Say It Ain’t So, Curious George!
Posted by ListenToLeon on
December 13, 2007
I was in the bookstore, when I happened upon a book that I used to love back when I was a kid: Curious George, by H.A. Rey. I loved that story so much that I even had a Curious George stuffed animal. Up until a few years ago, I even wanted my own pet monkey. Once I saw the movie Outbreak, I immediately changed my mind. Then, I learned that monkeys sometimes throw poo when they get mad. Don’t get me wrong, I think pet monkeys should be treated with the utmost love and care…but I would Mike Vick that little motherf*cker if it were to ever throw some damned sh*t at me.
Back to the original topic…Once I read a little of the book, I came to the realization that this revered children’s book just might be racist as Hell! Think about the storyline:
The man in the yellow suit went to Africa, saw Curious George, then said to himself “My gosh, I sure would love to take that little nigger…I mean, that little monkey home with me!”
He then proceeded to set a trap by using his big yellow hat to lure Curious George over, then wrapped him up in a bag.
Next, he put Curious George on a boat and took him back to his country to live in captivity.
That nigga, I mean, monkey subsequently got into all sorts of mischief, like say, vandalism…
only to be rescued time and again by the white man, I mean, the man in the yellow hat.
That story sound familiar to anyone? Curious George can be considered a thinly-veiled propaganda tool! The mere fact that racists have been calling black people monkeys since the slave days is enough reason for the rest of the similaries to be viewed that way.
If you really want to get technical, one can say that the books also promote pimpin’. That’s the only job a grown man can have where he drives around all day in a convertible, wearing a big ass yellow hat and matching suit.
“Look here b*tch…You got ’till 2:00 to get out there and make that money for daddy. Don’t make me come find you!”
I know, I know…This all sounds like an episode of Angry Black Man Conspiracy Hour. I admit, it is kind of pointless to give this much thought to an old kiddie booklet. That said, other folks actually feel this way. So I guess it’s on you, the consumer, to decide whether or not you think The man in the yellow hat was a nice guy, or a racist pimp in loud clothing. Either way, it makes for some good jokes in my opinion.
19 Responses to “Say It Ain’t So, Curious George!”
you are a sick individual Leon…..rotflmao!
By Khaleela on Dec 13, 2007
What she said LOL! ^
By KraZy34th on Dec 13, 2007
I just know you’re going to post something about Ike Turner’s death….I can smell your thoughts…LMAO!
By Wonderlove on Dec 13, 2007
Don’t get me wrong, I think pet monkeys should be treated with the utmost love and care…but I would Mike Vick that little motherf*cker if it were to ever throw some damned sh*t at me.
You wrong for that shit, Leon! (pardon the pun) LMAO!
“Look here b*tch…You got ’till 2:00 to get out there and make that money for daddy. Don’t make me come find you!”
My eyes just rolled to the back of my head in a state of ecstasy…LOL
I always wanted a pet kangaroo..still do! And if I ever win the lottery (Hey Mc Lovin!) I will personally do to Australia, bring it back here and teach it how to box. THEN I’M COMING FOR ALL THOSE BITCH ASSES WHO EVER SPOKE SHIT TO ME…REAL TALK!
Whatcha gonna do when THE ROO comes forU!
By Wonderlove on Dec 13, 2007
I mean, go TO Australia…not DO Australia…ah well, fuck it! I’ll do both! LOL
By Wonderlove on Dec 13, 2007
Then I’ll hop in The Roo’s mucus filled pouch and we’ll hop off into the sunset…
By Wonderlove on Dec 13, 2007
Leon, you are just wild! Funny how one of the characters in ROOTS was named Chicken George……
By Vahostage on Dec 13, 2007
*burns all of her copies of Curious George books*
Thanks a lot Leon! You just made my kids cry!!
LOL/jk
By The Jaded NYer on Dec 13, 2007
are you serious? my uncle Ike died?……
mike vick that motherf*cker
By Ms. SarKastic on Dec 13, 2007
I can’t stand you sometimes….
By Mr.6'5 on Dec 13, 2007
wonderlove…ur funny….
i think the white guy is definitely a pimp only a true pimp cud pull that color attire off.
and i love curious george with his little bad ass but he reminds me of this boy named Karl i used to go to school with who i cant stand. Karl looks like him….only not so cute.
leon you are such a fool you can turn anything into a tragedy! lol
By Ms. SarKastic on Dec 13, 2007
Look Bitch! I’m gonna send this monkey round here at 3:15. If you aint got my money, I’m gonna make this yellow hat a butt plug inserted by my foot.
By Jimmy on Dec 13, 2007
you are so ig.
By jameil1922 on Dec 13, 2007
wow…i’m mean really…wow. i used to feel this way about Oscar the Grouch why the f*ck he gotta live in a trash can.
By Passion on Dec 13, 2007
I’m all about conspiracy theories. LOL!
By Brownngirl on Dec 13, 2007
Yo’ yellow ass made me choke on my Caesar Salad with this foolishness!!
If I didn’t know better, I would swear you smoke weed, cause of some of the shit you come up with…
LMYAO @ that caption below the pic…
And DEAD @ Jimmy’s comment
By tiana danielle on Dec 13, 2007
i can see and imagine that, but i still love that lil nigger, i mean monkey
By rawdawgbufalo on Dec 14, 2007
Had to come out of daily lurkdom for this…..I HAVE ALWAYS MAINTAINED CURIOUS GEORGE IS RASCIST!!!! I mean he went to Africa and tricked the little monkey, them monkey became his grinnin’ little sidekick. So many similarities. Whenever we’ve been at the bookstore or the library and one of my little people has even looked like they wanted some Curious George, I have let them know in an instant, “Ain’t happening.”
This line right here “but I would Mike Vick that little motherf*cker if it were to ever throw some damned sh*t at me”, shows me that once again, your ignorance is phenomenal.
By sha on Dec 14, 2007
Racist
By Buji on Jun 5, 2008