The Cookout uses racial stereotypes and forced, crude humor for laughs, and it shows stiff white people awkwardly trying to “get down” to hip-hop music. There are a few funny moments, but mostly the humor falls flat. Not long after acquiring his wealth, Todd realizes that money is not the answer to happiness. Before a meal, they begin to give thanks to God but are interrupted. While The Cookout does contain some positive messages, it has frequent uses of crude language and offensive humor.