10 Best Reoccurring Jokes In Avatar The Last Airbender

There are many elements to the show that helped it to be ahead of its time, but one of the best was its depiction of people with disabilities. Since the show began, they have portrayed many minority groups confidently.

We have seen many characters who fit into this minority, but their disability has never been the focus. Instead, we know what they are capable of, who they are and what their personality is before we learn about how their disability affects their lives.

Toph is easily one of the best examples of this; not only does she make it clear that her blindness doesn't stop her from achieving her goals; it helps her to be a better earth-bender. One of the best things that the show does it allow her to be comfortable with her blindness; there are constant jokes about it, but it's never belittling or not in good spirits, and often performed by Toph herself

Referencing her disability so casually normalises it, and allows for plenty of rich humour. Despite being over ten years old now, it depicts disability better than many contemporary shows.