Racially Appropriate Toys | What Would You Do? | WWYD | ABC News

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Published 2015-06-01
A child in the toy aisle is reluctant to buy a doll that doesn't match her race. Is this a teachable moment, or a time to keep to yourself?
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What would you do when you think no one is watching? “What Would You Do?” (WWYD?) explores the varying answers with the help of hidden cameras capturing individuals who have been placed within seemingly everyday situation that quickly go ary. The individuals on this hidden camera show are forced to make tough calls when directly faced with situations of racism, violence, hate crimes, and other hot button cultural issues. Catch John Quinones reporting on these individuals as they make split-second decisions to intervene or mind their own business.

“What Would You Do?” airs Friday nights at 9|8c on ABC.

What Would You Do? (WWYD) is a hidden camera show, hosted by ABC News correspondent John Quinones, in which unknowing bystanders are placed in uncomfortable, and often compromising real world scenarios in public. WWYD’s hidden cameras focus on the average person’s responses and reactions to these issues of social responsibility. Topics such as gay couples being affectionate in public, date rape, racism and racial profiling, interracial couples, abusive parents, drunk driving, and harassment of the homeless are touched upon in this series.

What would YOU do? Would you choose to intervene in these situations? Watch and join the discussion in the comments.

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All Comments (21)
  • @paulorivas6137
    “She looks dirty she looks mean she looks ugly” The doll: fight me.
  • @Cool_Adrian7
    “She looks dirty, ugly, and mean” The doll inside the box: Crying inside
  • @YashaHika
    "She doesnt see color... its just a phase" So not being racist is a phase XD
  • @gremlinanger
    “She looks dirty, mean and she looks ugly” The nanny: oop, try me b-
  • @hanscapon222
    Babysitter: This doll is too ethnic for you! Ava: Who cares *pushes past babysitter* DAMN SAVAGE
  • @tjandrews4035
    Little Girl- "Dolls like me are prettier and nicer" Me- Did she just call her nanny ugly?!?!
  • @bbypink9844
    The lady who said, “Maybe an oriental doll” made me laugh so hard LOLLL
  • @maracuj44
    When I was little I was a little confused about black dolls. There aren’t many black people in my family and I didn’t grow up with many black people around me, I was really confused, and I used to ask my mom why, she would answer “Because God wanted everyone to be different and special.” I once met a really nice girl, she was black, at first I was a little concerned to be her friend, but I started knowing her and started understanding that everybody is different.
  • @alyssakelleyfit
    Omygosh the lady in the blue jacket was so freaking beautiful! What she was saying to her was so sweet and kind
  • “Not all princess has to be white” that made me cry aww😭😍
  • @Sciencenerd2704
    Just hold on a second and talk about this little girl's talent. She acts so freaking real, even her facial expressions are perfect
  • @MsBuchnerd
    I love how that one woman was pointing out things like the earrings or the headset to show that the skin color was not the only part of the doll. It's OK to not like a doll, but not just because of the skin color.
  • @banani7807
    I had all different colored dolls lolz I picked them because of their clothes and hair.
  • @gurleen1189
    "Friends come in all different shapes and sizes" My friends: ⬛⚫🔶🔼
  • @roxie3286
    I love the last woman, she is the definition of “equality” ✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿🥰💗
  • @ms.t2642
    Never have I ever heard a child talk that way. My daughter has received dolls in all shades and she loves them all.