How SNL’s “Black Jeopardy” Nailed Racial Commentary

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I grew up in Detroit. Most of my friends when I was young were black. I dated black girls. But I'm white. I never tried to emulate my black friend's cultural characteristics. Other white guys in school dressed and talked like their black friends; I never did that. I don't "try" to be white, I just try to be myself, and I was accepted for that. Some of the girls I dated even admitted that they went out with me to "see what it was like." Despite my background, I don't claim to have any intimate knowledge of black culture. I am what I am and I appreciate my neighbors for being who they are. That's why the Black Jeopardy sketches are so funny. To me, anyway. They represent the silliness of people claiming to understand someone else's culture without actually living their life.

I also think that the “Doug” episode of Black Jeopardy is a perfect teaching tool for the modern living legacy of the “Poor Whites” political scheme. I’d love to hear some more discussion of that.

5:40 I always hate it when those darn white people "steal" things from black culture! That said, I wish black people could some day steal things from white culture, such as not killing people, not stealing, and not having tons of children out of wedlock.

I enjoyed this one

They casted Drake as the White guy? This aged like fine wine.

What is the Monique joke about?

I don’t like the idea that you put forward that the cultural shifts in the west spurred on and often dominated by black people are “stolen” by white people. People want to emulate the popular and dominant culture and the African American culture lends itself to that really successfully. If you wanted to use the word “steal” I feel like the intention is important and I’m pretty sure the intention of these terms being suffused throughout the western world is people just wanting to be a part of something. Wanting to join into the dominant culture and not be left behind. We’re all in this together. Your painting a picture of division where people see outsiders and co-opt their culture and practices, but I’d say it’s more people joining in on the fun with no regard for any supposed boundaries like race.
I don’t know. I’m not saying you meant anything by it, I’m just tired of these little things that feel decisive when none of it really matters. We’re all just people. We emulate our surroundings and that’s how culture develops and changes.
That’s my perspective anyways.

A very good view & analysis of The sketches. Kudos

Excellent commentary. Just found you today. I look forward to seeing more, Thanks.

One thing I got from the Tchalla sketch was the difference in experiences of foreign born 1st gen immigrants and diaspora. As an asian american, there is also a gap in the community between experiences of 1st gen immigrants or "fobs" and later generations. the key difference that sets them apart is the cultural and political identities. recent immigrants tend to be very meritocratic and thus believe in institutions and of course, theres this cultural "foreignness" in the way they talk, mannerisms, etc. The part where he talks about the girl becoming a scientist reminds me of the doctor, lawyer stereotype a lot of immigrant parents have. but the one thing that keeps the communities tied is white people bs. the unseasoned food thing is something that i think transcends diaspora and foreign born immigrants well. because food is something they couldnt colonize (despite stealing all the spices)

I mean one has to get it right eventually given 95% of NBC is race baiting sjw wares

I just discovered your channel and I am absolutely enjoying your analysis.

1:46 ‘…impersonate a politician…’
Sad but true.
Fred Armisen did a very decent Obama, but was considered not black enough, so they gave it to an inferior performer Jay Pharaoh.

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First, just because I'm a white American, doesn't mean I'm a thief. I haven't stolen anyone's culture. That may be because I have no talent to enhance by stealing someone else's culture. I guess I did steal some sayings like, "What's happenin'?" and "whatch you talkin' 'bout, Willis?"😊.
Second, if an American creates something (dance steps, music genre, poetry etc) it is part of American culture.
I celebrate Juneteenth. Not as a white man, but as an American who celebrates the freedom of millions of Americans. I don't feel like I'm stealing "your" holiday. Just sayin'😊.

Well thought out.. I love this!

Just found this – great insightful commentary. Thanks!

This is probably the best example of good racial humor not racist humor.

“Stolen by white society anyway” by that statement, you just told the world ALL of your political preferences and who you voted for. Seriously dude, that’s such a racist and divisive statement. American culture is free to be shared by all Americans. Period. Saying anything else is completely racist and classist.

okay what in the class erasure is this shit at 9:09
actual audio: "shared experience of poor and working class black americans"
captions: "shared experience of lower middle class black people in america"

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