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I enjoyed reading your article concerning Tyler Perry and the impact of Madea on mainstream media. I am thrilled to see Tyler Perry get the praise and recognition that he deserves, however I hesitate to join in his joy. This article points out everything that happens when black entertainment truly reaches the black masses, White Hollywood comes calling ready to make its riches. I see the writing on the wall and must now prepare myself for the onslaught of stereotypical pickaninny movies that will be marketed toward African Americans. These movies will only include the absurd parts of the Madea formula, and total skirt over the true magic of Tyler Perry. The ingredient that makes Tyler Perry work, is that he truly cares about the community reflected in his plays and movies. He believes in the Lord he references in them. People, who see only the absurd in Perry's work, miss the "grandmothers and aunts" that are praying and doing the right thing. Like Dave Chappelle pointed out, we can tell the difference when someone is laughing with us and when they are not.
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