Comments on: OPINION: Why Tracy Morgan Isn't Taking Us Two Steps Back

By: HBWonderful

HBWonderful — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:40:38 +0000

see thats the problem with older blacks and older people in general.
this is a new generation. not every black person has to “advance our race”
fuck your race. live for yourself.

if you really watched the show you would realize he throws in genius quotes while “acting like a coonish fool”
like when he accurately stated the reasons for the american revolution against the british while heckling a george washington impersonator while yelling “Pats suck” in new englands

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By: khannooniensing

khannooniensing — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:46:48 +0000

Oy. Oh, so no tracy no show? Maybe for you, but 30 rock is a good show, with or without TM. (“cutesy white ” ala Seinfeld…? probably the best comedy of all time? please.)

Tracy Morgan is an acquired taste. That crazy stupid broken black dude routine gets old real fast…and lets be honest: how much acting is he doing? I’ve listened to interviews with Morgan, and read his bio…he’s not faking. hes just playing variations of a theme: himself.

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By: charlie358olay

charlie358olay — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:43:59 +0000

What ‘s up chief!

By: kidfunkadelic_2009

kidfunkadelic_2009 — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:44:59 +0000

Tracy is a stumbling , dumb, shiftless , ignorant , minstrel.30Rock would be funny without him. People say at least he’s making money, so does a dope dealer and a prositute.

By: Mumm_Raa

Mumm_Raa — Sun, 31 May 2009 17:05:11 +0000

Tracy Morgan is a comedian with skilled specifics. Just as Martin L.,The Late Bernie Mac, Chris Tucker, Will Smith, and an array of specific comedic skills. It appeals to specific crowds… Some crowds are larger than the next, but all still enjoy the broad idea.

By: Hitwoman

Hitwoman — Sun, 31 May 2009 02:17:18 +0000

Why is it that when a person is making money, the images he portrays don’t matter??? It seems that money negates a person selling out his race.

Times really haven’t changed all that much, in the eyes of many non-blacks; they still think of blacks as hostile, loud, violent, crimminal, dumb, ghettofied, and everything else you can think of that is stereotypical. And it’s not just WHITE AMERICA that thinks this either. Many other cultures get their information on black american culture from media and from how they or those they know have interacted with blacks (which usually isn’t great).

Now, we have people like Tracy Morgan, Tyler Perry, and a host of others, who are these bafoon-like characters. What is that doing but perpetuating a stereotype?

But hey–as long asnegros are making their mill, I guess that is what really counts, right? Doesn’t sound much different from when Butterfly McQueen took the role of “Prissy”, the mammie in “Gone with the Wind”.

By: Coca_white

Coca_white — Sat, 30 May 2009 15:21:57 +0000

i say three steps back but he is just not my cup of tea

By: madspliffer

madspliffer — Sat, 30 May 2009 00:01:02 +0000

WTF? What are we supposed to get out of this story? I like Tracy Morgan, but this story is weak, undeveloped, and could have been summed up in two sentences: Tracy Morgan is not setting black people back because he makes a lot of money when he plays a stereotypical black person. Reminiscent of Stepin Fetchit his portrayal of an ignorant black man is genius.
That was almost as good as the BET Nightly News back in the day. Thanks for the insight; moreover, advertisement for 30 Rock.

By: Bwann26

Bwann26 — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:58:10 +0000

Not much of a Tracy Morgan fan. I don’t find him funny at all. But at the end of the day, he making money!!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:08:04 +0000

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By: melliemel32

melliemel32 — Fri, 29 May 2009 14:39:16 +0000

It’s a thin line people. I find that we do have to be careful about the images we portray and/or support b/c, unfortunately, there are still ppl out there who see us as monolithic, as Spike said. I love comedy. I am not familiar with “30 Rock,” but I love “House of Payne.” Even though Curtis’ character is outrageous, that show upholds family values and does show successful African-Americans. We are polylithic, we are made of many fabrics, colors, etc. I understand Spike’s concern, but also see what Tyler Perry is going for…I also think the problem is some “others” are not gonna get the genius of Tracy Morgan playing such a ridiculous role, and so it’s the double edged sword, creativity at the risk of embarassment or safety at the risk of supression. I just think when ppl create characters, they should consider all sides of the coin. Will it being shame to us as a ppl? Will it be written cleverly enough to illicit change in the way we think? Be blessed!

