Why is Antoine Dodson funny? Two candid perspectives.

Antoine Dodson. If you don't know the name, you probably know the face, and you almost certainly know his warnings that "They're raping everybody out here."

It's been more than two weeks since a news crew in my hometown of Huntsville, Ala., interviewed Dodson about the attempted rape of his sister by an intruder. Dodson chased off the attacker, but that's not what made him a YouTube sensation. Instead, it was his surreal and candid demeanor as he warned TV viewers that the assailant is "climbing in your windows; he's snatching your people up."

Internet comedians The Gregory Brothers turned the news clip into a catchy song, which has become a top download on iTunes, with millions of views on YouTube. (To their credit, they're sharing proceeds with Dodson's family.)

But for all the laughs, there's still something off-putting about this entire situation. It's easy to find humor in the clips, but it's also easy to see why it has raised questions of racism, homophobia and insensitivity to a sex crime victim.

Because the field of social media punditry can make the National Hockey League look racially diverse, I solicited perspectives from two bloggers who I can always trust for candid takes on how black men are portrayed in pop culture. Check out their views — and share your own — after the jump: