Disney is planning to release the 1946 film “Song of the South” which has some questionable racist shit in it.
Our good friends at Cinematical have a great story about this and give the following film synopsis:
A mix of animated content and live-action, Song tells the story of a young white boy, Johnny, who goes to live on a Georgia plantation. A black servant entertains Johnny with the stories of Brer Rabbit, Brer Bear and Brer Fox, which are actual black folk tales. Remus’ stories include the saga of the “Tar Baby,” a phrase which today is considered a derogatory term for African-Americans.
I say go for it! Everyone knows that racism finished in 1986 (that is why we have easter to this day). We celebrate racial diversity by giving children candy! Just the other day a Korean gentleman asked if I wanted a “honkey cracker” I said no thank you (i am watching my carbs) but I appreciated the kind gesture of giving treats in the tradition of Easter.
It was good timing on the part of Disney to wait until racism was finished before they released this film. Otherwise I am sure they may upset Rev. Al Sharpton greatly. Michael Richards has even went on file to say that the movie’s hit song ZIP A DEE DO DAH was responsible for teaching him tolerance as a youngster.
