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Men Being Thirsty On The Internet – CCL 70

21 May

Yo, I made it to number 70 on y’all! Time to celebrate!!

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With that said, it is time for me to talk about a situation that is unsurprisingly taking the internet by storm. No, it is not the references to how how Kanye West’s new song “New Slaves” may or may not be. Also, it is not a reference to Charles Ramsey being a hero despite people’s attempts to make the man look bad. In fact, this is a reference to a phenomena that was going to happen regardless. In turn, this situation picked up steam as soon as it was equitably labeled.

This phenomena is known as “the thirsty individual”.

And no, I’m not referring to someone that “needs a drink of water/Gatorade/whatever to rehydrate themselves”.

The word “thirsty” is nothing new as far as actions are concerned. Urban Dictionary defines “thirsty” as “too eager to get something; desperate” or “to crave attention” [1]. Usually, you will find many people working their hardest to get others to notice them. The last definition, “wanting something really bad”, can pretty much help summarize the intentions of people’s actions [2]. As newly defined as it is, the act of “being thirsty” has been occuring for years.

Shout out to the man that wanted to drink Shug Avery’s bathwater on “The Color Purple”.

Now, I’m going to drop the line on the chocolate covered lie: all men are being thirsty on the internet.

The Thirst That Occurs

You are just trying to buy it from her, huh?

You are just trying to buy it from her, huh?

To be fair, there are plenty of men being thirsty on the Internet. In fact, I can just use the wonderful Tumblr site Thirstiest Men of Instagram as prime example of the thirst that occurs. This site highlights the mass amount of heinous panty-chasing that happens through Instagram. You can see monetary offers for sex and phone numbers being posted for response. Thus, the thirst occurs at an alarming rate.

I mean, damn man...you need to stalk her, too?

I mean, damn man…you need to stalk her, too?

However, I find that the presentation of the “thirst phenomenon” to be quite troubling.

For one, many people don’t work to discriminate between actions that ARE thirsty and ones that are just “complimentary”. A person can see a picture on Facebook, for example, and just give a comment. The only way he is being “thirsty” is if he is working hard to get that person’s attention. However, people mistaken “chivalry” and “giving a compliment” with “being thirsty. For too many people, there is no middle ground: a person is thirsty even when there the possibility that they are not.

He could have said WAY more than that, though.....

He could have said WAY more than that, though…..

Another issue that I have noticed is that, in conjunction with the thirsty comments from the men, there are the thirsty pictures from the WOMEN. People can say what they will. However, what type of commentary are you to expect from a man on Instagram when you are either half naked or wearing an outfit that says “look at me AND my ASSets”? I understand that women want to be valued for more than their nice tits and big butts. However, many of them confound the situation when they take pictures of their asses and tits.

You are showing ass on Instagram, but people have something to say when the men start acting foolish? Oh.

You are showing ass on Instagram, but people have something to say when the men start acting foolish? Oh.

If you want comments about your intellect, then post a picture of your grades and/or your IQ level.

The Skinny

From what I gather, thirsty is as thirsty does. Yes, there are plenty of people (especially men) being thirsty on the internet. However, many of us mistaken “being thirsty” with “being nice”. Plus, a lot of the women that want to view men as “thirsty” take photos that contribute to their own “thirst” for attention. At the end of the day, all the thirsties out there just need to go get quenched and keep it moving.

‘Nuff said and ‘Nuff respect!!!

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26 Questions Answered: Reply to Diggame Pt. 3

14 May

Well, you know Diggame of Ashy2Classy.Net came with those questions again. Feeling like the blogger that I am, I felt like answering them. And you ALL know how my answers can get: part snarky, part hilarious, and all viable accuracies.

I’m just saying. Peep my answers.

 

  1. Who would have known that someone else unknown would get more sextape view than one Kim Kardashian (*Cough* Farah Abraham)

Well, Kim Kardashian was a practical nobody, for one. Second, this is a person whom started on the TV circuit. Plus, it if a full-fledged porno with anal scenes. Hers was made with the intent of money and masturbation manifestos.

  1. Is Charles Ramsey a hero, cooning, both, or should we just let the man do him?

He’s a hood cat that happened to be at the right place at the right time speaking on a reality that he, and many others, understands. He is an unintentional hero.

  1. Will people every respect the legacy of Floyd Mayweather?

Many already do. Some may not because Mayweather can be an arrogant prick. But I think he will be alright legacy wise. Men lie. Women lie. Numbers tell a different tale.

