Did you know the Carlton dance came from watching Bruce Springsteen dancing on stage with a fan from the audience? He said in the script it called for a scene with Carlton dancing. He said that he made the dance up based off of Bruce Springsteen. It's being exaggerated of course. But that's what made it hella funny to watch. Love Carlton!
You notice how Carlton immediately went over to fight for Will when he thought it was Will they didn't want? That's the type of person you want around you in life.
I feel the same way because I have some blacks in my town that are like that, they go around saying that they care about you, but just like any human being, they treat ya like crap That's why I always be careful who I associate with as my father use to tell me, that's why I have more white friends than I do blacks (most of them ladies though)
He may be black but he ain't from the bottom and that was the real point. He a prep school I've league never had to worry bout nothing kid and that frat wasn't bout that. Leave some room for the ones that made it from nothing
@@jourdan9504 Then you missed the whole point of the episode. The point is in this country, it doesn't matter how much money you have, if you're black you're black. Do you not remember the episode when Will and Carlton got pulled over and harassed by racist cops? Their money didn't save them then did it?
@@anthonyanderson9303they didn't want him because he acted like a privileged rich kid. Which he is. And despite that there may still be times where he faces adversity. But he still has never known true hardships nor relates to his people who were not born with a silver spoon
Beta gamma bullshit doesn't work beyond college.. When it comes to earning taxes food and stuff, every brother is on their own. It would be a miracle if a fraternity can feed the poor, give shelter to homeless, give medicine for the sick. Clg can give an education, but basic humane values are self taught self executed, and self fulfilled
That was the lead frat guy and it was clear he had no problem with Carleton he was the one telling top dog not to single him out cause he s “different” so top dog got everything that was coming to him being told like it is by carelton and the leader saying he would have him kicked out top dog was very envious and ignorant
And when he puts this chick in her place soooooo smoothly and gently mate if it wasn’t in the script she would have said yes daddy instead of his name 🤣😂😂🤣😂🤣
"Penalty for success in the black community" This really pisses me off because this is something that I had to deal with most of my life. I got looked at and talked down upon by my black peers for speaking proper English, for enlisting in the military, for not wanting to return to the hood. It gets old FAST!!!!!!!!
As an mixed woman growing up i feel for Carlton I was too black for the white people and I was too white for the black folks so I would constantly be judged my skin color, and the way I act I’m very fair skinned mixed girl
I love that they don’t feel forced to end the episode on a joke. “When are we going to stop doing this to each other?” Gives you something strive towards
Fresh Prince was a bit unique like that. Most other sitcoms won't leave viewers sitting through a somber moment and like to throw in one last laugh to keep it light, but Fresh Prince ended a number of episodes on a serious & quiet note for a funny sitcom. The episode with Will's dad still has one of most solemn conclusions I've ever seen in an ordinarily funny show, it still wrenches my heart a little going back and watching it.
@@PintheDog Same when Carlton and Will were pulled over and charged with vehicle theft by the police because they happened to be two black kids driving an expensive car, of which was owned by their Uncle's legal partner whom granted them permission to travel in it. Carlton was still in complete denial about the root issue and it was only after Uncle Phil casually mentioned he faced a similar situation in his youth that Carlton's world is shattered and the episode ends there with him in profound contemplation.
I like it. It reminds us that real life doesn't always have happy endings or resolutions. Some problems persist long after we're gone. We should always try to fix what we think is wrong with the world, but we have to accept also that it may not happen in our lifetime or at all. Doesn't mean it's not worth trying.
I can relate. My Dad was an Engineer and my mom was a Chemist. I was given hell by other black kids for growing up the way I did. I eventually learned never to apologize for my parents success.
Because blood doesn't matter. They are family, some of the strongest. Hell, it extends even outside the show - the actors both reunited on a talk show where Will even recognized one of the music guys from the show, and the two did the Carlton.
@@leothewhiteranger I saw that! I think it was on the Graeme Norton Show, when Will and Jaden were doing an interview for that father-son sci-fi movie (Jaden was wearing a cummerbund up over his shirt like Will did in the Fresh Prince pilot).
@Illidan Stormrage uh huh which was evident in the last scene of Mistaken Identity where Carlton blames his misfortune on himself and Will. Meanwhile Will blames their misfortune on the cops being caste in the way that when they see a black dude driving a fancy car and he is not somebody (rapper, pro athlete), he stole it.
Yeah, no. Nobody's "too black for white people." White people are actually the friendliest people, ironically. All those social justice liberal morons who demonize whites and talk about how horrible they are have never actually experienced racism in their lives. This is coming from an Assyrian person who grew up in Chicago. So I have no reason to be biased. Most of my friends have always been white. The times when I have experienced racist prejudice, it wasn't coming from white people. In my experience whites just tend to be nice people. Almost every time I had to deal with a bully who was talking shit in a racial way, they've almost always been black. And every time I dished out a beating, other blacks felt the need to come help, even though the beating was deserved and even though they might not even be friends with the person I'm having a confrontation with, and even if it was literally self defense. They just see a black person getting dealt with and humiliated, and come to their aid. That kind of racism and in-group preference is very rarely seen in whites, but is common among everyone else. So your quote is 100% bullshit, whoever the fuck Earl Sweatshirt is.
@@PalashaGabarra The white people you've met may have been the friendliest people of the people you met. But it isn't accurate to say that white people period are the friendliest. There isn't a good race, a bad one, friendly one or whatever description. There's only good and bad people. Race is irrelevant. Racism is taught; not inherited. There are great and horrible people in every race, because race itself doesn't determine the person someone will be. It's all individual character
What upsets me the most about that statement is the knowledge that Uncle Phil marched with Dr. King in Selma, and was very active with the 60s Civil Rights Movement, and now he’s called a sellout for trying to give his children more opportunities and privileges than he ever possessed.
i'm from puerto rico. and sadly my people have the same mentality as black people in usa. if you get an education and succeed you're seen as some sort of "sellout".
Crabs in a bucket. You'll be glad to know that it's much bigger than black people though. It's human nature. Group together, keep all the good stuff for you and your crew, and defend your position by putting down the competition. "The game of life" that we all play in some way. This game breeds jealousy, even your cousins/siblings will be jealous of you sometimes. It's sad really. They see you with opportunities that they want and that cripples some people. It's really hard to escape the ghetto because of that. Even when you do escape that's just the beginning. That's why most NBA players and rappers go broke, they have no clue about investing and real financial stuff they're too busy flexing on IG. Which is why they get strung along by intellectuals and left with nothing.
The guy who called Carlton a sell-out, didn't realize that Carlton didn't become privileged until a few years earlier. There was a scene in The Fresh Prince of Bel Air that shows Phillip Banks and his family struggling in a low-income tenement in Philadelphia. It was only once Phillip Banks became a judge in So Cal, that he was able to move his family to Bel Air.
I am not black, but this hits home to me as well. I'm hispanic. My parents migrated here (legally) and scratched and clawed to give me and my brothers a real good life. My brother's and I went to good schools and made a good life for ourselves. But when I talk to other Hispanics, I get told that I act white, or I conform to the white man to get ahead. They actually tell me that I must be ashamed of my heritage since I sold out who I am to achieve success. Its infuriating
You didn't have to explain how your parents migrated here. You don't fall at the "Because I'm Hispanic, people would think me and my family are illegals". I'm Black and had already had people told me to go back to my country, which is the United States. Don't let people assumed of what kind of person you are. Don't let people destroy your parents' success.
Dude my mom went through the same thing growing up. She’s also Hispanic and was told the same thing about selling out and being ashamed of her heritage. What used to infuriate her and my uncles is people telling them that they forget where they come from and they would rebuttal with I was born in the United States I know where I come from.
And that is why you must be the person you choose to be, not what others believe you should be. Carlton is just a character, but the stand he made here is a stand many in the real world must make, as well.
I remember back in the '80's when a lot of blacks said that it was "white" to get an education. An education has no color. Knowledge is power. Great video.
@@Shiirow Amazing TV father. He set a great example. In this world, we just gotta keep fighting. Sometimes those that bear your colors are your greatest foes.
