Dear White People (2017)

Watchseries; Granted- not all people find the same thing funny- but this whole "perpetuation of racism" and "puts white ppl in a bad light" is ridiculous. Some of it is a bit out there- but that's what makes it funny. And they are making fun of white stereotypes and black stereotypes... it's equal opportunity offensive if you want to look at it that way. Me- I just find the funny in it... and the funny in the reviews.

Granted- not all people find the same thing funny- but this whole "perpetuation of racism" and "puts white ppl in a bad light" is ridiculous. Some of it is a bit out there- but that's what makes it funny. And they are making fun of white stereotypes and black stereotypes... it's equal opportunity offensive if you want to look at it that way. Me- I just find the funny in it... and the funny in the reviews.

Dear White People watchseries. Going into this I thought it was just gonna be some cringy show about how annoying white people are, with no depth or comedy. To my surprise it's actually the opposite. The show makes fun of white people and black people. Makes fun of white liberals, white conservative, black liberals, black conservatives, literally EVERYONE. It pokes fun at itself and doesn't take itself too serious and it's actually fun to watch.

The people "boycotting" this or trolling the ratings to this are either trolls, crybabies who think that this is somehow racist to white people, or just people that haven't watched it. Anyone who's offended over this is ridiculous. It's a show that makes fun of race and how stupid both white AND black people can be. Stop whining and watch it for yourself instead of hopping on a hate bandwagon from whiny white men who can't stand to see themselves being made fun of. Everyone gets made fun of, white people are no exception. Lighten the hell up and stop taking everything so seriously. Laugh at yourselves, life's too short not to.

Some people seem to think this is a racist show. As one of the most pale white guys out there, let me presume--with some confidence---that 99% of the complaints about this show, are coming from people who look like me.

Having just finished the series...and having NOT seen the movie the series is based upon, let me say what this show deals with:

• love - sexuality - coming of age - friendships gained and lost - the folly of youth - college life - politics - the hypocrisy of politics - race

This show is not preachy. This show never once made me feel bad, for being a straight Caucasian male. I GUARANF*CKINGTEE that those who claim otherwise, have not watched a full episode of this.

This show is funny. This show is provocative. This show is sexy. This show captures that "college age" period, wonderfully. You don't have to be black to enjoy it. Just like my black friends didn't have to be white, to enjoy 'Freaks & Geeks".

I heard about the backlash. I was worried about the show being too SJW-like.

Does it tackle and make fun of stereotypes? Absolutely. Did Don Rickles do that? Did "All in the Family" do that? Absolutely. Are Caucasian stereotypes satirically mocked? Absolutely. Are other stereotypes both celebrated and satirically mocked?

Absolutely.

Is it done in an egregious and mean-spirited way?

Absolutely not.

If you watch one, or two episodes and decide that you aren't into it. That's OK. It's not racist, to find this show to not be your cup of tea.

But if you're the type to stop watching this show, because you do actually believe it's racist and creating further divide, you really ought to drive yourself off of a cliff---because you are an idiot.

This show is intelligent and funny, with awesome dialogue. As a white person this definitely made me uncomfortable at certain points - it should make you uncomfortable and it should make you more thoughtful and considerate of the issues that black people face and how we possibly all contribute to them (or at least don't do anything about them). If it's touching a nerve with you it's because there's truth in what they are saying. It's not really 'racist propaganda', it's pointing out real issues that black people go through everyday - issues that you wouldn't be able to argue they don't go through because you are not a black person and have no experience of their day-to-day life. Subject matter aside, the show is smart and funny - one of the best things on Netflix.

The poor reviews shockingly complain about this show because they BELIEVE for once their needs, egos, feelings are not being catered to. If theres a lot of white guilt bubbling up when watching this show...GOOD that guilt has been earned by privilege that you feel entitles you to be angry with this show. White people especially white men (like myself) can only benefit from being given just the smallest glimpse of a tiny fraction of the non stop struggle.

Personally i find what this shows basis is and does EXTREMELY well is just tells the story of these characters and their relationships and the well written and performed dynamics between these people. Ie i love the Jo and Gabe relationship. Its subtle and theres not a lot of it but every time theres interaction i live for it. You feel that connection based on their love for Sam growing to affection towards each other. Its just one example that makes it one of my favourite shows of all time. I am gonna miss it BAD.

This is a fantastic show if you are looking for something to binge watch. It commands your attention and does so in a way that each episode you come away feeling something different about this collection of characters. I laughed, I cried, and I can honestly say I enjoyed every episode. Now as for the people giving this show 1* I can personally guarantee not one of them has watched this programme through entirely if at all, they probably just saw the title and thought 'oh I don't like that because I'm white, I'll give it 1*'. Well I can tell you now I'm white and I utterly loved this show and would recommend it highly!