  1. Will Skylar Diggins looks get more attention than her game?
I hope she put in more work than A$AP Ferg....

I hope she put in more work than A$AP Ferg….

No, not THIS type of work...cot dayummit!!!! Put your clothes back on!

No, not THIS type of work…cot dayummit!!!! Put your clothes back on!

Only if her game sucks monkey balls. Look at Serena Williams. BOTH her looks and her game gets attention (whether you like how she looks or not).

  1. Who would have known Avon Barksdale would be getting it in like this? 4 prison guards pregnant?

I mean, you can’t doubt and underestimate the unknown bounds of loneliness, desperation, and thirst. It gets deep when it comes to those three factors.

  1. Is Chris Broussard with his comments about gay people a douche’ bag or a man of conviction?

Both. He is a douche bag with conviction.

  1. Can Antoine Dobson really pray the gay away?
YOU, sir, shall NOT pray the gay away.

YOU, sir, shall NOT pray the gay away.

If you can PRAY the gay away, then you were never gay. I’m sorry. Praying the gay away means that you just wasn’t gay in the first place. Whatever works.

  1. Regardless of what you think about Charles Ramsey how can you not love him?

You can NOT love him if you are a unbiased HATER.

  1. Has the word “faggot” become a more hated word than “nigger”?

More than likely. Ask some people out there, being “gay” is the new “Black”. Of course, I don’t agree. I don’t see classless counts of regression, media foolishness, and an economy built of the backs of their enslavement. However, I do understand WHY they would feel that way.

  1. How sad are you that Treach and Vinny of Naughty By Nature beefing now?

Very sad. It is almost silly (to a certain extent). I’m not expecting people to stay friends forever. But damn. At some point you have to stay “on the level” with people.

  1. Has Instagram become a haven for male thirsty behavior?

Why wouldn’t it be? Have you seen the amount of thirst that occurs on Facebook and Twitter? Like I said in the previous answer dealing with the prison guards: thirst knows NO bounds. Oh, and thirst gives no fucks.

  1. Why is the site Thirstiest Dudes on Instagram funny and sad for both the men AND the women?

Because, once again, when it comes to thirst…there are no fucks given.

  1. Doesn’t Charles Ramsey look like the Barber from Coming to America?

Ha! That is hilarious. Then again, K. Michelle looks like a chick that is better suited for taking more shots to the face than 50 Cent.

  1. Is K. Michelle’s new song “I Just Wanna” really a new theme song for women??

Hey! My porno boo gets TWO mentions! And yes, it is a new theme song for all those misguided women that think R&B singers are referencing their lame, boring ass lives. Just saying.

  1. Why folks frontin’ like they didn’t get down with Kriss Kross?
Front if you want: this was real music for real kids.

Front if you want: this was real music for real kids.

Kris Kross references their childhood. Many people try to “do away with childish things”. Ask me, childhood was the times in which people was actually “real”. They may have been naïve and a little silly, but they were real.

  1. Why is the information leaking out about X-Men: Days of Future Past starting to make me think the movie is NOT going to be good?

I don’t know. But if this Superman movie is going to be as good as it looks, then Marvel better go for the fucking gold.

  1. Should football player Kerry Rhodes come out gay like Jason Collier did?

I don’t know. Is Kerry Rhode’s career on the tail end like Collins career is? What about Kordell Stewart? He came out already, right?

  1. When is the last time you have listened to any No-Limit music?

As many classics as No-Limit made, I wasn’t their greatest fan. Too much filler. You know I am telling the truth, too.

  1. How bad is the new Lauryn Hill song “Neurotic Society”?

Have you heard a baby seal dying in desperation? It sounds that bad.

  1. Why is it attention whoring by women AND men is apart of the framework of society?

Attention whoring is the framework of our society because many of us haven’t realized that we, as people, serve certain roles. Many attention whores think they are, or seek to be, more important than they really are. Personally, attention whores are annoying. They take up too much time and space being selfish asses just so they can get a spotlight that already has a busted bulb.

  1. Why is it hard to root for the New York Knicks?
This is Melo in the near future: Gone Fishin'

This is Melo in the near future: Gone Fishin’

Carmelo is a star that just doesn’t totally cut the mustard. He plays NO defense. REAL star players play some damn defense. I don’t give a damn what someone says in retort. Any star worth talking about played at least MINIMAL defense. Others? They were fucking GREAT at it (i.e. Michael Jordan).

  1. Are web series the best place for African American’s to see diverse TV viewing?

Yes. That is all that I have. Sorry.

