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Was Phil LaMarr suppose to be a 'token black character'?

posted 13 years ago by Alfabeta
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The thought crossed my mind since there's not a single other black person in the whole movie (not even as an extra). During the surprise party scene, he even jokingly asks "and what about your friends of color, Richard?" after which they finally appear.
I just thought it might be the "black token guy" joke/comment.
I do apologize to Mark, Robert and Phil if this is not the case.

[–] BurnettRM 13 years ago

Folks,

Well...as far as being a "Token" black guy...Mark and Rob have basically four really good friends between them. One is black, which means 25% of the supporting friend characters are people of color.

[–] stompy 13 years ago

And don't forget Rated and his posse...

George "Stompy" Hollo

[–] yourcrazyshow 10 years ago

What about the Caesar's Rap skit with Shantner with the four "Black rappers! So he wasn't the only black person in the movie.

[–] Jes' Sayin' (6544) 6 years ago

Interestingly, the surname of the black character on The Orville is Lamarr... an homage?