Uncle Ruckus

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Uncle Ruckus
The Boondocks character
Ruckus as he appears in the television series
First appearance	"The Garden Party" (2005)
Voiced by	Gary Anthony Williams
In-universe information
Full name	Uncle Ruckus
Relatives	Mr. Ruckus (father, deceased) Bunny Ruckus (mother) Darrel Ruckus (younger brother) Darryl Ruckus (younger brother) Nelly Ruckus (grandmother, deceased) Uncle Ruckus (great-uncle)

Uncle Ruckus (born July 4, 1939) is a fictional character and the main antagonist of the American animated sitcom The Boondocks. Voiced by Gary Anthony Williams, he first appeared on television in the show's pilot episode on November 6, 2005. Created and designed by cartoonist Aaron McGruder, Ruckus gained substantial popularity after appearing in the 1996 comic strip of the same name.^[1]

Ruckus had a turbulent childhood being raised by his abusive father, Mr. Ruckus, whose abuse is the reason Ruckus has a mismatched glass eye. His mother, Bunny Ruckus had an identity crisis which often led her to criticize fellow African-American people and have a high opinion of white Americans. After being kicked out of his home as a teenager, he traveled to Woodcrest where he worked 47 odd jobs.

He embodies many old American working-class stereotypes, as he is crude, short-tempered, obese, clumsy, rule-breaking, and a jack of all trades. One of his most notable traits is his internalized racism; he is an outspoken white supremacist and even claims to be an Irish-American who suffers from "reverse vitiligo”.

In spite of this, Ruckus maintains a close relationship with Robert Freeman and yearns for social acceptance. Despite the blue-collar routine of his life, he has had a number of remarkable experiences, including work as a recording artist.