But I agree that simply labeling black characters “Magical Negros” is unconstructive.
My understanding is that Spike Lee coined the term to point out when black characters are tokenized in a way that diminishes them as full, realized characters. Was Foreman not given these relationships because the writers neglected his character? Of was this just because of who he was as a character? I didn’t watch the show, so I’m genuinely asking.
I find John Coffey in the Green Mile a great case study. He literally is a magical negro. But also… constructively, what is the element of the film that needs corrected? Was his character disrespectful to black culture?
It didn’t seem that way to me, but if someone else feels otherwise I’m open to that opinion.
Foreman had a long-term relationship with a member of the main cast who isn’t depicted here in one of the later seasons (she didn’t show up until Cameron mostly left the show), and imo he’s a pretty fully realized character. For the most part they all are, House MD is a good show.
CrimeIsLegalNow@ani.social 17 hours ago
Bro just said black people can’t be moderately competent or it’s racism.
Unless he just opened his stupid fat mouth without having seen the show and assumed “doesn’t fall for House’s bullshit” means he had magical wisdom.
andrewrgross@lemmy.today 11 hours ago
I think that’s a crude way of putting it.
But I agree that simply labeling black characters “Magical Negros” is unconstructive.
My understanding is that Spike Lee coined the term to point out when black characters are tokenized in a way that diminishes them as full, realized characters. Was Foreman not given these relationships because the writers neglected his character? Of was this just because of who he was as a character? I didn’t watch the show, so I’m genuinely asking.
I find John Coffey in the Green Mile a great case study. He literally is a magical negro. But also… constructively, what is the element of the film that needs corrected? Was his character disrespectful to black culture?
It didn’t seem that way to me, but if someone else feels otherwise I’m open to that opinion.
gh0stcassette@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 hours ago
Foreman had a long-term relationship with a member of the main cast who isn’t depicted here in one of the later seasons (she didn’t show up until Cameron mostly left the show), and imo he’s a pretty fully realized character. For the most part they all are, House MD is a good show.