Most Famous Token Black Characters

blnk456 Published 01/16/2013

The most unnecessary black characters ever created or added-on to a successful franchise.

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The most unnecessary token black of all time: Lando Calrissian. His placement was so obvious, it hurt to watch him on screen.
2.
Ghostbusters: Winston Zeddemore, why?
3.
V.I.P.: Quick Williams--just shameless.
4.
Star Trek TNG: Whoopi Goldberg. The token black woman. They already had a bartender, and an empath.
5.
The Facts of Life: Tootie.
6.
Wild Wild West: But actually every movie Will Smith has ever been in.
7.
Charlie's Angels: Bosley. Downgraded with Bernie Mac.
8.
Marvel's Avengers. Added Black Panther for no apparent reason.
9.
X-Men: Storm. Stay in Africa, deliver rain.
10.
Star Wars: Jar Jar Binks.
11.
Beetle Bailey: Lieutenant Flap.
12.
Star Trek: Commander Sisko.
13.
Robin Hood: Black Friar Tuck from the 12th Century?
14.
Transformers: Skids and Mudflap. 'nuff said yo!
15.
Harry Potter. Sneaking in a black face in every camera shot. Too afraid to make an actual black character.
16.
Archie Comics: Chuck Clayton added in 1971.
17.
Every role Chris Rock has ever played.
18.
Marvel's Daredevil: The Kingpin.
19.
DC Comics: Green Lantern.
20.
Heimdall: Guardian of White Nordic Asgard.
21.
The Karate Kid: Jaden Smith, buries dead franchise.
22.
Jurassic Park 2: Kelly Curtis. I have NO IDEA why this sideshow was necessary.
23.
The Incredibles: Frozone. Would not have been missed.
24.
Captain America's sidekick: Falcon.
25.
Every band leader Jay Leno's ever had.
26.
Marvel: S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Nick Fury.
27.
Annoying trash-talking inner-city donkey.
28.
Annoying trash-talking inner-city zebra.
29.
Every advertisement you have ever seen anywhere.
30.
Josie and the Pussycats: Valerie.
31.
The Simpsons: Karl.

1.
The most unnecessary token black of all time: Lando Calrissian. His placement was so obvious, it hurt to watch him on screen.
2.
Ghostbusters: Winston Zeddemore, why?
3.
V.I.P.: Quick Williams--just shameless.
4.
Star Trek TNG: Whoopi Goldberg. The token black woman. They already had a bartender, and an empath.
5.
The Facts of Life: Tootie.
6.
Wild Wild West: But actually every movie Will Smith has ever been in.
7.
Charlie's Angels: Bosley. Downgraded with Bernie Mac.
8.
Marvel's Avengers. Added Black Panther for no apparent reason.
9.
X-Men: Storm. Stay in Africa, deliver rain.
10.
Star Wars: Jar Jar Binks.
11.
Beetle Bailey: Lieutenant Flap.
12.
Star Trek: Commander Sisko.
13.
Robin Hood: Black Friar Tuck from the 12th Century?
14.
Transformers: Skids and Mudflap. 'nuff said yo!
15.
Harry Potter. Sneaking in a black face in every camera shot. Too afraid to make an actual black character.
16.
Archie Comics: Chuck Clayton added in 1971.
17.
Every role Chris Rock has ever played.
18.
Marvel's Daredevil: The Kingpin.
19.
DC Comics: Green Lantern.
20.
Heimdall: Guardian of White Nordic Asgard.
21.
The Karate Kid: Jaden Smith, buries dead franchise.
22.
Jurassic Park 2: Kelly Curtis. I have NO IDEA why this sideshow was necessary.
23.
The Incredibles: Frozone. Would not have been missed.
24.
Captain America's sidekick: Falcon.
25.
Every band leader Jay Leno's ever had.
26.
Marvel: S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Nick Fury.
27.
Annoying trash-talking inner-city donkey.
28.
Annoying trash-talking inner-city zebra.
29.
Every advertisement you have ever seen anywhere.
30.
Josie and the Pussycats: Valerie.
31.
The Simpsons: Karl.