I don’t know if I’m going to get a negative reaction from today’s punchline or not. But there it is. Tossed out into the universe. We reap what we sow.
So it’s understood, blackface is a particularly shameful episode in American entertainment. The barrier of racism that prevented black actors from playing black characters – opting instead to put white actors in “blackface” makeup – is a concept I find disgusting.
Of course, the practice existed long before Al Jolson starred in Mammy back in 1930. Shakespear had male actors perform the parts of female characters in the late 1500’s. Greek performers were doing the same thing 500 B.C.!
I personally believe making fun of these kind of things helps break down the thought process that made them acceptable. Mel Brooks once spoke of making fun of Hitler in the same way. If you’re laughing AT him, his brand of ignorance and hatred is much less potent.
That said, Tara Reid really needs to lay off the eye-liner. It’s getting a little out of control, don’t you think?
Personally, I hope her latest film, My Boss’s Daughter lands with a colossal THUD. Since Ashton Kutcher is in the lead, he could stand to be taken down a few pegs. I’m getting a little tired of seeing his contorted face everywhere I turn – Iowa native or not.
I can see the headlines now: “My Boss’s Daughter stunk – Ashton Kutcher Punk’d!”
Goodness, I’m clever!… not.
I thought today’s strip was especially well done. Let’s give a hand to Tom for his increasingly detailed art.
:: drops severed hand into envelope ::
Last week, I watched Pootie Tang and Johnny Suede. The former was an okay Chris Rock movie and the later was an odd Brad Pitt flick. I liked Johnny Suede more after my wife explained the ending to me. I don’t know if I’d recommend it, but if you take a peek, you can catch Sam Jackson as a bass player.
“What are you guys doing after the show? Nothing? Okay.”
This week I have watched Following and White Heat. Following is a film by the makers of Memento. I really liked it. White Heat is also a winner. James Cagney rules!
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This is my prediction for Sunday night. Dan Rather, Peter Jennings, and Tom Brokaw will interrupt our scheduled programs to tell us, “Millions of Americans found themselves Punk’d this weekend after shelling out 8 bucks to see My Boss’ Daughter. Ashton Kutcher and Frankie Muniz plan on using the proceeds for a weekend getaway.”
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