the boondocks hit adult swim in late 2005, and things haven't been the same since. let me start off by saying that i never expected anything like this from adult swim. it's an accurate portrayal of black life: from people's fascination with violence to racism. but no one pays attention to these themes while watching the show. that's the kind of stuff you think about later, like while you're waiting for a new season.

and if you think about it, the boondocks is bound to educate white people. i think we all know (as much as we like to deny it) that there's is a fascination / curiosity about the lives of other people. well, white people if you want to know about all walks of life, the boondocks is for you. there's the brothers huey and riley, who'll educate you about the stereotypical acceptance of the gangsta lifestyle (wow, thanks wikipedia. . . so politically correct) and the few folks you'll find who actually try to understand themselves and the people around them.





if you don't find yourself laughing while watching this show (or you mouth hanging open from sheer shock), then you have major issues. the show reminds me of the everyday conversations i have with my friends. but in a way, it elaborates on the thoughts of americans (especially those ideas that one doesn't share).

and my fave characters have to be the infamous ed wuncler III and gin rummy. when you see these dudes, prepare yourself for a crazy episode. nothing ordinary / normal happens. as individual characters, sure they're funny. but their relationship is so ridiculous and outrageous that it makes you wonder why they're even friends. both are iraq veterans who have completely lost their minds. if riley or huey bring up the war, they have rages. instead of these "serious" moments causing the tone of the show to completely turn in a different direction, it actually enhances the episode. i guess characters like these prove why the boondocks can be what some call "politically incorrect" and still be so damn funny.

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