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[–]Spineless_John 4 points5 points ago

MLK's dream was that people wouldn't be judged based on the color of their skin but on the content of their character. I'm assuming the OP is judging the men in the last panel based on the way they dress and act, not the fact that they are black.

Therefore, dream = uneaten.

[–]KaleidoscopeHeavens 0 points1 point ago

Still MLK wouldn't like how these mere boys treat their superiors and then act as if they're superior.

[–]titaniumpanda95 26 points27 points ago

It's funny because every black american is a gang member! hahaha

[–]sometypeofperson 6 points7 points ago

Hah are they meant to represent gang member stereotype? They look like the typical rich-kid, daddy-gave-me-money-to-waste-on-partying from Oslo West.

Skin color aside there isn't much difference.

http://static.vg.no/uploaded/image/bilderigg/2005/04/20/1113983234729_187.jpg

[–]toooldtobother 4 points5 points ago

False. Some are also known to play basketball and football.

[–]mychy 1 point2 points ago

and they can all dance

[–]t3hdoct0r 2 points3 points ago

But, I just want to see the floating lanterns gleem.

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[–]t3hdoct0r 0 points1 point ago

Don't be. Just hit anyone who laughs at you with a frying pan.

[–]cmpbck 0 points1 point ago

I actually got a little sad looking at this

[–]Verseratops 0 points1 point ago

I find this joke in poor taste, especially since it isn't funny. If you are gonna make a joke about race, make it funny so that people of that race can balance their laughs with their anger.

[–]Silverswimmer 7 points8 points ago

I thought it was funny as fuck.

[–]QuestionC 3 points4 points ago

The joke was more about pokemon than race.

[–]Verseratops 0 points1 point ago

I dunno, because even though it included Gengar, it featured a prominent person to the civil rights movement, and showing the result of Gengar's move as "hood" blacks. But maybe I'm butt hurt because I'm black, but I just do not appreciate the humor.

[–]KaleidoscopeHeavens 0 points1 point ago

Butt-on. Apply directly to the butthurt.

Anyway, they're not insulting the race as much as they're insulting the way they act. MLK would be dissapoint.

[–]Verseratops 0 points1 point ago

I'm only complaining because it wasn't funny, like I said before, I love racist jokes, but only when they are actually funny.

[–]Angry_Devotchka 1 point2 points ago

Hey guys, /r/ImGoingToHellForThis <---- is that way

[–]SickBoy88 -1 points0 points ago

A racist joke has no place in that subreddit. That's bush league stuff.

[–]licoricesnocone 2 points3 points ago

This is not funny.

[–]DIP_MY_BALLS_IN_IT 1 point2 points ago

I FUCKING LOVE RACIAL STEREOTYPES YOU GUYS. THEY'RE SO FUNNY.

[–]Pony_Stanza -2 points-1 points ago

Oh look, dog whistle racism in r/funny.

Please take it back to Stormfront and leave it there.

[–]securitytheatre 6 points7 points ago

Why is it racism? As being from outside the US, it does not really seem as racism. What I get is that it is implied that MLK had a dream about non-segregation and over all improved quality of life?

It seems to me that the point of the last picture is that the victimization and self-segregation is now playing a part. But I know not of what I speak.

[–]crappppppinpants 2 points3 points ago

Take out the middle panel and it's no longer racist, it just becomes thought-provoking, albeit controversial, social and generational commentary. The addition of Gengar implies not only that Dr. King's dream has indeed died, but that modern black culture is worthy of only ridicule. That shit's racist, boss.

[–]securitytheatre 1 point2 points ago

I don't really get the "black culture" part. I'm sure that black culture is as diverse as any. And the ridicule part goes the same way; but if it is perceived as ridicule I completely agree.

[–]Verseratops 0 points1 point ago

It was used to show that Gengar ate MLK's dream, causing the problem. It was no where near funny enough to warrant a positive responce, or even a chuckle. I love racist jokes, but they have to be funny, not just racist.

[–]Fried_Triangle -1 points0 points ago

Repost. Has to be the fourth time I've seen this and it isn't even that funny.

[–]byoonbyoon -1 points0 points ago

The gentleman on the bottom of the third panel looks to be a "Joseph Gordon-Levitt" of (presumably) Afro-American descent.

[–]Sebby923 -1 points0 points ago

am i racist or do all those guys look the same?

[–]Jaws666 0 points1 point ago

the fuck is a gengar?

[–]cypherdtraitor -4 points-3 points ago

10/10 would laugh again

[–]conspiracy_thug -3 points-2 points ago

had a dream*

[–]fireveinsj -5 points-4 points ago

What if these guys are all successful and self made? What if they're posing ironically? Be aware of how your prejudices color your reality!

[–]omniphage 5 points6 points ago

What if they're all convicted felons with no fashion sense? What if they're actually being serious? Be aware of how your prejudices color your reality!

[–]fireveinsj 0 points1 point ago

Why're you so mad bro? Easy...these guys are actors, this is a stock photo.

[–]omniphage 0 points1 point ago

You didn't pick up on the joke with the fashion sense comment? You're kind of slow, kid.

[–]fireveinsj 0 points1 point ago

I did, I actually laughed. But the rest of the comment itself came off as kind of sarcastic. I just want to squash the hate, man. I won't even respond to the "slow "comment, except to say "I love you ". And I do love you bro/girl. Hush now, just pay it forward, just pay it forward.

[–]RimJob_ToeSucker -1 points0 points ago

Why is it racist? Cause it's black people acting black? Blackies gonna black.