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This Artist Reimagined 10 Cartoons With Black Characters, And The Result Triggers Some People
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This Artist Reimagined 10 Cartoons With Black Characters, And The Result Triggers Some People

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Reimagined cartoon characters are a dime-a-dozen these days, how many more times can Disney princesses take on a different guise? That’s not to say it’s easy though. While some artists give a change of outfit or maybe a new hairstyle, capturing a uniquely different ‘feel’ of a popular cartoon character can be a real challenge.

Artist Tyron Handy has managed to do just that, giving famous cartoons like The Simpsons And Family Guy black characters, and doing it so well that people are calling for the animated series to be made in real life. “Most recreations that I see are just people putting designer clothes and jewelry onto the characters and changing their skin color. My recreations really look like they could be parallel versions of the characters,” he told.

“There weren’t a lot of cartoons that I felt represented me much growing up — most black cartoon characters and tv shows were stereotypical, slightly racial discriminating side characters and the best friend of the white main character. Black kids need to be able to see more representations of themselves in media.”

These cartoon reimaginings are a side project to Tyron’s weekly comic. ‘Apple Dapple Tactics‘ is based around the main character Ty, a systems engineer for Coca-Cola (although his mama says he ain’t got no job) and his complicated relationships. Check it out!

Scroll down below to see Tyron’s work for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!

More info: Instagram

This is Tyron Handy, a Cartoonist, Illustrator and Comic Artist from Philadelphia

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He has reimagined some of his favourite cartoons with black characters

He started posting on his instagram 2 years ago and now more than 19 000 people love his work

He told BuzzFeed: “There weren’t a lot of cartoons that I felt represented me much growing up”

“Most black characters in cartoons and tv shows were stereotypical side characters and the best friend of the white main character”

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Black kids need to be able to see more representations of themselves in media”

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Handy wants to inspire the next generation of black artists

“I hope that one day I can run my own animation studio. I want to create more cartoons with black lead characters that will better represent the black experience”

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Handy also has his own weekly comic, Apple Dapple Tactics

Not everyone accepted Handy’s message, some even thought it was racist

But others defended him and said what he was doing was good

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Robert Kienbaum III
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a Caucasian American who loves these shows, I AM INCENSED! Not by the Blackification (is that a word? Screw it; it is now!) of these cartoons. They're awesome. I'm pissed at the racist a******s that find these images so offensive. FFS people, who cares?? First off, 100% of these characters are FICTIONAL. Secondly, the world is a rainbow. You can either accept it and enjoy it or keep staring at the storm clouds in misery.

Hallak65
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tell me if I wrong, but the black Family guy is the The Cleveland Show

Person2638
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6 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how well he nailed the art styles and I know that my sister would be happier if she had colored (especially Indian) cartoon people. For me, it was more books. Growing up, I only ever found one book with an Indian main protagonist, everyoone else was white (and occasionally black). I needed more of those. I think representation does matter a lot and this guy is not racist.

Whatevers not taken
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6 years ago

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He didn’t nail it. He just painted them brown. Not that hard. By the way half the shows he did it to weren’t white people. They are yellow or animals. So your point is invalid.

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Amanda Panda
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always kinda thought Goofy and Max and Roxanne were black. Was I wrong?

Stille20
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think I always thought of Roxanne as being Hispanic... but you are right. I defiantly has a perception about a cartoon character's race... how weird.

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Rich Auntie Skeleton
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some of the younger members of the site may not remember but back in the 90's black Simpsons shirts were all the rage among black Americans.

Sarah
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love these. Wonder Woman is my favorite, for many reasons. We need a black Captain America. Black Americans fought (and continue to fight) in every major conflict.

Jason Goldman
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

DC Comics already had Black versions of Wonder Woman in the comics. Did you ever of Nubia? She is Wonder Woman's Black twin sister.

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Darrell Edson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just as this artist drew ALL of these characters black, the original (probably white) artists drew them all white. It isn't racism. It's just that people tend to draw and represent themselves. I mean, is this artist racist for not drawing them Asian? Middle Eastern? Native American?...you see?

Ellis
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6 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Simpsons are white? Perhaps Im colour blind, but I thought they were yellow... Never thought of them as having any specific race, so why give them one?

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Angi Jiles
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would love to see the black Ed, EDD & Eddy. Also, black Wonder Woman could be awesome!