  1. With the two judges in Pennsylvania being convicted in the “Kids for Cash” Case will society start to realize that prison is not just a place for incarceration but also a business?

But most of your prisons are privately owned. Thus, they are businesses in all intent and purposes.

  1. Why is Mr. Cee tap dancing around the fact he has been caught with male-prostitutes 3 TIMES??

The same reason Muhammad Ali tapped dance around the ring: it’s what he does. Hip hop isn’t ready for an openly gay artist or DJ. And if it is, then these artists need to open up.

  1. What is Allen Iverson to do with his life without basketball?

Hopefully, not what Antoine Walker has done: become a fucking loser.

  1. Is PBS not churning out some of the best documentaries about African-American experiences? From Slavery by Another Name to The Central Park 5 and now a more specials from Louis Gates.

PBS will always be respectable to me. They try to do what needs to be done. I may not agree with everything, but I can get down with their main premise: giving to the public.

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Musical Memoirs: Wale – Bad

26 Mar

Wale is such the musical conundrum that it tends to be annoying.

You see, Wale is what you call “potential gone awry”. Yeah, sure: he is selling way more records now that he is with MMG. He formulated the formula to “some” success. However, this has only led to a dichotomy; Wale has found material increases to go along with decline in critical acclaim. To put it short, he is getting money but the music ain’t the same.

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Personally, I think he needs to go back to his “Mixtape About Nothing” groove. I heard he is (partially). That only excites me more.

But back to the subject at hand…

Wale recently dropped the free-by-way-of-bandwith Folarin to mixed reviews. Many people liked it. Many people thought it was just “good”. I was more of the latter. Yeah, he had some great production. He even had some dope cuts. However, it seemed to drift around mediocrity and run-of-the-mill compositions after a while. Personally, I felt he could have done better.

Don't let the squeaking bed noises fool you: this song is real talk.

Don’t let the squeaking bed noises fool you: this song is real talk.

Yet, there is always that diamond in the rough. That diamond is the track “Bad”, which features Tiara Thomas. So many women (that I know) clamored to add this to their I-Tunes playlists. I always thought that the song was classic Wale-chick-song: dope soothing rhythms with a flow that only enhances the aura. Thus, I understood the initial attraction to the song.

That is, until I gave the song a THOROUGH listen. This isn’t some “female song”. This is a song about females.

Songs about women....Wale is a master at those.

Songs about women….Wale is a master at those.

Bigger than anything, it deals with the plight of women in their love/sex lives. With some verified commentary, Tiara Thomas does let us know about the chorus’s first two lines:

When you haven’t found true love or someone who is worth your commitment, it’s hard to say that you’ve made love. Maybe you’ve even felt like you were in love at the time, but after everything is done and over with you start to second guess the feelings you had before. In turn you question whether you’ve ever actually made love to someone or was it just a fuck.[1]

Such explanations only shed more light into the meaning of the song. Then, there is the lines where Wale notes that “…So it seems we fiend what we don’t need/Got a thing for a queen who know when to leave/I’m not bout to judge you, don’t judge me/You ain’t gotta really sing about your rap sheet” [2]. So, there is plenty of issues to be had within the premise of the song.

But why would women have these issues? Well, there are always some answers.

Many of us don’t realize that people come in with their own burdens to bear. Situations from lack of self-esteem to not understanding the dynamics of positive relationships can cause women to think of themselves in a certain light. Also, there are plenty of men that don’t understand their true roles in healthy relationships. There are too many times that men will seek the fundamentally carnal side of relations and then cut the situation short. So, some burdens come with the territory of dating.

Oh, damn. So, this is what we think of our women? Or is this is what they think of themselves?

Oh, damn. So, this is what we think of our women? Or is this is what they think of themselves?

We also have to realize that with a lot of relationships come with a lot of baggage. Like Tiana noted, past relationships have plenty of women either questioning their own worth or having trust issues. What happens is this: it becomes a vicious cycle. Men dogging out good women can lead to good women grouping men into the same category. That categorization leads women to treating all men the same. Eventually, those men (if they aren’t able minded enough) may end up scarred relationship wise and start becoming sexual Neanderthals instead of the gentlemen they set out to be.

See there? Vicious cycle. Crazy, ain’t it?

In short, Wale and Tiara Thomas constructed a song that should actually come with dialogue. Just because situations are like this for many women doesn’t mean it has to be. Situations need to change. As a hip hop community, urban community, and even a nation, we should take the time to understand where some of our relationships go wrong. Bad girls want to be good; they just need to realize that there is something worth being good for besides bedroom skills.

