Let’s Get Real: Boondocks Episode Addresses Black Dating Issues

It’s not secret that the Boondocks is one of my favorite shows. I think that the show’s satire does a wonderful job of tackling issues in the Black community. If you watch the Boondocks and all you see is coonery, then you obviously aren’t paying attention and don’t understand the show.

In a nutshell: The Boondocks is the story of America told from the perspective of Black men. Every character in the show represents an archetype of Black men in society. Also, the fact that we don’t know anything about Huey and Riley’s father and they are raised by their grandfather is done on purpose.

This episode addresses the dating attitudes in the Black community. Granddad finally meets a woman that is independent, beautiful, and intelligent and still manages to mess things up with her.

Highlights of the Show
1. Illustrates how Black men talk about Black women behind closed doors (i.e. often complain that they don’t work out, but White women do).
2. Illustrates why you shouldn’t stereotype (i.e. not all Black women have kids)
3. Illustrates problems with dating a “dime” (i.e. you need to accept the fact that guys will constantly check her out wherever you are).
4. Illustrates that no man (Black or otherwise) has a preference so strong that they would not date a Black woman (i.e. addresses the conception that there are Black men out there that would never date a Black woman).
5. Illustrates that even though men want the perfect woman, many would still try to find something wrong with her or not be secure enough if he found her.

Moral of the story for Black men: There are plenty of beautiful, independent, loving Black women with no kids out there, but it will not work out until you are emotionally secure first. Truth is many Black men are intimidated by an accomplished woman.

Moral of the story for Black women: We live in a global society. Men (Black or otherwise) don’t really care about race when we make dating decisions. Black men, especially ones with status, want to date women that are slender, irrespective of race. Given the statistics, it’s important to adopt healthy and exercise habits.

Enjoy!