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''Mind of Mencia'' (2005-2008) is a Creator/ComedyCentral sketch comedy show starring comedian Carlos Mencia. The skits were usually geared toward controversial topics. ''Mind of Mencia'' can be seen as a SpiritualSuccessor to ''Series/ChappellesShow''.

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''Mind of Mencia'' (2005-2008) is was a 2005–08 Creator/ComedyCentral sketch comedy show starring comedian Carlos Mencia. The skits were usually geared toward controversial topics. ''Mind of Mencia'' can be seen as a SpiritualSuccessor to ''Series/ChappellesShow''.
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* SurroundedByIdiots: A ''huge'' part of Mencia's comedy is ranting about how stupid different people are.

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* SurroundedByIdiots: A ''huge'' part of Mencia's comedy is ranting about how stupid different people are.are.
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* CharlieAndTheChocolateParody: "Guilt Away Island" which was an amusement park-like place meant to help white people feel less guilty about all the horrible stuff their ancestors did to other races by making them do things like pick cotten candy out of a field in a way similar to the how the slaves did or going on "rides" that made them swim through shark-infested waters or ride in the trunk of a car crossing the border.]]

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* CharlieAndTheChocolateParody: "Guilt Away Island" which was an amusement park-like place meant to help white people feel less guilty about all the horrible stuff their ancestors did to other races by making them do things like pick cotten candy out of a field in a way similar to the how the slaves did or going on "rides" that made them swim through shark-infested waters or ride in the trunk of a car crossing the border.]]

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* CharlieAndTheChocolateParody: [[CrossesTheLineTwice "Guilt Away Island" which was an amusement park-like place meant to help white people feel less guilty about all the horrible stuff their ancestors did to other races by making them do things like pick cotten candy out of a field in a way similar to the how the slaves did or going on "rides" that made them swim through shark-infested waters or ride in the trunk of a car crossing the border.]]
* FollowTheLeader: This is one of the many shows Comedy Central produced to try and recreate the success of ''Series/ChappellesShow''.

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* CharlieAndTheChocolateParody: [[CrossesTheLineTwice "Guilt Away Island" which was an amusement park-like place meant to help white people feel less guilty about all the horrible stuff their ancestors did to other races by making them do things like pick cotten candy out of a field in a way similar to the how the slaves did or going on "rides" that made them swim through shark-infested waters or ride in the trunk of a car crossing the border.]]
* FollowTheLeader: This is one of the many shows Comedy Central produced to try and recreate the success of ''Series/ChappellesShow''.
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* CatchPhrase: "Dee dee dee!" Used to indicate mental retardation or just plain stupidity.

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* CatchPhrase: "Dee dee dee!" Used to indicate mental retardation or just plain stupidity.someone who's TooDumbToLive.
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''Mind of Mencia'' (2005-2008) is a ComedyCentral sketch comedy show starring comedian Carlos Mencia. The skits were usually geared toward controversial topics. ''Mind of Mencia'' can be seen as a SpiritualSuccessor to ''Series/ChappellesShow''.

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''Mind of Mencia'' (2005-2008) is a ComedyCentral Creator/ComedyCentral sketch comedy show starring comedian Carlos Mencia. The skits were usually geared toward controversial topics. ''Mind of Mencia'' can be seen as a SpiritualSuccessor to ''Series/ChappellesShow''.
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* {{Flanderization}}: Dave Chappelle's comedy used edgy material to deconstruct and subvert racism. Carlos Mencia mostly just replicates stereotypes for shock value. This is basically what Chappelle was afraid of happening with his own comedy (i.e. the "Race Pixies").
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* AcceptableTargets: [[invoked]]GeorgeWBush came under fire more than a few times.

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* {{Flanderization}}: Dave Chappelle's comedy used edgy material to deconstruct and subvert racism. Carlos Mencia mostly just replicates stereotypes for shock value. This is basically what Chappelle was afraid of happening with his own comedy (i.e. the "Race Pixies").



** {{Flanderization}}: Dave Chappelle's comedy used edgy material to deconstruct and subvert racism. {{YMMV}}, but Carlos Mencia mostly just replicates stereotypes for shock value. This is basically what Chappelle was afraid of happening with his own comedy (i.e. the "Race Pixies").
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** {{Flanderization}}: Dave Chappelle's comedy used edgy material to deconstruct and subvert racism. {{YMMV}}, but Carlos Mencia mostly just replicates stereotypes for shock value. This is basically what Chappelle was afraid of happening with his own comedy (i.e. the "Race Pixies").
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''Mind of Mencia'' is a ComedyCentral sketch comedy show starring comedian Carlos Mencia. The skits were usually geared toward controversial topics. ''Mind of Mencia'' can be seen as a SpiritualSuccessor to ''Series/ChappellesShow''.

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''Mind of Mencia'' (2005-2008) is a ComedyCentral sketch comedy show starring comedian Carlos Mencia. The skits were usually geared toward controversial topics. ''Mind of Mencia'' can be seen as a SpiritualSuccessor to ''Series/ChappellesShow''.
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* FollowTheLeader: This is one of the many shows Comedy Central produced to try and recreate the success of ChapellesShow.

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* FollowTheLeader: This is one of the many shows Comedy Central produced to try and recreate the success of ChapellesShow.''Series/ChappellesShow''.
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* AcceptableTargets: GeorgeWBush came under fire more than a few times.

