10 Things "The Boondocks" Have Taught Us About Life

We have gone through many hilarious adventures with the Freeman family, but laughs aside, The Boondocks were not without its educational moments.

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We have gone through many hilarious adventures with the Freeman family, from Granddad’s romantic failures with women trained in shadow martial arts to Riley spearheading the job to kidnap Oprah. Laughs aside, The Boondocks were not without its educational, reflective moments.

Robert Freeman’s “Wingmen” episode took an incisive look at pettiness at the cost of friendship, Riley’s athletic arrogance gave an honest take about ego and entitlement in young athletes, and of course, we may have all been indicted in our unconditional acceptance of R. Kelly. Even Thugnificient’s rise and fall was both hysterical but hard look at the fickleness of fame and fortune in the rap game. Here are 10 Things The Boondocks Taught Us About Life.

How to Avoid a Moment

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The Game Is Rigged

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The Difference Between Rich and Broke Is Razor Thin

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Fundamentals Are Important

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The N-word Problem Will Never Go Away

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We Do Love R. Kelly

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Life Is Too Short to Hold Grudges

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Naming a Street After a Famous Black Icon Is Probably a Bad Idea

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Black Entertainment Television Is Still Not Very Good

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Never Take a Pimp's Advice

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