A little bit controversial. This sketch is not for everybody. Leo Chester, Robbie Gee, Eddie Nestor, Real McCoy, 1990s.
THE REAL MCCOY: DEPORTEE
The Real McCoy: Deportee [1990s]
This sketch is one of the best satirical responses I have seen to racism in Britain. We have a culture of silence in this country when it comes to addressing race relations that has led to denial. This denial is the centerpiece in the facade of multiculturalism. This is why a lot of people were shocked today seeing the video of the racist lady on the tram expressing her hatred for immigrants and black people. I’m sure the same people were shocked when David Starkey said ’the whites have become black’ - insinuating that Black British culture was to blame for the UK riots. The good thing about the hysterical moment of shock is that it sparks a conversation that is usually forbidden. The sad thing is that this talk rarely manifests itself in a call to action. We need an open forum on race relations in this country if the ideal of multiculturalism is going to turn into equal opportunity.