Token Black

Token Black, formerly Token Williams, voiced by Adrien Beard, is a character on the animated series South Park. His name is a play on words relating to the politically-correct idea of the "token black guy" commonly featured on American television shows.

Character
Token Black is a regular member of Craig Tucker's gang, and is most notable as being the only black child in South Park (other than guest characters). This may explain why the creators chose to change his surname, and this is also why his first name is Token. (In television and cinema, a "token black" is a black person amongst a crowd of white people. To make the show seem diverse, ergo "Token Black".) His birthday is June 20th. He is one of the smarter boys who is a straight-A student.

Token made his first appearance in the series pilot episode, Cartman Gets an Anal Probe where he appears as a background character. In early episodes he was an unnamed character. However in the episode Gnomes his name was mentioned in his third-grade class by Mr.Garrison.

He had a major role in Cartman's Silly Hate Crime 2000, where the boys are competing in a sled race against the girls, and Token made fun of Cartman's weight by saying: "Yeah! And with Cartman's enormously fat ass, the boys are sure to win!". Cartman throws a rock at him, giving him a black eye. Because Token is African-American, the FBI assumes the rock was thrown because of racism, not provocation. The government tries Cartman in a federal court where he is convicted of a hate crime, and he was sentenced to juvenile prison. Stan and Kyle go to Token's house and ask him to help them get Cartman out of prison, because they need his fat ass inorder to win the race. The boys then put on a presentation before the governor, complete with visual aids, in which they detail their opposition to hate crime laws, declaring it as a "savage hypocrisy". Arguing that all forms of crime warrant some sort of hate, and the laws serve only to encourage discrimination further, impressing the governor. Cartman returns home, arriving at the sled race just as they are about to begin, and helps the boys beat the girls. Lizzy is then carried off by a bear.

He has another major role in Here Comes the Neighborhood. Where token is being teased by his friends for being rich. For example, he was teased by the kids of South Park for having a DVD, and was laughed at when he didn't know what a VHS was. Token then becomes sick of kids making fun of him, and is tired of being rich. When Token mentioned the word J-Mart, his mother became upset and cried. Token was happy going to J-Mart, and got some J-Mart clothes and wear them. The adults in the store gave odd glances at him and his family making Token very upset. He sang and told God to bring rich people to his town. Soon other rich people including Will Smith, Operah Windfrey, and Snoop Dog and their families came to South Park. Token tries to play with them,suggesting a snowball fight. Instead the rich kids make fun of him,he responds "I don't fit in anywhere." Token then went to the Zoo and asked Aslan the Lion if he could stay at the Zoo. At the end, his friends told Token they were just ripping him off and told him they are gonna call him a pussy for now on.

In Christian Rock Hard, Cartman told him to get the bass guitar he had. Cartman however, kept ripping him about being black and insisted he could play bass guitar. Token became sick of Cartman ripping him off. However, Token, Butters, and Cartman (The Leader) were in Faith + 1. At the end Cartman is pissed off at Myrrh Album and can never win the bet again. Token then beats up Cartman.

In Raisins, Token was Wendy's boyfriend, stealing Stan's girlfriend.This broke Stan's heart making him become a goth. Kyle told Stan that Wendy and Token were still dating. At the end of the episode, Stan called Wendy a bitch and gave Token the middle finger.

In With Apologies to Jesse Jackson, Token is upset at Stan's dad of saying the N word on National Television. He was also angry at Stan for not understanding that the N word is harmful of Black people. Stan kept saying he understood,but Token wouldn't accept what he said. At the end ,Stan and Token argued about the N Word. Stan also said that he will never understand how Black people feel and Token says "Now you get it, Stan."

In Funnybot, Token was laughing at Tyler Perry and Madea's jokes. Madea kept his jokes going on, and Token keep paying money .He told Butters to give him more money. At the end, Token says the is finally back to normal. Token told Jimmy that he promises not do German Jokes again.

He reluctantly helped Cartman in 1%, as he needed a place to stay.

