That was just a stereotype. Native Americans were just as fluent and flawless in English then as they are today. Many learned other European languages as well. Even back in colonial times, they were often asked to interpret, even between Europeans, such as English and the French or Germans.
MILLARDGUY about 14 years ago
KEMO SABE
ksoskins about 14 years ago
If Tonto had only known that the Lone Ranger had disguised himself as a door, he wouldn’t have shot his knocker off.
Edcole1961 about 14 years ago
That was just a stereotype. Native Americans were just as fluent and flawless in English then as they are today. Many learned other European languages as well. Even back in colonial times, they were often asked to interpret, even between Europeans, such as English and the French or Germans.
pschearer Premium Member about 14 years ago
White man speak with forked tongue.
johnparadox about 14 years ago
Wouldn’t a male parrot be “Pauly”?
Nighthawks Premium Member about 14 years ago
I thought he sounded more like Tarzan…..
LocoOwl about 14 years ago
Must we be so PC this early in the day??? It’s just a cartoon, folks!
jtviper7 about 14 years ago
Lone Ranger… ” Tonto were surounded by indians ” Tonto… ” Who you white man ”
Sherlock Watson about 14 years ago
They once had a bit on “Saturday Night Live” where Tarzan, Tonto, and the Frankenstein Monster were in a soap opera called “As World Turn.”
saltyftw about 14 years ago
SNL One of the truly great american ICONS…