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Racial Sensitivity

Season 1, Episode 4, Aired 4/8/09

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A new motion-sensor system creates racial problems when it proves unable to sense darker skin.

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Jay Harrington

Ted Crisp
Portia de Rossi

Veronica Palmer
Andrea Anders

Linda Zwordling

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Its a Black thing

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By Quachett, Sep 01, 2010 Report Abuse

Racially biased motion sensor system man that was funny. This is by far the funniest episode i have ever seen that deals with racial issues, i mean the manual drinking fountain it had me laughing like a hyena. The comecial was a touch of gold put one guy in front of white poeple at the start then use white people throught the commercial classic.

This is the first time that as a black man I have laughed at things that otherwise world get me PO. I love this show.

The Ted Linda story was funny enough but I missed Ted's Daughter she is funny especially when veronica talks to her its COMEDY GOLD I TELL YOU, COMEDY GOLDmoreless

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truely one of the funniest episodes of any show

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By PaulSeeberg, May 15, 2010 Report Abuse

Finally an episode of ANY show that hits the racial sensitivity right in the face! Was laughing til it hurt from the moment the motion sensor didnt see black people to the white guys following the black guys to trigger the sensors.. and the fake diversity commercial with all white people featured.. a scream! Probably not the 'best' television, but the constant funny scenes..right after another..is pure gold in this episode. I almost spit out my coffee when I saw the scene with the 'manual' water fountain that was labeled 'for blacks'. Being trapped in work because he couldn't trigger the sensor to open the door..and the security guard that couldnt leave his kisok for the same reason.. omg.

With all the PC going on in TV, it is so refreshing to get back to what is funny!moreless

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Probably one of the funniest 30 minutes of TV I've seen in years.

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By Jenaht, Apr 20, 2009 Report Abuse

Witty, smart, completely UN-Politically Correct and all delivered with fantastic comedic timing. I love the subject matter, especially in this volatile political climate. A great example that almost anything can be made fun of if done right!

And the Veridian Dynamics commercial that aires was also just briliant. Just simply hands down one of the most original and funny episodes of a sitcom I've seen. No fear - no failure!

This the episode I'm quoting and using to try and bring more viewers on board for this show. I STILL find myself laughing when talking about it to others - it's just that funny and good.

Bring on more like it!moreless

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We continue to learn more of Ted and his adventures inside Veridian dynamics

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By abelav78, Apr 12, 2009 Report Abuse

I liked the episode, it was pretty funny. I like how they use the corporate world and have laughs about it. Veridian Dynamics reminds me of Eureka on Scifi but with a lot less scifi stuff on it and concentrates more on people and their different personalities. Ted continues to be hang up on Linda and she has a boyfriend just to make him jealous. In this episode we see a racial problem with the motion detectors at the company that creates problems and oportunities for everybody. Just another day at Veridian Dynamics. Viewers. Yay!Hehe starting to be a fan of this show.moreless

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Perfect example of the heart of this show! Big fan, even bigger after this one.

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By ojo87, Apr 12, 2009 Report Abuse

This is one of my favorites! I know it's early in the series, but this one was really great. I particularly enjoyed Lem's plotline (I wasn't as keen on his story in the past couple episodes) and I like how it worked well with Ted's finally. I missed his daughter in this, but the addition of the ex-boyfriend was a big help. Ted is adorable and his relationship is very fun to watch grow. I just couldn't get enough of the idea of the sensors not touching Lem and having a white guy follow him around. Indifference, at best. It was a classic!moreless

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- International Airdates: Latin America: October 5, 2009 on Canal FX Czech Republic: April 22, 2010 on Prima COOL UK: August 3, 2010 on FX Edit
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- Phil: Lem, you ever get the feeling the ooplasm cultures are looking up at you, worshiping you like a vengeful god? Lem: No. Cytoplasm culture sometimes, but never ooplasm. Phil: Sometimes you are a complete stranger to me. Edit
- Phil: Did you put hydrochloric acid in this mug? Lem: Oh, yeah. I was trying to get the stains out. Phil: You know, soap would work, and it wouldn't kill someone if they accidentally drank it. Lem: But soap leaves a film. Edit
- Lem: (as the motion sensors bring the lights back on) It gets dark whenever you leave the room. Phil: Ohh... how can I get mad at you when you say things like that. Edit
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