I think the simpsons take a very subtle (yet risky) approach in addressing racism. I remember an episode where there was a beauty contest and when they were introducing the judges, they called Dedrick Tatum (the Tyson impersonator) the "token black" judge. Also, in many high class party scenes, the only black person in the room will be one playing the piano for the white folks.

When you closely analyze these scenes, you realize that they are commentaries on racism, yet delivered in a very subtle way. While they may have a good message, their delivery just further perpetuates the negative stereotypes most whites have of blacks. So my question is, should they just not tackle the issue of race because it's hard for them to convey their message using their style, or should they continue so that only a certain amount of people will pick up on the commentary but the rest will be left with the same stereotypes?

"Coola than peppamint"- The Bad
Lieutenant

Songs I'm feeling as of the spring:

*Left and Right- D'angelo
*Flowers- Ghostface Killah
*Make u Feel That Way- Blackalicous
*Biz Markie/MosDef/TowaTei-Beatbox
*Straight Outta Boston- Esoteric, etc.

In discman: Illmatic