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''Mind of Mencia'' is a ComedyCentral sketch comedy show starring comedian Carlos Mencia. The skits were usually geared toward controversial topics. ''Mind of Mencia'' can be seen as a SpiritualSuccessor to ''ChapellesShow''. Though ''Mind of Mencia'' lasted longer than ''ChapellesShow'', it is generally considered inferior.

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''Mind of Mencia'' is a ComedyCentral sketch comedy show starring comedian Carlos Mencia. The skits were usually geared toward controversial topics. ''Mind of Mencia'' can be seen as a SpiritualSuccessor to ''ChapellesShow''. Though ''Mind of Mencia'' lasted longer than ''ChapellesShow'', it is generally considered inferior.
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* CharlieAndTheChocolateParody: [[CrossesTheLineTwice "Guilt Away Island" which was meant to help white people feel less guilty about all the horrible stuff their ancestors did to other races by making them do things like pick cotten candy out of a field in a way similar to the how the slaves did or going on "rides" that made them swim through shark-infested waters or ride in the trunk of a car crossing the border.]]

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* CharlieAndTheChocolateParody: [[CrossesTheLineTwice "Guilt Away Island" which was an amusement park-like place meant to help white people feel less guilty about all the horrible stuff their ancestors did to other races by making them do things like pick cotten candy out of a field in a way similar to the how the slaves did or going on "rides" that made them swim through shark-infested waters or ride in the trunk of a car crossing the border.]]

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* AcceptableTargets: GerogeWBush came under fire more than a few times.



* CharlieAndTheChocolateParody: [[CrossesTheLineTwice "Guilt Away Island" which was meant to help white people feel less guilty about all the horrible stuff their ancestors did to other races by making them do things like pick cotten candy out of a field in a way similar to the how the slaves did or going on "rides" that made them swim through shark-infested waters or ride in the trunk of a car crossing the border.]]



* NoPeriodsPeriod: Averted with an ipod no less. ("Fergie, Panic At The Disco... dude, your ipod isn't broken... its on its period!") Also, one of the cartoon shorts based on Carlos own childhood had him learn about periods when his sister got her first one.

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* NoPeriodsPeriod: Averted with an ipod no less. ("Fergie, ("[[TakeThat Fergie, Panic At The Disco... dude, your ipod isn't broken... its on its period!") period!]]") Also, one of the cartoon shorts based on Carlos own childhood had him learn about periods when his sister got her first one.
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* NoPeriodsPeriod: Averted with an ipod no less. ("Fergie, Panic At The Disco... dude, your ipod isn't broken... its on its period!") Also, one of the cartoon shorts based on Carlos own childhood had him learn about periods when his sister got her first one.
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* FollowTheLeader: This is one of the many shows Comedy Central produced to try and recreate the success of ChapellesShow.

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* FollowTheLeader: This is one of the many shows Comedy Central produced to try and recreate the success of ChapellesShow.ChapellesShow.
* SurroundedByIdiots: A ''huge'' part of Mencia's comedy is ranting about how stupid different people are.
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Mencia's trademark CatchPhrase on the show was "DEE dee dee!", which was used to indicate mental retardation or just plain stupidity.


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A ComedyCentral sketch comedy show starring Carlos Mencia. Focused on race, politics, disabilities, and other "politically incorrect" topics, ''Mind of Mencia'' can be seen as a SpiritualSuccessor to ''ChapellesShow''. Though ''Mind of Mencia'' lasted longer than ''ChapellesShow'', it is generally not as well-regarded if {{IMDB}} is anything to go on.

Mencia's trademark CatchPhrase on the show was "DEE dee dee!", which was used to indicate mental retardation or just plain stupidity.

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A ''Mind of Mencia'' is a ComedyCentral sketch comedy show starring comedian Carlos Mencia. Focused on race, politics, disabilities, and other "politically incorrect" topics, The skits were usually geared toward controversial topics. ''Mind of Mencia'' can be seen as a SpiritualSuccessor to ''ChapellesShow''. Though ''Mind of Mencia'' lasted longer than ''ChapellesShow'', it is generally not as well-regarded if {{IMDB}} is anything to go on.

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Mencia's trademark CatchPhrase on the show was "DEE dee dee!", which was used to indicate mental retardation or just plain stupidity.stupidity.

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* FollowTheLeader: This is one of the many shows Comedy Central produced to try and recreate the success of ChapellesShow.

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A ComedyCentral sketch comedy show starring Carlos Mencia. Focused on race, politics, disabilities, and other "politically incorrect" topics, ''Mind of Mencia'' can be seen as a SpiritualSuccessor to ''ChapellesShow''. Mencia's trademark CatchPhrase on the show was "DEE dee dee!", which was used to indicate mental retardation or just plain stupidity.

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A ComedyCentral sketch comedy show starring Carlos Mencia. Focused on race, politics, disabilities, and other "politically incorrect" topics, ''Mind of Mencia'' can be seen as a SpiritualSuccessor to ''ChapellesShow''. Though ''Mind of Mencia'' lasted longer than ''ChapellesShow'', it is generally not as well-regarded if {{IMDB}} is anything to go on.

Mencia's trademark CatchPhrase on the show was "DEE dee dee!", which was used to indicate mental retardation or just plain stupidity.
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A ComedyCentral sketch comedy show starring Carlos Mencia. Focused on race, politics, disabilities, and other "politically incorrect" topics, ''Mind of Mencia'' can be seen as a SpiritualSuccessor to ''ChapellesShow''. Mencia's trademark CatchPhrase on the show was "DEE dee dee!", which was used to indicate mental retardation or just plain stupidity.

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