What could explain that? Timings a bit out there .A good third of Bugs cartoons were produced before 1950, and around1/2 were produced after 1959. After ranking the biggest right-of-center political websites, I thought it might be interesting to see which left-of-center websites receive the most traffic. This neighborhood was beautifull, the schools in that area increased scholastically , still little crime in that area. who *ought* to beheroes but get ignored because they're notglamorous enough to capture people'sinterest. Obscure group? His comment onwhy white people always praise Colin Powell is: "He speaks so well. Dear Editor: For everyone who remembers watching Bugs Bunny cartoons decades ago, one of Bugs' classic phrases came to mind when I saw and read the unbelievable response Walker made to a question from a reporter on live TV (and Walker acknowledged saying it the following day) when Walker said that building a wall along the border between the U.S. and Canada is a "legitimate issue" and should get real consideration. Spiritual upliftment. Beginning in the late 17th century, Jamaican Maroons fought British colonists to a draw and eventually signed treaties in the 18th century that effectively freed them over 50 years before the, , the Leeward Maroons still possess a vibrant community of about 600. He used to be against infanticide. All in all his stuff wasn't racist(except for the odd swipe at Germans and Japanese during the war such as 'Bugs Bunny nips the Nips' and 'Herr meets hare'). By 1787, this band of guerrilla fighters posed a serious enough threat that the Georgia legislature sent a force of state troopers to find and destroy the maroon village. It offends me. Hope you're well!) Well, someone who is apparently unfamiliar with Bugs Bunny wrote me and asked if that was a typo. That's whatyou say to retarded people. Man man man, we are now about to discuss the true meaning of "maroon"being spat out of an imaginary rabbits mouth. I'm not bothered that 'whites' are Democrats. > I've always read the Bug remark as moron. Please do NOT discuss committing crimes of any sort unless you are a complete maroon! It gives a good potrait of the mind-set of white America> in the fifties.>, Man, I must have been asleep at the switch here, I thought we weretalking about Bunny Wailer saying this not Bugs Bunny. In the plantation colony ofSuriname, which England ceded to the Netherlands in theTreaty of Breda, escaped Blacks revolted and started to build their own villages from the end of the 17th century. Lewis was captured, tried, and hanged. But Bugs couldnt be insulting Elmer Fudd or Porky Pig by referring to them as a slave could he? Thats an established fact. Bully for Bugs Bully for Bugs is a 1953 Warner Bros. Looney Tunes theatrical cartoon short directed by Chuck Jones and written by Michael Maltese. Include your full name, hometown and phone number. Of course they are ! What cartoonists did by employing and reinforcing racist, hateful stereotypes was no accident. Bugs Bunny is one of the most recognized cartoon characters. Limited Edition 100% Authentic Back to School Capslab x Looney Tunes Thats All Folks! e.airomail: Erkko@occuphealth.fiWWW: http://www2.occuphealth.fi/~erai/Aironet.htmTune of the day: Culture - Too Long in Slavery,and many more What an interesting set of replies to this thread Shok, you are entirely correct, including the existence of a documentary devoted to the subject at hand. [4] Bugs is best known for his starring roles in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of animated short films, produced by Warner Bros. It doesn't hurt that this 1981 HMV Freeway three-wheeler is bright yellow, it'll be easier for texting and otherwise not-paying-attention distracted drivers to see you rolling down the street. And even then do NOT discuss! Yarn is the best search for video clips by quote. As most of the plantations existed in the eastern part of the country, near theCommewijne RiverandMarowijne River, theMarronage(i.e., running away) took place along the river borders and sometimes across the borders ofFrench Guiana. He fits white America's view of the best a black man can be,> close to white. My apologies to spuds everywhere. The noun "maroon" used to describe African "runaway slaves" predates the advent of Bugs Bunny by centuries. A few of us, byway of extreme effort, since we're starting from a disadvantage to beginwith (unless our parents happen to already belong to the middle class),and sometimes with the assistance of affirmative action programs, manageto escape the vicious cycle and get a chance to give back to thecommunity. For one thingit was hilariously funny, but also very biting in a lot of its socialcommentary. : : It is indeed, classic Bugs Bunny. Are you so ignorant that you wont> vote for Jackson or Sharpton just because they are Democrats.