I'm a 37 year old Afro-American male and I LOVE listening to all varieties of music. I Love R&B, Soul, Pop, Reggae, Hip-Hop/Rap, Country, Jazz, Folk, and more. Because music is "UNIVERSAL". This is the most important and memorable moment in TV sitcom history. Gotta love Fresh Prince! ✊🏾
I love Carlton so much. Such an underrated character with great morals and development. He was ready to fight tooth and nail for his cousin. And when it was him on the line, he defended himself with logic and reason. Just a really good man.
“I’ve worked very hard to give my family a good life, and now there’s someone telling me there’s a penalty for success?” I don’t know about you, but for me, that line completely stole the scene.
I'm sure the gangsters, the rappers... have accomplished the same rich and famous without worrying about the "penalty for success". Weird mindset of the black community.
@@biteme8822 You missed the point completely, success in life does not equal to money as many rappers and gangsters showcase this. Phil educated his kids and provided for them and his family and gave them a happy life.
According to Top Dog, you apparently cease being as black as he is when you have a butler, wear designer clothes & wing-tipped shoes, let alone be part of corporate America...
@@rlouie05 dont alot of "gangsta ghetto" people nowadays wear designer clothes like gucci, lv, and all that other bullshit? Some of the stuff doesnt even look good, just worn for the brand.
Always loved how Will defended Carlton and then tried to spared his pain by saying it was him that didn't get in but Carlton only found out the truth by defending Will right back.
@UK Drill i am white "its not what I'm trying to be, its who I am" sometimes, in fact most of the time, I'm not proud of the race I was born as. I hope at some point my actions and opinions show what I believe more then my skin color.
This brought a tear to this parent of two. It just reminded me of something from several years back. Here in the UK, there was something called Enrichment Week at our local school. Outdoor pursuits and leisure such as kayaking and abseiling, you get the picture. I worked 54 hours a week for the best part of two months leading up to, and during the Easter period. All so that my sons could get in on the trip, gain some experience, and enjoy themselves. Only for me to get a letter through the door from the headteacher announcing that it would not be going ahead, or for the foreseeable future due to 'class division issues'. Almost cried real tears. The general consensus was that parents supported the move as 'we can't afford it so it makes us look bad'. Right. You've just helped penalise those of us in the working class who genuinely cared and wanted to make it happen. What a sick joke. They didn't gain anything, just another nice thing that was snatched away, for good as it turned out. 'Why do we do this to each other' indeed!
@@milithdheerasekara6957 That maybe true, but at the end of the day when he graduated college and all, he still need to work his ass off if he wants to continue with the lifestyle he is accustomed with and/or increase his wealth at the same time or he can be like many rich man's kid who sees his or her inherited wealth disappear by the time he's a grandfather. There are many grandchildren and great grandchildren of the wealthy from the 50's, 60's, and 70's who are now middle class because their parents or grandparents squandered the wealth they inherited.
@@milithdheerasekara6957 Like those in the Middle East and other Oil producing countries, different rules. Here in the US, Steve Jobs' kids won't be able to maintain their father's billions nor would Bill Gates or any kid of every other American billionaire. US Estate tax is one reason and the other, you are assuming that the next generation will be as successful as their parents. History had shown us that the wealth acquired by one generation is often squandered and gone by the time the grand children are grown and have kids of their own. Unless one marries into politics or nobility and even that isn't a guarantee that one would stay super wealthy as their parents or grand parents.
This episode really shows how Carlton came a long way from the first season. I remember the episode in season 1 where Will and Carlton were stopped by cops for being black when they were driving that car and Carlton thought it was because he was driving too slow but wasn't aware of the racism and prejudice he recieved being blinded by his privilege. Now in this episode while he is still preppy and successful he's fully aware that he's still fighting the same hurdles just by being black regardless of his privilege. And he put the frat leader in his place. Then when Uncle Phil says "when will stop doing this to each other?" brings it all home. Great episode for sure.
Everything that wins "Awards" these days are just the typical illimnati controlled bs. And when something isn't controlled by them it gets brushed under the rug. So it minipulates our perception a lil bit (when something wins a lot of awards it MUST be good, right right?! And what doesn't win awards must suck..)
Won few awards? Fresh Prince and Family Matters were the 90s exemplified. Everyone watched and thats why they remain relevant to this day. These two shows helped destroy racism in America more than any other initiatives imo
would be difficult for us as the audience to focus on the dialogue if the music was loud, and it would have been distracting for people to be dancing around....
“I worked hard to give my family a good life, and suddenly someone tells me there’s a penalty for success?” gotta be one of my favorite quotes from Uncle Phil
Goes to show it comes in all forms, from all kinds of people, and that you've got to do what you can to live your life as best as you can, anyway. All people like that guy want is to drag you down with them.
But why are you black? You were born that way? But why ? Who says you were born black? Why can't you just be born a person, why does a color need to be assigned to it? Maybe people should stop to identify with a color or skin, and start to identify as a person.
@@mek86 Refusing to acknowledge someone's race does not prevent racism. We all clearly look different. We are also supposed to love and respect other people despite their differences. This colorblind shit just sounds like an easy way out.
@@tim-tbone5513 No, it is not 'ignoring' race. Its not basing our view point based on it. We should not be 'color blind' but it should not be a factor in the way we think of each other. I can recognize someone's ancestors came from another country but it should not be our entire focus when we meet or introduce ourselves. Plus , does black/white describe what you are? No. Its a label created and designed to divide. Leave it behind, stop using it. You are you, I am me.
@Ken MacDonald he was naive he in another episode he thought a cop pulled him over and locked him up because he was driving too slow and the real reason was because he's black
Carlton was extremely Naive and Sheltered throughout the Series. Parrt of what made his character so memorable. Yea he was Very Smart (Got into Princeton when the Series ended) but was definitely Naive
That’s why I can’t stand when brothas and sistas try to tell each other dumb ass shit like “you don’t act black”. All these years later and this episode’s message is still so relevant.
You "learned" some shit off of a sitcom? Carlton WAS an oreo, man. He talked like a Republican. Some of you younger blacks think its ok but its not. Some of us older brothers don't want OUR offspring emulating TV or a whitewashed character.
@@christiandavis9031 HAHA talked like a republican.. BRuh, thats exactly what he was saying.. Not all black people have to be democrats, or into politics at all.If you really know whats up, you know democrats arent helping us at all, they just act nice.
The ending to this episode is how you create powerful internal dialogue and work to a better future for humanity. It hits deep without mocking itself or over analyzing it. Therefore its so abrupt, that it sticks to you like glue. This show was like no other.
Man I love how when Carlton found out that 'Will' didnt make it, he went and told off the guy for not letting will in. Just shows how much Carlton cares about his family.
Its like they overlook all that YOU do and will always reflect back to your past or history or family and never bother looking at what's in front of them and see what that person has accomplished on his own.
People really need to read the book about Uncle Tom and quit using it in the wrong context. How bout from now on say Uncle Ruckus if you have to call any brotha at all a sell out. Continue on with your day.
I love how despite their differences, Will immediately stands up for Carlton without missing a beat. And then Carlton does the same for Will. God damn, I miss the show.
Will’s loyalty to Carlton is beautiful. He turned down being in the fraternity because Carlton wasn’t accepted. And he wasn’t defending Carlton because that’s his cousin. He was defending him because that’s what he truly thinks of Carlton.
Devin Baird It might have been different in the first couple seasons, but it’s great to see how much they care about each other by the end. It’s one of those relationships you don’t really realize how much it’s grown until you see moments like this and see they’ll defend each other no matter what
@@papabumba478 Ye it's funny watching the progression of their relationship, I was watching a chunk of the first season the other day and the way Will acts at first with Carlton is completely different to here
Damn both Will *and* Carlton were real ones for this. Will threw himself under the bus to protect Carlton’s feelings and Carlton *immediately* went over to defend Will. This show was so ahead of its time.
Carlton was a gangster in his own unique way here. Savage and polite at the same time, not mincing words and speaking truth. Also, I'm glad that sorry excuse of a fraternity leader got kicked out for his words. When you can pull that off with no shame, legendary status.
