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Wingmen (The Boondocks)
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"Wingmen" is the thirteenth episode of the Adult Swim
animated series, The Boondocks
. It originally aired on March 5, 2006.
relaying a telephone call to Granddad:
Granddad calls Aunt Cookie (Niecy Nash
) and discovers that Moe perished from failing to seek medical attention for priapism
after taking erectile dysfunction
pills. Rather than showing any sign of grief over the passing of his friend, Granddad bursts into laughter and even starts dancing with joy! He decided to attend the funeral, however, when he learns that Moe left him something in his will.
Before leaving for Chicago
(where Huey and Riley lived before being moved to Woodcrest), Huey
reveals to Jazmine
that he will be visiting his best friend, Cairo. This distresses Jazmine, who probably thought that she was Huey's best friend.
On the plane ride, Granddad tells the boys a story about Moe, and initiates a flashback to World War II
. Granddad was "the best negro pilot of the war." Moe Jackson was his wingman. The flashback reveals that Moe is cocky, boisterous, and reckless. At one point during the flashback, Moe attempts to shoot down an enemy plane with his eyes closed. Unfortunately, this results in Granddad's plane being shot several times.
When Huey and Riley find Cairo, they are shocked to find that he has a new best friend, Dewey Abbado/Mamma-see,mamma-say,mamma-ma-cu-sah Jenkins. Dewey is a black revolutionary who mocks Huey for not being "down with the struggle" and for moving to "Whitecrest." Much to Huey's dismay, Cairo seems to have moved on.
Granddad finds out Moe left something for him, but in order to get it, Granddad must deliver the eulogy
at Moe's repast. Granddad is outraged at first, but is eventually talked into the idea by Aunt Cookie.
Moe's service is held on a party boat. At the service, Granddad is approached by an extremely ugly woman named Maybelline, but he screams and runs away after she talks to him. Huey becomes mad at Cairo for not being loyal, until Aunt Cookie tells Huey how upset Cairo was when Huey moved away. Granddad becomes more and more agitated as he learns that Moe has been taking credit for his accomplishments in the war, and also that Moe had called him "a motherfucker" only a few days before his passing (contradicting his apologetic tone in the video). Granddad has trouble thinking of something to say, so he reads something written by Moe: "Everything I have in life, I owe to Moe Jackson. I'm not gay, but Moe was a very sexy man?! We used to call him 'Moe Bitches?!.' I once saw Moe in his underwear?!, and it changed my life?! I wish I had a father like Moe Jackson, Moe Jackson paid my rent over fifty times?! OK this is bullshit!" Realizing Moe wanted to get his last laugh (as noted in the inflected disgust in Granddad's voice as he reads),
he vents his true feelings about Moe to the entire audience, and storms off afterwards.
Later, Granddad finally reveals what caused the rift between him and Moe. Over 40 years ago, Moe had stolen his girlfriend, and Granddad had never forgiven him. Aunt Cookie scolds Granddad and reminds him that Granddad had never actually dated that girl. He asked for her number once and never called. However, Granddad retorts, saying that he was going to call her and she could have been "the one" and that Moe took that from him. Ironically, she also reveals that the same girl that caused the rift between them was Maybelline: the extremely ugly woman on the boat. She also tells him that even though Moe wasn't the best of friends, he wasn't the one who threw their friendship away, Granddad did. Granddad cannot believe how foolish he was, and how he had thrown away a friendship with Moe over something so stupid.
Meanwhile, Huey confronts Cairo about Dewey. Cairo takes Dewey's side, and openly mocks and insults Huey and Granddad. This causes a fight between the boys. Riley takes advantage of this opportunity, and takes off to fight Dewey. The fight ends abruptly when Granddad comes back in to make amends. He delivers a good speech, and forces Huey to "say something deep" at the end: "your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding, it is the bitter potion by which the physician within you heals your sick-self therefore trust the physician and drink his remedy in silence and tranquility, Khalil Gibran
".
After the funeral, when Granddad goes to pick his mystery item, he finds out that it was a jar of peanut
s (Moe's final wish is for Granddad to "hold deez nuts!"). Moe had set everything up before his passing so that he could have the last laugh on Granddad!
