Uncle Ruckus
Fictional character from The Boondocks / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Uncle Ruckus (born July 4, 1939) is a fictional character and the primary antagonist of the American animated sitcom The Boondocks. Voiced by Gary Anthony Williams, he first appeared on television in the show's pilot episode on November 6, 2005. Created and designed by cartoonist Aaron McGruder, Ruckus enjoyed great success after appearing in the comic strip of the same name.[1]
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Uncle Ruckus | |
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The Boondocks character | |
First appearance | "The Garden Party" (2005) |
Voiced by | Gary Anthony Williams |
In-universe information | |
Full name | Uncle Ruckus |
Relatives | Mr. Ruckus (father, deceased) Bunny Ruckus (mother) Darrel Ruckus (younger brother) Darryl Ruckus (younger brother) Nelly Ruckus (grandmother, deceased) Uncle Ruckus (great-uncle) |
Ruckus had a turbulent childhood being raised by his abusive father, Mr. Ruckus, whose abuse is the reason Ruckus has a mismatched glass eye. His mother, Bunny Ruckus had an identity crisis which often led her to criticize fellow African-American people and have a high opinion of white Americans. After being kicked out of his home as a teenager, he traveled to Woodcrest where he worked 47 odd jobs.
He embodies many old American working-class stereotypes as he is crude, short-tempered, obese, clumsy, rule-breaking, and a jack of all trades. One of his most notable traits is his internalized racism; he is an outspoken white supremacist and even claims to be an Irish-American who suffers from "reverse vitiligo".
Despite this, Ruckus maintains a close relationship with Robert Freeman and yearns for social acceptance. Despite the blue-collar routine of his life, he has had a number of remarkable experiences, including work as a recording artist.