Alfonso Ribeiro is a great guy! I went down to So. California to watch the Toyota Celebrity Challenge! I met him and we talked about all kinds of things! I used to race 510s, motorcycles, and go- karts! We had a great time. Also, he is a great driver in racing!
This made me respect Carlton. Sure he’s not the stereotypical black man, but he’s a hard worker, eccentric, well educated, can stand up for himself and respectful. I would love a man like Carlton over a real sellout anyway
Will too. Sure he made fun of him (in a loving way that brothers do), but he stood up for what was right. Great show, funny as hell, had a lot of values.
Them college girls knew a real nigga when they saw him. Carlton always been solid, he may be a little weird to some, but he always had Will’s back & always been 💯
@@Jay_Sullivan yeah they take this scene to the heart and forget so much of the rest of the show. Like when Carlton refused to believe he and will were racially profiled. Carlton isn’t a sell out because he’s rich, but it definitely doesn’t help because he doesn’t expresss any knowledge or interest in black culture at all
That's why I miss it. I never missed an episode growing up. It ages like a fine wine too thanks to the inclusion of serious subject matter that is still relevant to this day.
It's not that he was a well dressed, well mannered and well educated individual. It's because Carlton is from a different community and grew up "privileged." They are obviously from a different environment, probably growing up in the hood so he didn't relate to him.
I'm confused? Was the Frat guy saying, to be black, you can't be successful and sophisticated? Why would any group or organization want the members to not be that. Not say it has to be a requirement, but why can it not be an option?
@@PS-gr5wh Sadly its because of the stigma the black community has about themselves. Some black people will see a well spoken, well groomed and well off black person and say theyre not black, that they are pretending to be white.
@A man of Vision Sorry for the late reply, but could you please elaborate on your claim? The term "white supremacy" is used as an umbrella term to explain away alot of things. Im intersted in knowing why you think this.
Please stop referring you or other black ppl as African American. You was not born in Africa I assume. Hence your country of birth is always first. Your an American with African heritage. The Liberal Democratic party Leaders threw that African American phrase as a means of being separated, making the Blacks divided from the rest of Americans. Blacks have fought in every American war in US History. Crispus was free black man that was the first man to die from a British bullet that started the 3% to revolt. So start to say... " I'm an American with African heritage!" Like myself when I say I'm an American with Italian n Irish heritage! Don't feel you need to be separated. Feel you need to be United!!!
@@chrisscully1817 exactly, white Americans aren't called European Americans. "African American" is a term made up by racist white people to divide white and black, to make them feel like they don't belong in the country that WHITE people stole.
ALPHA dude african american is a term that got popular thanks to black people, like jesse jackson . So don’t start with that BS that was made by racist white people to divide and shit, learn some history
How about we stop calling african americans, african americans They are just americans. You dont call the people of Boston irish americans, or white people european americans. That would be silly, wouldnt it?
I wish that masculinity was taught this way again. Carlton was calm and compassionate when faced with prejudice. People always get excited and cheer when the protagonist punches a d-bag in the face, but what Carlton did required mastery over himself, and the courage to face hate with understanding.
everyone is talking about carlton standing up for himself, which is amazing. but nobody talks about will. as soon as he heard that carlton didn’t get in, he immediately decided he didn’t want to be in the fraternity. that’s family, that’s friendship.
Agreed, loved that part. Not that I didn't like Carlton standing up for himself as well. It showed that he's not weak either. Both men were willing to stand by their principles.
I was born in Seattle in 1973, Japanese-American. Check out 2014-15, when Russell Wilson's OWN African-American teammates made a NATIONAL story, about accusing him of "not being Black enough."
Penalizing success is what the far left does correctly. The far right is still racist. The rest of us are stuck in the middle with terrible policies enacted by the crazy politicians we somehow elected.
@@EqualsThreeable Here is the issue I have with your statement. We all want to be truly equal and will only archive it by not putting people in boxes. Black/white, left/right and so many other dividing categories. Ignore the politicians and the media because the divide is all they want and need to stay in power. If you think about politics you will never be able to come together. Start a dialog without going into politics because those are rich and privileged people who don't give a fuck about, never have and never will. 90% of the people in the US think like you and I, politicians and media tell you that they are the enemy/racist etc. while in truth the opposite side has more in common with you than those people. Much love from a human in Germany, let's make 2021 better by being smarter.
Cant blame a person for the culture and environment they grew up in. It's what they know. If it's not enough, teach them better. That line of " why you trippin me up?" was deep...and good acting by the frat bro with just a head movement to understand the realness of it all. The lessons this show, and many other black shows taught were just invaluable. But you look at today. it's like shows like these never aired and we never learned anything.
I'm black and this is exactly how I feel. I've been called white my whole life just because I was raised to be well spoken and well mannered, and because I went to college it somehow meant I wasn't black. Then I realized I don't give a shit since I was making bank at that point lmao
@Lo Livingston Wtf so you believe theres a problem with interracial marriage?, I couldnt think of a more regressive view than thinking black people and white people shouldnt date.
same man i feel you i'm black too and because i'm well spoken and because I'm smart and don't say the n-word in every sentence, that's what happened to me
People get on Carlton for being rich but never forget that he was not born into money. When they were babies uncle Phil and aunt viv were living in the “ghetto” They made a better life for themselves
BLM hates on black men like Carlton who grew up with BOTH parents in his life and a strong father to raise him. Will represents the population BLM loves; fatherless, with no strong male role model to raise him....except to fuel hate and anger at those who “keep him down”...and to rely on ‘big brother’ to “help” him. Without Phil in his life, Will would’ve ended up like the frat clown or worse.
@@ericthomas917 BLM is a self-proclaimed Marxist organization bent on capitalizing on breaking apart people and communities through labeling+victimization versus empowerment. BLM has reversed nearly all progress made since the 60s and MLK.
What I love about this is how fast Carlton goes from himself to sounding exactly like his dad. And the fact he stood up to the head of the Beta Gamma dude for calling him a “Sellout.”
So basically you’re saying he’s the kind of guy you walk all over and ignore for the guy who fucks eight other females behind your back. Sorry that’s not fair to say you personally; but you get what I’m saying and I know for sure you know someone who acts just like that.
@@therasheck all of us watched this show. it wasn't a "black show". it was just a show for everyone that featured black people. the 90s felt like a post racial world...
Carlton was my hero as a kid. I'm black, but I never got liked sports, I never liked rap, love and still loved hard rock and metal. And was bullied to the point of attempted suicide. But Carlton always showed me that just be you is always enough and in high school I found friends who accepted me for who I am.
Will knew Carlton was Carlton. Now matter how he dressed. Like Carlton is a guy you do need. He gives his all. I felt like deep down that's why Carlton was the way he was to be successful and prove that ppl of color can be very presentable
That's the way it is. I'll call my sisters or brothers something not nice. But someone outside of the family call them the same thing and the ground gets lowered by three feet for me stomping them that hard. Crazy ain't it.
Y'all notice how Carlton, even though he was dancin all goofy, had all them women on him?
Brotha dressed better than everyone there, but dancing like he’s at grandma’s with his cousins.
I mean there was still rhythm to it lol. and he was clearly confident. parties aren't for breakdancing competitions they're for having fun
that is how i dance n got no date..hah
Bc Carlton is an Alpha Chad
Did you know the Carlton dance came from watching Bruce Springsteen dancing on stage with a fan from the audience?
He said in the script it called for a scene with Carlton dancing. He said that he made the dance up based off of Bruce Springsteen. It's being exaggerated of course. But that's what made it hella funny to watch. Love Carlton!
You notice how Carlton immediately went over to fight for Will when he thought it was Will they didn't want? That's the type of person you want around you in life.
Exactly
Will stood by Carlton too
@@docd-monik4380 they roast eachother almost constantly. But they are still family. Family will usually always stand up for one another.
@@symbiotegod2069 I don't stand up for my cousin that shot up my parents' house.
@@robertmorris8997 I said usually. Your situation is a rare one and I am sorry your cousin is pyscho.
