I’ve covered a lotta hot-topics around here throughout ADDANAC CITY‘s ten-month existence. I’ve explored subjects such as abortion, adultery, domestic violence, drugs, and s-e-x. One topic that has intrigued me throughout the years is race.
We all have our preconceived stereotypical opinions of other races. The funny thing about stereotypes is that there are true and false aspects of them.
Hank and Tim are best friends, amigos numeros unos. But they both have their own idea of what the other is like racially. Hank doesn’t mean Tim any harm, he’s just talking like he usually does.
But nowadays, you must be careful what you say to other people because they can take it the wrong way even if you’re not speaking intentionally malicious.
Have no fear, though. Hank and Tim’s friendship is still as strong as ever. They’re not gonna stop being pals just cuz Hank says something stoopid. Tim’s used to that. 
As far as stereotypes go, where do we learn them from? Generally at home. That’s where this second strip comes from. Mr. Addanac’s not being mean with what he tells Chang-Li, but I bet Chang-Li feels differently.
So, don’t get mad at me, dear reader. I haven’t said nuthin’ about nobody. It’s these guys in the strip.
I don’t make the news, I just report it.
Y’all have a great day, and be careful what you say to somebody else! It can be misconstrued terribly, and nobody wants to have to spend a Monday gettin’ their eye dotted. Stay safe!
Okay 4 weeks ago you were writing about Tossed Salads, Dirty Sanchez's and Pedophiles. And now you're giving me lessons on morality? I know you've just moved recently … but where did you move to – Mr. Rogers’ neighbourhood? Thanks for the lesson by the way. This should bring my morals count up to … uhmmm … one!
Dag, you've got one more than me.
I'm so glad that I'm way past having a moral fixation.
Great lesson from Mr. A
It's about time Mr. Addanac taught Hank something beneficial.
I find these cartoons offensive… I'm going home!
Just kidding, of course, they're really good. Tough subjects to tackle with humour, but you managed to do it!
On a side note, I've got an article up on 'http://webcomics.com/ about using Flash to do web comics if anyone is interested…
Thanks, Sandy. Around here, there's nothing sacred. I'll touch on virtually any subject every now and then.
And, everyone, go check out Sandy's article on http:http://www.webcomics.com That's a really good site for all you webcartoonist fanatics.
I don't understand… how could -anyone- not like fried chicken? *grin*
I dunno. I happen to love it myself.
Can't stand watermelon though.
The "Politically Correct" thing is getting WAY out of hand… There is "inappropriate", but there also is "over sensitive…"
Sometimes offering someone fried chicken, is just that… You offered them a piece of fried chicken….
Funny Comic!
That's what I'm trying to get across. Sometimes stereotypes can be hilarious just so long as the intended audience doesn't get offended by it. But, if they do, apologies better be in order.
I get very offended when people ask me if I'd like a pancake with syrup – I mean – are they saying I'm sticky?
This comic is very true. There's always little things here and there that aren't appropriate, but there's other times when it comes off offensive when it wasn't supposed to. Trust me – I get it a lot with some of my MAD Magazine articles!
Your stickiness is cool, Nate.
I've read some articles in MAD where I'm like, "uh-oh, they're gonna catch it for this", but I do get the joke and think it's hilarious. Blanche Knott's old Dirty Joke collections crack me up in certain areas even when they make me mad. I can enjoy the jokes when I'm reading 'em, but rest assured, I'd be very hot if I heard someone tell the same joke in public. It's weird, I know.
Your stickiness is cool, Nate.
I've read some articles in MAD where I'm like, "uh-oh, they're gonna catch it for this", but I do get the joke and think it's hilarious. Blanche Knott's old Dirty Joke collections crack me up in certain areas even when they make me mad. I can enjoy the jokes when I'm reading 'em, but rest assured, I'd be very hot under the collar if I heard someone tell the same joke in public. It's weird, I know. <SPAN class=idc-smiley><SPAN style="BACKGROUND-POSITION: -12px 0pt"><SPAN>:D</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN>
Your stickiness is cool, Nate.
I've read some articles in MAD where I'm like, "uh-oh, they're gonna catch it for this", but I do get the joke and think it's hilarious. Blanche Knott's old Dirty Joke collections crack me up in certain areas even when they make me mad. I can enjoy the jokes when I'm reading 'em, but rest assured, I'd be very hot under the collar if I heard someone tell the same joke in public. It's weird, I know.
I know for a fact that I like Kentucky FRIED Chicken better than that crap they pass off as Kentucky GRILLED chicken.
The grilled is okay, but ain't nuthin' like deep-fried, artery-clogging, crispy sustenance.
I love the double-strip! But arrggghhh… I have a strip for next week that uses the same layout. Yours is much more brilliant. Anyway, I hope you're enjoying your new place! Happy new…. home?
Go 'head and put that strip out anyway. I forgot to copyright this format anyhow.
I'm enjoying it here pretty well. I'm finally united with my wife and stepchildren, so I'm a very happy dude!
I know I’m commenting on this… oh, half a year later! hehe
But yeah, I’ve never understood how that’s a stereotype. I’m white (with a little Native American thrown in for good measure) and I’ve always liked fried chicken and watermelon. I mean, I know it’s a stereotype, but how did it evolve?
Surf Wisely.
Good food is good food.
Hey, no problem at all. Comment on any of the strips you bump into regardless of when they came out. Some people read them earlier or later than others.
I have an upcoming mini-story dealing with race again beginning on the 18th of Jan. Check it out (and the rest of the comics) if you get a chance.
I checked out your playlist of songs. I really like "IHeartNerds" and "Carnegie-X (Drive)" is a head-nodder also. Keep up the great work, y'all. You know I gotta show love for some of my fellow VA peeps.
Tim needs to learn some tolerance, and to stop playing the Racism card when it’s not called for. What is a 7 y/o kid going to know of stereotypes over 100 years old? Blacks in America need to learn to take a chill pill; not everything is about busting their balls. Blacks in Canada never took up the attitude of victimization and persecution that many American blacks embrace, and as a result, they truly are equal and openly accepted by everyone with no thought given of their appearance as a visible minority. In short, blacks in America are their own worst enemy.
And I refuse to use that “African American” nonsense; that’s another symptom of the problem they have. So long as they continue to think of themselves as anything other than just “Americans”, they will always perceive that they are being excluded. It’s a self-fulfilling prophesy; they make themselves “marginalized” by distancing themselves from the many ethnic groups that make up America. You aren’t a slave, your parents weren’t slaves; your grandparents weren’t slaves, so why should that matter one whit anymore? Harping on it means that you’re causing the problem yourself.
And while you’re at it, get rid of Black History Month until you’re ready to make a Mexican History Month, and a Jewish History Month, and a Cherokee History Month, and an Irish History Month and a German History Month, and a Chinese History Month, and a Persian History Month, and so on and so on. Stop demanding special treatment when you yourselves are no more and no less special than any other American!!