Top 20 Times The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Tackled Serious Issues
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Date: 2023-11-21
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David
And yet. now. the Peacock streaming site is being allowed to cancel some of this. especially the parts that remind people that some have more of the privilege they project others have over them.
Perfect example is the episode where they teach will a lesson in respect for women. by her acting like a psycho. No. what is always missed is that respect is a two way street. and mind games are a good way to get the opposite of what you are looking to get.
in the number one, though. every time I see it, I want to reach into the scene, hug will, and tell him: _I have been asking that about my 'dad' my whole life. _
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And yet. now. the Peacock streaming site is being allowed to cancel some of this. especially the parts that remind people that some have more of the privilege they project others have over them.
Perfect example is the episode where they teach will a lesson in respect for women. by her acting like a psycho. No. what is always missed is that respect is a two way street. and mind games are a good way to get the opposite of what you are looking to get.
in the number one, though. every time I see it, I want to reach into the scene, hug will, and tell him: _I have been asking that about my 'dad' my whole life. _
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Awesometacular
And well, related to the ongoing issue of racial profiling, where does that leave, a police officer who is black, and if his or her mom or dad or brother or sister, or even his or her cousin aunt or uncle, what would that police officer do, if anyone in his or her family, was to end up dead, all because of the ongoing racism, as well as the prejudices, in his or her town, especially with the local police departments? And who knows if this ongoing unfortunate issue, will or wont come to an end?
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And well, related to the ongoing issue of racial profiling, where does that leave, a police officer who is black, and if his or her mom or dad or brother or sister, or even his or her cousin aunt or uncle, what would that police officer do, if anyone in his or her family, was to end up dead, all because of the ongoing racism, as well as the prejudices, in his or her town, especially with the local police departments? And who knows if this ongoing unfortunate issue, will or wont come to an end?
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Derrick
The episodes where Will and Carlton got arrested just for being African-American, and where Will got shot when him and Carlton were mugged resulting in Carlton buy a revolver, forcing Will and later Uncle Phil to have a talk with Carlton about the dangers and consequences of being a vigilante are very impactful as they tackle actual questions concerning the fallacies within the justice system that still to this day don't have clear cut answers.
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The episodes where Will and Carlton got arrested just for being African-American, and where Will got shot when him and Carlton were mugged resulting in Carlton buy a revolver, forcing Will and later Uncle Phil to have a talk with Carlton about the dangers and consequences of being a vigilante are very impactful as they tackle actual questions concerning the fallacies within the justice system that still to this day don't have clear cut answers.
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ELDiabloDR
I Thoroughly enjoyed this, as The Fresh Prince was one of my favorite shows growing up. One thing however that isnt true is at about the 10: 50 mark with regards to police brutality. Washington Post has numbers fhat show that in fact the problem isnt much of a problem as people make it to be. You can search up unarmed black people shot by police oficers and the number is miniscule for every year charted by that study.
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I Thoroughly enjoyed this, as The Fresh Prince was one of my favorite shows growing up. One thing however that isnt true is at about the 10: 50 mark with regards to police brutality. Washington Post has numbers fhat show that in fact the problem isnt much of a problem as people make it to be. You can search up unarmed black people shot by police oficers and the number is miniscule for every year charted by that study.
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KARYTTAH
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-> Maybe We're The 1st Spiritist Pop-Metal Or Rock Band In This World
-> But Don't Pay Much Attention To Our Neanderthal English, Ha Ha Ha
NOTE:
-> Spiritist is who professes Spiritism, the Gospel continuation
It has began with the books by Allan Kardec and continued in the books by Francisco C. Xavier, the greatest and more important medium/prophet of spirits of the last centuries.
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Fiona
I think it's very telling how backwards we've moved since the 90's, that she says I'm not a size 6 which is now considered, both professionally and medically, overweight for most women, depending on their height. The average height for a woman is 5'6 and at 140-150lbs she would likely be a 6, but her body fat percentage would be in the high end of overweight, nearing obesity range.
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I think it's very telling how backwards we've moved since the 90's, that she says I'm not a size 6 which is now considered, both professionally and medically, overweight for most women, depending on their height. The average height for a woman is 5'6 and at 140-150lbs she would likely be a 6, but her body fat percentage would be in the high end of overweight, nearing obesity range.