M O'Connell
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know about the rest of them, but I would definitely watch The Fresh Prince of Gotham. Hopefully they would bring some comedy back into the franchise.

rola
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To oppress people, to make them feel bad to be the color they are, to destroy their culture is not redrawing characters in your own skin tone. To do all that is to "buy" humans and take them away from their homes so they cannot keep their own history, punish them when they try to do anything that involves their culture, keep basic rights from them once you 'let them free' because "geez isn't it good enough that the North won?", don't allow them to see or represent themselves in the nation's widely consumed media. When a minority does something like this, it's not an attack on white people and it's not to say you should feel bad for being white. It says I'm gonna try to make me and others like me feel good for a brief moment. I guess I am just tired of modern white people getting angry because they personally didn't do anything bad to others. No one is attacking you for being white. Just understand that the white people of this country (the US) destroyed a lot of minority's cultures

happyhippie
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly, as a white person I've never ever felt like I needed to feel bad about being white. I think the people who say they're supposed to feel bad are typically actually racist, and don't like that their racism is becoming less accepted. So instead of facing the kind of people they are and trying to change and grow, they try to make themselves the victims by saying that they're being oppressed and are meant to feel bad for being born white. That's just my take. I've yet to meet another white person who says they're being degrading for their whiteness that isn't a racist.

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Akinwale
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The state of our mind is problematic. Racism this racism that, this problem here this problem there. Its tiring, cant we all just be humans for once without tags.

Rich Auntie Skeleton
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again. Acting like being different is a bad thing isn't helping. Celebrating what makes us all unique is a good thing. Relax.

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Hayley Lightcap
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it's weird that they're all about diversity when kids are younger, like 3-7, but then after that it's all white. I also think it's weird that people who aren't white have to be so painfully bathed in the ethnic group the directors are trying to convey and it's clearly not even intentional. Like an Indian character doesn't have to eat curry every day or a Latino person doesn't have to be a loud colorful individual. Other races eat pizza and pay taxes. Stop acting like they're not people.

M.A.D.
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how he pushed the designs to make them look original. I'd watch the hell out of Hey Andre and the Edds.

Grace Wiebe
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

K, so I'm white. I love these!!! The black Simpsons one - "Bart" looks amazing! Almost like he should've always been... ;)

Lidee Moril
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol @ offended snowflakes. Get a life :D I would love to see some black Smurfs or black Tom and Jerry. Bring it on dude!

Andy Bonczyk
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i seem to remember that the simpsons were originally intended to be black ! ?

Ellis
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dear Americans, you have a beautiful country, but your extreme obession with race/racism is unhealthy.

Sloan Kettering
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6 years ago

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Daria B
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6 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My sister and I loved Nadia (Fushigi no Umi no Nadia). She's as dark as us in summer. Anyway, regardless of skin colour, honestly, when I was a kid I didn't feel that close to these caricatures. I did enjoy the cartoons, but it was the semi-realistic style that made me feel truly connected. We played pretend as our favourite anime, super hero and Disney characters, not the caricatures from Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon. No hate, btw. They're all good cartoons their own way. It's just something I wanted to add to the issue of representation and how kids feel about it. Looking forward to seeing more diversity in protagonists of various kinds of fiction.

IWishIWasBob
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly I think it cool, and I agree-to some level. I do think there should be more black protagonists and such, but sometimes it’s to much. I am white (not trying to be racist at all) and I find it a bit overwhelming when I say something like “Oh your braid is a bit crooked do you want me to redo that for you? “ and I get yelled at for being “Racist” now I do know that this guy isn’t being like that, and I admire him! But I’d just like to get that out there. I know racism is still a thing, but I do get scared. When I walk out I see many people, and I really am not trying to be rude or racist but I’m often seeing people being accused of being racist by black people. I wish that white or black people or anything in between wouldn’t be racist. That’s just my opinion and I wish everyone would be equal.

Mary Lovill
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you think color matters you will have a big opinion on this. If you don’t then you won’t. My only thought was, to be fair and balanced, he should have made the characters like the little girl in Rugrats, who are already black, white.

Aria Whitaker
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And if you think in THIS world that "color doesnt matter" than you are at best painfully naive, and at worst horribly disingenuous.

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Darrell Edson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think the artist is racist, but why are the characters all black now? Maybe there should have characters that represent people from varying races.

