by Robin Bownes July 03, 2003
by unknown November 27, 2003
The name is a reference to a potent form of heroin sold by Frank Lucas at the height of his drug trade in Harlem.
by DoPeMaNoRiGiNaTor November 18, 2007
"Magical Negroes" are characters of color that appear in otherwise totally-Caucasian works of fiction. These characters are hardworking, righteous and usually have magical powers, but despite their supernatural prowess they have no impact on the progress of the plot.
The "Magical Negro" character does not actually have to be of African-American decent, but is always the darkest member of the cast. The character's race is rarely if ever referred to, and usually speaks perfect English.
This plot device is beloved in Hollywood, because it allows producers and directors to say, "See? We're not racist! We have a minority in a featured role!"
Stephen King is especially well known for this device; see Scatman Crothers as 'Dick Halloran' in "The Shining" or Michael Clark Duncan as 'John Coffee' in "The Green Mile". See also Idris Alba as 'Heimdall' in "Thor" or Dev Patel as 'Zuko' in "The Last Airbender".
The "Magical Negro" character does not actually have to be of African-American decent, but is always the darkest member of the cast. The character's race is rarely if ever referred to, and usually speaks perfect English.
This plot device is beloved in Hollywood, because it allows producers and directors to say, "See? We're not racist! We have a minority in a featured role!"
Stephen King is especially well known for this device; see Scatman Crothers as 'Dick Halloran' in "The Shining" or Michael Clark Duncan as 'John Coffee' in "The Green Mile". See also Idris Alba as 'Heimdall' in "Thor" or Dev Patel as 'Zuko' in "The Last Airbender".
Examples: Scatman Crothers as 'Dick Halloran' in "The Shining", Michael Clark Duncan as 'John Coffee' in "The Green Mile", Idris Alba as 'Heimdall' in "Thor", Dev Patel as 'Zuko' in "The Last Airbender", Magical Negroes colorblind colorblind racism
by Zildjean July 10, 2013
Magic Dirt is an Australian rock band, formed in 1992 in Geelong, Australia. The band has released several albums to date.
Current Line-up:
Adalita Srsen (vocal, guitar)
Dean Turner (bass guitar)
Raul Sanchez (guitar)
Adam Robertson (drums)
Discography:
Friends In Danger (ANDA, 1996)
Magic Dirt (USA Only Release) (Dirt Records, 1996)
Magic Dirt (Europe Only Release) (Subway Records, 1997)
Young & Full Of The Devil (ANDA, 1998)
What Are Rock Stars Doing Today (WEA, 2000)
Tough Love (WEA, 2003)
Current Line-up:
Adalita Srsen (vocal, guitar)
Dean Turner (bass guitar)
Raul Sanchez (guitar)
Adam Robertson (drums)
Discography:
Friends In Danger (ANDA, 1996)
Magic Dirt (USA Only Release) (Dirt Records, 1996)
Magic Dirt (Europe Only Release) (Subway Records, 1997)
Young & Full Of The Devil (ANDA, 1998)
What Are Rock Stars Doing Today (WEA, 2000)
Tough Love (WEA, 2003)
by potta September 19, 2005
A twinkly eyed older male who appears to be, and considers themselves to be, all lovely and cuddly but who eventually turns out to hold offensive views.
by Monkeyboyvalley August 11, 2018
A term used to describe magic used for bad intentions. The magic itself is not black/evil/bad or white/holy/good. Magic is as evil or saintly as gravity. The intent of the person casting the magic is what makes it good or bad, or somewhere within a gray area.
by Electromagnetic Spectrum January 22, 2008