Okay, so in case you haven't heard - or you've been living under a rock with a tube of KY and a porn magazine - the Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a 13-point defeat at the hands of the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference Finals withe the final score being: Magic 103, Cavs 90. The loss was the 2nd consecutive conference finals lost for the Cavaliers lead by a heralding LeBron James in a Jordanesque performance for the ages averaging 35.4 pts per game, 8.8 rebounds per game and a 'one guard' effort of contributing 8.6 assists per game. Unlike his teammates, many of them in their final years of contract negotiations, James has provided charisma, hardwork and has brought a high level of intensity in the playoffs that hasn't been seen since Dwayne Wade in 2006 - or even Michael Jordan himself in 1992.
Speaking of Michael Jordan, I am constantly reminded of Def Jam recording artists Fabolous and NeYo when they recorded the hit single, 'You Make Me Better' in 2007, but more or less referring to Jordan, but also referring to Scottie Pippen and company. Where would Jordan and Pippen be without one another? Then again, where would LeBron and 'young, healthy players' be without each other? To answer the latter, the proof is in the pudding. Without a championship!
Now, I could go on and on about the Eastern Conference Finals and how the 2009 Orlando Magic is absolutely the most underrated team in NBA history, in my opinion, but 'twould be completely unfair to ignore the fact that the Los Angeles Lakers have proven, once again, that they're the best team in basketball taking down the 2nd best team statistically in the Western Conference - the Denver Nuggets [or the Denver Chicken Nuggets as I would like to call them]. Don't get me wrong, I think Carmelo Anthony is going to give teams hell in the near future and I also believe Chauncey Billups is a great point guard, but I kind of felt bad about them losing in the manor they did. They were beaten so badly, I couldn't bear to watch the last 2 minutes of the game. After the game was over, there was a part of me that wanted to talk all of the shit in the world about the Nuggets, but I just couldn't do it. It was like watching a firing squad unload on a group of mentally-retarded schoolchildren. That funny feeling in the pit of my stomach is still there, to say the least.
Needless to say, the NBA Conference Finals on both sides have been fun to watch. Now it's time to move on to the NBA Finals and see who will be the champion of the entire basketball world. It's going down, June 4th on ABC with the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Orlando Magic. Oh, and I'm rooting for the Lakers. But one just cannot help but wonder whatever happened to that 'Clash of the Titans' matchup between Kobe and LeBron?
This just restores an argument which should have been laid to rest 3 months ago when VitaminWater made such an enormous stickle in the propaganda pinning two of the league's most prominent athletes against one another, sprucing up one of the most highly debated arguments in sports history. Now, that portion of the debate has ended. Or has it?
I don't think so. I honestly believe that clear and present evidence isn't good enough for die-hard, right-winged fans of LeBron James [if you can't tell already, I'm siding with the argument which places Kobe Bryant aka 'The Black Momba' as the greatest player in the current NBA]. Winning a conference championship in the arguably the toughest conference in the league isn't enough for people these days. Carrying out methodical scoring drives on every play facing 3 of the NBA's toughest, defensively-sound teams in the league wasn't enough [those teams being the Utah Jazz, Houston Rockets, and the Denver Nuggets]. Maintaining a playoff record of 9-2 at home isn't good enough, I guess [okay, so the Cavs only lost one game at home in the playoffs, who cares]. Playing with back spasms and an attention-focused pinky finger wasn't good enough? Of course it was good enough.
