Boondocks (In Reality I LOVE This Show)

Boondocks is a television show displaying an African American family consisting of a grandfather and his two grandsons who moved from the urban ghetto to white suburbia and attempts to express their view of the world through their life experiences.  In Lambiepie’s review of Boondocks, he states that, “Adult Swim” has become quite the powerhouse...and now with The Boondocks, it just keeps getting better.” Lambiepie believes that Boondocks is not only a hit, but one of the best satirical pieces on television by stating that, “This is an intelligent piece of satire in animation, it gives you pause to think and wonder - "Is this really going on?"; "Is this how people really feel?" I can say in my little lifetime that I've known quite a few folks who share similar beliefs to many of the Boondocks characters...and I can say many episodes had me laughing like mad.” However, I believe that the Boondocks may be a little too raw, so raw in fact that America is not quite prepared for the undeniable veracity and straightforwardness the show brings. Although, Cartoon Network has a section dedicated to adults i.e. “Adult Swim” a show such as this one should not be shown on a network dedicated to children, not only is it distasteful, but the controversial content of the show tends to be overwhelming and disturbing for kids who are not of age to understand the message the show is trying to convey. Creator of the show, Aaron McGruder, mentioned that his show was created to break down stereotypes of African Americans by making fun of them, but I believe that the show is doing the complete opposite. As unbelievable as it is may sound there are those who are not aware of these stereotypes and have never seen the interaction of family members in an African American household, and by televising  stereotypes in a comical way in an attempt to falsify them is essentially opening up an avenue that produces stereotypes. I can go as far as saying that the show is also very one sided. We only see the Black perspective of the world through the eyes of a family who moved from the urban ghetto to white suburbia, and everyone does not share that same perspective because we all have different experiences which means not everyone can relate to the show or its purpose. The show also uses the “N” word as if it is acceptable which it is not. Once again regardless of the title “Adult Swim” this show is still on a kids’ network and kids do repeat everything  that they hear so who will we blame when our kids are walking around using the “N” as a term of endearment. Should we blame the network? Aaron McGruder? Or the critics and viewers who share the same beliefs as Lambiepie that keeps this show on our television?  Fundamentally, the production of Boondocks is very troublesome and pessimistic and should not be aired on television especially on a network dedicated to kids. It just shows how imprudent the network is for allowing the airing of this show and how audacious McGruder is for creating it.

Lambiepie's Review