Emiri-chan
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now let's do Asian version next! (And if I see slit eyes, I'mma slappity slap you)

Shevvy Chambers
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think what this artist did was genius! It really shows just how bothered white people are when the spotlight isn't on them. Black people are allowed to have positive representation, just like how little white girls are allowed to have an entire catalog of white princesses. Why is it suddenly a problem when black people strive to create positive role models for their community? Why can't black girls have black princesses to look up to? Or beautiful black fairies and mermaids to admire? Why is there ALWAYS some ignorant fool that cries "racist!" when black people make artwork that focuses on black excellence? The only thing that's racism is white people's issue with the media representing black people in a positive and impact way that doesn't revolve around negative stereotypes.

Krystal Wilson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Family Guy & the Simpsons makes fun of the white american family, if they were of another race and written in the same context it would be perceived as racism

DEEBOMBB
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

believe it or not people will always b***h about something . he literally recreated the previous characters to be more relate-able to African Americans, clothes , hair etc. not mocking one Caucasian ! "black face" is completely disrespectful! i hope they go hard about their kids doing black face like they are about this fine mans cartoons .... he is fine ! LOL

Brenda Owens
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought it was really funny. People are too uptight, it’s just a cartoon saying what if. Light up and get a thicker skin.

Jeremy Porter
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Batman and Robin turned black, and suddenly they have big bulges in their undies...

Pop Shuvit
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's true, America is obsessed with race. The label "AfricanAmerican" for instance, why not just American?

Alexandra Storm
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

....mind blown... this would've made so many of those shows make so much more sense. Really wish I could've grown up with these as cartoons instead of some of the originals. Love this so f*****g much it's not even funny.

Sloan Kettering
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How would they have made more sense? A lot of these shows are fantastic and changing them to black would have gotten them kicked off the air faster than anything. You white people are nuts. America and the world hates us black people and always will.

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Viki Banaszak
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think they look awesome! I was never into any of those shows but if that's what you grew up with then that is what you would do. I grew up with the Flintstones and the Jetsons. Hmmmm. I wonder what they would look like done as black families?

Crouching_Penn_Hidden_Teller@yahoo.com
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the only cartoon I can remember having mostly black characters when I was a kid was Fat Albert. these are cool! I especially loved Black Rick and Morty I'd love to see this guy do black versions of really old cartoons from the 50s and 60s

Whatevers not taken
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I kinda agree with the other people. He should create his own characters. I would watch it. Nothing about this is racist. I don’t understand why people think that.

Hendra Lim
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6 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

most of the arts looks good, but why do i feel the bat man and robin looked like dancing? i mean,... oh well

John Louis
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I see at least once instance that portraying someone as black who was not black as one of the few acceptable double standards. Portraying Jesus as a Caucasian seems to have a subtle message that white = holy. Portraying Jesus as Black creates a universal message that Jesus loves everyone. This is not as clear when portraying cartoon characters as black, Is there any positive message in showing the Simpsons (who are yellow) as black? Please explain the message to me?

Alexandra Storm
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why not? Literally most art is made because why not. Also, Jesus was middle eastern. Asian, Buddhist, muslim, black, Hispanic, white etc Jesus all exist because people like seeing people of influence of their race. If you must have a message, it's equality, pure and simple.

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Roger Weaver
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most people have over washed the wood “racist” so much no one even has a clue of the meaning any longer - most people aren’t racist however “every” person is “bigoted” in some fashion - but that’s can be a good thing as well as a bad thing - if it’s used to separate yourself from someone else showing your own uniqueness then it’s a good thing but if used to point out the deference in a negative context about another it’s a bad thing - but a true racist doesn’t like anyone of a deferent type for no other reason than they are of a deferent type - so make sure you know the motives before slinging the word racist around because that could very well make you the racist.

Jarno Flinkers
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do we still keep focusing on the color of our skin? You all know we base our opinions of each other on the largest human organ? Or will there be a time, we base our opinions on a liver? On a kidney? The only organ we should base our opinions of, is the heart. Our heartbeat connects us with the rest.

PeterSpain
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm white and I don't see any problem here, but I'm sure all leftists would be throwing their hands up in horror if it was black heroes being turned into white.

Stephen Simmons
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are incensed due to fear that one day they will have to pay for all their dirty deeds since arriving and stealing this land.

Stephen Simmons
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is white peoples fear, of the tables turning, of being the recipients of all the s**t they have done since setting foot on this land.

