Laura Bell Bundy's racist(?) caricature — Page 2

Gotcha, jp. I wasn't taking offense anyway. :)

It's funny that you keep saying she's mocking black people, Almira (well, not funny, but you know what I mean), because to me I still see Latina over black. Not that mocking one is any better than the other.

The thing is - there ARE white girls who look and talk like this as well.

Also, I'm duly impressed that we're all having a discussion about race on BWW that has as of yet not devolved into tantrums and nonsense. :)

Shocantelle is the spitting image of my roommate's (white) sister, so that was the first thing I thought about.

Praise.

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Real discussions about race on BWW can stay civil, I guess... it's when the subject is something else and gets sidetracked by racism claims (especially baseless ones) or actual racist comments that it all goes kablooey.

I don't think she's mocking black people--she's mocking white trash southerners who quite often talk like black people. It's a country thing.

After watching this and Euneeda Biscuit, I hope HBO is watching as well. She's the next Tracey Ullman, as Robbie (sort of) indicated.

Controversial? Sure. But damn funny, and a real character actress. I'd love to see her turned loose in the variety show format.

Character sketches and singing and dancing. Sign her up!

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My God. I had no idea she was this versatile! Brilliant. She needs her own show. Hilarious.

"Blackface" from a conceptual standpoint does NOT mean just literally painting black onto one's. For all practical purposes this is absolutely blackface. And pretty offensive if you ask me.

I would love to see her team up with Leslie Kritzer and do a variety show.

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As for her character, I am reminded of the two straight African-American actors who played those "fabulous" film critics on In Living Color ... "Men On Films."

I still laugh my ass off when I watch them. And I'm not offended that straight actors are playing gay characters.

Why should I automatically be offended by a white woman playing a black character or even caricature?

If the exact same character and lines were being said by Kim Wayans or Debra Wilson, no one would say a word. They would just laugh and applaud.

So the issue here is the actress is white.

I say ... so what? If it's funny when Debra does it, then it's funny when Laura does it. If you have an exception to your rule, then you're the one with the racial barriers, not me.

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I always thought she was funny, but had no idea she was a true character actress. A funny blonde, sure. But that's it.

She's totally immersing herself in those two ladies, even able to improvise small moments, as the best of 'em would. And having a blast at the same time.

I was thoroughly entertained and impressed.

Add in her terrific singing voice, and you have a rare find. She needs her own show.

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I want to be able to make that cricket sound when I say okay. How does she do that? lol

Its not racist at all, things like this are done on SNL etc only nowhere near as good as this.

Ive always like LBB, i thought she did a great job in Legally Blonde, but WOW. This girl is funny, really really funny.

What a riot, i agree get the girl her own TV show now.

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I tell ya, nobody does funny take offs on the coloreds quite like white Southerners! Must be something in the water down there! Although, I have to say, it would be even more "on point" with Laura Bell's original nose. If you get my meaning!!!!

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