In keeping with the racially-charged atmosphere of this blog, today’s progress report examines the evolution of the “black people look funny when they dance” theme in American cinema. Does racism still exist?:

1937:

A Day at the Races

Groucho, Chico and Harpo are at it again! A Day at the Races follows the hilarious pratfalls and tomfoolery of Dr. Hackenbush (Groucho Marx), as he tries to save a failing sanitarium. Somehow they end up in the black part of town and learn an important lesson about all those who are different than us: They sher look funny when they dance!

The fat guy is actually really awesome.

PROGRESS?

2007:

Stomp the Yard

After the death of his brother, An expert street dancer goes to Georgia to attend Truth University. But his efforts to get an education and woo the girl he likes are sidelined when he joins in his fraternity’s effort to win a step dancing competition. (via imdb)

But then, these guys look pretty funny dancing too…

PROGRESS!

2006:

Bring it on 3: All or Nothing

A transfer student to a rough high school tries joining the cheer-leading squad and she not only faces off against the head cheerleader, but against her former school in preparation for a cheer-off competition. (via imdb)

We all look funny dancing!

PROGRESS REPORT: Racism no longer exists in movies.