"Im not trying to 'act black'; its what i am". What a powerful statement
In irl he married a white woman he obviously hates being black
I feel the same way because I have some blacks in my town that are like that, they go around saying that they care about you, but just like any human being, they treat ya like crap
That's why I always be careful who I associate with as my father use to tell me, that's why I have more white friends than I do blacks (most of them ladies though)
He may be black but he ain't from the bottom and that was the real point. He a prep school I've league never had to worry bout nothing kid and that frat wasn't bout that. Leave some room for the ones that made it from nothing
@@jourdan9504 Then you missed the whole point of the episode. The point is in this country, it doesn't matter how much money you have, if you're black you're black. Do you not remember the episode when Will and Carlton got pulled over and harassed by racist cops? Their money didn't save them then did it?
@@anthonyanderson9303they didn't want him because he acted like a privileged rich kid. Which he is. And despite that there may still be times where he faces adversity. But he still has never known true hardships nor relates to his people who were not born with a silver spoon
He's not mad because Carlton is a sellout. He's mad because Carlton has what he does not
bingo , the guy is a straight hater
Sounds like Marxism
LOL
Beta gamma bullshit doesn't work beyond college.. When it comes to earning taxes food and stuff, every brother is on their own. It would be a miracle if a fraternity can feed the poor, give shelter to homeless, give medicine for the sick. Clg can give an education, but basic humane values are self taught self executed, and self fulfilled
Freedom
He's mad because he considers being black as being working class and from the hood.
I love how the girl Carlton is dancing with doesn’t care about his unique moves.
She is cool with it cause no one else dances like that with this type of confidence. Carlton is a cool guy with passion when he dances.
I loved that too
I loved Carlton's dance. I tried it when I was younger. I failed.
Carlton's dance is the dance of a man who fucks like a pogo stick.
She knew Carltons family had bread she was all good with it lol
“We don’t want you.”
*music stops, every single person in the building falls silent*
Gotta love the 90s
Gay
@@mr.tyrone254 That is such a 90's insult!
@@cavareenvius7886 also you are a fantastic person
Miss those days! I tell young people all the time stop wasting time
Kinda how I feel about the 90's
"Suddenly, there's a penalty for success?" Damn.. just.. *Damn*
I KNOW RIGHT! That is just wrong.
In today's society, yes there is.
@@rizon72
It's not the society uncle Phil is speaking of.
@@user-oe6mz2gh4tlol lol he has a leg up though
Crabs in a bucket?
Can we give props to the guy who said, "You don't speak for the rest of us. I'm gonna have you kicked out of here." Definite Chad moment.
That was the lead frat guy and it was clear he had no problem with Carleton he was the one telling top dog not to single him out cause he s “different” so top dog got everything that was coming to him being told like it is by carelton and the leader saying he would have him kicked out top dog was very envious and ignorant
I like the head nod he did at 2:29. All he’s thinking at that moment is how right Carlton is
He was even gonna back Carlton up with Will but gave him respect by letting him speak for himself and teach the jerk a lesson.
*B A S E D*
So why didn’t he call them later and offer them a spot? Did the other guy never get kicked out?
Carlton is confident enough to be himself, not everyone respects that.
Because he's a smart man who was kicking ass in school and not a dumb stereotype with baby-mama drama
@@Revolver_Ocelot16 indeed
That's right.💙👍🏿
I do!
Took years for me to genuinely understand that...
This is one of those moments where Carlton shows how much he *is* Philip Banks' son. It was almost like Uncle Phil was speaking through him.
Great observation
And when he puts this chick in her place soooooo smoothly and gently mate if it wasn’t in the script she would have said yes daddy instead of his name 🤣😂😂🤣😂🤣
Yessss
Facts
So true
"Penalty for success in the black community" This really pisses me off because this is something that I had to deal with most of my life. I got looked at and talked down upon by my black peers for speaking proper English, for enlisting in the military, for not wanting to return to the hood. It gets old FAST!!!!!!!!
Don’t be ashamed of working hard and achieving success. If people call you a sellout for that, it’s because they envy you
As an mixed woman growing up i feel for Carlton I was too black for the white people and I was too white for the black folks so I would constantly be judged my skin color, and the way I act I’m very fair skinned mixed girl
People who harass you because you chose to live differently are toxic as hell.
If they reject you, you can come over here. I'm white but I'm a military man myself. My brothers are always welcome.
@@sidekick6371 I appreciate that brother. I'm retired Army, what branch did you serve in?
I love that they don’t feel forced to end the episode on a joke. “When are we going to stop doing this to each other?” Gives you something strive towards
They didn't do that to the father episode either
Fresh Prince was a bit unique like that. Most other sitcoms won't leave viewers sitting through a somber moment and like to throw in one last laugh to keep it light, but Fresh Prince ended a number of episodes on a serious & quiet note for a funny sitcom. The episode with Will's dad still has one of most solemn conclusions I've ever seen in an ordinarily funny show, it still wrenches my heart a little going back and watching it.
@@Mannyindahouse Nor when Will got Carlton addicted to speed.
@@PintheDog Same when Carlton and Will were pulled over and charged with vehicle theft by the police because they happened to be two black kids driving an expensive car, of which was owned by their Uncle's legal partner whom granted them permission to travel in it. Carlton was still in complete denial about the root issue and it was only after Uncle Phil casually mentioned he faced a similar situation in his youth that Carlton's world is shattered and the episode ends there with him in profound contemplation.
People need to realize that black is a color, not a personality trait.
It's hard to recover from that
@adorabledanable but why a stereotype problem ?
@adorabledanable ok
adorabledanable agreed
Bro preach. I’m tired of that shit
god damn that ending, no resolution, no silver lining, just a bitter lesson about history and culture. fade to black
Cleva Fella I was thinking about how strong that was
Already have the rage, don't need the last page.
Sometimes that’s life
Real talk
I like it. It reminds us that real life doesn't always have happy endings or resolutions. Some problems persist long after we're gone. We should always try to fix what we think is wrong with the world, but we have to accept also that it may not happen in our lifetime or at all. Doesn't mean it's not worth trying.
Dude says Carlton isn't welcomed but yet everyone was vibin with Carlton on the dance floor lol 😂
The Hollywood buildup
I can relate. My Dad was an Engineer and my mom was a Chemist. I was given hell by other black kids for growing up the way I did. I eventually learned never to apologize for my parents success.
You have to be successful as well, keep the lineage. Ignore those buffoons. They're meant to be for failure
same both my parents are white and i will never apologise for who i am
They sound incredibly jealous
Most of the community is afraid of success.
Cultures of envy are what keeps groups who are in majority poverty in poverty.
I love how despite all the teasing and bickering between them, Carlton and Will have each other’s back no matter what.
Because blood doesn't matter. They are family, some of the strongest. Hell, it extends even outside the show - the actors both reunited on a talk show where Will even recognized one of the music guys from the show, and the two did the Carlton.
Leonite Facts, friend. This show is so special to me.
@@leothewhiteranger I saw that! I think it was on the Graeme Norton Show, when Will and Jaden were doing an interview for that father-son sci-fi movie (Jaden was wearing a cummerbund up over his shirt like Will did in the Fresh Prince pilot).
Thats family lol
Yup, remember when Carlton bought a gun and wanted to retaliate for the guy who shot Will but Will stopped him. Amazing show.
While Carlton is goofy as hell, he marches to his own drum. He plays by his own rules, and won't pretend to be someone he's not.
Right!
Same I go by my rules aswell to dress whatever I want listen to whatever I want etc....
and his rules are rooted in discipline, respect, and kindliness. Hes a rare breed
@@tillmanjohnson4642 VERY rare
@Illidan Stormrage uh huh which was evident in the last scene of Mistaken Identity where Carlton blames his misfortune on himself and Will. Meanwhile Will blames their misfortune on the cops being caste in the way that when they see a black dude driving a fancy car and he is not somebody (rapper, pro athlete), he stole it.