IWishIWasBob
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Um...I just want equality...I think we all should be equal without a label I mean I’m not exactly scared of “the tables turning” because not all white people are bad...like me...would you like it if we all were gone?? I’m sorry I truly am I just don’t understand:( please explain

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Stille20
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6 years ago

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Economic Prosperity
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So I think this is a form of racism, firstly as a white person born after apartheid. I am not racist. I have been brought up in a country and world that see color as a form of inferiority. It would be nice to see past all the color, yet here you are throwing it in my face....I as a white person, I did not make the series and animations you see, I was again simply brought up with it and enjoyed it. Honestly....my blunt straight forward answer to all the black people born after their oppression is get over it. In fact you did not even witness it,neither did you live with it. You have been influenced by people around you...including foremost your parents. This includes all the crazy white supremacists. I am not taking sides here. Yet as a black person, you irrecoverably reversing roles as a punisher of someones color or heritage. Take South Africa for example.....Its called BEE, basically means that if you black you get the job first. If you white you come last.Talk about roleplay

Francesca Urbinati
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Without ignoring yeas of stereotypes (which are dissolving now), non-black characters are a practical solution about color contrast and color palettes. Some, like The Simpsons' yellow skin, are the result of lucky incidents. It's really sad tha a "cartoonist, illustrator and comic artist" with almost 20k fans is so ignorant about his own job.

Stille20
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is always an internet troll. That doesn't make it a real controversy.

Keuthonymos
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6 years ago

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Wonder what would happen with the world if someone took The Cleveland Show and dubbed it "The Crackersons"

cayenne523
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6 years ago

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Looks like the black folks need to get creative. The cartoons didn't look like you they looked like their creators. There creators owed no one anything while creating. Can you imagine if a white person would have done this to a black cartoon?

Gaurav Beck
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Bored panda is s**t panda now full of propaganda Nd mindless sheep,thanks to this post I can say goodbye

Sloan Kettering
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6 years ago

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Oh look he just recolored a bunch of white characters black... this is why people think blacks are lazy. Make your own characters don’t steal others hard work just because as it turns out.... most people in the world (America, China, South Korea, Italy, Russia, Japan, etc) seem to not like black people.

Gdubbbbb
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right, because white people have NEVER EVER taken something of someone else's and made it their own. *eye roll*

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Wim Cossement
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Why are most men shaven bald when they have such nice hair? And why the f**k do n*****s al have a diamond in their ear? It might have been mined by a black slave in Africa! :-(

Alexandra Storm
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because it's their choice. Their hair. If you want to take care of and deal with all of the issues that come with it, do so. But saying things like that is like asking why asian men often always wear their hair short and styled, or white dudes with their waves and poofy parts, or middle easterners with their long haired men (and women). It's hair, whatever. The diamond stud in the ear symbolized wealth and thus freedom and has stuck around. Cultural differences are fine and to be celebrated, not questioned and white washed.

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Gaurav Beck
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Ahhh instead of creating something new Nd original copy the art Nd turn into black

Alexandra Storm
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Michelangelo copied other artists before him. Memes and most modern art copies a lot of random things. Copying art to make something new has been happening for since art was a thing. Try again.

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TheBlackPanda
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Instead of turning white characters black, why don't we create original black characters? Just a thought Btw, Robin looks like The Fresh Prince Of Belair (Will Smith) 😄

Debbie Andersson
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Why not appreciate cartoons and tv shows that do focus on black people instead? I remember I loved to watch The Boondocks some years back, maybe a tad violent but still hillarious.

Rich Auntie Skeleton
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where is this artist saying that he doesn't do that as well? He's just re imagining the characters.

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Whatevers not taken
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It’s funny to me how all you black sons of bitches like to complain all the time and forgot is was a white person that got your freedom. Or did you forget that the civil war was fought in your name. If you all don’t like the country then get the f**k out. There now you can downvote this s**t. All my other nice comments were downvoted so here something for all of you.

Tracey Arthur
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was the white people that got them their freedom...but it was the white man that enslaved them in the first place FOOL!!

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Helenium
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its good an all but I'm really getting sic of people rubbishing people who are white, I am white i believe everyone is equal and i won't apologise for being white.

Daniel (ShadowDrakken)
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Kind of f'd up that the already black characters stayed black. And why change characters that weren't any color at all? The Simpsons were yellow specifically to not be white. Goof Troop are animals with no discernable color, etc. I love seeing more original characters of varied heritage in the media, Black Panther showed off what can be done so well. But this seems like it's JUST meant to egg on racism, not fix it.

