15 Iconic Huey Freeman Quotes From 'The Boondocks'

Merlyn Mathews
Dec 12, 2023 By Merlyn Mathews
Originally Published on Feb 05, 2021
Edited by Monisha Kochhar
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The comic strip 'The Boondocks' was written by Aaron Mc Gruder and is the basis for the American sitcom series that is also called 'The Boondocks'.

Huey Freeman is the protagonist in the series. He is a 10-year-old boy with bold views and beliefs about the world.

The first episode of 'The Boondocks' aired on 6 November 2005, titled 'Garden Party'. Huey is a highly-skilled martial artist and he was named after Huey P. Newton, one of the founders of the Black Panther Party.

Other major characters in the series include Riley and Robert Freeman. Riley is Huey's younger brother and Robert Freeman is his paternal grandfather, with whom he lives.

As well as Riley and Robert, some minor characters include Jazmine Dubois, Tom Dubois, Ed Wuncler, Uncle Rukus, Micheal Ceasar, and Cindy McPhearson.

The series also makes references to various famous personalities in a number of Huey Freeman quotes. Kahlil Gibran and others like Ronald Reagan, Oprah, and President Barack Obama are all mentioned in the series.

Huey and Riley are both voiced by Regina King and there are a total of four seasons so far. In 2006, Huey Freeman was even named the best male character at the Glyph Comics Awards! If you like the quotes below, then do have a look at our African American quotes and 'Aladdin' Genie quotes.

Deep Huey Freeman Quotes

Some of the themes covered in the series include greed, self-loathing, hypocrisy, and ignorance. Here are some of the best Huey Freeman quotes about freedom, some Huey freeman quotes on America, some freedom Huey Freeman quotes, some vision Huey Freeman quotes, and some Obi-Wan Huey Freeman quotes from the series.

1. "Maybe there are forces in this universe we don't understand. But I still believe we make our own miracles."

-Huey Freeman.

2. "Santa Claus is an Illuminati agent walking towards the New World Order."

-Huey Freeman.

3. "Being the bigger man is overrated."

-Huey Freeman.

4. "Maybe I'm too young to know what the world is suppose to be...but it is not suppose to be this. It can't be this. So please..."

-Huey Freeman.

5. "I don’t know, maybe that’s part of the plan, to make me think I’m crazy… it’s working.”

-Huey Freeman.

6. "What makes your god any less made than his?"

-Huey Freeman.

7. "I never prayed before. I don't even know who I'm praying to."

-Huey Freeman.

8. "The ancestors already bought and paid for our crown, all we have to do is wear."

-Huey Freeman.

9. "You do what you can to help people and they make you wonder... why you even bother..."

-Huey Freeman.

10. “Obi-Wan Kenobi once said ‘your eyes can deceive you, don’t trust them.’ It seems to be getting harder. Distinguishing reality from the illusions people make for us, or the ones we make for ourselves."

-Huey Freeman.

11. "To all the people of the earth I say with utmost sincerity... peace."

-Huey Freeman.

12. "I want my people to be free! I will enlighten the masses! My voice will ring out across the globe and make a difference."

-Huey freeman.

13. "Its time to rise, its time to walk the road of freedom, its time to throw off the yoke oppression, break free the chains and regain control of our destinies. It's time for revolution."

-Huey Freeman.

Funny Huey Freeman Quotes

The protagonist is rarely ever seen smiling or happy in the series although there are a few funny quotes. He feels emotions and shows empathy and warmth towards those he cares about but he is still reserved when it comes to expressing his feelings. Here are some funny and famous Huey Freeman quotes to get to know.

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14. "My own pony! I'm gonna name him Sammy Davis, Jr. the pony."

-Huey Freeman.

15. "I've said it before expensive sneakers are like $150 land mines."

-Huey Freeman.

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotesfor everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for Huey Freeman quotes then why not take a look at these Trevor Noah quotes, or 'Trading Places' quotes.

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Written by Merlyn Mathews

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English, Masters of English Literature

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Merlyn MathewsBachelor of Arts specializing in English, Masters of English Literature

As a multilingual content writer, Merlyn's command over multiple languages and her strong academic background in English enhance her writing capabilities. She holds a Bachelor's degree in English from Christ University and a Master's degree in English from the University of Leeds.Her professional journey includes internships at The Lagoon School and The Guardian Newspaper, both in Nigeria, enriching her experience and lending depth to her understanding of diverse work environments. Additionally, her volunteer work with Oxfam and Handout Foundation reflects her dedication to social causes.

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