Appearance
Token wears a light purple armani exchange shirt with a letter "T" in light orange and a pair of dark gray pants. Being African-American, his skin is dark.

Family
Originally known as Token Williams, he is the only minority (aside from Kevin, a Chinese-American) in the main characters' class and with the loss of Chef he and his family are the only African Americans in South Park. His name comes from the phrase "token minority," typically used to describe non-Caucasian persons thrown into small roles in TV shows and movies for the sole purpose of character diversity. In an intentional juxtaposition of racial stereotypes, Token and his parents are said to be the wealthiest family in South Park; his father (Steve) is a lawyer and his mother Marie is a chemist.

In the episode "Here Comes the Neighborhood", Token becomes tired of being an outcast due to his wealth, and successfully gets more rich people to move to South Park, all of whom are famous African-Americans. At the end of the episode, the other boys tell him they tease each other for any faults they have all the time, and therefore they accepted him into their group. They then decide that from then on, they would tease him for being a pussy. Token liked getting teased for being rich better.

See also: Black's House

Personality
Token is is most notable as being the only black child in South Park (other than guest characters). This might explain why the creators chose to change his surname, and also why his first name is Token (in television and cinema, a "token black" is a black person amongst a crowd of white people to make the show seem diverse, ergo "Token Black".) His birthday is June 20th. He is one of the smarter boys and a straight-A student. He usually gets picked on everyone for him being black and being rich. However, Token can stand up for himself if he has to. It is usually Cartman who rips on him for being black.

In Here Comes the Neighborhood, he's the only black kid in school and wanted to be like the all of the other kids and was really upset when the rest of the kids ripped on him for being rich.

In Cartman's Silly Hate Crime 2000, he was making fun of Cartman and calling him a "fat-ass" in the sled. Cartman threw a rock at him, causing Cartman to be charged for a hate crime. Token's Dad was the one that agreed on the Boys getting Cartman out of jail and wouldn't do it because he is black.

In Raisins, he stole Stan's girlfriend away and further pushed Stan into his depression. Token and Wendy were not seen together after this episode.

In the Coon episodes he was one of the Alter-Egos named "Tupperware" he said that he had a car accident and was made of Tupperware parts. Token also loves to help other people.

In the episode Free Willzyx, he helped Kyle save a whale. Token Black is a regular member of Craig Tucker's gang.

In early episode Token made his first appearance Cartman Gets an Anal Probe where he appears a s a background character. Token in early episodes was as an unnamed character However, his first name was mentioned by Mr. Garrison in his 3rd Grade class. His named was mentioned by him in the episode Gnomes.

He has had a Major role in Cartman's Silly Hate Crime 2000 where Token makes fun about his weight and says "Yeah! And with Cartman's enormously fat ass, the boys are sure to win!" and where Cartman says he will throw a rock at him and throw a rock at him. In the office, Token's right arm is in a sling and his right eye is blackened. However, Stan and Kyle came to Token's house and Kyle ask if he wanted the girls to win and However, Token didn't want the Girls to win so they went to the Govenor's office and tell that Eric Cartman should not go to jail because, hitting someone with a rock is not a hate crime law. However, at the end of the episode Token took Kenny's place and Token and all of them won the race.

He even had another Major role in Here Comes the Neighborhood Token friends was making of him for being rich However, Token was sick of kids making fun of them, and was sick of him being rich. However, when Token got the word J-Mart his mother was upset and crying. Token was happy of going to J-Mart and was getting some J-Mart clothes and was wearing them. And also, the Kids was making fun of him again about them not having a DVD Player, and ask the what's a VHS, and all the kids bursts out laughing. Token got really upset and was singing and told God to bring rich people to his town. However, the other rich people like Will Smith and his other kids came to South Park. Token ask them if they want to play a snowball fight. the rich kids makes fun of him and Token says "I don't fit in anywhere." Token went to the Zoo and ask Aslan the Lion if he could stay to Zoo but temporarily he learns something and left the Zoo. At the end His friends told Token that they were just ripping him off and told them they are gonna call him a pussy for now on.

