Now I realize why I'd not seen quite as much unfortunate racism in the story. I'm young enough (HAH!) to have never so much as laid eyes on the black Oompah Loompahs.

There's still a certain amount, but at least it's not as blatant as dem ol' banjos, I suppose. Still has the good old protectionist attitude, though.

And now I want to see someone writing a story focusing on the Oompah Loompah and having some going to college and becoming something more than just the innocent native protected from the Real World by the White Man. Could even have Charlie helping the kid(s) do so.