Again robots speaking in slang is only a negative if your a racist and equate that with low intelect

I like my ethnic robots as it gives a bit of representation alows the little black kids tonget another hero (or kick ass villian they like)

Why do you think all the little black kids like

Zach the black power ranger

The fly dancing flatopped harem pants wearing black ranger?

Because you see a sterotype we traits we see innour familys and freinda and resonate with it.

Yeah there are poor interpretations out there, but id rather have the attempt

 

I don't think this is true across the board, but it's a good point.

 

That's not the only two options though.

 

"The people who think it's a sterotype are the *real* racists!" is about the level of discourse I'd expect here.

 

Can you show me what part of the behavior of Skids, Mudflap, Mohawk, or Nitro (since those are the ones this is about) is based on a specific race?

 

We LITERALLY had a guy say nitro was meant to be black cause he was getting out of jail.

 

I didn't realize your altmode was a cherrypicker.

 

While that was a funny retort your the one saying that this point of veiw is unfounded.

I provided an example ofnwhat were talking about.

If you see a guy speak with slang and act dumb and automaticaly go

"Clearly this chap of low intelligence is supposed to represent those of the negroid persuasion" then you might be the one with racist inclinations

Or in drifts case "this fellow takes inspiration from a culture of the far east, that means it is automaticaly bad wot, wot"

Again kind of says more about you

 

Being ugly makes them black obviously

 

No. It's a combination of traits that make them racial stereotypes. Looking like monkeys, talking street, not do much reading, gold tooth, lazy eye. If they had one of those traits by itself it wouldn't have been a problem.

Also, it should be noted that Common Sense Media is an organization that lets parents know whether a movie or a show is appropriate for children. Of course, they would be more uptight towards this movie. What the hell were you guys expecting?

 

shumashroom, You do realize Jazz, Mudflap, and Mohawk were all voices by American People right? Reno Wilson, the guy who voices Mudflap and Mohawk was saddened to hear that he was offensive to himself. on top of that, Mudflap and Skids personalities were made by the guys who voiced them. There goes half your argument.

 

Skids and Mudflap are fascinating in just how racist they were. Almost as fascinating as the people who deny that they were racist.

 

All those traits together could just as easily apply to any other race. It's not a black stereotype but a thug stereotype.

 

But which race are those thug stereotypes almost always applied to in shows and movies?

 

Oh come on. Do you really believe that?

 

Yeah. I do. I have never once watched ROTF and thought, "Hey, these are supposed to be a stereotype of black people." I've always just seen them as goofy, dumb robots.

 

whatever side you're on, you're not gonna change your mind one way or another, so kick back, relax, & be thankful you're not an onslaught fan who waited years for this movie to be released just to see him on the big screen

 

Well, I suppose in that regard ignorance is bliss (and bully for you for not being so cynical, I guess)... but it doesn't change the fact that they undeniable have multiple traits that relate to racist stereotypes.

 

I don't doubt that they have traits that can be associated with other stereotypes than just a generic thug. I just don't believe that was the intent. I believe they were just meant to be thugs.. If they had made comments that were more obviously related to black stereotypes I could see where you're coming from. The behavior of the twins was pretty generic though.