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The basic problem is that for many years white blokes used to put on black face and 'entertain' in the USA. They generally used this as a vehicle to mock and reinforce racial stereotypes. It is considered totally unacceptable now.
It is obvious that the people involved in the sketch did not have these aims.
So from where I sit I can see there is no problem to many people but there are many who will find it offensive. Both groups are correct in their perceptions.
I see it as more in very bad taste than racial overtones.
If I have my information correct the bloke who played MJ was an Indian Plastic Surgeon who was in 'white face' pretending to be a black man who looked like a white man in real life.
The irony was not lost on me.
Bert
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