In Christian Rock Hard Cartman told him to get the bass guitar he has, and Cartman however, keeps ripping him about him being black and he could play bass guitar and however, He was getting sick of him ripping him off. However, Token, Butters, and Cartman (The Leader) were in Faith + 1. At the end Cartman is pissed off of a Myrrh Album and can never win the bet again. Token beats up Cartman.

In Raisins Token is seen as Wendy's new boyfriend after she breaks up with Stan. At the end of the episode when Stan is over his "goth" phase, he flips Token off as he and Wendy walk by.

In With Apologies to Jesse Jackson Token is upset at Stan's dad of saying the N word in National Television However, he was angry at Stan of not getting it on what the N word is harmful of Black people. However, Stan keep saying that he gets it but Token won't accept on what he's saying. At the end Stan and Token were arguing about the N Word. Stan also said that he will never understand how Black people feels and Token says "Now you get it, Stan."

In Funnybot Tyler Perry makes a guest appearance as Madea for Jimmy's comedy awards, and Token is the only character shown laughing at his jokes. This suggests a stereotype that African Americans are the only group that finds Madea entertaining. Token's achille's heel is in paying "Madea" his loose change, at each punchline. At the end of the epiosde, Madea is buried alive underground by the United States Government, relieving Token's need to laugh and donate his change.

Best Friendship with Clyde Donovan
Token and Clyde gets along and are good friends. They usually talk to each other and they are both in Craig's group. Token and Clyde were seen talking in many episodes. They even talk to each other in lunch time with Craig. He's also have a good friendship with Craig. Even though Clyde was the one to ripped Token for being racist but all of them called him a pussy at the end.

In Bebe's Boobs Destroy Society Token and Clyde did most of the talking in that episode. Clyde says "hellafun" and Token agrees on Clyde and told him that he's gonna start saying it now. Clyde even ask Bebe that he had never seen Bebe before and Token agrees on him too saying that Bebe is cool but says she's a girl but could hang out with her which was that all they were thinking was her boobs.

Friendship with Craig Tucker
Token and Craig are good friends to each other and Token is usually seen in Craig's gang

Friendship/Conflict with Eric Cartman
It has shown a view times that Token shows a hate towards Cartman. Probably because Cartman is a racist and insults black people right in front of Token. In the episode Cartman's Silly Hate Crime 2000 Cartman throws a rock to Token because Token called him fat. ( but it was actually Kyle who said that). In the episode Here Comes the Neighborhood Cartman was together with some other guys insulting Token because he is rich.

But on the other hand, Token did agree to help Cartman with his Christian Rock band in Faith + 1, because being black Cartman believed he had a bass guitar they could use. Surprisingly he was right, and Token was even able to play it despite never picking up the instrument before (much to Token's annoyance however, as he assumed Cartman was just using a black stereotype).

In 1% Cartman comes to Token's house for protection, although Token didn't seem very happy about this, especially after learning that it is only because Cartman thinks he will be safe in a house owned by black people.

Friendship with Stan Marsh
Stan and Token are very good friends to each other and he talks with Stan in the lunch table at lunchtime. Although their friendship took a hit in Raisins when Token stole Wendy from Stan. In With Apologies to Jesse Jackson Token was very upset that Randy Marsh said the word "nigger" (uncensored) and Token got upset when Stan claimed to understand how black people feel when they hear the word "nigger." The feud is resolved by the end of the episode.

Relationship with Bebe Stevens
Bebe called Token as a midnight blue in Stupid Spoiled Whore Video Playset episode and she invited him in her party.

In Bebe's Boobs Destroy Society Token and Clyde starting on liking her and think she was cool, smart and awesome. However, Token and all the Boys was fighting for Bebe at this point, and all the Boys think she was cool and super awesome.