"when are we going to stop doing this to each other" Mr. Avery's words echo loud as hell and probably more importantly than ever all the way in 2023
R.I.P Mr Avery
“Too black for the white kids and too white for the blacks.” - Earl Sweatshirt
Yeah, no. Nobody's "too black for white people." White people are actually the friendliest people, ironically. All those social justice liberal morons who demonize whites and talk about how horrible they are have never actually experienced racism in their lives. This is coming from an Assyrian person who grew up in Chicago. So I have no reason to be biased. Most of my friends have always been white. The times when I have experienced racist prejudice, it wasn't coming from white people. In my experience whites just tend to be nice people. Almost every time I had to deal with a bully who was talking shit in a racial way, they've almost always been black. And every time I dished out a beating, other blacks felt the need to come help, even though the beating was deserved and even though they might not even be friends with the person I'm having a confrontation with, and even if it was literally self defense. They just see a black person getting dealt with and humiliated, and come to their aid. That kind of racism and in-group preference is very rarely seen in whites, but is common among everyone else. So your quote is 100% bullshit, whoever the fuck Earl Sweatshirt is.
@@PalashaGabarra you're joking 💀
@@PalashaGabarra yeaaa no, but since this is basically a personal opinion, I won't go further in to comment
@@nword1380 Shut up Nword
@@PalashaGabarra The white people you've met may have been the friendliest people of the people you met. But it isn't accurate to say that white people period are the friendliest. There isn't a good race, a bad one, friendly one or whatever description. There's only good and bad people. Race is irrelevant. Racism is taught; not inherited. There are great and horrible people in every race, because race itself doesn't determine the person someone will be. It's all individual character
"I have worked hard to give my family a good life and somebody suddenly tells me there's a penalty for success" gives me chills every time.
What upsets me the most about that statement is the knowledge that Uncle Phil marched with Dr. King in Selma, and was very active with the 60s Civil Rights Movement, and now he’s called a sellout for trying to give his children more opportunities and privileges than he ever possessed.
gcHK47 it's mess up but unfortunately that was life for ya.
i'm from puerto rico.
and sadly my people have the same mentality as black people in usa.
if you get an education and succeed you're seen as some sort of "sellout".
Remind the Democrats of this.
Crabs in a bucket. You'll be glad to know that it's much bigger than black people though. It's human nature. Group together, keep all the good stuff for you and your crew, and defend your position by putting down the competition. "The game of life" that we all play in some way. This game breeds jealousy, even your cousins/siblings will be jealous of you sometimes. It's sad really. They see you with opportunities that they want and that cripples some people. It's really hard to escape the ghetto because of that. Even when you do escape that's just the beginning. That's why most NBA players and rappers go broke, they have no clue about investing and real financial stuff they're too busy flexing on IG. Which is why they get strung along by intellectuals and left with nothing.
The guy who called Carlton a sell-out, didn't realize that Carlton didn't become privileged until a few years earlier. There was a scene in The Fresh Prince of Bel Air that shows Phillip Banks and his family struggling in a low-income tenement in Philadelphia. It was only once Phillip Banks became a judge in So Cal, that he was able to move his family to Bel Air.
💙
Doubt that would have mattered to him
It wasnt when Phil became judge in Cal. It was when Phil became partner to the huge law firm that he bacame rich and successful.
I am not black, but this hits home to me as well.
I'm hispanic. My parents migrated here (legally) and scratched and clawed to give me and my brothers a real good life. My brother's and I went to good schools and made a good life for ourselves.
But when I talk to other Hispanics, I get told that I act white, or I conform to the white man to get ahead. They actually tell me that I must be ashamed of my heritage since I sold out who I am to achieve success.
Its infuriating
You didn't have to explain how your parents migrated here. You don't fall at the "Because I'm Hispanic, people would think me and my family are illegals". I'm Black and had already had people told me to go back to my country, which is the United States. Don't let people assumed of what kind of person you are. Don't let people destroy your parents' success.
@@arnoldhenry Well said. 👍
@@arnoldhenry What's funny is that I feel like that's what Carlton would say.
Dude my mom went through the same thing growing up. She’s also Hispanic and was told the same thing about selling out and being ashamed of her heritage. What used to infuriate her and my uncles is people telling them that they forget where they come from and they would rebuttal with I was born in the United States I know where I come from.
@@robbase5235I like how you put in the word legally there 🤣 says everything about you
This is probably even more relevant today than it was back then.
Y. Tawfik psychopath alert, someone call the police quick
Y. Tawfik More relevant is probably today back then was it?
Wyte Night idk about that one now there are more black people that are successful and some actually get praised for it
@Y. Tawfik The drugs are taking over
@Y. Tawfik ha dude. totally
“Being black isn’t what I’m trying to be it’s what I am” Carlton Banks
This show has stood the test of time and it's still relevant today! So glad I grew up in the eighties.
Carlton said it but you can thank the script writing
except he was constantly made fun of for not being "black enough" even by will. But in this moment it became a bad thing
@@brettt141 but the thing is that will and Carlton were cousins, so Carlton at least knew he was mostly teasing him
BLM would would call him an uncle Tom today.
I love how Carlton wasn’t afraid to go and protect will and stick up for him
This whole scene showed how their relationship had evolved.
That's why they're essentially brothers. They make fun and talk trash, but the moment someone else gets on their case, they have each other's backs.
The answer to Uncle Phil's question "when are we going to stop doing this to each other" is simple. It's never. Hate is a human condition.
And that is why you must be the person you choose to be, not what others believe you should be. Carlton is just a character, but the stand he made here is a stand many in the real world must make, as well.
No, it is a black condition!
I remember back in the '80's when a lot of blacks said that it was "white" to get an education. An education has no color. Knowledge is power. Great video.
DMR Dude They still say that. I think people stopped caring about education after they stopped segregation
@lance Kelley lol that would still be knowledge even if that where true.... so the statment still stands
I mean last year I saw a video of a black dude getting jumped because he made honor roll so...
@@claysoggyfries A lot of inner city schools do not receive enough funding
@@malikelshabazz3192 and that's ran by democrats bud.
Phil: "When are we gonna stop doing this to each other?"
2019 - Still ain't learn a damn thing.
Uncle Phil was taken from us too soon, we need him back to set the world straight.
@@Shiirow Amazing TV father. He set a great example. In this world, we just gotta keep fighting. Sometimes those that bear your colors are your greatest foes.
Bruh, there’s been discrimination all throughout history. People won’t ever change. Be safe out there
@@Shiirow niggas are too ignorant... they will always keep the black race down to their level of frustration and anger.
Not so much your people it's your government. When are you going to stop your government dividing and conquering you?
I'm a 37 year old Afro-American male and I LOVE listening to all varieties of music. I Love R&B, Soul, Pop, Reggae, Hip-Hop/Rap, Country, Jazz, Folk, and more. Because music is "UNIVERSAL". This is the most important and memorable moment in TV sitcom history. Gotta love Fresh Prince! ✊🏾
lol right my Spotify is crazy lol
carlton is a G that other guy has crab in a crab bucket mentality
The fact that both of them stood up for each other with no hesitation
That’s family
Facts 💯💯💯
That's how family should be
No doubt about that
Yeah, it's great how their relationship evolved over the course of the show.
As a kid I laughed at Carlton. As a grown up I respect him for being his true self.
Absolutely
Its acting.
@@INDREAMSBEGINSRESPONSIBILITIES Eh, I call it immersion
Really lol 😂😂
Yes. Agreed.
“I’m leaving you, for your brother!” Wtf 😂😂. Random soap opera drama 😂
I love Carlton so much. Such an underrated character with great morals and development. He was ready to fight tooth and nail for his cousin. And when it was him on the line, he defended himself with logic and reason. Just a really good man.
“I’ve worked very hard to give my family a good life, and now there’s someone telling me there’s a penalty for success?”
I don’t know about you, but for me, that line completely stole the scene.
So true. I felt that completely
I'm sure the gangsters, the rappers... have accomplished the same rich and famous without worrying about the "penalty for success". Weird mindset of the black community.
@@biteme8822 You missed the point completely, success in life does not equal to money as many rappers and gangsters showcase this. Phil educated his kids and provided for them and his family and gave them a happy life.
Ouch. Someone tell the 2019 Democrats this line from 1993
@@curioustgeorge #AOC #SenSanders #SenWarren
"Being black isn't what I'm trying to be, it's what I am." So powerful.
According to Top Dog, you apparently cease being as black as he is when you have a butler, wear designer clothes & wing-tipped shoes, let alone be part of corporate America...