Before returning to Woodcrest, Huey goes to Cairo's house to apologize. It originally appears that Cairo has accepted his apology. However, Cairo reacts by headbutting Huey off of his front porch, leaving their relationship in tatters. When Huey returns to Woodcrest, he treats Jazmine somewhat nicer after realizing how important friendship is, revealing that he may be warming to her as his new best friend. Jazmine is seen poking fun at Huey's nose injury from the incident with Cairo. She jokingly says "I see your best friend likes to headbutt you in the face!"
The episode ends by revealing that Granddad actually kept the jar of peanuts. It is proudly displayed in his den alongside other memorabilia from his past exploits.
Adult Swim
Adult Swim is an adult-oriented Cable network that shares channel space with Cartoon Network from 9:00 pm until 6:00 am ET/PT in the United States, and broadcasts in countries such as Australia and New Zealand...
animated series, The Boondocks
The Boondocks (TV series)
The Boondocks is an American animated series created by Aaron McGruder on Cartoon Network's late night programing block, Adult Swim, based on McGruder's comic strip of the same name...
. It originally aired on March 5, 2006.
Plot
The episode begins with RileyRiley Freeman
Riley Freeman is a fictional character from the syndicated comic strip The Boondocks written by Aaron McGruder and its TV series adaptation...
relaying a telephone call to Granddad:
- Riley: Oh, um, Granddad? There was something I was supposed to tell you. Uh, yeah... I think that uh... Aunt Cookie called and I think it was important.
- Granddad: What? Did you write it down?
- Riley: Naw, but uh, it was something about this dude named... Moe.
- Granddad: Moe? You mean Moe Jackson?
- Riley: Yeah, yeah, that's him! Uh, I think it was, uh, something about... Oh oh wait, I remember now. Yeah, something about him... dyin', or something.
Granddad calls Aunt Cookie (Niecy Nash
Niecy Nash
Carol Denise "Niecy" Nash is an American comedian and actress who has hosted Clean House on the Style Network and played Deputy Raineesha Williams on the Comedy Central television series Reno 911!.-Early life:Nash was born in Palmdale, California. In addition to her acting endeavors, she is the...
) and discovers that Moe perished from failing to seek medical attention for priapism
Priapism
Priapism is a potentially harmful and painful medical condition in which the erect penis or clitoris does not return to its flaccid state, despite the absence of both physical and psychological stimulation, within four hours. There are two types of priapism: low-flow and high-flow. Low-flow...
after taking erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability to develop or maintain an erection of the penis during sexual performance....
pills. Rather than showing any sign of grief over the passing of his friend, Granddad bursts into laughter and even starts dancing with joy! He decided to attend the funeral, however, when he learns that Moe left him something in his will.
Before leaving for Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
(where Huey and Riley lived before being moved to Woodcrest), Huey
Huey Freeman
Huey Freeman is a fictional character of The Boondocks syndicated comic strip written by Aaron McGruder, as well as the main character and recurrent principal narrator of the animated TV series of the same name...
reveals to Jazmine
Dubois Family
The members of the DuBois family — Tom , Sarah , and Jazmine — are fictional characters and featured players in Aaron McGruder's Boondocks comic strip and animated TV series...
that he will be visiting his best friend, Cairo. This distresses Jazmine, who probably thought that she was Huey's best friend.
On the plane ride, Granddad tells the boys a story about Moe, and initiates a flashback to World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. Granddad was "the best negro pilot of the war." Moe Jackson was his wingman. The flashback reveals that Moe is cocky, boisterous, and reckless. At one point during the flashback, Moe attempts to shoot down an enemy plane with his eyes closed. Unfortunately, this results in Granddad's plane being shot several times.
When Huey and Riley find Cairo, they are shocked to find that he has a new best friend, Dewey Abbado/Mamma-see,mamma-say,mamma-ma-cu-sah Jenkins. Dewey is a black revolutionary who mocks Huey for not being "down with the struggle" and for moving to "Whitecrest." Much to Huey's dismay, Cairo seems to have moved on.
Granddad finds out Moe left something for him, but in order to get it, Granddad must deliver the eulogy
Eulogy
A eulogy is a speech or writing in praise of a person or thing, especially one recently deceased or retired. Eulogies may be given as part of funeral services. However, some denominations either discourage or do not permit eulogies at services to maintain respect for traditions...
at Moe's repast. Granddad is outraged at first, but is eventually talked into the idea by Aunt Cookie.