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Alexandra
I'm rewatching the series with my parents, I remember how I loved it as a kid. But a few days ago we watched Mistaken Identity and I end up crying. Carlton lives in a bubble, and it's hard to watch how will tries to teach him how the world actually sees them, but the real thing that made me cry the most was. this was the 90s, it's been decades, and nothing has change.
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I'm rewatching the series with my parents, I remember how I loved it as a kid. But a few days ago we watched Mistaken Identity and I end up crying. Carlton lives in a bubble, and it's hard to watch how will tries to teach him how the world actually sees them, but the real thing that made me cry the most was. this was the 90s, it's been decades, and nothing has change.
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Brae
I think the episode where Will tried to make himself approved by Mr. No and the girl of his dreams was interesting. It also shows how a father and daughter have different ideas of who the daughter should marry. It should come down to the daughter's choice, and the father should be open to his daughter's idea of who she loves.
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I think the episode where Will tried to make himself approved by Mr. No and the girl of his dreams was interesting. It also shows how a father and daughter have different ideas of who the daughter should marry. It should come down to the daughter's choice, and the father should be open to his daughter's idea of who she loves.
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Dom
Wills father wakiibg out on him
Carlton standing up to the frat leader
Will teacing Carlton about police brutality and racism
Will getting shot and Carlton finally understanding police brutality
The final episode and moving on
Uncle Phils heart attack and Will confronting him
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Wills father wakiibg out on him
Carlton standing up to the frat leader
Will teacing Carlton about police brutality and racism
Will getting shot and Carlton finally understanding police brutality
The final episode and moving on
Uncle Phils heart attack and Will confronting him
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Trina
How come he don't want me, Man? The tears come flooding out, every single time! Will apparently had a decent relationship with his own dad, who played an active part in his life, but based that moment on some of his friends, who didn't have close relationships with their absent dads.
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How come he don't want me, Man? The tears come flooding out, every single time! Will apparently had a decent relationship with his own dad, who played an active part in his life, but based that moment on some of his friends, who didn't have close relationships with their absent dads.
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Connor
The how come he dont want me man scene speaks volumes. Ben Vereen (who played Lou) cried after he walked off screen because he is a father and he could never imagine leaving his kids. James Avery whispered into Wills ear Thats acting! RIP James Avery (Uncle Phil.
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The how come he dont want me man scene speaks volumes. Ben Vereen (who played Lou) cried after he walked off screen because he is a father and he could never imagine leaving his kids. James Avery whispered into Wills ear Thats acting! RIP James Avery (Uncle Phil.
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RedDragonM1
She was 40? Come on, that's not that old. I know people at that age who are in better shape than ME! And are REALLY good dancers! But 1993 was a long time ago. a more realistic take on it would be not hey you're old! jokes over and over.
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She was 40? Come on, that's not that old. I know people at that age who are in better shape than ME! And are REALLY good dancers! But 1993 was a long time ago. a more realistic take on it would be not hey you're old! jokes over and over.
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NeverGrowUp
I like that they even went over the scenes that were played for laughs like Trevors death (1: 45) and Jazz with his hands up (10: 13. While those scenes did make us laugh they have realistic and sometimes dark truths behind them
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I like that they even went over the scenes that were played for laughs like Trevors death (1: 45) and Jazz with his hands up (10: 13. While those scenes did make us laugh they have realistic and sometimes dark truths behind them
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Jaymeson
Talking about police brutality and shit. Nobody seems to realize that more white people are killed by cops every year than any other race. But thats not what youll see on the news because it's not what gets them viewers or money.
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Talking about police brutality and shit. Nobody seems to realize that more white people are killed by cops every year than any other race. But thats not what youll see on the news because it's not what gets them viewers or money.
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Trina
Reportedly, Ben Vereen, who played Will's deadbeat dad, Lou, was also in tears when he exited the scene, leaving Will for the last time. As Vereen is a father himself, he couldn't imagine ever abandoning his children so callously.
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Reportedly, Ben Vereen, who played Will's deadbeat dad, Lou, was also in tears when he exited the scene, leaving Will for the last time. As Vereen is a father himself, he couldn't imagine ever abandoning his children so callously.
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Suzanne
The frat episode where the pledge leader don't want to accept Carlton and that beautiful and moving speech that Carlton gives. In addition, the guy who says that the leader doesn't speak for the rest of them.