Gdubbbbb
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So when a person actually creates a show and all the characters are white, they're egging on racism?

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Rachel Bond
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Yeh great but he should make his own characters. Making already established characters black is just obvious and desperate. The Simpsons for e.g. are white grrr I mean yellow..they are culturally white. Painting them black isn't going to change that you'd have tho change the whole script..it just stinks of petty b******t. Make your own but make the scripting funny original and as popular as the Simpsons. There's more to cartooning than what's colour you cast the set...doh!

Gerry Higgins
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If someone did white interpretation of Cleveland Show or C Bear & Jamal or the Proud Family there would be all kinds of screaming about racism.

Jon Candy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ahh, it's almost like white people have not been systematically oppressed and black people have.

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Mae
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Not a huge fan. Since when did Bored Panda start posting o ly sexual orientation and race based content? 🙄

Vonskippy
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Only a black dude would watermark his artwork to death - wonder why you're worried so much about having it stolen

Robert Kienbaum III
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a Caucasian American who loves these shows, I AM INCENSED! Not by the Blackification (is that a word? Screw it; it is now!) of these cartoons. They're awesome. I'm pissed at the racist a******s that find these images so offensive. FFS people, who cares?? First off, 100% of these characters are FICTIONAL. Secondly, the world is a rainbow. You can either accept it and enjoy it or keep staring at the storm clouds in misery.

Hallak65
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tell me if I wrong, but the black Family guy is the The Cleveland Show

Person2638
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6 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how well he nailed the art styles and I know that my sister would be happier if she had colored (especially Indian) cartoon people. For me, it was more books. Growing up, I only ever found one book with an Indian main protagonist, everyoone else was white (and occasionally black). I needed more of those. I think representation does matter a lot and this guy is not racist.

Whatevers not taken
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He didn’t nail it. He just painted them brown. Not that hard. By the way half the shows he did it to weren’t white people. They are yellow or animals. So your point is invalid.

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Amanda Panda
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always kinda thought Goofy and Max and Roxanne were black. Was I wrong?

Stille20
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think I always thought of Roxanne as being Hispanic... but you are right. I defiantly has a perception about a cartoon character's race... how weird.

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Rich Auntie Skeleton
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some of the younger members of the site may not remember but back in the 90's black Simpsons shirts were all the rage among black Americans.

Sarah
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love these. Wonder Woman is my favorite, for many reasons. We need a black Captain America. Black Americans fought (and continue to fight) in every major conflict.

Jason Goldman
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

DC Comics already had Black versions of Wonder Woman in the comics. Did you ever of Nubia? She is Wonder Woman's Black twin sister.

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Darrell Edson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just as this artist drew ALL of these characters black, the original (probably white) artists drew them all white. It isn't racism. It's just that people tend to draw and represent themselves. I mean, is this artist racist for not drawing them Asian? Middle Eastern? Native American?...you see?

Ellis
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6 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Simpsons are white? Perhaps Im colour blind, but I thought they were yellow... Never thought of them as having any specific race, so why give them one?

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Angi Jiles
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would love to see the black Ed, EDD & Eddy. Also, black Wonder Woman could be awesome!

M O'Connell
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know about the rest of them, but I would definitely watch The Fresh Prince of Gotham. Hopefully they would bring some comedy back into the franchise.

rola
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To oppress people, to make them feel bad to be the color they are, to destroy their culture is not redrawing characters in your own skin tone. To do all that is to "buy" humans and take them away from their homes so they cannot keep their own history, punish them when they try to do anything that involves their culture, keep basic rights from them once you 'let them free' because "geez isn't it good enough that the North won?", don't allow them to see or represent themselves in the nation's widely consumed media. When a minority does something like this, it's not an attack on white people and it's not to say you should feel bad for being white. It says I'm gonna try to make me and others like me feel good for a brief moment. I guess I am just tired of modern white people getting angry because they personally didn't do anything bad to others. No one is attacking you for being white. Just understand that the white people of this country (the US) destroyed a lot of minority's cultures

happyhippie
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly, as a white person I've never ever felt like I needed to feel bad about being white. I think the people who say they're supposed to feel bad are typically actually racist, and don't like that their racism is becoming less accepted. So instead of facing the kind of people they are and trying to change and grow, they try to make themselves the victims by saying that they're being oppressed and are meant to feel bad for being born white. That's just my take. I've yet to meet another white person who says they're being degrading for their whiteness that isn't a racist.

