On Tue, Nov 18, 2008 at 2:01 PM, Maybe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I don't think you should declare a show racist based on one episode.
The show I watched was racist. From what people have said on and off this list, the episode I saw was typical of the format and tone of the series. If true, the series is racist. > Apparently, you missed the show from South Africa where they went to > the prison cell where Nelson Mandella spent 20 something years. All > the racers paused for a moment to reflect on the enormity of the > situation before taking their clue and running off. What I saw was racist. I'm thrilled to hear that not all of the episodes included gross depictions of different nationalities at their lowest points, or immature attitudes towards people of different ethnicities. What I saw was a racist show. I was told, essentially, that since it was for entertainment purposes as opposed to informational purposes, that it was alright to not be factually accurate. I disagree. Strongly. If that seriously offends you... tough. -- Kevin M. (RPCV) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Like TV only smarter. You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