@@rlouie05 dont alot of "gangsta ghetto" people nowadays wear designer clothes like gucci, lv, and all that other bullshit? Some of the stuff doesnt even look good, just worn for the brand.
In the Moment i saw the comment he said the words
Oreos don't actually think like that though.
@@christiandavis9031 Some black people think mixed people think they're better than us. (Whether that's true is up to you the reader.)
Always loved how Will defended Carlton and then tried to spared his pain by saying it was him that didn't get in but Carlton only found out the truth by defending Will right back.
This show was so well written.
Uncle Phil seemed like such a well educated man.
"he meant Barry White y'all"
gets me every time 🤣
Yess😂😂😂
Who is Barry White?
🤣
@jakalope-sg8pu BARRY WHITE was a legendary R&B singer from the seventies he was known for having a very low baritone voice when he sings.
That comic interlude in what is a serious scene is a great example of what makes the Bel Air writing so great.
“Being black isn’t what I’m trying to be, it’s what I am” powerful quote, wish it gained more popularity in the community
@UK Drill The hell does that mean?
It's amazing how much we still don't talk about this within the black community.
@@yungmatt009 because it once again went back too "ur not black" if u don't conform to stereotypes.
I've heard that shit so many times
@UK Drill i am white "its not what I'm trying to be, its who I am" sometimes, in fact most of the time, I'm not proud of the race I was born as. I hope at some point my actions and opinions show what I believe more then my skin color.
@@saramae2516 show off your white guilt somewhere else. white liberals like you always try to bring the color of the skin into any conversation
Props to the guy near the stereo who knew an emotional moment was brewing, and had the foresight to fade the music down smoothly. The REAL MVP.
Spot on !!
It was staged for him to do that.
sha11235 was it really???
Damn you winning today!!😂😂😂
That's how they wrote the script! You do understand that, right?
This brought a tear to this parent of two. It just reminded me of something from several years back. Here in the UK, there was something called Enrichment Week at our local school. Outdoor pursuits and leisure such as kayaking and abseiling, you get the picture.
I worked 54 hours a week for the best part of two months leading up to, and during the Easter period. All so that my sons could get in on the trip, gain some experience, and enjoy themselves. Only for me to get a letter through the door from the headteacher announcing that it would not be going ahead, or for the foreseeable future due to 'class division issues'. Almost cried real tears.
The general consensus was that parents supported the move as 'we can't afford it so it makes us look bad'. Right. You've just helped penalise those of us in the working class who genuinely cared and wanted to make it happen. What a sick joke. They didn't gain anything, just another nice thing that was snatched away, for good as it turned out. 'Why do we do this to each other' indeed!
Huh??!! Lol
We need shows like this now more than ever
Yeah, but instead we got a crappy reboot to this series.
Anytime Carlton says hes got it, he got it.
The GOAT
Proy Esclasis Except for that time he got Will shot at the ATM
Jon MacDonald that’s not fair...
@@jonmacdonald5345 Carlton froze up in that moment. He never told Will he had it, rewatch the scene doc.
True That. L.0.L.
"I'm running the same race and jumping the same hurdles as you, so why are you tripping me up?"
Damn, that's a great fucking line
Except he isn't, cos his life is already sorted w all that money
@@milithdheerasekara6957 Lol that's kinda true
@@milithdheerasekara6957 That maybe true, but at the end of the day when he graduated college and all, he still need to work his ass off if he wants to continue with the lifestyle he is accustomed with and/or increase his wealth at the same time or he can be like many rich man's kid who sees his or her inherited wealth disappear by the time he's a grandfather. There are many grandchildren and great grandchildren of the wealthy from the 50's, 60's, and 70's who are now middle class because their parents or grandparents squandered the wealth they inherited.
@@willcruz943 u know 50% of billionaires just inherited wealth right?
@@milithdheerasekara6957 Like those in the Middle East and other Oil producing countries, different rules. Here in the US, Steve Jobs' kids won't be able to maintain their father's billions nor would Bill Gates or any kid of every other American billionaire. US Estate tax is one reason and the other, you are assuming that the next generation will be as successful as their parents. History had shown us that the wealth acquired by one generation is often squandered and gone by the time the grand children are grown and have kids of their own. Unless one marries into politics or nobility and even that isn't a guarantee that one would stay super wealthy as their parents or grand parents.
This episode really shows how Carlton came a long way from the first season. I remember the episode in season 1 where Will and Carlton were stopped by cops for being black when they were driving that car and Carlton thought it was because he was driving too slow but wasn't aware of the racism and prejudice he recieved being blinded by his privilege. Now in this episode while he is still preppy and successful he's fully aware that he's still fighting the same hurdles just by being black regardless of his privilege. And he put the frat leader in his place.
Then when Uncle Phil says "when will stop doing this to each other?" brings it all home. Great episode for sure.
Will changed also. They both had an influence on each other.
2:32 Literally everybody clapped. I fucking love the 90s 😂
When a goofy 90s sitcom handles current social issues better than a serious film that won several Oscars
Green Book?
Rodolfo Cortez if your comparing this to joker they have completely different meanings and messages so idk wym
@@capturefield4949 Joker has not won any Oscars yet...
Everything that wins "Awards" these days are just the typical illimnati controlled bs. And when something isn't controlled by them it gets brushed under the rug. So it minipulates our perception a lil bit (when something wins a lot of awards it MUST be good, right right?! And what doesn't win awards must suck..)
Won few awards? Fresh Prince and Family Matters were the 90s exemplified. Everyone watched and thats why they remain relevant to this day. These two shows helped destroy racism in America more than any other initiatives imo
I like how the music stops and everyones Stops dancing and pays attention to a random conversation. classic 90s sitcom
Coulda used a record skip.
This happens at parties when it looks like something is about to pop off.
Fr
that’s just great directing, it’s what made the show great
would be difficult for us as the audience to focus on the dialogue if the music was loud, and it would have been distracting for people to be dancing around....
“When are we gonna stop doing this to each other “? ….Never uncle Phil as long as ignorance is admired over the truth ….then never…☹️
the fact that I remember this scene even after nearly 30 years ... proves the point that this scene was very powerful
Nothing more annoying than people expecting you to act a certain way because of the color of your skin
nothing more annoying than assuming We all think that way .
@@TheMikalis1 if the shoe fits I guess
Word homie 😂
@@TheMikalis1 This comment is proof that someone will always spin somthing weather it's intented to be good, into a issue.
Mikal Bowens He said People not all people.
“I worked hard to give my family a good life, and suddenly someone tells me there’s a penalty for success?”
gotta be one of my favorite quotes from Uncle Phil
Was that in this episode?
@@JohnDoe-gk7ok bruh.... It's the last 30 secs of the gd clip.
@@jontraz5993 Lol, thanks. I should’ve watched the whole thing
real words from Uncle Phil that never stop being relevant
R.I.P Uncle Phil
2024, stuff like this still happens. Weather you're rich or not, someone is always going to judge you based on how they see your worth.
The discrimination rich kids face is horrible
Goes to show it comes in all forms, from all kinds of people, and that you've got to do what you can to live your life as best as you can, anyway. All people like that guy want is to drag you down with them.
The fact that the girl Carlton is dancing with doesn't seem at all put out by his weird dance moves is just.... delightful.
I love that part too. I've been stupidly self conscious in moments like that, which had me passing up opportunities to just live in the moment
Marry yourself a good sport like that!
I laugh every time
I dance like an epileptic scarecrow withdrawing from meth. I don't judge Carlton.
He’s so happy, how could that put anyone off?
"Being black isn't what I'm trying to be it's what I am"
Deep.
It's true. No one should have to prove something you've known since birth.
Those words are so powerful
But why are you black? You were born that way? But why ? Who says you were born black? Why can't you just be born a person, why does a color need to be assigned to it? Maybe people should stop to identify with a color or skin, and start to identify as a person.
@@mek86 Refusing to acknowledge someone's race does not prevent racism. We all clearly look different. We are also supposed to love and respect other people despite their differences. This colorblind shit just sounds like an easy way out.
@@tim-tbone5513 No, it is not 'ignoring' race. Its not basing our view point based on it. We should not be 'color blind' but it should not be a factor in the way we think of each other. I can recognize someone's ancestors came from another country but it should not be our entire focus when we meet or introduce ourselves. Plus , does black/white describe what you are? No. Its a label created and designed to divide. Leave it behind, stop using it. You are you, I am me.
