This reminds me of Carlton being called a sellout by that frat guy. I'm glad this show showed both sides: anger at the Banks' privilege, and the good they can do with it, because both are real. Carlton may have inherited his wealth but he still faces prejudice, and he works as hard as his father Phil who worked hard to both give his kids a better life and help the community with his privilege.
"He's been a straight A student since preschool! He gives you 150% every time!" Despite being spoiled and being quite the Oreo, Carlton is still a hard worker and dilligent student (remember, he was trading stocks in his teenage years) and does not lack for commitment.
yeah I agree with you. this also reminds me of when women want to have equal rights as the men and they did it and next thing we know women are doing what men do such as be police officers, military soldiers, bankers, coaches of female sports teams, mechanics, librarians, judges, lawyers, actresses, stunt doubles, and other tings.
Seriously? Not one emmy or golden globe for any episode? That's crazy. I know tv shows can get emmys for individual episodes for writing and such. I was watching this episode the other day. Still very relevant!
This reminds me of a conversation I had with my grandpa before he passed away, I asked him if he remembered Cesear Chavez when he came to our hometown and he said yes he did. I got excited and asked him if he ever participated in the protests, he looked at me and said “no. I had your mother and her siblings and your grandmother to take care of. I was not a young man and foolish. I donated what little money I had to spare and cooked for our neighbors who were protesting. Your grandma took care of the children who were left alone. But I could not afford to take time off work for that. If I went there and got arrested, who would watch after my family? I had them to think about, mija and I don’t regret my decision.” Sometimes we get so caught up in the romantic side of things, we forget about the consequences but men like my grandpa always put his family first.
You're right about the romaticizing . When they had the blm riots here they didn't mention the blacks who looted Hispanic vendors selling fruit and what not .
I always appreciated that whenever James Avery (Uncle Phil) makes a statement Janet Hubert (Aunt Viv) embraces him on the arm to show unity as a couple.
I have to admit...I am a white guy and I grew up watching Fresh Prince and the one thing I learnt from this show is this... When Uncle Phil speaks... You LISTEN!!! One other thing that I loved about this show is that there was a message for everyone: Man, Woman, Child, Black, White, Brown, Pink, Blue, Gay, Straight, Tall, Short, married, single, fat, thin whatever there was always something new to learn and take to heart
@@TotsNater The biggest Irony is that so many people already forgot the lesson or they simply don't care about its meaning... Let's hope this replay turns out nicer at least.
I believe the point being made in this clip is that Phil and Vivian are just as committed to the struggle as Marge but have found a legal way to do their fighting.Unlike Marge.
People doing protests in the streets are important for bringing attention to issues but they need people backing them to actually make those into something real. They need lawmakers, judges, businesses, and community leaders on their side.
Uncle Phil and Aunt Viv weren't just great parents and teachers, they were respected rebels who fought for their beliefs as they grew. That is very rare in this world.
Well, that's the problem, and the biggest difference between people like them and "rebels" like Adebola. They knew how to grow up and move on with their lives, while people like her never let go of their resentment toward others. Because despite what some people will try to deny, if a black person for instance, hates white people for simply for being fair skinned, then they're worse than a KKK member, and that's because the KKK member will more likely be more honest about being racist and all. The point is, that people need to let go of any resentment they have or had toward other people, or they'll never be able to truly be happy in life. But I'm sure you get the idea.
I admire Stan Lee for his interesting timing of T'Challa's debut. To release his Black Panther just three months before the Oakland group was formed definitely suggests he had advance knowledge
Marge is an excellent example of a great character with honorable values but obvious flaws. While her drive to fight the system to obtain her idea of justice is admirable, she is still stuck in the past, clinging onto ideals that are no longer relevant. Phil saw that the path they were taking could only be effective for so long before it became a self destructive endeavor. This is obvious, given their final destinations. Marge is now wanted by the FBI, while Phil and Vivian became citizens respected in their community and professions, and both in professions that give back to the community. They all still fight for equality, except that Marge still doesn't understand the failure in her struggle. She sees her wanted status as a badge of honor, rather than the tainted status that it is all because it happened while she fought for justice.
@@dereksmith5378 This is idiocy. If you can find ways to fight without putting yourself at risk, that is always the smartest option. Fighting dirty just to fight dirty gets you nowhere.
