(January 27, 2006) — “As they say, Cosby-ness is next to Godliness,” is one of the ringing phrases that is most likely to stay in your head after watching any given episode of the clever and provocative animated version of Aaron McGruder’s acclaimed comic strip, “The Boondocks.” The cartoon is based on the perspective of a young African American boy named Huey Freeman. Pessimistic, blunt but correct, his intelligent perspectives of society and culture are reflected through his narration and roles in each episode and present an equal criticism of both white and black society. The content of the show is obviously unbarred and unafraid to push the envelope by excessive use of black and common slang, and the touching of subjects from jail rape , reality shows, and gangster “beefin,” which generally reduces black artistry and rap to the equivalent of a cheesy daytime drama. The constant attack of both black and white stereotypes gives the show its satirical punch with the mention of “fried chicken dispensers” to the depiction of white “ wigger ” thugs who seem to emulate every facet of black hood life in suburbia. The show often illustrates American ignorance and racial profiling of anybody, especially Middle- easterners as terrorists and the tendency for police to appeal to the suggestion of the white man. The quality and production of the show is incredibly well done, and although the animation tends to be very anime- esque , it gives a refreshing new feel to an American political cartoon. The animation in action sequences is detailed, beautiful, not rushed, and could possibly be the best example of the show’s production. The Boondocks is a perfect example that not all cartoons are made for children. However, The Boondocks does not solely capitalize off excessive profanity and vulgar humor like Drawn Together and South Park , but proves itself as a progressive cartoon which states the errors of American society directly. With brilliant script supervision, animation and direction, The Boondocks deserves its spot as the archetype for adult cartoons. The Boondocks airs every Saturday and Sunday on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim programming at 11 pm. New episodes air on Sundays.