What is sjors en sjimmie?

Sjors en Sjimmie are fictional comic book characters from the Netherlands. The series was created in 1938 by the Dutch artist Frans Piët, and it is one of the most popular comic book series in the country.

The characters are two young boys, Sjors and Sjimmie, who have a variety of adventures. They initially started out as a comedic duo, with Sjors being the clever and resourceful one, and Sjimmie being the sidekick who always ended up in trouble.

Over the years, the series evolved to include more serious storylines and themes, such as environmentalism and social justice. Sjors and Sjimmie have also been adapted into cartoons, movies, and even a musical.

Despite the popularity of the series in the Netherlands, it has also been criticized for perpetuating negative stereotypes about people of color, particularly with regards to the portrayal of Sjimmie, who is depicted as a caricature of a person from Suriname. In recent years, there have been efforts to update and modernize the series to address these concerns.