Oh, and Wale: don’t mess up on that collaboration with Seinfeld, fam. This can be that magnum opus album.

‘Nuff said and ‘Nuff respect!!!

 

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My Birthday Is Coming In a Week and a Day!!!

15 Mar

Do you know what that means?

Well, let me break it down for you:

  1. I get to celebrate the fact that I will be 35 years old.
  2. I will still be alive and on this Earth.
  3. I will get a chance to see who will spoil me as much as I spoil other people. Yeah, I said it. Don’t get me wrong: I am not the needy or parasitic type. However, I do like to feel materialistically appreciated every now and then by those that aren’t my fiancee’ or family members.
  4. I get to work for my blog and make myself become successful.

With that said, if you want to be generous…you can always find a way to get me something.

Yeah, I’m asking for birthday presents. If you don’t ask, people don’t always know you want something. So, let me ask for it and see if people will reciprocate, right? Right.

The Wishlist:

  • Kevin Durant sneakers: 9 1/2 is my size in men.

Kevin Durant

  • Polo by Ralph Lauren: I wear a size large in men.

Ralph-Lauren-Polo

  • If Kevin Durant isn’t your guy, I can always do Lebron James. His shoes are great as well.

Nike_Lebron_James_Shoes_X_2012_White_Black_Red

That’s all. I need to say about that.

And if you don’t want to give presents? You can always donate:

Darcwonn@aol.com on PayPal…….

‘Nuff Said and ‘Nuff Respect!!!

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Only God Can Judge You? I Disagree: CCL 57

17 Feb

makaveli

I love 2Pac, but some of his ways and actions have become the bane of my existence. It has nothing to do with him. But, people popularized his life way too much to the point of imitation. Many say imitation is flattery; I say it can turn to social flatulence. When people start naming their children Makaveli and don’t even understand who Machiavelli is, then I find that problematic. In short, 2Pac’s influence is just one of those things that has been used and abused by people for the sake of ego stroking and hood colloquialisms.

prince Machiavelli

Why am I rambling about 2Pac? Well, he had a song that many have taken as their moniker for living: Only God Can Judge Me.

I don’t know about anybody else, but this phrase has run its course back in 1998.

Chocolate covered lie: only God can judge you. Get real, people.

By Definition

The definition of “judge” or “judgment” allows for understanding for my disdain for the present cliché. In its verb form, judge means “to form a judgment or opinion of; decide upon critically” [1]. Basically, when you “judge” someone, you just say what you feel in an analyzing manner. In the shortest form, all one is doing is holding their opinion of something or someone [2]. Thus, by definition, people make judgments about situations (and people) on a daily basis.

The Basis

The first basis of the cliché deals with religious factions of thought. If one would read Luke 6:37, they would see “Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven” [3]. From the Bible’s perspective, forgiveness is more important than judgment and condemnation. John 8:7 even notes that “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her” [4]. So, religion plays a big part in the spread of the saying.

More than anything, it has become the cliche idea of a tattoo.

More than anything, it has become the cliche idea of a tattoo.

The second basis deals with social constructs related to the aforementioned religious mentality. Since many of us want to trust in religion as the basis of their lives, we tend to use most biblical aspects and apply it to our actions. One of those aspects is “Only God Can Judge Me” being said ad nauseum. Hell, people have even said it in their statuses and received plenty of “likes”. Socially, this saying had made its way into life’s lexicon.

The Problem

The reality is this: using “only God can judge me” as a justification of one’s actions is trite and lazy. In too many cases, people use the statement to avoid people’s opinions about them or their actions. It is one thing to say it because people don’t know the whole story. Yet, too many times it is said so people can remain who they are instead of exercise some tact, self-control, and discipline. Let us face it: some of us want to remain wack as fuck without a secondary estimation.

only god can judge me

Another problem is the fact that this goes along with the sheep mentality that people have taken on nowadays. Nowadays, criticism is seen as “hating” and “being anti-establishment”. The group think that permeates in this society is practically saddening. Instead of promoting the use of critical thinking and having a sound opinion that doesn’t follow the fold, we are taught to let people be idiots and to make sure we kiss plenty of ass. No wonder our attention spans are short and we are entertained by fake reality shows. We don’t even exercise one of the most important aspects of being human: being critical.

The Skinny

God isn’t the only one that can judge you. Religious talk aside; maybe other people should judge another person’s actions. Maybe we should start questions another person’s foolhardy actions. Maybe we should actually listen to people instead of finding a way to dismiss their commentary. Then maybe, just maybe, we can get back to progression instead of regression.