This show was so great. Yes, it was 92% comedy, but it showed other issues we can all relate to in some way: racial, political, social, family, relationships. It had everything. I miss that from todays TV offerings.
because its still happening in the Black community today. Black Lives Matter protests are happening because our primary votes keep getting stolen by the DNC (case #16-61511-civ-wjz in the US district court southern district of Florida Fort Lauderdale division where they went on record saying they stole it and can continue to steal it and dont owe us a fair election its a voluntary offer that can be rescinded at any time, admitting they stole the primaries from Bernie Sanders), we keep getting arrested and killed for just living our lives peaceably, we keep handing over petitions to our local politicians only to see them get ignored..its bc we're doing the exact same thing that Avery witnessed growing up so he knows about it better than she does.
0:10 this perfectly describes the problem a lot of people have now a days. People are so drawn in by the glamour of these righteous demonstrations that they ignore all the real work that ensure they work. Its not exciting or very fun but its necessary so that it works well. Otherwise its unfocused bullshit.
The Civil Rights movement wasn't some attempt at grandeur. It was an attempt to make society better than it was. But people are so quick to ignore the fact that the point of the Civil Rights movement started with a sense of decency and civility.
What is the goal of the rioting today? $500 million in damages in Minneapolis. Small businesses burned down. Etc. looks like more black ppl have been killed than at the hands of cops
Uncle Phil was like don't come at me sideways just because I wear nice suits and have a nice home, I've had the exact same experiences as you have...."
Claire Huxtable was before her, I wouldn't say the 90s weren't ready. Other than the differences off camera, I still don't understand why they watered down her character when they replaced her
@@adamsamuel8593 You're assuming we'll still be here in 2040. As big of a shitshow as this world has turned into we'll probably kill each other long before then.
I love how Uncle Phil doesn't take her shit. He got in her face because that is HIS house and nobody disrespects a man in his house and trying to mess with him or his family. Wouldn't see this today on a tv show.
Get over yourself. She didn't disrespect him and it has nothing to do with him being a "man." This was two very old friends arguing about something they were passionate about.
S Kael She accused him of being a sellout because he has taken a different approach to fighting for right that is not as confrontational. Uncle Phil had every reason to call her on her accusation.
@@skael1258 It has alot to do with his being a man. Its normal for men to be territorial and a man's home is sacred for us. It may not be ONLY because he is a man but no man is gonna take that BS.
@@shihoblade Why does it have to be a man? Would a woman be expected to just cave if the roles were reversed? Why can't it be a "self respecting person?" Do note I'm not trying to piss you off or insinuate you did something wrong, I'm just pointing out gendering a proper behavior is kinda... well, backwards.
Well it was self aware, honest, and showing the full spectrum of black experience and class structure but ... Unlike the "woke" tv shows we have now it was GENUINE and guess what still funny as hell and never alienated its audience because white folks and other races may know and love the show as much if not even more than black folk lol.
@ you're an idiot and simple minded. I can give two shits about whatever you're talking about. I'm talking about the bigger picture...this shit has been going on far longer than what sparked up this uprising
Magneto: The years have been kind to you Charles. It's a pity they have not brought you wisdom. Professor X: *reveals the destruction of the power plant caused by magneto* Your wisdom? You find wisdom in this destruction Magneto: We have not always been enemies Charles. I'll give you a final chance. Professor X: Never Magneto: Fool. You still dream of peace with those who would destroy all mutants? Professor X: Is this your answer? This horror? After all suffering we both have seen, you expect me to wage war against 6 billion humans? Magneto: When I was a child my people talked while others prepared for war. They used reason while others used tanks and they were destroyed for their trouble. I wont stand by and watch it happen again. I won't!!
This is the best sitcom ever... I'm from Venezuela and of course, as a child, I didn't understand this content but it was fun. But later I became a translator and part of my studies includes culture and history... I watched the Fresh Prince again as an adult (Netflix) and all these subjects blew my mind. Now I can tell: this sitcom is great for all its cultural content, in order to understand society (or at least try). Best regards to all from Latin America.
I need to watch that show again with media and protesting those days they don’t know what a sellout is but they do know what to think bout themselves I’m so happy to see this video
"But now I have a family, and I choose not to fight in the streets." I think that's a lesson that some of the young folk need to hear. There are many ways to fight for what you believe in. Chaos is not the only valid one.
Complete opposite actually. The best writing was from the beginning up until the real Aunt Vic left tbh, outside of obviously the famous Will father scene everyone knows. The stories had characters like Aunt Viv and Uncle Phil demonstrating their incredible characters and show real issues.
