Big Mama 'Nem (Finish the quote)
A hard head...
...makes a soft behind
I don't know who this is, but it ain't me!
Who is Boo-Boo the Fool?
This Dragon Ball Z warrior is widely embraced by fans as Black-coded due to his role as a stern but protective father figure to Gohan.
Who is Piccolo?
This traditional style of hair braiding is named for its visual resemblance to the neat rows of crops found in agricultural fields.
What are cornrows?
In The Temptations miniseries, David Ruffin famously humbles his bandmates by declaring, "Ain't nobody coming to see you, _____".
Who is Otis?
You attract more flies with honey...
...than you do with vinegar.
My name is ______ and I ain't in it.
Who is Bennett?
In The Amazing World of Gumball, this orange fish was adopted into a family of blue cats and is often perceived as Black-coded because of his voice actors and specific humor style.
Who is Darwin Watterson?
This protective hairstyle originated with the Zulu people of Southern Africa and involves twisting sections of hair into small, coiled buns.
What are Bantu Knots?
This two-word dismissal from 1995's Friday became a global internet meme for brushing off someone unimportant.
What is "Bye Felicia"?
Don't take no wooden...
...nickels.
She is a community matriarch who operates a small, home-based business selling snacks, candy, and frozen cups to local children, acting as a trusted neighborhood institution and entrepreneur.
Who is The Candy Lady?
In Steven Universe, this leader of the Crystal Gems is seen as Black-coded, featuring an afro-textured hairstyle and the voice of British singer Estelle.
Who is Garnet?
A permanent wave hairstyle that creates loose, glossy, cascading curls with a signature "wet" look.
What is a Jheri curl?
In 1967, Sidney Poitier's character Virgil Tibbs famously declares, "They call me..." this.
Who is Mr. Tibbs?
Never let your right hand know
...what your left hand is doing.
A highly offensive derogatory slur used to describe a black person perceived as being overly subservient to white people or acting as a "sell-out" against the interests of their own community to gain favor with authority.
Who is Uncle Tom?
Voiced by R&B singer Tevin Campbell, this pop star from A Goofy Movie is often cited as a Black-coded icon for his dance moves and "flat-top" hair.
Who is Powerline?
This acronym stands for the legislation passed in numerous U.S. states to ban discrimination based on hair texture and protective styles.
What is the CROWN act?
According to Mr. Jackson in the 1992 film Boomerang, you don't just dress well; you've got to do this.
What is "Coordinate"?
Don't throw the baby out...
...with the bath water.
An African American folk hero and "steel-driving man" celebrated for his immense strength and his tragic battle against industrialization.
Who is John Henry?
Originally intended to have a Jamaican accent and wearing shoes inspired by the Rastafarian flag, this red echidna is a fan-favorite example of a "Black-coded" character.
Who is Knuckles?
In the 18th century, these laws in Louisiana forced Black women to cover their hair with a scarf or wrap to hide their elaborate styles.
What are the Tignon laws?
This 1992 biopic features the iconic "Blue-eyed devil" speech, including the line, "You been hoodwinked! Bamboozled!"
What is Malcolm X?