‘Nuff said and ‘Nuff respect!!!

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Why Your Life Isn’t Working (The LA Lakers 2012-13 Theory) – Plain Truth 47

23 Jan

Who knows about this jam from this cult classic of a movie? Man, I swear I used to bump this through the yard of Alabama State University. K Ci would sing his heart out about troubles, tribulations, and simple hardships. This song connected with people locked up, whether it is in jail, prison, or other precarious situations. “Life” was a song for the struggle.

My issue is this: sometimes, we don’t realize WHY we are struggling in the first place.

Question:

I am just having a hard time at life. I can’t truly make friends. I can’t get the cool girls that I want in school. So I want to ask you: how did you do it? How did you become the cool guy with the wonderful future wife and the nice life?

Answer:

Let me put it to you this way: I’m not doing THAT good. If you been through what I been through, I’m not even sure you would want what I have. A lot of the things I experienced weren’t even necessary. Plus, it isn’t like I’m on the level of Warren Buffett or someone. At the end of the day, if I don’t move my feet then I won’t eat.

Warren-Buffett-Quotes

Still, I have come a long way like those long ass cigarettes from Virginia (you see what I just did there)?
The reality is this: many people don’t have what they want because they live by the The LA Lakers 2012-13 Theory. Now, this is a theory I comprised myself. It deals with the fact that, even with all the pieces in place you need, there is no synergy. There is no progression. As a person, you have all the tools but you still can’t make a bookshelf with the how-to manual attached.

Peep the prognoses: you see the LA Lakers right now? I bet you do. They are a shell of what they should be. Kobe Bryant is always with the media letting it be known he is pissed. Pau Gasol is coming off the bench. Steve Nash is trying, but things aren’t gelling. Plus, we aren’t sure if Dwight Howard is wearing boxer briefs or a thong when he gets on the floor. To put it simply, their situation is a mess.

Dwight Howard

But why is that?

You can see that part of the reason is the coaching. D’Antoni may not have been the correct fit for the team. They probably would have fared better with Phil Jackson or someone that is more rigid yet philosophically sound. The players are not responding. So, the coaching change from Mike Brown to D’Antoni was the wrong situation.

Kobe-Coach

OR, it could be the players not doing their jobs. You have four all-stars (and even future hall of famers) on one squad. They are supposed to come together and make things happen. They should have enough basketball IQ to deviate from plays when necessary. They should have an understanding when the play was perfectly designed for their situation. They should know how to work together to best fit their needs and strengths.

Like Kenny Smith said in recent times: the playbook is for the players that can’t play.

Where does that leave you in the analogy? Well, that is simple: you either need to be a better coach or find better players in your life. You either need to figure out what you are doing wrong or find people that better suit your livelihood and existence. Somebody isn’t doing their due diligence on the court of life. So ask yourself: is it the coaching or your player selection?

Either become the better coach (make better decisions) or find better personnel around you (cut off the dead weight).

‘Nuff said and ‘Nuff respect!!!

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Does Music Affect Intellect? – Chocolate Covered Lies 53

12 Jan


“Without music, life would be a mistake.”
― Friedrich Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols

Let it be said: I feel that music is a necessity for living. If you could have asked William Congreve, he would have said music soothes the savage beast (breast). If you ask Mr. Cheeks from the Lost Boys, he would say that music makes him high. Different people will make mention of music using different words but similar sentiments. Easily, music can be considered a very important aspect of life (as a whole).

Yet, there is a new issue on the horizon.

A new study (of sorts) made mention to the correlation between musical genre and intellectual levels of its listeners. Virgil Griffith, creator of WikiScanner and a Cal Tech grad student, did some research looking at the connection between SAT scores and the music people listened to [1]. With a survey, and test scores handy, he collected data on some students. He found that the smartest students listened to Beethoven (average SAT of 1371) and the students who rung in at the bottom of the SAT scores listened to Lil’ Wayne (average SAT of 889) [2]. Thus, his findings led him to believe that “music has the power to make you smart or dumb”.

musicthatmakesyoudumb

Interesting concept with a faulty premise. Actually, his premise is so conceptually ignorant that I wouldn’t use it for toilet paper after a bout of loose bowels.

Well, it will be better than this debate.

Well, it will be better than this debate.

I guess that is how I feel about it, huh?

Chocolate covered lie: music makes a person dumber or smarter.

What Helped Lead to All of This

Mozart knows how to jam...and apparently , expand brain usage.

Mozart knows how to jam…and apparently , expand brain usage.