@@sinjin4563 I agree with you. The show was better with the first Vivian, and the later seasons started to go downhill. Think you meant to respond to someone else. :)
I'm of both sides presented in this clip. On the one hand, Aunt Viv is completely right. Radical work is a lot more complex, messy, and administrative than simply going out into the streets, raising your fist in resistance, and shouting a buncha slogans.... ...but Marge is also right in the sense that the system doesn't work in the long run. A few black billionaires and businesses ain't gonna get us to liberation. Sometimes, you DO have to blow the door down. Now, this is not me saying that anybody who doesn't want to blow the door down is a sellout or uncommitted to the struggle; just trying to demonstrate how this show seems to be taking a certain side, i.e. promoting the idea that black billionaires and more black people gaining positions in the same system that is oppressing them is liberation, rather than a complete dismantling of that system.
I'd vote for him, so would my dad...He typically votes Republican and since this guy is more like him than not...I think it's safe to say he'd get my dad's vote and plenty of supporters and backers.
Phil was fighting more efficiently than anyone else To fight in a position of power, means you’re gonna be able to do a whole lot more than anyone else
@@jrcrit8843 A real answer would take pages and pages and your condescension indicates you would just reject out of hand like a thousand other who've argued on YT so why the hell should I waste that time on you? Go declare victory in your own mind and go away.
This generation will never really appreciate the hard efforts and back breaking work our for-fathers did to get us to where we are today, all the praying and faith behind it...ya know when we were children we heard our parents lectures on life and warnings but we still take life for granted never really stopping to think about how life would be without those things we have gotten so used to,and how comfortable we've gotten living in these ways..when ur older and Wisdom starts to kick in u start thinking about all the should've could've and would've's 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️ and the nagging thought of "if I could do it all over again" ...sighs....but I thank God for waking me up each day, because each new day is a new opportunity to change things around for the better 👍♥️♥️♥️
I learned so much more about Black History from this show than I did from my schools in North and South Carolina. Thank you, Will Smith and everyone else involved.
Inconceivable Disputes it’s about centuries of racial discrimination, prejudice and oppression and were protesting because were not gonna stand for it. Period.
@@francisdubem5084 it wasn't racist, it was a dumbass cop with piss-poor training. I've watched that video dozens of times, saw both sides of the arguement. This isn't a racially motivated incident, this is just became an excuse for people to destroy their own neighborhoods like every major protest became. Protesting doesn't work anymore. Not since the 21st century came along. Its always ended in a damn riot that takes away from the message, not that George Floyd's case has a message besides "train your damn cops better" (which I agree with). The 4 cops were already penalized anyway!! One charged with murder as well!! What the hell are y'all protesting about!? Nothing!!! Just fucking looting and destroying again, like it always ends up as. Tell me, what did any of the major protests since 2000 achieve in terms of policies or major change?
Wow. Have we become so acclimated to 'acting' from reality tv and personalities that we don't recognize really great acting skills. This is what REAL actors do.
@@sbella6719 B man has a point. Considering James Avery was black and the time he grew up in, his childhood was probably hell, so his emotion most likely wasn't just acting.
@@joshburns4611 all I'm saying is give the man his credit for being a great actor. There are some who have real talent and consider acting to be an art form, to them it's not just about walking in front of a camera 'being themselves.' James Avery studied drama and there are some who actually put in the work to make the acting appeal real.
I wish these modern day want to be revolutionary see this. Protesting on the street is not the frontline and its not the only way to protest. Hit those pockets, get those laws change, get those resources for the community. That's how get things done
I used to watch this all the time growing up, but if you asked me to quote some of the lines (apart from the regular gag lines) I'd struggle to remember any. But this scene has always stuck with me and for good reason. It was powerful then and still is now.
I’m not an English speaker, but this show is a good lesson of how a different English is spoke on the streets, one thing is the school other the streets
I love this scene but it was ruined with another clip about the article will alter that told about his farm days and how he was ashamed of it when his mother was in the room. I need to rewatch all these I forget how great 90s tv was.
It’s not necessarily ruined. Alufame was an African name he adopted in college as an activist. His birth name was still likely Zeke and then changed to Phillip at some point...
@@zhabtema Ruin was a poor word choice more like confused, Oh I wish James was a live to do an Uncle Phill prequel series. I would’ve love to see that,
This is what society has forgotten you can fight with guns or you can fight with brains. James Avery showed people you do not need to resort to violance to solve problems. Sadly this is something lost on this generation.
This generation isn't the only one that has rioted. Are you old enough to remember the L.A. riots in 92? I was 12 years old watching part of a city i was born in go up in flames on the news.
@@joshburns4611 So you're logic is because someone else did it in the past then we can do it to. Maybe people should use their brains and realize it DID NOT WORK IN THE PAST and find a new way to resolve their issue.
@@lexkanyima2195 Yah I cannot argue this because so many people are in a toxic group and demand they are right and you are wrong. Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty so you can give up or stop throwing you're self a pitty party and keep going.