Moe's service is held on a party boat. At the service, Granddad is approached by an extremely ugly woman named Maybelline, but he screams and runs away after she talks to him. Huey becomes mad at Cairo for not being loyal, until Aunt Cookie tells Huey how upset Cairo was when Huey moved away. Granddad becomes more and more agitated as he learns that Moe has been taking credit for his accomplishments in the war, and also that Moe had called him "a motherfucker" only a few days before his passing (contradicting his apologetic tone in the video). Granddad has trouble thinking of something to say, so he reads something written by Moe: "Everything I have in life, I owe to Moe Jackson. I'm not gay, but Moe was a very sexy man?! We used to call him 'Moe Bitches?!.' I once saw Moe in his underwear?!, and it changed my life?! I wish I had a father like Moe Jackson, Moe Jackson paid my rent over fifty times?! OK this is bullshit!" Realizing Moe wanted to get his last laugh (as noted in the inflected disgust in Granddad's voice as he reads),
he vents his true feelings about Moe to the entire audience, and storms off afterwards.
Later, Granddad finally reveals what caused the rift between him and Moe. Over 40 years ago, Moe had stolen his girlfriend, and Granddad had never forgiven him. Aunt Cookie scolds Granddad and reminds him that Granddad had never actually dated that girl. He asked for her number once and never called. However, Granddad retorts, saying that he was going to call her and she could have been "the one" and that Moe took that from him. Ironically, she also reveals that the same girl that caused the rift between them was Maybelline: the extremely ugly woman on the boat. She also tells him that even though Moe wasn't the best of friends, he wasn't the one who threw their friendship away, Granddad did. Granddad cannot believe how foolish he was, and how he had thrown away a friendship with Moe over something so stupid.
Meanwhile, Huey confronts Cairo about Dewey. Cairo takes Dewey's side, and openly mocks and insults Huey and Granddad. This causes a fight between the boys. Riley takes advantage of this opportunity, and takes off to fight Dewey. The fight ends abruptly when Granddad comes back in to make amends. He delivers a good speech, and forces Huey to "say something deep" at the end: "your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding, it is the bitter potion by which the physician within you heals your sick-self therefore trust the physician and drink his remedy in silence and tranquility, Khalil Gibran
Khalil Gibran
Khalil Gibran Jubrān Khalīl Jubrān,Jibrān Khalīl Jibrān, or Jibrān Xalīl Jibrān; Arabic , January 6, 1883 – April 10, 1931) also known as Kahlil Gibran, was a Lebanese American artist, poet, and writer...
".
After the funeral, when Granddad goes to pick his mystery item, he finds out that it was a jar of peanut
Peanut
The peanut, or groundnut , is a species in the legume or "bean" family , so it is not a nut. The peanut was probably first cultivated in the valleys of Peru. It is an annual herbaceous plant growing tall...
s (Moe's final wish is for Granddad to "hold deez nuts!"). Moe had set everything up before his passing so that he could have the last laugh on Granddad!
Before returning to Woodcrest, Huey goes to Cairo's house to apologize. It originally appears that Cairo has accepted his apology. However, Cairo reacts by headbutting Huey off of his front porch, leaving their relationship in tatters. When Huey returns to Woodcrest, he treats Jazmine somewhat nicer after realizing how important friendship is, revealing that he may be warming to her as his new best friend. Jazmine is seen poking fun at Huey's nose injury from the incident with Cairo. She jokingly says "I see your best friend likes to headbutt you in the face!"
The episode ends by revealing that Granddad actually kept the jar of peanuts. It is proudly displayed in his den alongside other memorabilia from his past exploits.
See also
- 332d Fighter Group - historical unit of black combat pilots in World War IIWorld War IIWorld War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
- Tuskegee AirmenTuskegee AirmenThe Tuskegee Airmen is the popular name of a group of African American pilots who fought in World War II. Formally, they were the 332nd Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group of the U.S. Army Air Corps....
- Collective name for black pilots and ground crews trained at Tuskegee, AlabamaTuskegee, AlabamaTuskegee is a city in Macon County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 11,846 and is designated a Micropolitan Statistical Area. Tuskegee has been an important site in various stages of African American history....