By: Cialis_85

Cialis_85 — Fri, 29 May 2009 14:25:08 +0000

Tracey Morgan is funny. On the show he is hilarious! I don’t know about 30 Rock being the best show on t.v, but to each his own.

People need to stop taking stuff so seriously and just sit back and enjoy life. Sometimes, it’s okay ti laugh. The only reason I watch 30 Rock is for Tracey…I LOVE HIM! He’s not taking us back, he’s taking our minds off of the burden of life, bills, kids, jobs and everything else that’s sometimes unpleasant in life. Hello People, it’s okay to enjoy yourself sometimes.

By: iTswUtUwAnT23

iTswUtUwAnT23 — Fri, 29 May 2009 05:06:57 +0000

lol..I love me some Tracey. He makin money niggaaaaaa…lol..He good. He’ll get other roles. Just like Taraji started off small..him too..he’ll get big. He’ll want to grow. He wouldn’t do anything to dehumanize his character. He good. We good. I’m good. and Ol boy who left the last comment looks good..lol…

By: lavallemcarson

lavallemcarson — Thu, 28 May 2009 20:37:52 +0000

Fuck all the bull shit..We gon laugh at whatever is funny and relevant

By: davettalashley

davettalashley — Thu, 28 May 2009 19:32:30 +0000

And I love me some Tracy Morgan. “He’s lookin’ at me.” “Who?” “White Jesus”. LOL!

By: davettalashley

davettalashley — Thu, 28 May 2009 19:30:46 +0000

Maybe Spike Lee is “hating” on Tyler Perry because he used to be “The” black director in Hollywood and now Tyler Perry is the man. lol. DON’T HATE THE PLAYA, SPIKE, HATE THE GAME, BROTHA!

By: missjanequeen

missjanequeen — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:13:58 +0000

THERE SEEMS TO BE A DOUBLE STANDARD CONCERNING MR LEE’S COMMENT COMPARING MR.PERRY TO AMOS AND ANDY. I DON’T UNDERSTAND HOW SPIKE LEE CAN LIKE 30 ROCK AND NOT LIKE WHAT TYLER PERRY IS DOING BECAUSE 30 ROCK HAS TRACY MORGAN PORTRAYING THOSE SAME TRAITS THAT SPIKE LEE SAYS HE DOESN’T LIKE IN TYLER PERRY’S MOVIES. WHAT’S GOOD FOR 30 ROCK IS GOOD FOR TYLER PERRY. MR. LEE THERE IS ROOM AT THE TOP FOR YOU AND TYLER PERRY. MR. LEE DID YOU FORGET THAT MALCOM X SAID HELP YOUR BROTHER “BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY”? I THINK HE WOULD BE SADDENDED THAT YOU WOULD HURT INSTEAD OF HELP TYLER PERRY BY YOUR MEAN- SPIRITED COMMENTS.

By: brokesince_82

brokesince_82 — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:39:34 +0000

so I guess the point was smart blackmen acting like dummies is the new smart…hmmm

By: BreakitDown69

BreakitDown69 — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:15:57 +0000

I’ll agree with you guys, that Curb was a trip. Don’t sleep on the other joints, they’re just as funny as well! Tracy Morgan has indeed come a long way from both “The Uptown Comedy Clun” and playing Hustleman on “Martin.”

By: 1suaveguy

1suaveguy — Thu, 28 May 2009 15:31:19 +0000

gotta agree with burg. Curb is the funniest show out.

By: HotRodBaby

HotRodBaby — Thu, 28 May 2009 14:28:27 +0000

I’ve been a fan of Tracy Morgan aka “Hustleman” for years. He’s hilarious!

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By: burgstyle82

burgstyle82 — Thu, 28 May 2009 13:59:26 +0000

Family Guy? 30 Rock? Try Curb Your Enthusiasm. Before that it was the Wire. The best show on TV will never be on broadcast television because there are too many rules and regulations.