> IMHO, all politicans are worried about is keeping their "white"> power. Last year, Colin Powell would've become President of the UnitedStates if he'd wanted to do so. Despite this brutal warning, numerous instances of guerrilla attacks continued to be reported. gifs. In any case, Im actually interested enough to want to know the answer. The only overtly stereotypical Disney in later years I can think of isthe only part cartoon film, one of the greatest Disney films ever,'The Song of the South' with James Baskett playing Uncle Remus, thestraw hat and dungarees po' boy slave telling the Brer Rabbit tales.This was issued in 1946 without comment, but was partly withdrawn froma re-release in the 1960's after Black Panther and other Civil Rightsgroups protested. Colin didn't "get on the bus" you know; he missed> that ride by a mile, without any apology. The figure of the "FROG" is very suggestive. But no, I managed to find the word used on theLooney Tuneswebsite. Bugs Bunny- What a Maroon! To this day, the Jamaican Maroons are to a significant extent autonomous and separate from Jamaican society. The problem with thisargument is that ALL heroes these daysseem to come from those ranks. Cultures are different, take for example Japan, where the "Sambo" dolls and associated "Sambo" products are still popular. In Haiti, they chased both the British and the French armies outta town. It was later called San Lorenzo de los Negros, and also San Lorenzo de Cerralvo.[2]. >> I'm not sure I would count the maid in Tom and Jerry after all you> never see anything other than her stockinged feet. This, of course, comes from the classic Bugs Bunny insult, "What a maroon!" which I have always assumed to be a child-friendly corruption of "What a moron!" but whose etymology I . That one doesnt fit either. Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 1 - S01E05 Bully for Bugs clip with quote What an imbecile! Today, the land included in the purchase comprises approximately 23% of the territory of the United States. All I can say to this is go back and watch Spike Lee's Do the Right Thingto get an idea of why black people bristle at this defense. [2] Contents 1 Synopsis 2 Development 3 Reception 4 Home media 5 References 6 External links Synopsis [ edit] How dare we then presume to use the word maroon to mean anything other than fierce, formidable, indomitable, freedom fighter? Like that is supposed to be a compliment. And if I sound bitter, its because I am.Since I'm also posting this to the ng, I'll answer the question before itsasked:What does this have to do with Reggae? B. Interestingly enough, that one is the only one that seems like it could fit. For example, do you know who reaped the most benefits from the hard work of the Maroons? I'm sure some grad student somehwere has written a thesis on thepedophilic nature of Tom and Jerry. Mikael Enoch Fita@aol.com ___________________________________________________________________ /\ * \_. Why was there an incentive for a youngwoman to have kids and then if the dad was around or married to theyoung woman, the assistance would be stopped? Emerging as one of the biggest stars of the so-called golden age of American animation (1928-c. 1960), Bugs Bunny has endured as one of the world's most popular cartoon characters. etc. The maroon leader, , which England ceded to the Netherlands in the, , escaped Blacks revolted and started to build their own villages from the end of the 17th century. ********************************to reply remove xx from reply address. These aforementioned positions are crumbs that are thrown to usso that a few of us can move up to the so called middle class and feellike we've accomplished something, while the masses whither away in innercities and rural slums with inferior educational systems, sub-standardhousing and jobs you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy. We all do accept that cartoonistsare/were not averse to using racist tropes, right? Many Rastafarians consider reggae to be "the new song", as stated in Revelation - so is not Budweiser and their 3 frogs the embodiment of present day advertising evil ? You have permission to edit this article. I suppose the next thingyou're going to tell me is that the Frito Bandito was a sly homage to CheGuevara by the corn chip hucksters over at Lay's Potato chips :-). Back then, saying swear words was highly frowned upon, and language was more proper than it is today. Bugs Bunny is an American icon, captivating the hearts and minds of American youth since the 1930s. depicted with bulging eyes and full, bright red lips, and also Native. > that caricature coloured people in that way.> > >Also.what does this topic has to do with RMR? As for the "maroon" statement from Bugs Bunny ? Politricks, my dear.> ragga1, would just like to add that iman have never voted. I do think you are right about 'maroon' being>a deliberately humorous mispronunciation of 'moron', but it is also>true that racial, ethnic, and sexist stereotypes abounded in>Hannah-Barbera's "Looney Tunes", in Disney cartoons, and>plenty of others. If you get a chance to see this, it's worthwatching. What is the basis for your assertion that the white majority is "stillblindly afraid of blacks with real power", other than yourimagination? I seem to remember Bugs Bunny using it. A descendant of such a slave. This blog post goes into detail on how these strategies work and what they reveal about Bugs personalities. Afterwards, his head was severed and placed on a pole. In the Paul Kaczmarek Reggae & Bugs Bunny Museum? IMO this jackwagon deserves every lick of punishment he gets . The matter of contention was that the image degraded Native Americans. God knows seeing Bugs as a femaleBunny has called to question some deep seated anxieties in my psyche :-). >what a ridiculous world this is becoming. With Tenor, maker of GIF Keyboard, add popular What A Maroon Bugs Bunny animated GIFs to your conversations. Did anyone out there see Chris Rock's HBO comedy special? Yeahit's amazing how far white America has come.now we onlyportray african americans as drug dealers and gangsters. Please do NOT discuss committing crimes of any sort unless you are a complete maroon! I didn't grow up watching Bugs Bunny so I cannot answer the originalquestion. Printed on High Quality gloss vinyl with eco-solvent inks that are waterproof. I seem to remember Bugs Bunny using it. Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. The Maroons of Jamaica, for example, didnt just flee from slavery, that is but less than one third the story. If there is any person from a particular race who suffers from an inferiority complex, then the cartoons in question only solidify the mental anguish and damage. In my> view, its primarily because white America still doesn't trust their black> brothers beyond their ability to play hoop or make music.>> Chris D.>. ">> Was this reference to "maroon" a latent (or blatant) racist statement? Someone said after the L.A. riots that the bestthing Jesse Jackson could have done was to go to South Central L.A. andtell all the men there to raise the chidren they had fathered. And no, as surprising as it may sound, this is not a plea for you to stop using the wordto describe racist, idiotic, Neo-Nazis. There was, To put ashore on a deserted island or coast and intentionally abandon., A brownish or dull red of any description, esp. But, Bugs Bunny calling someone a slave? By now, most of us must know that cartoons played a pivotal role in the promotion and reinforcement of white supremacy on one hand, and the correspondingdehumanization anddemonization of black and brown peoples on the other. This blog post goes into detail on how these strategies work and what they reveal about Bugs personalities. But, Bugs Bunny calling someone a slave? In 1958, 35% of whites said they would be willing to vote for a blackcandidate for president.This year, 93% of whites said they would be willing to vote for ablack candidate for president. I amresponding in this way because people outside of America tend to only seethings from the perspective in which it is presented to them by the media.I'm offering to you what I hope is a valuable education from someone whohas lived on both sides of the coin in this country. peace and blessingsras richard i********************************to reply remove xx from reply address. But Bugs couldnt be insulting Elmer Fudd or Porky Pig by referring to them as a slave could he? but look at the 'heroes' of a lot of white America: Michael JordanTiger WoodsBill CosbyOprahcountless other sports figuresBob MarleyJimmy Hendrixcountless other musicians too numerous to mention. Afterwards, his head was severed and placed on a pole. . . I just don't have much use for any liberals regardless of their color -that goes for Clinto, Jackson, Gore and Sharpton. It's sad, but it's not a problemunique to the African Americancommunity or the way whites view blacks. Boukmandeclared war on the French plantation owners in 1791, sparking off theHaitian Revolution. Of course, when Bugs Bunny uses the phrase, "what a maroon," he's basically saying, "what a goof" or "what an idiot". Most were killed by their captors during transit some before reaching the point of departure from their African holding ports and others during the journey aboard the slave ships some succumbed to illnesses of the mind and body, and some made the conscious decision to choose death over subjugation. One of its major aspects is thatit's music for the downtrodden. Facebook won't "I didn't do it, no one saw me do it, there's no way you can prove anything!" -------------------==== Posted via Deja News ====----------------------- http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Post to Usenet. The Disney stuff and other cartoon shop output that explicitly showsnon-whites as stereotypical caricatures (whether as people or animals,don't forget that many of the early cartoons were anthropomorphic)tend to be from the early to mid-30's .. the Silly Symphonies andother cartoon shop imitations, Disney's Alice cartoons, many of theearly cartoons from the Freleng studios and others, and Popeyecartoons (the wonderful black and white ones) showed Arabic andAfrican people in what we would construct as a racist manner. In 1958, 44% of whites said they would move if a black moved in nextdoor.This year, 1% whites said the same thing. As I said before, it doesnt surprise me that one wouldnt know of the Maroons and their fight against colonial powers; but it does disappoint me that after one is gently told about them, one would respond by trying to school me about the meaning, origin, and history of the word as used in Loony Tunes. But when I started looking at definitions of maroon, there were basically 4 definitions of the word. Using their own words, they are MORANS or idiots, but most decidedly not Maroons. "It just goes to show ya that a one-eyed jack rabbit can beat a king" "Hurry, hurry, get your free cigars, every cigar's a vote for Bugs Bunny" "Yes, heh heh heh heh, a rabbit, and just who do you think you are?" "Oh you're mistaken Mac, you see I'm not 777174, I'm only three and a half" It all started when I aped Bugs Bunny and said, what a maroon in reference to Congressman James Moran in The 2nd Annual Twenty Most Annoying Liberals In The United States The 2003 Edition. Five Things About Reza Hair Care You Have To Experience It Five Factors That Affect Reza Hair Products Longevity, Mind Numbing Facts About Half Orange Half Pink Hair, Royal Lifestyle Is Your Worst Enemy. yes I said maroon . 2001-2022 Copyright John Hawkins. 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