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What do POC think of the scene in Fresh Prince when Carlton is rejected from a black fraternity for being a “sellout”? (www.youtube.com)
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Is the message of the episode good or bad? It gives vibes of “wealth = success” and “I can’t help it if I’m rich” which is kind of shitty.

The episode ends with an explicit question: “When are we gonna stop doing this to each other?” which seems to imply that it is the black community that is holding itself back.

Did this episode age like milk, or is it a valid perspective within the black/POC community?

Also thoughts on the show in general?

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[–] Huldra@hexbear.net 21 points 1 year ago

I mean, as a white person I feel like I can at least comment that it kinda comes off like it's at least to some extent aimed for me to sorta cheer on from the sidelines for.

Can't exactly comment on wether a scene like this ought to have that vibe or not for white people, but it does make me stop and think like, hang on a minute.