Let's settle it: Was James "JJ" Evans Jr. a c00n?

[valet]

I hear this all the time from people who hate "Good Times". But was he a c00n? Niguh was just funny to me. I don't see how he gets c00n status. Was he perfect no. Was dumb in school. A thief. And other stuff. And yes he did rhyme and say "Dynomite".

 

[daboywonder2002]

no he just turned into a cornball in the later sesaons. but never a c00n

 

[Dafunkdoc_Unlimited]

Yes, that's why Michael was the 'militant' brother. To balance it out.

And for the record: I LOVE 'Good Times'.​

 

[Taadow]

*sigh*

I'm gonna say no because that's how he got down, and didn't change up whenever white folks came around.


EDIT - I COMPLETELY did not mean for that to rhyme.

 

[Groanman]

Florida Evans was the biggest c00n on that show

She shytted on Black Jesus and everything went back to "normal"

The fun starts at 4:48

 

[mrken12]

Based on his beliefs in the show? No. Based on the character itself and what it represented to the audience and the writers? Yes.

 

[the cac mamba]

gunned up n clapped quick

 

[Heafcliffe]

As a youngin watching reruns, thought he was cool and confident.

As an adult, realized that white counterparts wrote his character and, subsequently, he was simply.....a jive turkey.

 

[Klyk21]

Not a c00n. Don't mistake dancing and sillyness for c00nmanship

 

[BrothaZay]

No but his mom was

 

[Theraflu]

Never a bigger c00n than Florida who was always cockblocking any opportunity for success or leaving the projects.

 

[Will Ross]

Every tv shows with kids has two smart ones and one dumb one

 

[kp404]

based on my definition of a "c00n," no.