Friendship with Butters Stotch
Token and Butters are good friends and were in the Faith + 1 band and album. They also talk sometimes and sit together during lunchtime. Token kind of cares about Butters, in the episode Marjorine Butter's went to the slumber party and Token was there to make sure nothing happened to him. Token and Butters are considered very close friends.

Relationship with Lola
Token and Lola were paired in the Follow That Egg! episode and were given a brown egg by Ms. Garrison; a slightly racist jab at Token.

Relationship with Wendy Testaburger
In the episode "Raisins", he steals Wendy Testaburger from Stan Marsh (or she went for him). Stan flips him off because of that. However, it seems probable that their relationship was not as long-lived as Wendy's relationship with Stan, as they haven't been shown together again (he was also shown with othergirls at the party in "Stupid Spoiled Whore Video Playset").

Racism
Racism has often been a theme based around Token, such as in the episodes "Cartman's Silly Hate Crime 2000" and "With Apologies to Jesse Jackson". Since the demise of Chef, Token and his parents are the only African-American regular characters on the show, and perhaps the only African-Americans in the entire town.

Cartman is the most obvious source of racism towards Token. When Cartman decides to make a Christian Rock group, he immediately went to Token and demanded that Token get the bass guitar out of his basement. Token, offended, responded that he didn't own a bass and didn't know how to play it anyways. Cartman shoots back that because he's black he of course owns one and knows how to play it. Much to Token's annoyance, Cartman was right on both counts. Another incident of Cartman's racist behavior was when the boys were making a news show for CCTV, Cartman tells Token to change his voice for presenting because it sounded too black. Token does so, and takes on an overly pompous white stereotype voice. In "Free Willzyx", while the other boys have their faces camouflaged black, his is white. In "Imaginationland", his codename is Blacky. Of course there are times where Cartman does something inadvertently racist without the intent behind it, such as when he once threw a rock at Token because Token called him fat along with the other kids, it was classed as a hate crime.

In "Follow that Egg!", while working with Lola on the egg science project, he was given a brown egg while all the other couples got white eggs; and he understood what this meant giving Mrs. Garrison an annoyed expression. In the season eleven episode, "With Apologies to Jesse Jackson", Token felt offended by Stan's dad saying "niggers" as an answer on Wheel of Fortune. He eventually forgave Stan when he realized that he could never understand how it feels to hear the word from an African-American's viewpoint.

Also in the episode "Wing", when Cartman and the gang try to become Token's agents to get 10% of prize money from a talent show he was entering, Cartman stated, "Now you're probably wondering 'Hell, why do I need to give you guys ten percent?!'", in a stereotypical voice.

In "Free Willzyx", when all of the boys where black face paint to blend into the background, Token has white face paint

In Funnybot Tyler Perry makes a guest appearance as Madea for Jimmy's comedy awards, and Token is the only character shown laughing at his jokes. This suggests a stereotype that African Americans are the only group that finds Madea entertaining.

In 1% Cartman stays at Token's house to hide from whoever is killing his dolls, convinced that since Token is black, no one would dare attack him there because it would supposedly be a sign of racism.

Music
Token can play bass guitar quite well, as seen in the episode "Christian Rock Hard". However, he is annoyed by his talent, as Cartman tells him it is hereditary due to his ethnicity. He also has an excellent singing voice, as seen in the episode "Wing". He sang for the Ms. Colorado Beauty Pageant and won $200. He eventually lost his money when he hired an agent and wound up serving drinks at Sylvester Stallone's son's wedding.

Oddly enough, he also sang a ballad in "Here Comes the Neighborhood", but did not sound nearly as impressive as he does in "Wing". Cartman attributes both his talents to the fact that he is black.

