Posted on 02/21/2026 5:49:53 PM PST by dynachrome
Disney is facing intense criticism for introducing a new cartoon superhero named “Captain Durag” on its Disney Jr. show “Hey AJ! The character, who debuted in the middle of Black History Month, has been slammed by leftists as tone-deaf, stereotypical, and disrespectful to black culture.
Captain Durag is depicted as a black superhero fighting “grime” in Slime City, with his durag serving as both his cape and a mask that covers the upper part of his face.
The concept of Captain Durag is wildly tone deaf. A black superhero with a durag as both his cape and mask, with a literal snow bunny as his sidekick, that is more of a garbage man than a superhero… pic.twitter.com/Dk1SSH1nC3
— Black Culture Is Pop Culture (@BCisPC) February 18, 2026
Critics argue this portrayal reduces black identity to a caricature, sparking outrage on social media where users called it an “abomination” and questioned Disney’s judgment.
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He drinks grape soda to get superpowers? That’s what happens when a bunch of white homos try to pander.
Is he now part of the Marvel Universe? Is Darth Durag coming soon to Star Wars?
The leftist didn’t like the black crows in the original movie,Dumbo. Even though they were the heroes of the movie!
slammed by leftists
I think the crows in both the Fritz the Cat, counter culture films were also supposed to symbolize black people.
Csn both sides lose?
The character looks kinda gay. Not that there is anything wrong with that.
Grape drank?
Capt. Doo-Rag offends the perpetually offended.
Wow, Fritz the cat, boy does that bring back memories. I had completely forgotten about that x-rated cartoon.
AWFULs (Affluent White Female Ugly Liberals) don’t like to represent black culture as it truly is, they prefer to make it something else entirely. No need to remind them of reality.
LOL. One of the funniest Seinfeld episodes. Very well done!
I love that show.
Recently got back into watching the entire series.
Prison Mike from The Office!
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“Captain Durag” Like a Do-rag (Hairdo rag), the bandana guys (not just black ones) with shaved heads wear around their heads to prevent sunburn?
Yes, it’s the Disney Hebrew version of black culture again. In Wakanda they have spears, but they shoot lasers. They have spaceships but there are lion skin rugs on the floor. I never blame black folks for these movies because a black director or screen writer or producer can’t walk into Hollywood and propose a movie just as I couldn’t waltz into the diamond district in New York and start my own jewelry stall.
They also had a hissy fit over the very cool monkeys in Jungle Book.
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