Represent!: Frangela
Okay, maybe it’s all the sun affecting my mental processes, but I have been spending a lot of time on youTube lately. SIGH…most of it is pure schlock, but some of it I like. I’m a former fan of VH1′s “Best Week Ever” who stopped watching because all the commentators I liked have left/been asked to leave (<–does anyone have the real story on this?) the show.
Two of my favorites, the comedic duo/radio personalities known as Frangela, recently did a “No on Proposition 8″ commercial. I know, too little, too late. But in light of all the furor from some White members of the queer community, including the Village Voice’s own Dan Savage (!), who blamed its passage squarely on the voting proclivities of people of color, I feel obligated to post this ad on Possum Stew. I should have written about it, but my offline discussions about it were distressing enough.
Oh, and here they are on Sherri Shepherd – ROFF!
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January 27, 2009 at 7:17 pm
Please these 2 slobs know EXACTLY what they are doing!! I feel no sympathy they are what some call back in the day ‘house negroes’ it is all about them and they don’t give a damn what kind of ‘image’ they put out there as long as they make money so seriiously don’t expect me to make excuses for these obnoxious,no-talent,loumouth,stereotype cows they’re a disgrace.
January 30, 2009 at 1:43 pm
@flabbyabby: Okay, I’m assuming that you’re referring to my comments as posted on Racialicious about stereotypes in “He’s Just Not That Into You.” Joseph broke this down beautifully at comment #58. While I agree that Frangela is fully aware that they are basically playing into stereotypical depictions of Black women, I challenge you – and anyone else – who finds their brand of humor offensive to name ANY, successful or not, African-American female comedian who doesn’t play into the “sassy” stereotype. Go ahead, I’ll wait.
Right.
I think that this stereotypically “sassy” depiction would be significantly LESS offensive if a broader range of Black female experience was also depicted. The issue here, as you made clear in your comment, is depiction versus accurate representation. I get it. However, I’m going to STRONGLY caution you against using words like “cows” to describe women of size. Never mind not being P.C. – it’s just ugly, and it is toeing my comment policy line. Other than that, your thoughts are welcome here. Thanks for your feedback.