Which one of Wendy Raquel Robinson’s TV roles is funnier? – Clacking in Color

Ask anyone and they’ll tell you that I like to laugh. It’s true. In fact, getting me to chuckle seems to be a contest among some of my friends. It’s all good though. I like a good guffaw. That’s why I’m such a huge fan of sitcoms — especially those featuring casts that boast ethnicity and diversity. That seems to be a rarity in this day and age, right? Nevertheless, there are a few sitcoms on the air that do succeed in drawing good attention. One of those wonderful programs is The Game, and on this show the scene stealer is, without a shadow of a doubt, Wendy Raquel Robinson.

As street smart sports agent Tasha Mack, Robinson, a six-time NAACP Image Award nominee, is given a chance to really show just how funny she is. It’s a role that some of The Game’s more avid viewers believe to have been created with her in mind. While I can’t say if that’s true or not, one thing is certain — the woman is hilarious. However, while I do like Robinson as Tasha, I think I may be in the minority when I say that I actually preferred her as Principal Regina Grier on The WB’s The Steve Harvey Show. Shout out to anyone who remembers that sitcom! That program got me though high school. I digress.

With Brittany Daniel absent from the current season of The Game, Robinson’s character has become my new favorite. However, when having to choose between Tasha Mack and Regina Grier, the comedic character she played from 1996 to 2002, I’d vote Regina hands down. She’s the character that’s more fun. You don’t have to take my word for it. Let’s analyze the two, shall we?

1. Which one is funnier? Well, perhaps that depends on the brand of comedy you prefer. While Tasha is tough, loud and super confident, Regina was smart, opinionated,  and super competitive. It was that competitive nature that made her so much fun to watch. At school, Regina was cool, calm, and collected. She was the epitome of sophistication, but Heaven forbid someone challenge her to a game of Scrabble or a dance-off. Her antics would become over dramatic and hilariously childlike, and Robinson just nailed it. A comical scene with her and Cedric the Entertainer comes to mind. The two of them were in a dancing competition against Steve and Lovita, and Cedric’s back went out on him. It was up to Regina to win the competition by busting out a series of hilarious dance moves. It was funny as hell. In regards to Robinson’s portrayal of Tasha, there are laughs to be had for sure. Tasha’s one-liners are priceless, and the way she calls Melanie ‘Med School’ always cracks me up.
2. Which one is smarter? Now here’s a hard one. It’s blatantly obvious that Tasha Mack is richer, but does being rich mean that one is smart? While Tasha did climb out of the hood to manage her son’s football career, a little bit of me believes that some of her success is based off of what her son Malik was able to accomplish himself. When it comes to Regina, well, it takes a masters degree to become a high school principal. Furthermore, the character has countless accolades, and I do believe she was an, um, what was it again? Oh, yes … an Essence Power Professional. The fact that Regina was intellectual was definitely a plus.
3. Which one is stronger? Tasha Mack. Without a doubt. The woman keeps a gun in her trunk. She’s not someone to be tangled with … although tennis pro Serena Williams did give Tasha a run for her money back in season two. That was a funny episode.

Well, two out of three isn’t bad, is it? While this is just my reasoning for why I think Regina is the winner, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. That’s the beauty of being diverse … and perhaps that’s the word that applies to Robinson. With a hand full of roles in both movies and television, she’s certainly proven that she has what it takes to make it in Hollywood. Her career is something that I’ve followed with great interest. With two memorable television characters to her credit, she’s certainly got my attention as well as the adoration of her fans. Perchance that’s all that really matters.

Touchdown! And it’s good!

Clacked by Jaylen Christie
on Apr 24, 2012 @ 11:56 EST5EDT