Yeah, it's kinda stereotypical, but not exactly racist. Eddie sucks as a fighter, and their have been many great black fighters, But I don't fight that offensive, probably because he is the fat kid of the group and merely a punchline. I'm black and ok with Eddie's portrayal. But just because one black fan of the show is ok with it, doesn't make non-stereotypical or acceptable. It might have been cliche to make the black kid a tough guy. Its a welcome change. Phil and Hokmokistan? I won't even start on that, but Phil is funny and he reminds me of the store owners in my hood.
Bobby sucks as a character in almost every way. Rich as hell and can't get a girl, and don't say because he's fat, some chicks dig fat guys, rich or not. But I bet his look is what kills his love life. And its one thing for him to were the garbs here and there, but he crazy if he thing he has to wear it all the time. And he can afford big and tall clothes so that aint it. No asians probably wasn't the plan, and when that Asian dude popped up, he was a cheater, Jack hated him, and eventually everyone else did too. That's kinda bogus. Also there was a greedy monk who looked asian. But that was one bad apple.
I don't like the non racial inaccuracies. First off, you don't win belts in tournaments. And to say the dojo would be closed if no one gets a belt, wouldn't Rudy just cheat if that's what it comes down to. I could see if none if his students ever won a match and they said "if you can't produce a champion karate kid or at least get a win in a tourney, then you're closed for good. "
I hope I'm not being immature in saying this though. I never laughed so much reading a thread. Not laughing because its ridiculous, I'm laughing because pretty much everything said was true and I didn't realize it until I read this thread. The wise cracking black woman would lead people to believe that all black women act like that. Well some do act like that. I hate to say this but most stereotypes are at least kinda true. I love chicken and watermelon, but I thought everyone else did too, not just black people. But for some reason people think we like it and no one else. Some stereotypes aren't good even if they are true as hell. But most of the ones on Kickin it are fairly safe ones .
Formula wise, it doesn't matter if it was an all-asian cast, a few asians or none. Leo Howard is eye candy for the girls, and Olivia is for the boys. So most of the fans could care less. The show gets another season or two whether they make changes or not.
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