Chocolate Body Moment - JRE Toons

Episode Summary

Main Topics Discussed

The primary topic of discussion revolves around the extreme dark spray tans used by bodybuilders and fitness competitors. The hosts delve into the visual appearance of these tans, specifically likening them to "blackface" or "chocolate body/face," and question the societal acceptance of such practices in contrast to the strong disapproval of blackface.

• The visual impact of professional bodybuilding tans on competitors' skin tone.
• A comparison between the perceived acceptability of dark spray tans in bodybuilding and the taboo nature of blackface.
• The perceived hypocrisy of "pretending you're one color" for competitive advantage.

Key Insights & Memorable Moments

The hosts express genuine bewilderment and amusement at the extent of the tanning practices. They highlight the paradox of accepting an almost entirely "black body" appearance for muscle definition while rejecting similar darkening for other purposes.

• Observation that bodybuilders' tans reach a point where they are "literally black body," akin to blackface.
• The hosts humorously claim to be the "first ones to ever say" that these tans resemble chocolate face/body.
• A satirical thought experiment on whether individuals might pursue bodybuilding as an "excuse" to wear blackface due to racist motivations.
• Acknowledgement that the dark tan is an "advantage" for showcasing muscle definition, making it look better.

Notable Quotes or Revelations

• "dude his abs are black he looks weird how come that's okay but blackface isn't?" - Highlighting the central provocative question of the discussion.
• "you have to pretend you're one color yeah you do either i accept the fact that you're in chocolate body and chocolate face what is that that's not real" - Questioning the authenticity and extremes of the tan.
• "we are the first ones to ever say this oh look at that lady total chocolate face" - A humorous and self-aware moment from the hosts.
• "how many people just want to wear a black face because they're super racist and they can't so they become bodybuilders does that happen?" - A provocative and darkly humorous hypothetical.
• "keep doing your chocolate bodies yeah don't encourage it because it's hilarious and it makes you look better you're right it's an advantage" - Concluding that despite the absurdity, the tan serves a functional purpose in competition.

Overall Themes

The episode predominantly explores themes of social hypocrisy and double standards regarding appearance. It uses the extreme tanning practices in bodybuilding as a lens to examine what society deems acceptable versus offensive, particularly concerning racial appearances.

• Hypocrisy: The perceived double standard between condemning blackface but accepting extreme dark tans in sports.
• Appearance vs. Reality: The artificial nature of competitive bodybuilding tans and the lengths competitors go to for visual advantage.
• Satire and Social Commentary: The hosts use humor and exaggeration to point out perceived absurdities in cultural norms.