As we grow older, a lot of things we once valued aren’t as valuable to us as they once were. The way we thought the world works isn’t exactly how the world works. Is it that we have lost faith, or do we just see things for how they really are?
Being popular is more important than being smart… how silly of me.
Having things is more important than having assets… how silly of me.
Not realizing every mistake or sin is fear-based… how silly of me.
Trying to change people rather than being the change I want to see… how silly of me.
What have you realized that you have been silly of? How do you see the world now compared to when you were 18? 21?
*The soundtrack for today’s post is, “How Silly of Me,” by artist 607 (one half of the duo, earFear). You can hear more here.
I was thinking of movies that wouldn’t be good if there was a black version. And I came to a conclusion that it’s not movies that don’t make sense in a black version. I have to rule out whole genres.
Romantic Comedies -
Now I know most of you are thinking about those movies of the Late 90′s early 2000′s that were like Tyler Perry Presents How Stella Got Her Wood While Getting Love and Basketball with her Best Man. Those were more like Romantic Drama. I’m talking about Romantic Comedies like 50 First Dates and Wedding Crashers. Those movies would not work in a Black Version. Let’s be honest after the 2nd date on 50 First Dates that cat woulda been like this “this chick is too crazy for me. Plus she can’t remember I spent lobster on her last night. I’m out!” Then you got Wedding Crashers. I was at a black wedding this past weekend. Trust me them cheap people would have spotted a poser a mile away. “Um…no… We got food for 25 people who are you two?!!” Then they would have been escorted out by Pookie and ‘em.
Horror Movie -
This wouldn’t work because the movie would be too short.
Example:
House : GET OUT!
(People Leave)
The End
And don’t give that Blackbuster Bull they put on BET. Leprechaun: In the hood It’s exactly what they call it a “HORROR”ible Commedy. (ba dum ching)
Family Movies where the kids win -
Ice Cube and Bernie Mac have disappointed me. I know Bernie Mac Never had a movie, but that show pissed me off. There is no way those kids would have gotten away with the stuff they did in a real man’s house. And come on Cube. ”Ain’t no loving good enough to get burnt while I’m up in it. Now that’s realer than Real Deal Holyfield.” – Snoop Dogg. Oh his show was some bull too. See our post on Minstreal Reality Shows.
So there are some of the Genres I think are strictly Caucasian. Can you guys give me some more?
When I was in college, there was a dorm at my school called Confederate Memorial Hall. Most of the time it was just called Confederate Hall, which I don’t need to tell you caused many a black people to look like the way Three Six Mafia described Chinese women’s vaginas. It’s just something about the word “Confederate” that brings in thoughts of Kunta Kinte, and him being whipped into the name Toby. The reason for the name, Confederate Memorial Hall, was it was funded by the Daughters of the the Confederacy (DOC) as a memorial to the fallen soldiers of the Confederacy.
Well because of public outcry, the dorm’s name was changed to Memorial Hall. This was done without the DOC’s knowledge, and they sued (rightfully so). Well Vandy was a little smart. The university changed the name in all publications, but left the name on the building facade. They didn’t want to have to give UDC back the $50, 000 that was given to fund the dorm 72 years ago… Which in today’s dollars converts to about $2.2 million… or about a year’s tuition for one student …J/K…only a little. :(
While I was in college, I followed the crowd on this one which was, “Screw them! They made us slaves!” Well now I have to go back on that previous idea. Although slavery was a huge part of the Confederacy, I understand there were numerous other issues that caused that war. And those men, at the time, died for their country fighting for what they believed in. And if their people want to pay for a memorial for that, then I have to say that is all good to me… BUT…We have to see both sides of that: The dark and the light. Sadly, in most wars that are fought, only the winner gets to decide who was right. I’m sure if the South had won, the North would have the same problems with memorials.
“Treason is all a matter of dates ” – From the Movie the Count of Monte Cristo.
I’ll add to that it’s a matter of outcome as well.
But I say all that to keep my topic in perspective.
VA Gov. Bob McDonnell made the declaration that April will be “Confederate History Month”. Now I can see where people would have a problem with this. But let’s be clear (In my Obama voice)… I think it is just as wrong not to have a Confederate History month as it is to not to have Black History Month. He did it for a clear reason. He wanted to honor the past and boost tourism for the state. I don’t have a problem with that. But here is my problem Bob…
How dare you not cite the roll of slavery? Now Bob I don’t have a problem with you honoring your people, but don’t you dare not tell the whole truth. Keep it real son!
I think Martin Luther King was one of the greatest men to walk the Earth. We honor him as well as all black pioneers during Black History month. But let’s be honest. MLK smoked, and he messed around with other women. That’s the truth, and we would do ourselves a disservice not to tell the whole truth no matter how ugly it is.
I’m probably thinking too much on this one when I think about Bob’s merits. (Which I tend to do) But to me that is very careless and mildly racist.
So I don’t have any problem with what you do. I say leave the name Confederate Memorial Hall. I say have your Confederate Month. But don’t forget my heritage in the process.
Posted by Trillionaire Wood on Nov 19, 2009 in black, race
So, I was at the court house this week. I’m sure anyone who has been at a courthouse for any reason has witnessed society’s equivalent to Cirqe de Sole’. The events at the courthouse led me to this question. Have you ever been so embarrassed by your own race that you almost felt unworthy to look at someone from another race? I’m talking about that crawl under a pillow embarrassment. Well I have, and it was this week.
I’m sitting outside the court room and I just saw some of the most ignant (yes I said ignant) crap I’ve ever seen in my life. This one guy walks around the corner and is in full n*gga garb. He had on a fake fur coat, nappy braids, a hat, and gold teeth. GOING TO COURT!!! I mean if you looked up n*gga in the dictionary, his picture would be there next to T-Pain’s, Lil Wayne’s, Al Sharpton, and Jesse Jackson. Anyway this is how our story begins.
He comes around the corner on his speaker phone talking about he is about to get a divorce. Not only that, he is cussing loud, he’s late, and he has to be asked to remove his hat. Now I know I’m being judgmental. But I’m almost positive he knows the rules of the court. Then when he gets ready to go in he tells the court officer, “I’ll be back let me go take care of this restraining order thing first.” Wait! You are late for court, and then you tell them to wait on you??!! Get the heck outta here!
Oh I’m not done. Then he starts walking in and out of the court room because he keeps getting calls. TURN YOUR PHONE OFF! ARE YOU INSANE? EVER HEARD OF CONTEMPT??? So on the 5th or 6th occurrence of walking out of the court room he runs into one of his friends. I believed if there was a female form of the word n*gga, her picture would be next to it along with Khia, New York, Jackie-O, and Souljah Girl (Youtube, “Souljah Girl, Crazy Girl on Train). So this lady proceeds to show him all the places where she has covered the tattoos up of her former husbands’ names. “She’s like yeah I’m getting rid of this MF in all places.”
This is the point in the story where I’m too embarrassed to look at the white man that has been sitting next to me the whole time. I mean I’m embarrassed to the point where I want to look at him and say, “ You see these n*ggas?”
My fellow nerds tell me of your… “I was embarrassed to be White, Black, Asian, Hispanic, Indian, Native American, etc.” story.
Here is a forum I read the other day with some great court tales. Check it out here…