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Akinwale
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The state of our mind is problematic. Racism this racism that, this problem here this problem there. Its tiring, cant we all just be humans for once without tags.

Rich Auntie Skeleton
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again. Acting like being different is a bad thing isn't helping. Celebrating what makes us all unique is a good thing. Relax.

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Hayley Lightcap
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it's weird that they're all about diversity when kids are younger, like 3-7, but then after that it's all white. I also think it's weird that people who aren't white have to be so painfully bathed in the ethnic group the directors are trying to convey and it's clearly not even intentional. Like an Indian character doesn't have to eat curry every day or a Latino person doesn't have to be a loud colorful individual. Other races eat pizza and pay taxes. Stop acting like they're not people.

M.A.D.
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how he pushed the designs to make them look original. I'd watch the hell out of Hey Andre and the Edds.

Grace Wiebe
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

K, so I'm white. I love these!!! The black Simpsons one - "Bart" looks amazing! Almost like he should've always been... ;)

Lidee Moril
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol @ offended snowflakes. Get a life :D I would love to see some black Smurfs or black Tom and Jerry. Bring it on dude!

Andy Bonczyk
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i seem to remember that the simpsons were originally intended to be black ! ?

Ellis
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dear Americans, you have a beautiful country, but your extreme obession with race/racism is unhealthy.

Sloan Kettering
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6 years ago

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Daria B
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6 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My sister and I loved Nadia (Fushigi no Umi no Nadia). She's as dark as us in summer. Anyway, regardless of skin colour, honestly, when I was a kid I didn't feel that close to these caricatures. I did enjoy the cartoons, but it was the semi-realistic style that made me feel truly connected. We played pretend as our favourite anime, super hero and Disney characters, not the caricatures from Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon. No hate, btw. They're all good cartoons their own way. It's just something I wanted to add to the issue of representation and how kids feel about it. Looking forward to seeing more diversity in protagonists of various kinds of fiction.

IWishIWasBob
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly I think it cool, and I agree-to some level. I do think there should be more black protagonists and such, but sometimes it’s to much. I am white (not trying to be racist at all) and I find it a bit overwhelming when I say something like “Oh your braid is a bit crooked do you want me to redo that for you? “ and I get yelled at for being “Racist” now I do know that this guy isn’t being like that, and I admire him! But I’d just like to get that out there. I know racism is still a thing, but I do get scared. When I walk out I see many people, and I really am not trying to be rude or racist but I’m often seeing people being accused of being racist by black people. I wish that white or black people or anything in between wouldn’t be racist. That’s just my opinion and I wish everyone would be equal.

Mary Lovill
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you think color matters you will have a big opinion on this. If you don’t then you won’t. My only thought was, to be fair and balanced, he should have made the characters like the little girl in Rugrats, who are already black, white.

Aria Whitaker
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And if you think in THIS world that "color doesnt matter" than you are at best painfully naive, and at worst horribly disingenuous.

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Darrell Edson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think the artist is racist, but why are the characters all black now? Maybe there should have characters that represent people from varying races.

Emiri-chan
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now let's do Asian version next! (And if I see slit eyes, I'mma slappity slap you)

Shevvy Chambers
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think what this artist did was genius! It really shows just how bothered white people are when the spotlight isn't on them. Black people are allowed to have positive representation, just like how little white girls are allowed to have an entire catalog of white princesses. Why is it suddenly a problem when black people strive to create positive role models for their community? Why can't black girls have black princesses to look up to? Or beautiful black fairies and mermaids to admire? Why is there ALWAYS some ignorant fool that cries "racist!" when black people make artwork that focuses on black excellence? The only thing that's racism is white people's issue with the media representing black people in a positive and impact way that doesn't revolve around negative stereotypes.

Krystal Wilson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Family Guy & the Simpsons makes fun of the white american family, if they were of another race and written in the same context it would be perceived as racism

DEEBOMBB
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

believe it or not people will always b***h about something . he literally recreated the previous characters to be more relate-able to African Americans, clothes , hair etc. not mocking one Caucasian ! "black face" is completely disrespectful! i hope they go hard about their kids doing black face like they are about this fine mans cartoons .... he is fine ! LOL

Brenda Owens
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought it was really funny. People are too uptight, it’s just a cartoon saying what if. Light up and get a thicker skin.