What really gave people the grand idea about music having a direct effect on intelligence is the Mozart Effect. The Mozart Effect is a set of research results that indicate that listening to Mozart’s music may induce a short-term improvement on the performance of certain kinds of mental tasks known as “spatial-temporal reasoning” [3]. It was conceived through an experiment measuring the effects of music on brain functions. Rauscher, Shaw, and Ky came to this conclusion:

The subjects had experienced each of three listening conditions: a sonata by Mozart, repetitive relaxation music, and silence. They found a temporary enhancement of spatial-temporal reasoning, as measured by the Stanford-Binet IQ test. Shaw and Rauscher claim that their work has been misrepresented. What they have shown is “that there are patterns of neurons that fire in sequences, and that there appear to be pre-existing sites in the brain that respond to specific frequencies.”* This is not quite the same as showing that listening to Mozart increases intelligence in children. [4]

Thus, the Mozart Effect was a profound finding linking music to intellect.

Things are Not As They Appear

However, there was a problem with this research. First of all, it only deals with spatial temporal reasoning, as mentioned by Rauscher [5]. General intelligence is not really affected by music. Second of all, it doesn’t take in account anything that actually DOES affect intelligence (nature, nurture, environment, upbringing, ect.) [6]. So, thinking the “Mozart Effect” affects all around intelligence isn’t all that effective.

Hmmmm.....interesting.

Hmmmm…..interesting.

Then, there is this chart is intriguing and meaningless at the same time. First of all, if one pays attention to the chart they would notice that a lot of music spans the spectrum of listening. Meaning this: people of different “intellect levels” listen to different types of music. Second, we are taking test scores into account. If people REALLY cared about intellectual levels, then there would have been a review of IQ’s or something more profound and meaningful. Last, there isn’t a truly defined relationship outside of “the lowest scorer listens to Lil Wayne” and “the highest score listens to Beethoven” [7]. For a chart that said a whole lot, it simultaneously said very little.
Let’s face it: I’m not going to be impressed by a two outliers as reference to research. You can miss me with that bullshit.

The Skinny

In short, Virgil Griffith can take this study and shove it. It is “cute” at best. What are we supposed to gather from a collection of test scores that says nothing about the individual? Am I supposed to gather that “Lil Wayne” makes everyone dumb when I see other music on the charts that aren’t “smarter” but still ranked higher? As much conversation as this chart creates, the research still lacks vision. Music does not truly affect intelligence, nor does this chart bring up anything concrete.

‘Nuff said and ‘Nuff respect!!!

 

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What Does It Mean to “Be Black” – Chocolate Covered Lies 49

11 Dec
Me Myself and I (De La Soul song)

One of my favorite groups growing up.

“People think they dis my person/ By stating I’m darkly pack/ I know this/ so I point at Q-Tip and he states, ‘Black is black.’”

Pos Dnous, De La Soul – Me, Myself, and I

Being a black man has been, for the most part, some seriously entertaining foolishness. On one hand, you are to think of yourself as the “king of all kings” and the benevolent inheritor of the Earth. On the other hand, you realize that much of society (including your own) doesn’t think much of you. The most entertaining part is that I am required to take BOTH situations in stride. With forewarning, being a black man, in America, does have its privileges (and lack thereof).

Then, the usual foolishness took a standstill. A fellow music aficionado/blogger made a post about liking “white music”. Hell, for a time I received funny looks for liking the music I liked. Granted, the majority of the artists weren’t white at all. The problem was this: when people wanted to bump Snoop all day, I was bumping Gang Starr and Jeru Da Damaja. See the conflict? I am glad you are here with me, then.

Yeah. Classic. Front if you want.....

Yeah. Classic. Front if you want…..

Chocolate covered lie to really uncover: Being black means the same thing to all people.

The Bigger Issue

The bigger issue is that many of us are “expected” to act and behave a certain way. Too many people gawk at TV shows repeating statements from has-been/never-been artists or thespian wannabes [1]. Facebook and Twitter feeds are flooded by responses to manufactured foolishness depicting “the black experience”. What does this lead to? Well, for one, we start to believe the stereotypical mess that many of us are rightfully insulted by [2]. In short, life imitates art.

The cast of The Cosby Show in 1989

The cast of The Cosby Show in 1989 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Even bigger than that: those experiences are false. There were days when I wanted “The Cosby Show” (or something similar) to be on the air. I don’t do that anymore. Many of the youth wouldn’t get the damn message.

