They are already selling Kim Kardashian’s dress she wore at the Met in the Kardashian line at Macy’s
The troubling viral trend of the “hilarious” Black poor person
May 7, 2013It’s difficult to watch these videos and not sense that their popularity has something to do with a persistent, if unconscious, desire to see black people perform. Even before the genuinely heroic Ramsey came along, some viewers had expressed concern that the laughter directed at people like Sweet Brown plays into the most basic stereotyping of blacks as simple-minded ramblers living in the “ghetto,” socially out of step with the rest of educated America. Black or white, seeing Clark and Dodson merely as funny instances of random poor people talking nonsense is disrespectful at best. And shushing away the question of race seems like wishful thinking.
Ramsey is particularly striking in this regard, since, for a moment at least, he put the issue of race front and center himself. Describing the rescue of Amanda Berry and her fellow captives, he says, “I knew something was wrong when a little pretty white girl ran into a black man’s arms. Something is wrong here. Dead giveaway!”
The candid statement seems to catch the reporter off guard; he ends the interview shortly afterward. And it’s notable that among the many memorable things Ramsey said on camera, this one has gotten less meme-attention than most. Those who are simply having fun with the footage of Ramsey might pause for a second to actually listen to the man. He clearly knows a thing or two about the way racism prevents us from seeing each other as people.
Now that you know this is a thing, please stop sharing these memes. Poor Black people speaking candidly about various serious incidents isn’t a hilarious joke
Only one thing though: Charles Ramsey is a working class man — and so are the rest of the folks in the post.
It’s distressing to see them labeled as “poor black people.”
Other than that - I feel the author - so carry on….
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Kim Kardashian Gets Kropped Out of Vogue‘s Met Gala Slideshow
“Jezebel noticed yesterday that Kardashian’s absence from the slideshow was more intentional than it maybe needed to be. Yep–Kimmy got kropped. West’s photo (number 66 of 77) is notably slimmer than the rest. Furthermore, his right hand appears to be clutching a floral glove… extending from a couch? (Kidding! We’re totally kidding.)”
LMAO! Y’all ain’t kidding!!!
"Some people say that we can’t afford to help our kids through school by keeping student loan interest rates low. But right now, as I speak, the federal government offers far lower interest rates on loans, every single day–they just don’t do it for everyone. Right now, a big bank can get a loan through the Federal Reserve discount window at a rate of about 0.75%. But this summer a student who is trying to get a loan to go to college will pay almost 7%. In other words, the federal government is going to charge students interest rates that are nine times higher than the rates for the biggest banks–the same banks that destroyed millions of jobs and nearly broke this economy. That isn’t right. And that is why I’m introducing legislation today to give students the same deal that we give to the big banks."
— Elizabeth Warren: Students should get the same loan rate as big banks (via robot-heart-politics)
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“[Most] whites seem fascinated simply making sure that we stay below them…”
“I think black people are the faces at the bottom of societal well, that whites—most of whites in America who are only one level above, also denied opportunity, also oppressed in a certain way, are fascinated in looking down on us, rather than looking back at the top to see where the folk at the top are manipulating both groups. Only if they, in effect, l—let down their ropes, join with us, can both groups ever climb up and challenge and confront those at the top who make all the money, who have all the opportunity. And some do, but most seem fascinated simply making sure that we stay below them. And it’s a kind of a metaphor that, it seems, reflects much of what has happened in the history of race in our society. And it’s the challenge that faces our society and it is the reason, because thus far that challenge has never been effective, that I’ve—conclude that racism is a permanent part of the American scene.”
— the Late Professor Derrek Bell CSPAN Booknotes interview on “Faces at the Bottom of the Well: The Permanence of Racism”
Post a video on Facebook about
the dangers of millennials going through life making everything about them.
First comment from a millennial: “HEY!! THIS VIDEO SUCKS! THAT’S NOT HOW MY LIFE IS!!”
A cunt was good enough to give life to you, dumb fuckers. What the fuck is wrong with cunts?
Ugh, fucking casual sexists, I swear…
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How to draw hands by Boybogart (video tutorial above, to view images in full size, right click and “open image in new tab”)
I hope this helps, and please reblog if you’re able. You may never know who will need it. Thanks! :)
Dear Internet,
I understand your (justifiable) problem with the concept of “The Friend Zone,” but can we please stop referencing this strawman where we classify all guys who are frustrated in their inability getting the girls they like as “assholes who think they deserve sex.” That’s a bit…
Every time I hear a some self proclaimed heterosexual male start mainsplaining the “Friend Zone” to me, I only have one question to ask.
Why don’t gay men complain that straight guys “Friend Zoned” them? Because it would be seen as ridiculous. Because, you see, no man - gay or straight - is ever under any obligation to do anything without their expressed consent. Not like women are.
Women are obligated to give “romance a chance” with any “pathetic loser. Every man - not just you - expects “a chance to score a date if they wanted to” with every woman.
All of the bullshit above basically assumes that women owe men “romance.” Let me disabuse anyone reading this of that notion. Attention poor pathetic losers who” just want a relationship” - friendships are relationships.
You’re fucking welcome.
That’s funny - I did that when I was in college.
I was having a fucking panic attack bc I went to went class for my last final, but no one was there, not even the professor.
I didn’t remember that there is no Final in that class. Nearly panicked to death for nothing.
Photoshopped women dont “look better.”
are you guys fking kidding me this enrico guy is totally okey and it’s not a fking crime to photoshop stars to make them look better just fuck off omg
ILY
Enrico, the only person who thinks your photoshops look “better” than the women’s natural pictures is sick fucks who likes to stick anorexic Barbie dolls up their asses.
Make your own Ranch, Dry Onion Soup Mix and Taco Seasoning
Make your own Ranch, Dry Onion Soup Mix and Taco Seasoning and store in small mason jars….This is soooo much HEALTHIER than those you buy at the store!! They contain a TON of stuff that is not good for you!!
Taco Seasoning:
1/2 cup chili powder
1/4 cup onion powder
1/8 cup ground cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon sea salt
Put ingredients into a jar and shake.
Dry Onion Soup Mix:
2/3 cup dried, minced onion
3 teaspoons parsley flakes
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons turmeric
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
Mix all ingredients in a jar, then give the jar a good shake. I’d recommend shaking the jar to mix the ingredients well before each use.
Use 4 tablespoons in a recipe in place of 1 packet of onion soup mix. Store this in a dry, cool place.
Ranch:
5 tablespoons dried minced onions
7 teaspoons parsley flakes
4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Mix together and store in an air tight container.
For dressing: Mix 2 tablespoons dry mix with 1 cup mayonnaise and 1 cup buttermilk or sour cream.
For dip: Mix 2 tablespoons dry mix with 2 cups sour cream.
Mix up a few hours before serving, so the flavors all blend.
Source: Foodgasm Blog
