This was the way blacks were drawn back then...and its just as fancy as white people. True racism would have been to make cartoons for black and white people separately.
Racist? Racism is post 1966, and is a lot "sicker" than the 1925 prejudice and segragation. Segragation was equal but separate. Black baseball teams, black movie production companies (with GREAT movies), black marketing icons like Aunt Jemima. My favorite doll as a child was a flip rag doll with Betty Crocker on one end and Aunt Jemima on the other. And Felix - Man, he's just a cool cat!
he has not got huge lips he is a clown... it is make up why do u think he took of the hair and struggled with the beard? i am not tryin to be rude by the way
I don't like how people get uptight about "racist" character designs. Cartoonists always exaggerate features in the human figure. A common trait for African-Americans are that they have large lips, so the cartoon exaggerates that feature. It's not meant to offend anyone, it's meant to be funny.
Racist? No way. In 1925 this was a real healing & understanding message. Who had the fine meal to offer to Felix in gratitude? Who was the man of goodwill & fair play? The share cropper. Felix is "allowed" to bring us in & show the humanity of this good man of meager means. This is beautiful ... I'm a true fan of the great Otto Messmer, and this makes me love him even more.
That's not racist, mate... we all know that Felix is normally pretty much of a gangsta, but here he is actually kinda nice to the black guy... I've seen Felix seriously fuck up people, that cat don't make many friends - the ol' chap can be glad to be among 'em. Additionally, probably Felix is black himself, non?
Watching this cartoon with the understanding that he and, for instance, Mickey Mouse, were "clones" of Felix's character made me realize that the design of both characters was inspired by the blackface makeup that was popular at the time.
Well, how do they draw white folks? Should I be offended at the eyes, noses, etc? They sure don't look like mine. And I'm not insulted - it's a CARTOON - and they aren't making fun OF blacks - they are cartooning them - like everthing else. What trees, houses and all look like these?
Well, the black guy is black, and he is a cartoon. Its kind of hard to get very upset about this. Seems to me the only difference between him and a white cartoon fellow is just the color.
People need to take their 21st century politically correct b.s. and get the hell outta here. The rest of us will enjoy a good old fashioned cartoon!
LacyBug22 2 months ago
the heck this guys talk about all i see is black & white how can u tell wich character is blck and wich is white? ass..
joelmosquiton07 7 months ago
I love classic felix!
eugenexoh 11 months ago
This was the way blacks were drawn back then...and its just as fancy as white people. True racism would have been to make cartoons for black and white people separately.
flyroc64 1 year ago
Racist? Racism is post 1966, and is a lot "sicker" than the 1925 prejudice and segragation. Segragation was equal but separate. Black baseball teams, black movie production companies (with GREAT movies), black marketing icons like Aunt Jemima. My favorite doll as a child was a flip rag doll with Betty Crocker on one end and Aunt Jemima on the other. And Felix - Man, he's just a cool cat!
sambuckram 1 year ago
he has not got huge lips he is a clown... it is make up why do u think he took of the hair and struggled with the beard? i am not tryin to be rude by the way
pootiy 2 years ago
I don't like how people get uptight about "racist" character designs. Cartoonists always exaggerate features in the human figure. A common trait for African-Americans are that they have large lips, so the cartoon exaggerates that feature. It's not meant to offend anyone, it's meant to be funny.
Ratty524 2 years ago
I love it. People need to stop being so uptight. Thanks for posting this.
h0nn0h 3 years ago
this is refering to the deep south, still the same !
juan32913 3 years ago
Racist? No way. In 1925 this was a real healing & understanding message. Who had the fine meal to offer to Felix in gratitude? Who was the man of goodwill & fair play? The share cropper. Felix is "allowed" to bring us in & show the humanity of this good man of meager means. This is beautiful ... I'm a true fan of the great Otto Messmer, and this makes me love him even more.
jensenbell 3 years ago 14
Well people may deem it racist because of the sterotypical notion that black peoples hair resemble cotton.
begley321 3 years ago
too bad there's no music in this one
pallare 3 years ago
this is a really great (rare?) cartoon!!!!
MabelNormand 4 years ago
Uncommon will work.
DrTravisto 4 years ago
That's not racist, mate... we all know that Felix is normally pretty much of a gangsta, but here he is actually kinda nice to the black guy... I've seen Felix seriously fuck up people, that cat don't make many friends - the ol' chap can be glad to be among 'em. Additionally, probably Felix is black himself, non?
Algernoscar 4 years ago
Im talking about the way they drew the black guy. Some may find it racist.
DrTravisto 4 years ago
uh dude felix is black....duh
BonePhone 4 years ago
Watching this cartoon with the understanding that he and, for instance, Mickey Mouse, were "clones" of Felix's character made me realize that the design of both characters was inspired by the blackface makeup that was popular at the time.
whatyoudreamof 4 years ago
Well, how do they draw white folks? Should I be offended at the eyes, noses, etc? They sure don't look like mine. And I'm not insulted - it's a CARTOON - and they aren't making fun OF blacks - they are cartooning them - like everthing else. What trees, houses and all look like these?
onoididint 4 years ago
Well, the black guy is black, and he is a cartoon. Its kind of hard to get very upset about this. Seems to me the only difference between him and a white cartoon fellow is just the color.
brassbend 3 years ago 3