Many of us haven’t realized that “blackness” is defined by class, culture, and upbringing. That is as far as it SHOULD go. By the time one makes it to culture, things tend to evolve, change, or plain reverberate [3]. Honestly, this should change our expectations. Yet, many are always trying to “define” something that is always ever evolving and growing [4]. My thing is this: why put boundaries on the formless?

The Bigger Truth

This is were Hidden Colors comes into play. A documentary by Tariq Nasheed, it helps people realize the “truth” behind our blackness. From the Columbus Exchange (that sent more Africans to Central and South America than to North America), to the powerful intellect of Benjamin Banneker, the film teaches a lot. A small amount of it may go over people’s heads. Some of it may insult. Yet, as a black person, you can’t help but realize that there are some grains of truth being presented here and there.

Some colors shall become unhidden.

Some colors shall become unhidden.

I mention this movie because we haven’t truly realized that “being black” is bigger than our backdoor and corner bodega. Many people are “Black” and don’t even know it. Even worse, they are black and show secret shame. One should never be ashamed of something so dynamic, encompassing, and grandiose. To shoot frank: it is what it is, so just we all should just accept it.

The Skinny

Being “black” does not always mean the same thing for everybody. In fact, it is bigger than what most of us may think. The media stereotypes and foolishness only shed a fraction of the truth and bigger portions of lies. It is bigger than your ego, understanding, or Benzi box. It is bigger than R&B, rock, or hip hop. It is way bigger than a person’s race. Being “black” is only defined by an individual’s own understanding that their heritage is something to be shamelessly proud of.

‘Nuff said and ‘Nuff respect!!!

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After Going Hmmm: My response to Diggame – Plain Truth 32

22 Nov

Some will wonder why I’m answering someone else’s questions. Well, Boss Man Diggame (Of Ashy 2 Classy) came up with these questions to make us think. Personally, I always wanted to answer rhetorical inquiries. Plus, I can entertain you all. So, in my eyes, this situation was a win win.

Peep my answers and be prepared to learn, laugh, and languish in my foolishness.

1. Since some states have petitioned to secede from the U.S. Can we trade out Mississippi and Alabama for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands?

Of course we should. Since my heart is in Alabama, I would want to switch up another state for it. How about we give away Montana instead of Bama?

2. Is there any hope for side chicks/dudes after General Petraeus being caught up?

Only if you are a Waka Flaka Flame fan.

Hey. Don’t knock this man’s hustle…….

3. Is it NOT ironic that the Cowboy boys are playing the Redskins on Thanksgiving?

Historical coincidences are always fun, whether they are fake or not.

4. Why you gotta be going out like this Chamique Holdsclaw?

It could have been worst. She could have pulled a Rae Carruth. In more harmful events, she could have went out like Rosalind Ross (R.I.P.).

5. Why do people still get caught into the consumer frenzy that is called Black Friday?

Besides the fact that we are sheep of consumerism? Good question. I don’t know if there is a better answer, though. Sometimes, I wonder if they realized the truth about Black Friday sales.

6. Who else is happy that this Twilight Series is finally over?

I thought the series was cool. It didn’t bother me one bit. Stephenie Meyer won. I can’t hate her success in any way, shape, or form. People always look for something to latch onto. Next go around? It will the Shades of Gray movies.

7. Who would have ever thought that Hostess would try what they are doing with their striking workers?

This is what happens when you have a union and people demand more/better. Some will badmouth unions. Others will badmouth the company. In the end, you have to ask yourself: should the workers deserve better or not. That is my take on it.

8.  Mentioning things that make you go Hmmmm. What happened to C + C Music Factory?

You know how groups continue to make music whether the world hears it or not? They strive to either stay relevant, find that next hit, or appease their fans? That is probably their fate. Oh, plus one of the original producers died a while back.

9.  Is Disney really that greedy that they had to buy Lucas Films and start production on 3 More Star Wars movies?

It is as if they didn’t pay attention. Episodes 1-3 are something I desperately try to forget about. In many respects, they were sanitation on a sweltering Sunday: hot garbage.

10. Why am I being a hypocrite with my question above knowing damn well I will see all three new Star Wars movies?

You choose to keep hope alive like Jesse Jackson. I can’t blame you.

11. What happened to Laura (Kellie Shaygne Williams) from Family Matters?

Well, she got married and has a daughter. Besides that, she created the Kellie Williams Program for D.C. Youth. Hey, as I always say: life is about moving on. Then again, it isn’t that hard to move on if you are collecting royalty residuals.