Jeremy Porter
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Batman and Robin turned black, and suddenly they have big bulges in their undies...

Pop Shuvit
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's true, America is obsessed with race. The label "AfricanAmerican" for instance, why not just American?

Alexandra Storm
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

....mind blown... this would've made so many of those shows make so much more sense. Really wish I could've grown up with these as cartoons instead of some of the originals. Love this so f*****g much it's not even funny.

Sloan Kettering
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How would they have made more sense? A lot of these shows are fantastic and changing them to black would have gotten them kicked off the air faster than anything. You white people are nuts. America and the world hates us black people and always will.

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Viki Banaszak
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think they look awesome! I was never into any of those shows but if that's what you grew up with then that is what you would do. I grew up with the Flintstones and the Jetsons. Hmmmm. I wonder what they would look like done as black families?

Crouching_Penn_Hidden_Teller@yahoo.com
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the only cartoon I can remember having mostly black characters when I was a kid was Fat Albert. these are cool! I especially loved Black Rick and Morty I'd love to see this guy do black versions of really old cartoons from the 50s and 60s

Whatevers not taken
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I kinda agree with the other people. He should create his own characters. I would watch it. Nothing about this is racist. I don’t understand why people think that.

Hendra Lim
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6 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

most of the arts looks good, but why do i feel the bat man and robin looked like dancing? i mean,... oh well

John Louis
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I see at least once instance that portraying someone as black who was not black as one of the few acceptable double standards. Portraying Jesus as a Caucasian seems to have a subtle message that white = holy. Portraying Jesus as Black creates a universal message that Jesus loves everyone. This is not as clear when portraying cartoon characters as black, Is there any positive message in showing the Simpsons (who are yellow) as black? Please explain the message to me?

Alexandra Storm
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why not? Literally most art is made because why not. Also, Jesus was middle eastern. Asian, Buddhist, muslim, black, Hispanic, white etc Jesus all exist because people like seeing people of influence of their race. If you must have a message, it's equality, pure and simple.

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Roger Weaver
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most people have over washed the wood “racist” so much no one even has a clue of the meaning any longer - most people aren’t racist however “every” person is “bigoted” in some fashion - but that’s can be a good thing as well as a bad thing - if it’s used to separate yourself from someone else showing your own uniqueness then it’s a good thing but if used to point out the deference in a negative context about another it’s a bad thing - but a true racist doesn’t like anyone of a deferent type for no other reason than they are of a deferent type - so make sure you know the motives before slinging the word racist around because that could very well make you the racist.

Jarno Flinkers
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do we still keep focusing on the color of our skin? You all know we base our opinions of each other on the largest human organ? Or will there be a time, we base our opinions on a liver? On a kidney? The only organ we should base our opinions of, is the heart. Our heartbeat connects us with the rest.

PeterSpain
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm white and I don't see any problem here, but I'm sure all leftists would be throwing their hands up in horror if it was black heroes being turned into white.

Stephen Simmons
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are incensed due to fear that one day they will have to pay for all their dirty deeds since arriving and stealing this land.

Stephen Simmons
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is white peoples fear, of the tables turning, of being the recipients of all the s**t they have done since setting foot on this land.

IWishIWasBob
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Um...I just want equality...I think we all should be equal without a label I mean I’m not exactly scared of “the tables turning” because not all white people are bad...like me...would you like it if we all were gone?? I’m sorry I truly am I just don’t understand:( please explain

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Economic Prosperity
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So I think this is a form of racism, firstly as a white person born after apartheid. I am not racist. I have been brought up in a country and world that see color as a form of inferiority. It would be nice to see past all the color, yet here you are throwing it in my face....I as a white person, I did not make the series and animations you see, I was again simply brought up with it and enjoyed it. Honestly....my blunt straight forward answer to all the black people born after their oppression is get over it. In fact you did not even witness it,neither did you live with it. You have been influenced by people around you...including foremost your parents. This includes all the crazy white supremacists. I am not taking sides here. Yet as a black person, you irrecoverably reversing roles as a punisher of someones color or heritage. Take South Africa for example.....Its called BEE, basically means that if you black you get the job first. If you white you come last.Talk about roleplay

Francesca Urbinati
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Without ignoring yeas of stereotypes (which are dissolving now), non-black characters are a practical solution about color contrast and color palettes. Some, like The Simpsons' yellow skin, are the result of lucky incidents. It's really sad tha a "cartoonist, illustrator and comic artist" with almost 20k fans is so ignorant about his own job.