And Carlton drop the hardest truth ever on the show , truth in 93, truth in 2023
I love how Will went to bat for Carlton, and also tried to spare his feelings. Showed how their relationship had evolved.
They teased each other back and forth but at the end of the day they were brothers
Carlton was a lot of things. Naive, yes. Awkward, yes. Stupid? NO.
@Ken MacDonald he was naive he in another episode he thought a cop pulled him over and locked him up because he was driving too slow and the real reason was because he's black
Sean Parker that’s not naive. That’s innocence.
Carlton was extremely Naive and Sheltered throughout the Series. Parrt of what made his character so memorable. Yea he was Very Smart (Got into Princeton when the Series ended) but was definitely Naive
Carlton was most definitely naive
Carlton and Will had been evolving with each other trhought the serie
Carlton taught me that there is no one way to be Black.
That’s why I can’t stand when brothas and sistas try to tell each other dumb ass shit like “you don’t act black”. All these years later and this episode’s message is still so relevant.
You "learned" some shit off of a sitcom? Carlton WAS an oreo, man. He talked like a Republican. Some of you younger blacks think its ok but its not. Some of us older brothers don't want OUR offspring emulating TV or a whitewashed character.
@@christiandavis9031 you're completely right about that. Its only "some" of you who continue to feed the divide we have.
@@christiandavis9031 HAHA talked like a republican.. BRuh, thats exactly what he was saying.. Not all black people have to be democrats, or into politics at all.If you really know whats up, you know democrats arent helping us at all, they just act nice.
@@crunchy1547 I'm a light-skinned black and I have heard that all my life.
Carlton looks so happy when he dances but I loved it when he made his uncle Phil speech
The ending to this episode is how you create powerful internal dialogue and work to a better future for humanity. It hits deep without mocking itself or over analyzing it. Therefore its so abrupt, that it sticks to you like glue. This show was like no other.
Man I love how when Carlton found out that 'Will' didnt make it, he went and told off the guy for not letting will in. Just shows how much Carlton cares about his family.
Amre Zhengis 💯💯💯
Will did get in, but Carlton did not.
@EA -Sports It's in the micro-transactions.
Jason Eder don’t get so upset. I was just pointing out.
@@JacobLink350 try : "And Will was the one who got in, not Carlton."
“There are as many ways to be black as there are black people.”
-Henry Louis Gates Jr.
I like that 👍
This is the truth of everyone, regardless of race. Wise words.
@John Burton not just for your race but for yourself.
"Where the white women at"? - Cleavon Little
morenazo952 What's that meant to mean?
For all that it was just a sitcom, Fresh Prince had several really powerful and emotional episodes.
And edgy
"Damn that Laszlo." -Uncle Phil
Only in television does someone stop the music just because someone is having a conversation at a party
Hell yeah 😂😂😂😂 gotta love the 90's
Loool
Ikr
+Barry Zuckercorn I fucking lold!
So true
Imagine calling someone a sellout because their parents worked hard and did everything right in life to give them a better life.
Its like they overlook all that YOU do and will always reflect back to your past or history or family and never bother looking at what's in front of them and see what that person has accomplished on his own.
morenazo952 You’re the reason this scene was made.
morenazo952 your going be stuck in the same place for a long time
@morenazo952 Nice use of the crab bucket mentality. Next you're gonna turn around and complain about discrimination?
People really need to read the book about Uncle Tom and quit using it in the wrong context. How bout from now on say Uncle Ruckus if you have to call any brotha at all a sell out. Continue on with your day.
Outside of the important messages, Carlton kilt'ed me dancing!
😂😭😭
😂😂😂
Uncle Phils last comment, "When are we going to stop doing this to each other", and the answer seems to be never, because it is even worse today!!!
I love how despite their differences, Will immediately stands up for Carlton without missing a beat. And then Carlton does the same for Will. God damn, I miss the show.
o dang-na-bit, I miss people who was like this show.
And I miss Uncle Phil. That was a straight up OG.
@@turtle19dad He was also the voice of Shredder from TMNT.
@@turtle19dad Forget Bill Cosby, Uncle Phil was the "America's Dad" we truly deserved.
@@guslaursen5091 Uncle Phil was the '90s version of James Evans!!
Will’s loyalty to Carlton is beautiful. He turned down being in the fraternity because Carlton wasn’t accepted. And he wasn’t defending Carlton because that’s his cousin. He was defending him because that’s what he truly thinks of Carlton.
And same when Carlton thinks Will didn't get accepted.
Devin Baird It might have been different in the first couple seasons, but it’s great to see how much they care about each other by the end. It’s one of those relationships you don’t really realize how much it’s grown until you see moments like this and see they’ll defend each other no matter what
@@papabumba478 Ye it's funny watching the progression of their relationship, I was watching a chunk of the first season the other day and the way Will acts at first with Carlton is completely different to here
@@papabumba478 the last episode broke me when will said, "one last time" and put on Tom Jones for the last time ever...
Kat A. It's a sitcom and Will is not really Alfonso's cousin!
Damn both Will *and* Carlton were real ones for this. Will threw himself under the bus to protect Carlton’s feelings and Carlton *immediately* went over to defend Will. This show was so ahead of its time.
Ngl, still don't get why people get upset/pissed off when you don't act like a stereotype
IRK
“If you ask me, you’re the real sellout”. The most polite way to say fuck you. Carlton was a G.
Carlton was a gangster in his own unique way here. Savage and polite at the same time, not mincing words and speaking truth.
Also, I'm glad that sorry excuse of a fraternity leader got kicked out for his words. When you can pull that off with no shame, legendary status.
@@jenniferpruitt6534 carlton is white washed, he lost his black card long time ago.
@@Feet4Everyone nah
@@Feet4Everyone I know you white
Alfonso Ribeiro is a great guy! I went down to So. California to watch the Toyota Celebrity Challenge! I met him and we talked about all kinds of things! I used to race 510s, motorcycles, and go- karts! We had a great time. Also, he is a great driver in racing!
This made me respect Carlton. Sure he’s not the stereotypical black man, but he’s a hard worker, eccentric, well educated, can stand up for himself and respectful. I would love a man like Carlton over a real sellout anyway
Guinnevere’s Chronicles A wholesome black man
Will too. Sure he made fun of him (in a loving way that brothers do), but he stood up for what was right.
Great show, funny as hell, had a lot of values.
Slow clap starting....
morenazo952 Carlton isn’t around black women, you date the people you grew up with and who’s around you
Kinda looks like you're saying not being a stereotype is bad in some way.
This message was so powerful and we still have not learned it
Little life lesson here, people want you to do better. Just not better than them.
notice everyone in the fraternity liked Carlton, but this guy he was the only one that didn't like him, look the girls liked Carlton too lol
Them college girls knew a real nigga when they saw him. Carlton always been solid, he may be a little weird to some, but he always had Will’s back & always been 💯
@@reesechamberlain0679 when he got laid best episode ever lol
Yeah Carlton is adorable
...for this one episode.
@@Jay_Sullivan yeah they take this scene to the heart and forget so much of the rest of the show. Like when Carlton refused to believe he and will were racially profiled. Carlton isn’t a sell out because he’s rich, but it definitely doesn’t help because he doesn’t expresss any knowledge or interest in black culture at all
This show balanced comedy, drama, and serious issues so well.
That's why I miss it. I never missed an episode growing up. It ages like a fine wine too thanks to the inclusion of serious subject matter that is still relevant to this day.
Love the episode when Phil & Vivian show up to get the boys out of jail. Carlton questioning the system for the first time.
I loved this and The Cosby Show!!!
@@MyEpiphany430 yeah expect Cosby is a nonce
I missed this show. Always one of my favs
If being well dressed, well mannered, and well educated means you're not black then what does, the opposite?
Apparently.
It's not that he was a well dressed, well mannered and well educated individual. It's because Carlton is from a different community and grew up "privileged." They are obviously from a different environment, probably growing up in the hood so he didn't relate to him.