12. Will Arsenio Hall’s new late night talk show be any good?

Man, your guess is as good as mine. I just hope he takes the old format that he did before: hilarious and musically ground breaking.

13. Isn’t the world really turning on top if his head when Elmo is getting caught up in sex scandal?

Human sexuality is a strange creature. It puts you in peculiar situations (depending upon one’s occupation). Did he do it? I don’t know for sure. The odds are against him. But, Kinsey wasn’t a fool when he came out with his sexuality scale.

14. Is Donell Jones’ “Where I Wanna Be” NOT the best song to use to break up?

Yep. But Wale does make great break up songs for hip hop heads.

15. Since Barack Obama can’t be re-elected will he finally turn over a table on a Republican House of Representatives?

Obama and the Republicans will stay at odds. He’s a black man. That is the main strike against him starting out. THEN, you have the nerve to come up with policies that will upend some of wealthy America’s comforts? No, buddy. Obama has moved past Chuck D as Public Enemy #1.

16. Will God bless Notre Dame with a National Championship?

All they have to do is beat USC (which is highly possible) and rest up. After that, they play whomever they need to play. The better question: will they perform how they need to perform to get something they have a great chance of earning?

17. How many women were played Jodeci’s “Forever My Lady” in 92 by their man when they were pregnant?

I know Mary J. Blige was. But look at how that situation turned out.

18. Who remembers how to do the Urkel Dance?

I try to avoid everything related to Urkel. The end.

19. Why are people trippin’ off Eddie Murphy having a white woman on his arm at his Tribute Ceremony?

To be honest, people don’t have anything else better to do.

20. Who would have thought that Nicki Minaj would have her own perfume?

In this age of 360 deals and over-saturation through commercialization, Nicki Minaj attaining a perfume is the expected. Come on now. You can’t think she makes that corny dance music for the sake of true artistry? Naw. She wants to be hip hop’s Lady Gaga. Well played, Orinika. Well played.

21. How many people won’t just say they are thankful this Thanksgiving but act like they are thankful?

Well, that depends on what is attained during Black Friday.

22. Why are we under the delusion that love is supposed to be comfortable?

Our society always seeks “the desired effect”. We want everything to be easy. Better yet, we like to go down the “more predictable path of success”. What people fail to realize is that anything worth having has to be worth working for.

23. How much of an a-hole is Papa John’s owner John Schnatter over the Affordable Health Care Act?

A big, fat, dirty one. Think about it: how do people with that much money chose to nut up over increased health care? You, as a rich businessman, won’t be going to the poor house. It just won’t happen. Doing all this to keep your money, or your investor’s money, in your pockets? It is pretty damn shameful.

Well, it IS the truth…..

24. Was he ever more than “Just a Friend” ?

Hell, Biz Markie became an international DJ. He is probably too busy collecting groupies and staying away from weight loss shows.

25. Do black men without facial look like rapists?

Naw. But we do look pretty damn odd.

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Poor Grammar People – Plain Truth 31

18 Nov

I don’t know about you, but I always took pride in my spelling. There is always something about incorrect spelling to me. For the most part, it makes you look illiterate. Also, it makes it seem as if you don’t read or write enough. For me, not being able to spell has been something tantamount to looking stupid.

The problem is this: I don’t think the spelling situation will spell out into some improvement.

The question:

I want you to address all the men WITH POOR SPELLING & GRAMMAR. Specifically those who actually type garbage like this on their online dating profiles: “I love my lord n savyer jesus chris…He be lookin out fa ya boy like everytime”. Is it just me or it seems that we are going backwards?

The answer:

We are going backwards. Whenever you have a song mentioning “L-O-L ” as the title, you know we are in trouble.

Peace to Trey Songz.

This issue isn’t just something that people randomly feel. It is becoming a nuisance within the business world [1]. It is one thing to have errors in regular communication. However, it is another thing to have them in business emails [2]. So, all of this lack of spelling is hurting the business sector.

Alas, a bigger issue occurs outside of the business world; they occur in the schools. Schools don’t teach spelling, nor do they understand that English is written in an alphabetic code [3]. Many teachers don’t understand that English is constructed to be spelled, and spoken, correctly. Then again, most don’t understand that English is highly structured and logical in formation [4]. In short, our approach to scholastics has yielded lackluster spelling.

People, can we learn how to spell? I know many of us may find it difficult to master. However, if you want to consider yourself educated (at least at a high school level) then spelling is a necessity. Spell check should not be your best friend. So, for the sake of sanity and word use, we need to get the spelling together.

‘Nuff said and ‘Nuff respect!!!

 

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