Fighting
Near the end of the episode "Christian Rock Hard" Token rather easily beat up Cartman with two punches and a kick. This indicates that he is a decent fighter. But then again, Cartman started crying uncontrollably like a baby after Kyle punches him very lightly. Token also was a "vigilante" for a while, under the alias TupperWear. Although he is never actually seen fighting, he does, along with the rest of Coon & Friends, try to intervene when cultists corner Kenny. In Bebe's Boobs Destroy Society Token was seen fighting the other boys for Bebe which was they were fighting for Bebe's boobs at the end he said "Yeah, What the hell happen to us?"

Sports
Token is seen to be very good at sports playing on the dodgeball team in "Conjoined Fetus Lady", the baseball team playing first-base in "The Losing Edge" and the basketball team in "Elementary School Musical". And in "Medicinal Fried Chicken" he is seen with the soccer team.

Trivia

 * Token is also as a very smart character that, aside from Stan and Kyle, is least affected by Cartman's attempts at manipulation, much to the annoyance of Cartman.
 * Token loves Tyler Perry's and Madea's jokes. and was keep giving her money for her jokes and tell Butters to give Token some money.
 * Token's name was mentioned by Brian C. Anderson as an example of South Park being, in the words of Andrew Sullivan, "The best antidote to PC culture we have."

Quotes

 * Clyde: "What vice did you see on the videotape, Talangar? Is it the work of Sauron's magic?" [Token returns to the table and places the tape there]
 * Token: "I'm not playing anymore." [walks off]
 * Stan: [steps forward] "Uh well wait, what'd you see?"
 * Token: [stops and turns] "I don't know, I don't wanna know. I'm out." [claps his hands, then walks back into the house, sliding the door open and closed. The boys look on]


 * Randy: "Yes... uh... you see Token, that was called a pornographic film. Uh, it shows adult men and adult women having sexual intercourse." [Token does not respond, but instead continues to stare blankly]] "You see when a- when a man and woman are in love, the man puts his penis into a woman's vagina. It's called love making, and its part of being in love." [There is a long pause before Token at last speaks]
 * Token: And when a woman has four penises in her at the same time. Then stands over the men and pees on them, is that part of being in love too? Five midgets. Spanking a man. Covered in thousand island dressing. Is that making love?"
 * Mr. Black: "Jesus! What kind of porno was that?!"
 * Gerald: "Back-Door Sluts 9"
 * Mr. Black: "Oh Jesus! Not that one!"

Season 1

 * "Mecha-Streisand
 * "Cartman's Mom is a Dirty Slut"

Season 2

 * "Terrance and Phillip in Not Without My Anus"
 * "Cartman's Mom is Still a Dirty Slut"
 * "Chickenlover"
 * "Chickenpox"
 * "Cow Days"
 * "Chef Aid"
 * "Prehistoric Ice Man

Season 3

 * "Spontaneous Combustion"
 * "Cat Orgy"
 * "Two Guys Naked in a Hot Tub"
 * "Jewbilee"
 * "Korn's Groovy Pirate Ghost Mystery"
 * "The Red Badge of Gayness"
 * "Mr. Hankey's Christmas Classics"
 * "Are You There God? It's Me, Jesus"

Season 4

 * "Quintuplets 2000"
 * "Something You Can Do with Your Finger"
 * "Pip
 * "A Very Crappy Christmas"

Season 5

 * "Super Best Friends"
 * "Towelie"
 * "Butters' Very Own Episode"

Season 6

 * "Jared Has Aides"
 * "Asspen"
 * "Freak Strike"
 * "The New Terrance and Phillip Movie Trailer"
 * "The Simpsons Already Did It"
 * "Free Hat"
 * "A Ladder to Heaven"
 * "The Biggest Douche in the Universe"
 * "Red Sleigh Down"

Season 7

 * "Cancelled"
 * "Krazy Kripples"
 * "Red Man's Greed"
 * "Grey Dawn"
 * "It's Christmas in Canada"

Season 8

 * "Up the Down Steroid"
 * "The Passion of the Jew"
 * "Goobacks"
 * "Something Wall-Mart This Way Comes"

Season 9

 * "Die Hippie, Die"
 * "Trapped in the Closet"
 * "Bloody Mary"

Season 10

 * "Cartoon Wars Part I"
 * "A Million Little Fibers"
 * "Tsst"
 * "Go God Go XII"
 * "Stanley's Cup"

Season 11

 * "Fantastic Easter Special"
 * "More Crap"
 * "Imaginationland, Episode II"
 * "Imaginationland, Episode III"

Season 12

 * "Britney's New Look"
 * "Over Logging"
 * "The China Probrem"
 * "Pandemic"
 * "Pandemic 2: The Startling
 * "About Last Night..."

