'Friends': Racist Propaganda!?

One most successful American T.V shows off all time, racist?

After watching censored parts of 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' on the Internet, I found a clip of Wayne Brady pretending to ask a parent, "Mommy, How come no-one looks like me on 'Friends'?" [4 minutes in] Ever since then I have been questioning the morals of the show, which are fine when having to deal with typical situation comedy topics like love and parenthood, but when race or sexuality is mentioned the show has a lot to answer for.

Its is not only the lack of 'African-American's' in New York that annoys me but also of any other race. Ross' girlfriend from China is one of the only Asian characters that I can think of, strange seeing as Asia is the largest continent in the world! Also, because it was such an American show there was no chance in hell of an important character wearing a religious veil. The show could have demolished racist stereotypes and helped with the countries growing paranoia but instead it just steered clear.

In my opinion, the show reached a huge amount of Americans and well as everyone else around the world and giving across a much-needed message was not as important, for the creators, as getting cheap laughs at different races and sexualities.

Guest spot on 'Friends'? Not likely!

Thanks for listening (Sort Of!)