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Tolkien 'Token' Black is depicted wearing a simple, yet recognizable outfit that is characteristic of his animated form. He sports a plain light purple long-sleeved shirt that is adorned with a bold yellow 'T' in the center, denoting his nickname. The shirt's rich purple hue stands out against his brown complexion, while the yellow letter adds a contrasting pop of color. Below the shirt, he wears dark gray pants that match well with his overall casual look. His shoes remain simple in plain black, and most likely sneakers, given his age and overall style. This straightforward attire reflects the typical animation style of his character, which aims for clarity and a touch of humor over complexity or realism, particularly with the reference to his name with the initial on the shirt.

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Light Purple Long-sleeved Shirt

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Iron-on Yellow Letter T Patch

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Dark Gray Pants

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Plain Black Sneakers

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About Tolkien 'Token' Black

Tolkien Black, originally known as Token, is a character from the animated show South Park, voiced by Trey Parker and later Adrien Beard. He is the only black child in the town until the introduction of another black character in a later season. In the 25th season, it is revealed that his first name is actually "Tolkien" after J. R. R. Tolkien, though he expresses dislike for his namesake's work in an episode. Episodes in which Tolkien plays a major role often deal with issues of race and ethnicity. In one episode, he becomes self-conscious over being the wealthiest kid in class and tries to remedy it by inviting other wealthy black families to town. He ultimately learns that his classmates make fun of each other for various reasons, not just because they do not like him. In another episode, Tolkien reluctantly accepts an apology from a classmate after a racial slur is used on live television, acknowledging that the classmate will never truly understand how it feels for a black person to hear that word.

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