This is a Repost...
... in response to the court's desicion to award Anucha Brown Sanders $11.6 million. You go girl! I mean it. Take the money and run. This is the way I see it. If you are a woman, working with a team of male atheletes, you're gonna hear some offensive shit. Accept it as part of the job you're being paid well to do. If it's directed at you, address it and keep it moving. If they fire you, SUE THEM ASSES!
Frankly, I think the media is out to make Isiah Thomas look stupid, with that video clip I believe to be taken totally out of context. (At least I hope it is. He can't be that dumb.) In an intellectual discussion the argument can be made that it is more socially acceptable for a Black man than a white one to call a Black woman a bitch or ho. Eminem and Bubba Sparx aside, white men can't rap. And really... are Em and Bubba rapping about they're bitches and hoes? I don't know. I don't listen that closely.
In any event, this is one of my favorite entries from the past.
Bill Maher is my hero!
Well... not really, but I do love him for letting me know that it was ok to be politically incorrect. I'm so free with my incorrectness that I have been reprimanded twice by the diversity officer at work. The first time was in response to a comment I made about a Jewish person's ability to bargain. It was not meant to be derogatory, but I realize that I was paying a compliment to the entire culture and not the few that actually possess bargaining skills. It was akin to saying that all Black folks are natural atheletes... Okay, bad example. It was like saying that all Black people have rhythm... Oh hell! Forget it.
So I agree that making blanket statements about entire cultures may be wrong, but stereotypes are real. I admit that they are an assault on a person's individualism, but let's face it. There are people who are completely comfortable following the crowd. They adopt the viewpoint of the majority and are quite happy. They express no thoughts that go against the grain and blend into the landscape perfectly. But there are also those who only appear to be that way. Those are the scary people, but I still like them. I like the radicals and revolutionaries who aren't afraid to blend in and f*#k up the establishment from the inside. That's one of the reasons I considered becoming a republican. That, and to piss off all the diehard liberals. I like pissing off people, even people I like. I especially like to see my friends get all righteously indignant when their beliefs are threatened. I just love a good healthy debate. I don't even mind being wrong or expressing the unpopular opinion. So let's consider that my disclaimer as I post this email that I get at least twice a year and get a chuckle each time.
10 TRUTHS BLACK AND HISPANIC PEOPLE KNOW, BUT WHITE PEOPLE WON'T ADMIT:
1. Elvis is dead.
2. Jesus was not White.
3. Rap music is here to stay.
4. Kissing your pet is not cute or clean.
5. Skinny does not equal sexy.
6. Thomas Jefferson had black children.
7. A 5 year child is too big for a stroller.
8. N' SYNC will never hold a candle to the Jackson 5.
9. An occasional BUTT whooping helps a child stay in line.
10. Having your children curse you out in public is not normal.
10 TRUTHS WHITE AND BLACK PEOPLE KNOW, BUT HISPANIC PEOPLE WON'T ADMIT
1. Hickey's are not attractive.
2. Chicken is food, not a roommate.
3. Jesus is not a name for your son.
4. Your country's flag is not a car decoration.
5. Maria is a name but not for every other daughter.
6. "Jump out and run" is not in any insurance policies.
7. 10 people to a car is considered too many.
8. Buttoning just the top button of your shirt is a bad fashion statement.
9. Mami and Papi can't possibly be the nickname of every person in your family
10.Letting your children run wildly through the store is not normal.
10 TRUTHS WHITE AND HISPANIC PEOPLE KNOW, BUT BLACK PEOPLE WON'T ADMIT:
1. O. J. did it.
2. Tupac is dead.
3. Teeth should not be decorated.
4. Weddings should start on time.
5. Your pastor doesn't know everything.
6. Jesse Jackson will never be President.
7. RED is not a kool-aid flavor, it's a color.
8. Church does not require expensive clothes.
9. Crown Royal bags are meant to be thrown away.
10.Your rims and sound system should not be worth more than your car.
8 comments:
I'm glad sista gurl got paid also. Mainly because I do believe there are some jerks out there in the where who believe they can treat you anyway they want to and nothing can be done.
I meant to say jerks in this world (sorry)
Whatever.....She shouldn't have gotten shit, but since she did, you go girl!
Your next statement, you are right...It's like saying all black men have big...Oh, never mind.
Hey, are we related? I love playing devil's advocate. People get so flabbagasted when their blief system is questions. I might completely agree with you, but since I too love a good debate, and since someone has to take the other side, why not me. It's fun. I think it shows how opening minded we are.
What the hell? Red is to a mutherf'ing flavor! You better take that sh*t back! I ain't playing!
Now you know damn well RED is a kool-aid flavor. Why you tripping? Hell, not only is it a Kool-aid flavor it's a freaking favor of soda. White people know that crap. Ain't they the onces that came up with Big Red. Go ahead. Challege me on that, I dare you. What the hell flavor is Big Red Soda other than some Big and Red Flavor. I know you've drunk some Big Red, unless it is a regional drink, that I don't know. But if yo ass done as some Big Red Soda you know it don't taste like nothing but Big and Red, Damnit. Don't play! I almost jumped through this blog, man! Red ain't no flavor...what the hell? Black folk always playing.......(trails off into a distance grumble).
@ Whozhe: You're absolutely right and while I believe that the decision won't and probably shouldn't change the way they interact with each other, they will hopefully think before speaking when in mixed company and don't worry about it. I read typo... lol
@ One Man: I have to disagree. We all should expect a certain degree of respect in the workplace. You do!
Wait, we are all hung like dragons aren't we?
Of course we're related on some level, but if your peoples are from Georgia like mine, we could very well share some closer ancestry.
Red is a color, fool! lol
@ forge: LMBAO!!! I can't stand you.
You are HYSTERICALLY funny! LMAO!
And I knew SOMEbody would challenge you about "red" as a kool aid flavor! lol
I love a good stereotype...makes for a good laugh every now and then!
Great post!
PS: The media doesn't have to make Isiah look stupid. He is a master of that all on his own!
I am mixed up about this settlement. I am not sure she deserved to win. If she did, 11.6 million is way too much money!
Red is a flavor and I won't accept anything other than that! Case closed! I will say that Jessie needs to sit down before he hurts himself! Ah Ha!
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