“Being black is not what I’m trying to be, it’s who I am”
I'm confused? Was the Frat guy saying, to be black, you can't be successful and sophisticated? Why would any group or organization want the members to not be that. Not say it has to be a requirement, but why can it not be an option?
@@PS-gr5wh
Sadly its because of the stigma the black community has about themselves. Some black people will see a well spoken, well groomed and well off black person and say theyre not black, that they are pretending to be white.
@A man of Vision
Sorry for the late reply, but could you please elaborate on your claim?
The term "white supremacy" is used as an umbrella term to explain away alot of things. Im intersted in knowing why you think this.
He said it's what I am, not who.
@A man of Vision it's hard to believe you're really that stupid, so can you elaborate?
“Being Black isn’t what I’m trying to be, it’s what I am”
Yooo that’s some wise shit the young African-American generation needs to learn
Please stop referring you or other black ppl as African American. You was not born in Africa I assume. Hence your country of birth is always first. Your an American with African heritage. The Liberal Democratic party Leaders threw that African American phrase as a means of being separated, making the Blacks divided from the rest of Americans. Blacks have fought in every American war in US History. Crispus was free black man that was the first man to die from a British bullet that started the 3% to revolt. So start to say... " I'm an American with African heritage!" Like myself when I say I'm an American with Italian n Irish heritage! Don't feel you need to be separated. Feel you need to be United!!!
@@chrisscully1817 exactly, white Americans aren't called European Americans. "African American" is a term made up by racist white people to divide white and black, to make them feel like they don't belong in the country that WHITE people stole.
ALPHA dude african american is a term that got popular thanks to black people, like jesse jackson . So don’t start with that BS that was made by racist white people to divide and shit, learn some history
Man forget the whole heritage behind calling yourself American. America is SUPPOSED to be a
United group under one name: American nothing else to it.
How about we stop calling african americans, african americans
They are just americans. You dont call the people of Boston irish americans, or white people european americans. That would be silly, wouldnt it?
I wish that masculinity was taught this way again.
Carlton was calm and compassionate when faced with prejudice. People always get excited and cheer when the protagonist punches a d-bag in the face, but what Carlton did required mastery over himself, and the courage to face hate with understanding.
Carlton is not the sell out.
This episode just demonstrates how baddass Carlton was?
everyone is talking about carlton standing up for himself, which is amazing. but nobody talks about will. as soon as he heard that carlton didn’t get in, he immediately decided he didn’t want to be in the fraternity. that’s family, that’s friendship.
They both had each other's backs immediately. That's brotherhood.
@Danny Owens ?
@Danny Owens TF you talking about
@Danny Owens Oh
Agreed, loved that part. Not that I didn't like Carlton standing up for himself as well. It showed that he's not weak either. Both men were willing to stand by their principles.
"When are we going to stop doing this to each other?"
27 years later: Not anytime soon apparently.
I was born in Seattle in 1973, Japanese-American. Check out 2014-15, when Russell Wilson's OWN African-American teammates made a NATIONAL story, about accusing him of "not being Black enough."
Penalizing success is what the far left does correctly. The far right is still racist. The rest of us are stuck in the middle with terrible policies enacted by the crazy politicians we somehow elected.
@@EqualsThreeable Here is the issue I have with your statement. We all want to be truly equal and will only archive it by not putting people in boxes. Black/white, left/right and so many other dividing categories. Ignore the politicians and the media because the divide is all they want and need to stay in power.
If you think about politics you will never be able to come together.
Start a dialog without going into politics because those are rich and privileged people who don't give a fuck about, never have and never will. 90% of the people in the US think like you and I, politicians and media tell you that they are the enemy/racist etc. while in truth the opposite side has more in common with you than those people.
Much love from a human in Germany, let's make 2021 better by being smarter.
@@ReeN1995 its true politics just split poeple up even more.
I like Barry Manilow too. Barry White was okay too.
Cant blame a person for the culture and environment they grew up in. It's what they know. If it's not enough, teach them better. That line of " why you trippin me up?" was deep...and good acting by the frat bro with just a head movement to understand the realness of it all. The lessons this show, and many other black shows taught were just invaluable. But you look at today. it's like shows like these never aired and we never learned anything.
OG Bobby Johnson got schooled 😂
I'm black and this is exactly how I feel. I've been called white my whole life just because I was raised to be well spoken and well mannered, and because I went to college it somehow meant I wasn't black. Then I realized I don't give a shit since I was making bank at that point lmao
This. Ill never understand it.
@Lo Livingston Does it matter who he dates, as long as they are happy together. I think you just made his point.
@Lo Livingston Wtf so you believe theres a problem with interracial marriage?, I couldnt think of a more regressive view than thinking black people and white people shouldnt date.
Fair play to you dude
same man i feel you i'm black too and because i'm well spoken and because I'm smart and don't say the n-word in every sentence, that's what happened to me
People get on Carlton for being rich but never forget that he was not born into money. When they were babies uncle Phil and aunt viv were living in the “ghetto” They made a better life for themselves
BLM hates on black men like Carlton who grew up with BOTH parents in his life and a strong father to raise him. Will represents the population BLM loves; fatherless, with no strong male role model to raise him....except to fuel hate and anger at those who “keep him down”...and to rely on ‘big brother’ to “help” him. Without Phil in his life, Will would’ve ended up like the frat clown or worse.
The hood is the ultimate game of crabs in a barrel.pathetic and sad.
@@djayk9692 cut it out
@@djayk9692 no they don't. Stop choosing to be ignorant.
@@ericthomas917 BLM is a self-proclaimed Marxist organization bent on capitalizing on breaking apart people and communities through labeling+victimization versus empowerment. BLM has reversed nearly all progress made since the 60s and MLK.
What I love about this is how fast Carlton goes from himself to sounding exactly like his dad. And the fact he stood up to the head of the Beta Gamma dude for calling him a “Sellout.”
Carlton was so slept on! He was fine, smart, funny, confident and just nice!
So basically you’re saying he’s the kind of guy you walk all over and ignore for the guy who fucks eight other females behind your back. Sorry that’s not fair to say you personally; but you get what I’m saying and I know for sure you know someone who acts just like that.
Sean Purdy wait... what? I’m lost lmfao....
morenazo952 you don’t know most women to say that. There are a lot of women who get overlooked by the nice guys as well.
morenazo952 😒😒😒 Lol okay you got it
morenazo952 Someone has been rejected haha. You know most women?
love the morality of the 80s and 90s sitcoms and dearly miss it
Not the same anymore.
Morals? Haha
Prince of Bel Air was trying to bring us together. I do miss that very much.
@@therasheck seriously the world needs more of this wholesomeness
@@therasheck all of us watched this show. it wasn't a "black show". it was just a show for everyone that featured black people. the 90s felt like a post racial world...
My favorite part of this scene is how Will and Carlton both stood up for one another. That’s real fam!
I think Will really needs to rewatch this
Carlton was my hero as a kid. I'm black, but I never got liked sports, I never liked rap, love and still loved hard rock and metal. And was bullied to the point of attempted suicide. But Carlton always showed me that just be you is always enough and in high school I found friends who accepted me for who I am.
You do sound like a bitch tho 💀💀🤣🤣
@@GnarlyMystery420Gaming uhh ok. Well that's uh just your opinion man.
@@GnarlyMystery420Gaming You sound like your parents don't want you
@@GnarlyMystery420Gaming you sound half as old as the guy you're dissing.
You probably don't even know what dissing is without googling it
@@smilxy2879 you have a joker profile picture, I take you've always been the friend zoned guy?
Mocks him relentlessly but still has is back. Family
Will knew Carlton was Carlton. Now matter how he dressed. Like Carlton is a guy you do need. He gives his all. I felt like deep down that's why Carlton was the way he was to be successful and prove that ppl of color can be very presentable
In case you haven't noticed, family members always mock each other from time to time but'll always have each other's backs. No family is perfect.
That's the way it is. I'll call my sisters or brothers something not nice. But someone outside of the family call them the same thing and the ground gets lowered by three feet for me stomping them that hard. Crazy ain't it.
@@terrypetersen2970 same way. Only I can abuse my family!🤣
it applies to friends too, god knows id do this for my pals