Stille20
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is always an internet troll. That doesn't make it a real controversy.

Keuthonymos
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6 years ago

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Wonder what would happen with the world if someone took The Cleveland Show and dubbed it "The Crackersons"

cayenne523
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6 years ago

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Looks like the black folks need to get creative. The cartoons didn't look like you they looked like their creators. There creators owed no one anything while creating. Can you imagine if a white person would have done this to a black cartoon?

Gaurav Beck
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Bored panda is s**t panda now full of propaganda Nd mindless sheep,thanks to this post I can say goodbye

Sloan Kettering
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6 years ago

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Oh look he just recolored a bunch of white characters black... this is why people think blacks are lazy. Make your own characters don’t steal others hard work just because as it turns out.... most people in the world (America, China, South Korea, Italy, Russia, Japan, etc) seem to not like black people.

Gdubbbbb
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right, because white people have NEVER EVER taken something of someone else's and made it their own. *eye roll*

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Wim Cossement
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Why are most men shaven bald when they have such nice hair? And why the f**k do n*****s al have a diamond in their ear? It might have been mined by a black slave in Africa! :-(

Alexandra Storm
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because it's their choice. Their hair. If you want to take care of and deal with all of the issues that come with it, do so. But saying things like that is like asking why asian men often always wear their hair short and styled, or white dudes with their waves and poofy parts, or middle easterners with their long haired men (and women). It's hair, whatever. The diamond stud in the ear symbolized wealth and thus freedom and has stuck around. Cultural differences are fine and to be celebrated, not questioned and white washed.

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Gaurav Beck
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Ahhh instead of creating something new Nd original copy the art Nd turn into black

Alexandra Storm
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Michelangelo copied other artists before him. Memes and most modern art copies a lot of random things. Copying art to make something new has been happening for since art was a thing. Try again.

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TheBlackPanda
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Instead of turning white characters black, why don't we create original black characters? Just a thought Btw, Robin looks like The Fresh Prince Of Belair (Will Smith) 😄

Debbie Andersson
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Why not appreciate cartoons and tv shows that do focus on black people instead? I remember I loved to watch The Boondocks some years back, maybe a tad violent but still hillarious.

Rich Auntie Skeleton
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where is this artist saying that he doesn't do that as well? He's just re imagining the characters.

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Whatevers not taken
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6 years ago

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It’s funny to me how all you black sons of bitches like to complain all the time and forgot is was a white person that got your freedom. Or did you forget that the civil war was fought in your name. If you all don’t like the country then get the f**k out. There now you can downvote this s**t. All my other nice comments were downvoted so here something for all of you.

Tracey Arthur
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was the white people that got them their freedom...but it was the white man that enslaved them in the first place FOOL!!

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Helenium
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its good an all but I'm really getting sic of people rubbishing people who are white, I am white i believe everyone is equal and i won't apologise for being white.

Daniel (ShadowDrakken)
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Kind of f'd up that the already black characters stayed black. And why change characters that weren't any color at all? The Simpsons were yellow specifically to not be white. Goof Troop are animals with no discernable color, etc. I love seeing more original characters of varied heritage in the media, Black Panther showed off what can be done so well. But this seems like it's JUST meant to egg on racism, not fix it.

Gdubbbbb
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So when a person actually creates a show and all the characters are white, they're egging on racism?

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Rachel Bond
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Yeh great but he should make his own characters. Making already established characters black is just obvious and desperate. The Simpsons for e.g. are white grrr I mean yellow..they are culturally white. Painting them black isn't going to change that you'd have tho change the whole script..it just stinks of petty b******t. Make your own but make the scripting funny original and as popular as the Simpsons. There's more to cartooning than what's colour you cast the set...doh!

Gerry Higgins
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If someone did white interpretation of Cleveland Show or C Bear & Jamal or the Proud Family there would be all kinds of screaming about racism.

Jon Candy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ahh, it's almost like white people have not been systematically oppressed and black people have.

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Mae
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Not a huge fan. Since when did Bored Panda start posting o ly sexual orientation and race based content? 🙄

Vonskippy
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6 years ago

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Only a black dude would watermark his artwork to death - wonder why you're worried so much about having it stolen

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