I actually have had a couple "Brushes with Rascals" in my life. One of my friends in college lived in the same apartment complex as Stymie. He recalled a story where he chided Stymie for his very stereotypical portrayal. He replied by saying, "My family was starving, we had to eat and I had a job." He had a lot of respect for him after that.
And Alfalfa grew up near my home. My neighbor was actually his cousin. I remember her telling me how nice he was and how horrible it was that he was killed. That was a lot to take in as a kid...and an eye opener when I read more about how he was killed.
And Alfalfa grew up near my home. My neighbor was actually his cousin. I remember her telling me how nice he was and how horrible it was that he was killed. That was a lot to take in as a kid...and an eye opener when I read more about how he was killed.
Or at least.....misleading and bisexual.