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The frat episode where the pledge leader don't want to accept Carlton and that beautiful and moving speech that Carlton gives. In addition, the guy who says that the leader doesn't speak for the rest of them.
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Scott
Look I don't wanna see my father with tubes up his nose, okay!
Carl, there's gonna come a time, when all he HAS is tubes up his nose.
Not my father!
Everybody's father!
Damn. .. this is deep.
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Look I don't wanna see my father with tubes up his nose, okay!
Carl, there's gonna come a time, when all he HAS is tubes up his nose.
Not my father!
Everybody's father!
Damn. .. this is deep.
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Cody
Wills dad leaving episode showed 3 things
- Will Smith can play dramatic/serious roles
- Lou is the type of father men SHOULDNT be like
- Uncle Phil is the type of father men SHOULD be like
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Wills dad leaving episode showed 3 things
- Will Smith can play dramatic/serious roles
- Lou is the type of father men SHOULDNT be like
- Uncle Phil is the type of father men SHOULD be like
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Josh
I have to confess I had a very scary experience that also had me wanting to hold you Stun gun & 2 cans of pepper spray & personal Alarms on my Keys&my Travel backpack so I am never be a victim again.
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I have to confess I had a very scary experience that also had me wanting to hold you Stun gun & 2 cans of pepper spray & personal Alarms on my Keys&my Travel backpack so I am never be a victim again.
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Patricia
Do you know I can't watch? Any willsmith content anymore because i've lost all respect for him and it was before he slapped chris rock. To be blunt he is a p to his wife and she is a major b
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Do you know I can't watch? Any willsmith content anymore because i've lost all respect for him and it was before he slapped chris rock. To be blunt he is a p to his wife and she is a major b
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Chelsea
When Will was going to step out into the world, is hard, but what made it sweet is Uncle Phil called him his son because out of all the things Will got himself into, he was there for him.
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When Will was going to step out into the world, is hard, but what made it sweet is Uncle Phil called him his son because out of all the things Will got himself into, he was there for him.
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Dan_Gaming_Fan
Home is Where the Heart Attack is really hits hard for me. Assomeone who's father is constantly in and out of the hospital I value every single moment I have left with him.
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Home is Where the Heart Attack is really hits hard for me. Assomeone who's father is constantly in and out of the hospital I value every single moment I have left with him.
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Arman
you forgot thw western philosophy episode where will dropped the class and uncle phil had that talk with him about how he quits as soon things get hard
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you forgot thw western philosophy episode where will dropped the class and uncle phil had that talk with him about how he quits as soon things get hard
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Cat
RIP James. Seeing him and Will in that scene after Lou leaves Will again is very heartbreaking and poignant. Even to this day. Gets me every time.
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RIP James. Seeing him and Will in that scene after Lou leaves Will again is very heartbreaking and poignant. Even to this day. Gets me every time.
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Mario
I hated when uncle Phil have a heart attack but he did die in the real life of open heart surgery oh and i truly love the black history
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I hated when uncle Phil have a heart attack but he did die in the real life of open heart surgery oh and i truly love the black history
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Izzy
Theres some funny irony in the dance scene with Aunt Viv because Janet Hubert was in the musical Cats so muscle memory came into play.
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Theres some funny irony in the dance scene with Aunt Viv because Janet Hubert was in the musical Cats so muscle memory came into play.
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RebelsWolf
Thanks for uploading this, the show really was amazing and taught us a lot, waiting for a potential Family Matters list one day
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Thanks for uploading this, the show really was amazing and taught us a lot, waiting for a potential Family Matters list one day
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Jonathan
Number 8 is my favourite one on this list because it shows that any race can prejudice to others not just white to black people
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Number 8 is my favourite one on this list because it shows that any race can prejudice to others not just white to black people
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Tamara
The scene with Will's Dad broke me because I know what he's going through because my Dad walked out on me when I was 5 years old
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The scene with Will's Dad broke me because I know what he's going through because my Dad walked out on me when I was 5 years old
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Nyxie
How come he don't want me, man?
I asked that and cried with Will, since my dad abandoned me when he left my family.
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How come he don't want me, man?
I asked that and cried with Will, since my dad abandoned me when he left my family.
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