Season 13

 * "Pinewood Derby"
 * "Dead Celebrities"
 * "Whale Whores"
 * "Pee"

Season 14

 * "Medicinal Fried Chicken"
 * "201"
 * "Crippled Summer"
 * "It's a Jersey Thing"

Season 15

 * "Crack Baby Athletic Association"
 * "Broadway Bro Down"
 * "The Poor Kid"

Episodes in Which Token is Prominent

 * Unaired Pilot - Watches Dogpoo roll in dirt.
 * Cartman Gets an Anal Probe - Seen in class.
 * Gnomes - His first name was speaking by his name Token.
 * Tweek vs. Craig - First Speaking role though is only line is "Yeah they left!" in a different voice than in later episodes.
 * Hooked on Monkey Phonics - He is seen at the dance with Rebecca.
 * Cartman's Silly Hate Crime 2000 - Token is hit by a rock Cartman threw at him, and the FBI has him go to jail for that [his father was against hate crime laws].
 * Chef Goes Nanners - Token and his family stand with Chef as he protests the racism depicted in the South Park flag.
 * Helen Keller! The Musical - Token thinks that Gobbles suck for the play.
 * Here Comes the Neighborhood - Token, tired of being teased on account of his wealth, invites several rich, black, celebrity families to move to South Park.
 * Professor Chaos - Token succeeds the "bus stop test" and the "talent test". He appears to be the best candidate, but the boys say he's too much of a smartass and cut him out.
 * The Return of the Fellowship of the Ring to the Two Towers - Token is chosen to watch the Forbidden Tape (which was actually a porno) at the gathering. After watching, he is in a daze and stops role-playing.512_14.gif".]]
 * Christian Rock Hard - Token is chosen along with Butters to form a Christian Rock Band with Cartman.
 * Raisins - Token is Wendy's new boyfriend.
 * Good Times with Weapons - Token and the others in Stan and Craig's gangs play ninjas with each other.
 * Quest for Ratings - Token is in the boys' extended gang for their news show.
 * Wing - The boys try to get Token as their new client in their agency, but he is stolen by another agency.
 * Free Willzyx - Helped Kyle to get Willzyk to the moon.
 * With Apologies to Jesse Jackson - Token is initially upset after Randy Marsh says the "N" word on live television, but is even more upset when Stan doesn't understand why that's so bad.
 * Lice Capades - He is shown with the guys giving Kenny a sock bath.
 * The List - Token is ranked the second cutest boy in the school.
 * Breast Cancer Show Ever - Token is with the other boys saying things about Wendy and Cartman fighting.
 * Super Fun Time - Token is field trip partners with Clyde.
 * Elementary School Musical - Token joins the school singing with Bridon Guermo.
 * W.T.F - Token joins the wrestling show, his name is Kongo.
 * Coon 2: Hindsight - He appears as TupperWear, a member of "Coon and Friends".
 * Mysterion Rises - He appears as TupperWear, a member of "Coon and Friends".
 * Coon vs. Coon and Friends - Again is TupperWear
 * Funnybot - Laughs at every joke Tyler Perry says
 * You're Getting Old - Appears in Stan's birthday party.
 * The Last of the Meheecans - Cartman's slumber party
 * Bass to Mouth - In Stan's group.
 * 1% - Cartman stays at his house, thinking that he will be safe from any assaults because Token is black. Token witnesses Cartman 'growing up' along with Stan, Kyle and Kenny.

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