Is it me or…?
April 18, 2010 by The Interpreter
Filed under Dating & Relationships, Tell'em Why You Mad
DISCLAIMER: Clearly this is particular to my experience and I don’t mean everybody. But I’m in the heat of the moment and I want to generalize. Besides, if majority rules…
I am officially disappointed in everyone. People really suck, and no, I’m not jaded. People just never make sense. I’m so angry about this, because I see the logic in each situation. I am a reasonable person. I have a good grasp on reality. When I screw up, I’ll say so; and when people screw up, I’ll say that too. And when people just fail, it continues to disappoint me and makes me realize more and more how much people… well… suck. Read more
Rubberneckers
April 15, 2010 by The Gentleman
Filed under Afrothoughts, Tell'em Why You Mad
What are YOU looking at?!
You have twenty-six minutes left to get to your destination and, of course, there is traffic. One accident you accounted for, no problem. That second accident less than a mile up the same stretch of road, however, is the perfect situational “screw you” requisite for reassessing your good deeds over the last week. As you near the flashing lights you discover the bane of many motorist’s life; the accident isn’t even on your side of the road. On top of that, there is a barrier between your side and that side. Meaning at 75mph you still present no threat to the parties in said accident save maybe a strong gust of wind and one of the coolest effects in the aural realm (eeeeyyurrrrmmm). Keep it moving! Read more
Let Me Clear My Throat
March 25, 2010 by The Reverend
Filed under Editorials, Tell'em Why You Mad
The Setup:
At some Wal-Mart in Washington Township, New Jersey, a male voice announces over the PA system that “all Black people leave the store now.”
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Dear Ex-Girlfriend: You Can Do Better
November 23, 2008 by The Gentleman
Filed under Culture & Society, Dating & Relationships, Tell'em Why You Mad
Dear Ex-Girlfriend,
::sigh::
You can do better. I was trying to think of a more gentle way to say it but I don’t have to, I’m not your man. Granted, enough time has passed that I am in no way upset that you are seeing someone new (nor is it my place to be so). Honestly, I’m just happy that you aren’t dwelling on the past. It’s not good for you. But then again, neither is your new dude. Read more
Giving up on Musiq…
September 9, 2008 by The Gentleman
Filed under Music, Tell'em Why You Mad
“Don’t front. You know you loooove it.” Not quite, homey.
As if soul wasn’t already an underground genre, now Musiq is trying “Radio”. I expected this one day, but thought there would be a few more singles signaling the inevitable end between then and now. Nope, Musiq dove head first into the mainstream. Can he swim though? Read more
You Won’t Like Me When I’m Angry
July 27, 2008 by The Prophet
Filed under Editorials, Tell'em Why You Mad
We were loud and obnoxious but so was everyone else in the 24-hour Greek eatery. The waitress, a Greek woman in her mid-30’s, comes out w/ the bill as I’m retelling a dirty story rich with profane vocabulary and not-so-subtle sexual innuendo (I’m out with my guy friends…it happens) . She then looks at me sideways and says, “Wow, you have such lovely vocabulary!” Read more
The Blacker the Berry…
July 14, 2008 by The Lioness
Filed under Editorials, Tell'em Why You Mad
I really hope the audio clip circulating the Internet of Yung Berg talking down about dark skinned women is a counterfeit. Because if he truly thinks that dark skinned sisters aren’t beautiful, he needs to wake up. Sure, people are entitled to date what they are attracted to. But to demean the darker woman in the manner that he did is a disgrace to our people. Read more
Unacceptable
June 20, 2008 by The Celebrity
Filed under Editorials, Music, Tell'em Why You Mad
R. Kelly was acquitted on June 13 of all charges in his six-year legal battle accusing him of engaging in sexual acts with an underage female. Apparently, the jury ultimately made their decision based on the feelings that the prosecution did not prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt. Surprisingly, the infamous videotape showing what is widely believed to be R. Kelly with the clearly underage female was not enough to convince the jury. This was furthered by both the accused and said victim denying it was them in the tape despite both parties having family members testify that it was in fact them. Read more
Slapping Miss Daisy
June 11, 2008 by The Reverend
Filed under Editorials, Education & Advancement, Tell'em Why You Mad
Gee whiz, Beave. How can I best backhand the rest of your people and slightly exclude you?! Maybe if I say “no offense”.
Growing up I remember using the huge box of crayons with the names you knew someone was overpaid to create (we’re looking at you “orange-yellow”). In that box, the one that always pissed me off was “Flesh”. Especially since my flesh wasn’t “flesh” colored. What were they trying to say? How self-centered do you have to be not to realize the ramifications of labeling one hue “flesh”; dangerous not just to yourself, but your company? Do you not consider how you may be offending inadvertently… oh… say… everyone else? Go find this crayon… if you are around that color, this sermon is for you. Why the “flesh” colored people? Because they are the main perpetrators of the non-compliment. I’m going to use the most recent example in my life but please recognize that “…this type of sh*t happens ev-ery-day!” Read more
Hold up?! Lindsay Lohan is signed to Motown?!!!
May 23, 2008 by The Reverend
Filed under Culture & Society, Music, Tell'em Why You Mad
Hmm, how do i say this…. oh right…. “WHAT THE F*CK?!!” My how you’ve fallen Motown. There are SO many artist that should be carrying the legacy of Motown. I mean sure… Lohan… cash cow… if you got the time and materials. But at what cost, Motown?! At what cost?!