amazingly written. --- "Hey I know! I'll use my trusty frying pan.. as a drying pan!" - Brock <cite>Emerald_Wyvern posted [p:914069640] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ31eBipr_g" data-time=" It was amazingly written.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zerocide 12/13/18 3:59:10 PM #33:	One of my favorite scenes... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5D2RvIQwQE" data-time=" Carlton gave zero fucks about what people thought of him... black or white. --- "Grand Upper!" - Axel Stone http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=618079256 <cite>Zerocide posted [p:914069709] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote>One of my favorite scenes... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5D2RvIQwQE" data-time=" Carlton gave zero fucks about what people thought of him... black or white.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EpicKingdom_ 12/13/18 3:59:20 PM #34:	I don't think I cared or even thought about race, the show is just good and funny. Problem? Stop being a racist TC. --- @GameFAQs moderators https://youtu.be/PeihcfYft9w Is Fortnite for kids? Let's check https://imgtc.com/i/8eGRB2s.png <cite>EpicKingdom_ posted [p:914069717] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote>I don't think I cared or even thought about race, the show is just good and funny. Problem? Stop being a racist TC.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darkphoenix181 12/13/18 3:59:20 PM #35:	Veggeta X posted... darkphoenix181 posted... Urkel was also liked. It's called Family Matters and the show was a gimmick. Jaleel is an asshole IRL. And? non-blacks loved it What is wrong with a gimmick? --- chill02 to me: you are beautiful <cite>darkphoenix181 posted [p:914069718] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote><cite>Veggeta X posted...</cite> <quote><cite>darkphoenix181 posted...</cite> <quote>Urkel was also liked.</quote> It's called Family Matters and the show was a gimmick. Jaleel is an asshole IRL.</quote> And? non-blacks loved it What is wrong with a gimmick?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darkphoenix181 12/13/18 4:00:11 PM #36:	Tbh white people watched martin pretty sure --- chill02 to me: you are beautiful <cite>darkphoenix181 posted [p:914069777] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote>Tbh white people watched martin pretty sure</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Veggeta X 12/13/18 4:00:40 PM #37:	EpicKingdom_ posted... I don't think I cared or even thought about race, the show is just good and funny. Problem? Stop being a racist TC. No need for name calling sir. --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Square Enix Defense Force <cite>Veggeta X posted [p:914069803] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote><cite>EpicKingdom_ posted...</cite> <quote>I don't think I cared or even thought about race, the show is just good and funny. Problem? Stop being a racist TC.</quote> No need for name calling sir.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Veggeta X 12/13/18 4:00:59 PM #38:	darkphoenix181 posted... Tbh white people watched martin pretty sure Can confirm as a White man. --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Square Enix Defense Force <cite>Veggeta X posted [p:914069819] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote><cite>darkphoenix181 posted...</cite> <quote>Tbh white people watched martin pretty sure</quote> Can confirm as a White man.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NotWhiteNinja 12/13/18 4:13:57 PM #39:	AlephZero posted... turns out well made television shows appeal to wider demographics regardless of the races portrayed in the show This. All the ones that flop and are subsequently blamed on "racism" or "sexism" for their flopping, generally were just awful in and of themself, and would've been seen as just as awful regardless of the races / sexes involved. There's countless examples of shows and movies that prominently or even near-exclusively feature minorities out there, that have done well, because they were good. Something that those complaining that racism / sexim / etc are the reasons shows aren't succeeding, love to ignore. --- Nope. I'm totally not the white ninja. You're confusing me with someone else. <cite>NotWhiteNinja posted [p:914070536] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote><cite>AlephZero posted...</cite> <quote>turns out well made television shows appeal to wider demographics regardless of the races portrayed in the show</quote> This. All the ones that flop and are subsequently blamed on "racism" or "sexism" for their flopping, generally were just awful in and of themself, and would've been seen as just as awful regardless of the races / sexes involved. There's countless examples of shows and movies that prominently or even near-exclusively feature minorities out there, that have done well, because they were good. Something that those complaining that racism / sexim / etc are the reasons shows aren't succeeding, love to ignore.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ultimate reaver 12/13/18 4:15:24 PM #40:	Because it was mainly a show with black people in it, rather than a show about black people. A show that doesn't touch on minority issues and mainly focuses on the issues of being upper middle class is going to have a lot more white people sitting comfortably with it. I don't really hold that against it in any way, but it's also not the "only way to do things" as some people will have you believe. There's a place for both approaches --- butts <cite>ultimate reaver posted [p:914070610] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote>Because it was mainly a show with black people in it, rather than a show about black people. A show that doesn't touch on minority issues and mainly focuses on the issues of being upper middle class is going to have a lot more white people sitting comfortably with it. I don't really hold that against it in any way, but it's also not the "only way to do things" as some people will have you believe. There's a place for both approaches</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darkphoenix181 12/13/18 4:15:33 PM #41:	@Veggeta_X Sister sister was a gimmick too --- chill02 to me: you are beautiful <cite>darkphoenix181 posted [p:914070626] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote>@Veggeta_X Sister sister was a gimmick too</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Veggeta X 12/13/18 4:17:52 PM #42:	Shoo was --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Square Enix Defense Force <cite>Veggeta X posted [p:914070754] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote>Shoo was</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KStateKing17 12/13/18 4:29:08 PM #43:	ultimate reaver posted... Because it was mainly a show with black people in it, rather than a show about black people. A show that doesn't touch on minority issues and mainly focuses on the issues of being upper middle class is going to have a lot more white people sitting comfortably with it. I don't really hold that against it in any way, but it's also not the "only way to do things" as some people will have you believe. There's a place for both approaches Not that it didn't touch on such issues at times. I do recall an episode about the friction between police and black men. --- The 17th King of the State of K <cite>KStateKing17 posted [p:914071361] in Why do you... [t:77299048]...</cite> <quote><cite>ultimate reaver posted...</cite> <quote>Because it was mainly a show with black people in it, rather than a show about black people. A show that doesn't touch on minority issues and mainly focuses on the issues of being upper middle class is going to have a lot more white people sitting comfortably with it. I don't really hold that against it in any way, but it's also not the "only way to do things" as some people will have you believe. There's a place for both approaches</quote> Not that it didn't touch on such issues at times. I do recall an episode about the friction between police and black men.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Current Events > Why do you think Fresh Prince of Bel-Air appealed so well to non-Blacks?