Top 10 Most Offensive Stereotype Characters From Family-Friendly Fictional Works
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Fassad (Middle Eastern) - Mother 3
Mother 3 was never released in America. I kind of see why.
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Fat Albert (African American) - Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
Fat Albert is a fictional character created and voiced by Bill Cosby. He is the main protagonist of Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, where he leads the Junkyard Gang. Known for his kindness and sense of responsibility, Fat Albert often acts as the voice of reason and is always willing to help others.... read more
"I'll have two number 9s, a number 9 large, a number 6 with extra dip, a number 7, two number 45s, one with cheese, and a large soda."
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Kitty (Feminist) - Courage the Cowardly Dog
Dresses up in a literal Klan costume (but with the hood replaced by a mask) and attempts to violently beat Courage to death just for being male - I mean, a dog. Enough said. However, at least she reforms herself at the end of her episode.
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Heffer Wolfe (American) - Rocko's Modern Life
Heffer Wolfe is a fictional character in the cartoon Rocko's Modern Life and its related comic book series. He is a steer who was adopted by a family of wolves. Heffer is Rocko's best friend and is known for his laid-back attitude and love of food.
A fat cow (or bull) representing America. Sad to say, but it's kind of true.
Watch the episodes "Mama's Boy," "Who's for Dinner," and "To Heck and Back" for the ultimate proof of this. For the record, Filburt was also a major runner-up for this spot.
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Aran Ryan (Irish) - Punch-Out!! (Wii)
Reminds me an awful lot of Mickey from Snatch, only without any of the mental stability whatsoever.
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Bear Hugger (Canadian) - Punch-Out!! (Wii)
Bear Hugger is a fictional Canadian lumberjack boxer who first appeared in the arcade game Super Punch‑Out!! produced by Nintendo. He is recognizable for his rugged appearance, heavy punches, and use of the bear hug move in the ring. Bear Hugger remains one of the more memorable opponent characters from... read more
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Jar Jar Binks (Black) - Star Wars
Jar Jar Binks is a fictional character from the Star Wars saga created by George Lucas. A major character in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, he also appears in a smaller role in Episode II: Attack of the Clones, makes a one-line cameo in Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, and features in the... read more
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Cyber Lucy (Black Woman) - Wheel 2000
"Wheel 2000" was a short-lived kid's version of "Wheel of Fortune." Instead of an actual woman revealing the letters, they had this badly animated caricature whose attitude puts Yes to shame.
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Flim-Flam (Asian) - The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo
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Bayonetta (Wiccan) - Super Smash Bros. 4
Bayonetta, whose real name is Cereza, is a fictional character and the protagonist of Bayonetta and its sequels. The series was developed by PlatinumGames and published by Sega and Nintendo. Bayonetta is known for her stylish combat, magical abilities, and confident personality.
Okay, she actually originated in her self-titled series, but those games aren't "family friendly" by any stretch of the imagination. The last couple of SSB games - ironically, the ones she's in - are rated E10.
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Magypsy Cult (Drag Queen) - Mother 3
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Vivian (Transgender) - Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
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Yesss (Black Woman) - Ralph Breaks the Internet
She's blue, but still the annoying sassy black woman stereotype.
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Speedy Gonzales (Mexican) - Looney Tunes
Speedy Gonzales is an animated cartoon character in the Warner Bros. Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series. He is known as The Fastest Mouse in All Mexico. Speedy wears a sombrero, a white outfit, and a red kerchief, and he often outsmarts his adversaries with his speed and cleverness.
I wonder if Mexicans are offended by this stereotypical character!
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The Chang Triplets (Asian-American) - The Proud Family
That show was too focused on showing a black family in a positive light, so they forgot not to make the Asian kids stereotypes.
Perpetuate the "Asians are super-smart and know nothing but work" stereotype.
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Silver Spooner (Gay) - Dexter's Laboratory
His episode got banned for that and copyright issues.
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Di Lung (Chinese) - Courage the Cowardly Dog
Di Lung is a recurring character in the animated television series "Courage the Cowardly Dog". He often appears as an antagonist and serves as a key plot device in several episodes.
In the episode "Courage the Fly", Di Lung transforms Courage into a fly. In another episode titled "Courage vs.... read more
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Glass Joe (French) - Punch-Out!!
Glass Joe is a fictional French boxer from Nintendo's Punch-Out!! video game series. He is known as the first and easiest opponent in the games, serving as a humorous introduction for new players. Despite his poor win record, Glass Joe remains one of the series' most recognizable characters.
A key example of the cheese-eating surrender monkey stereotype.
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The Disney Princesses (Feminist) - Ralph Breaks the Internet
That whole movie gives feminism a bad name, not to mention exposes kids to today's warped idea of feminism. Before you throw any buzzword insults, know that I, in fact, have two X chromosomes myself.
This specifically refers to their portrayal in "Ralph Breaks the Internet," not their original films.
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Killmonger (Racist Rapper) - Black Panther (2018)
Killmonger is a fictional character from Marvel Comics. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Erik Stevens, also known as N'Jadaka and Killmonger, appears as the primary antagonist in the 2018 film Black Panther. The character is portrayed by actor Michael B. Jordan and is known for his complex motives and... read more
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Vanellope von Schweetz (Feminist) - Ralph Breaks the Internet
This wasn't the case in the original "Wreck-It Ralph" or its tie-in storybooks, but in "Ralph Breaks the Internet," the line between Vanellope and Sarah Silverman (a big-time radfem) was blurred, if not nonexistent.
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The Indians (Native American/Indigenous People) - Peter Pan
This is one of those examples that kind of got treated badly by time. In the 1950s, it was seen as "kids don't know what real Native Americans look like," but now... oof.
Because of them, Disney has blocked the movie from children's Disney Plus accounts.
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Data (Asian) - The Goonies
Explains why some streaming services have the "Outdated cultural depictions" warning before it.
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Shun Gon (Chinese) - The Aristocats
I don't know if he's going to be in the live-action remake. I highly doubt it, though.
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Francis (Weeaboo) - Super Paper Mario
A non-race/nationality example, Francis is a strong Internet nerd stereotype that is more relevant than ever.
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Filburt (Jewish) - Rocko's Modern Life
Filburt Shellbach is a main and supporting character in the cartoon Rocko's Modern Life and the comic book series of the same name. He is a neurotic turtle who is one of Rocko's closest friends. The show originally aired on Nickelodeon from 1993 to 1996.
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Jynx (Black) - Pokémon
Jynx, known in Japan as Rougela, is a dual-type Ice and Psychic Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It has a humanoid appearance and is one of the more recognizable Pokémon from the original games. Jynx has been featured in various games, anime episodes, and merchandise since its debut.... read more
I really don't think Game Freak intended it to be controversial and racist, as it was based on a Japanese subculture.