Is 'Tom and Jerry" really racist? And, does Maroon 5's song 'Animals' really glorify troubling stalking behavior? (Page 2)

Question

These are two things that I saw today. First was that they're going to
be putting a warning on the Tom and Jerry cartoon because of character
on there named Mammy Two Shoes who's a heavyset black maid. How
does that make the cartoon racist? I mean, if that makes Tom and Jerry
racist. Does that mean the characters of Elmer Fudd and Porky Pig in
Looney Tunes, are not just innocent characters. But, instead making fun
of people with speech problems and stutters? I mean, there are people like
Elmer Fudd that talk like that and can't prononce there R's properly 
and just have speech problems in general. There's people like Porky
Pig that have a stutter that they can't control. Right?

As for Maroon 5. Apparently RAINN (Rape, Abuse , Incest, National
Network), say's ""Maroon 5's video for 'Animals' is a dangerous depiction of a stalker's fantasy -- and no one should ever confuse the criminal act of stalking with romance," said the sexual assault organization." I saw the video, is it creepy? Sure, it is. But, not
because he's following her. But instead, because they had blood poured
on them and I think that's gross. See, if a guy watches this video and thinks
stalking someone is romantic. It's not because of Maroon 5's video,
it's because they lost there grip on reality long ago and Maroon 5 isn't
responsible for that. See, if you go over everything in this world with a fine tooth
comb. You'll most asuredly find something offensive or that you don't like.

What do you think?

Anonymous · Answer

The Tom and Jerry thing is because it was just a racist way they used to depict a typical black person.
Like the gollywogs that used to be in cartoons, and they were meant to act and talk like black people.

The stalking thing on maroon 5. Some guys don't know the lone between romance and stalking and they over step the mark and become creepy instead of hopelessly romantic, so they're probably thinking along those lines.

ThatBritishLad · Answer

You can infer anything as anything. I remember demonstrating that by talking to a friend once and describing Chocolate Rain as a metaphor for the rise of black culture in cities across the West, as well as the "that's racist" defence and its effect on society. Anything's possible.

Anonymous · Answer

Its liberals ways of putting political correctness before common sense, it is why there is so much division in the world now, if they can control your speech then they can ultimately control your thinking. as simple as that, they have always been that way, only their tactics change slightly

Hans222 · Answer

Haha, Tom and Jerry has been on TV for so long and I'm certain white kids, black kids, Asean kids and kids from all over the world like it :-) Of course it's not racist... who invented that story?

repetron · Answer

Yeah, all those old toons were super racist, I believe cartoon network pulled a few from the air because of some racist stuff. Never watched the video, but I can see how someone might interpret the video in that way.

AnimeDreama · Answer

There is difference between stereotypes, and racism. T&J is presenting a stereotype that was natural at the time of its creation (1940), not discrimination/racism.

I am sure Maroon 5 does not support criminal talking. It's just a video.

Macklin91 · Answer

I agree completely. These same people think Scooby Doo is about drugs. Sometimes this world can become way too sensitive to things. C'mon, Tom and Jerry?

Phoenix98 · Answer

I have a better idea instead of micro analyzing them and looking for trouble. Just enjoy them for what they are cartoons and music aka entertainment. Your only going to stress yourself out and to be honest the whole thing thing is stupid.

serp777 · Answer

I mean, maroon 5 animals sucks complete ass and it's not romantic in the slightest but you're going overboard here.

FlyingTurtle · Answer

I've never heard of anyone calling Tom and Jerry racist. As for the Maroon 5 song, I just think it--the lyrics--depict a kinky Dominant. Haven't seen the video though.

Curmudgeon · Answer

The Politically Communist crowd is ruining entertainment like they ruined academia.

Eugene · Answer

I LOL. No, really, I do. I love when people find racism everywhere. Damn, liberals are amusing.

koko124 · Answer

"What do you think" I literally could not give less of a shit if I tried Literally. Meaning I'm constipated right now.

Bear_of_Death · Answer

There were some early Tom & Jerry's with a racist caricature of a black woman.

Anonymous · Answer

EVERYTHING is racist to a lot of people today. I don't know how we'll ever end racism when there are some people who see themselves as victims of racism that isn't even there.

EmmieLovesAkuma · Answer

They should never have altered Tom & Jerry or added a warning sign. It was perfect the way it was before. Never heard Animal or seen the music video.

DarkHumorRUs · Answer

An organization all about sexual assault and violence? That's disturbing as shit.

BrunetteNYC · Answer

PC idiots gone wild. Pity the people who believe any of this nonsense.

Anonymous · Answer

tom and jerry-no way! maroon 5 -yes, its creepy! weirdos will feel great

COCOCHANEL · Answer

i have a special place in my heart for speech impediments

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