First and foremost, I respect LeBron James at the greatest capacity. To be quite honest [as much as I would hate to admit], LeBron has been the most deadliest, consistent basketball player in the NBA for the past 3 seasons, and he's continuously getting better by the day. At this stage in his career, he is better than Kobe Bryant...individually, that is. Yes, I admit it, he's better than Kobe. There are factors as to why I think LeBron is better than Kobe at this point in his career also. Well, for starters, LeBron is a better on-the-court facilitator than Kobe Bryant is. He has a great sense of awareness on the court and he syncronize with his teammates. Kobe Bryant is more of a finess player and does a adequate job of creating opportunities for his players to 'get in position' so he can facilitate within the LAL's infamous triangle offense. Secondly, LeBron is a stronger and more athletic basketball player than Kobe is [not to mention younger]. His size, strength and athleticism makes LeBron a dangerous inside scorer and a nightmare for opposing defenses. What separates Kobe from LeBron with individual skills is the mere fact that Kobe has a better knowledge of how different players in the NBA operate on a game-to-game basis, which comes from years of experience and consistent game film study. Not saying that LeBron doesn't study film, but he's not as experienced.
Sometimes I think people get caught up in the flashiness of the NBA, with the slam dunks, dramatic shots, and alley-oops, they tend to forget about the strategies and the minor things that happen on the court that often times go unnoticed. I can assure you, Kobe has been there and done that in his career, but now I think it's more of a personal goal for Kobe to just win championships, not be the star player individually. I don't think it was ever the intention for Kobe to be the greatest player ever, although many people would consider otherwise, but if it works out that way, it just works out that way. I kind of gotten sick and tired of the argument altogether. It's a bit overrated at this stage and the media will do anything to market themselves rather than the player. In this case, the media being the NBA. The recent events in NBA history doesn't necessarily mean that the argument is void, nor does it mean that one player is greater/less than greater than another player. It just means that great players are born, but champions are made. It isn't something that's gonna come as a shower of natural, divine talent, but you can't win an NBA Championship nowadays without the right people behind you. And it's apparent that LeBron, Carmelo and D-Wade is beginning to realize it. Could anyone name one player who has won a championship by hisself [no, Wilt Chamberlain doesn't count]?
This argument shall be momentarily laid to rest until further examination has ensued. Until next time, I'm Justin Cunningham. God speed, and good night!
~Loyalty~
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Post 14: SouljaBoyTellEm
Hello world, what's poppin'? Here I am, once again. Sitting at this computer Twittering like a mu'fucka while watching this Lakers/Rockets game [if I must say, is pretty interesting...well, the Lakers are kicking ass like I knew they would]. Oh, and Trevor Ariza is that dude, real talk. He's gonna make a great player in the future. And these commercials with this "Drag Me To Hell" trailer is gonna fuck up my night. I can't take this shit. I'm not gonna go see the movie, I don't fuck with scary films like that. Sorry.
Well, to vent a bit, it's been brought to my attention as of late that the Soulja Boy craze is getting worse. People all over the world love his music - if that's what you wanna call it - and they're amazed at how he has contracted the largest fan base since 50 Cent did it in 2003. Count it, Soulja Boy is quite innovative, but there are some people who would argue his musical integrity and core talent [or lack thereof]. There are still people in the music world who thinks Soulja Boy shouldn't be rapping [if that's what they chose to call it]. It's said that he [Soulja Boy] has no real rap experience, no lyrics, no versatile content, no progression, and no guile as an artist. Are they correct in their assessments, or are they just 'hating'? Then again, many of his fans could argue that although Soulja Boy doesn't have the talent and skill as many other rap artists, he does possess a lot of creativity and he makes good music. He's one of the shining examples young, black entrepreneurship in America today. Now, is this side correct, or are they just 'brainwashed'? To each is own.
Me personally, I could care less about what Soulja Boy does, but I agree with both arguments. Let's face it, Soulja Boy isn't the next 2Pac or Jay-Z...or whoever your favorite rapper may be [in case S.B. is your favorite rapper...to each is own], but Soulja Boy is creative and the music he's making is bringing in a lot of funding for him. He is an entrepreneur and he's innovative. I commend S.B. on his efforts.
But if you know me, you know I'm gonna keep it 100 with hip-hop culture.
Although S.B. is good guy and he's impressed the music industry thus far, he's definitely NOT what hip-hop needs. I'm not hating, I'm just expressing opinions about something that should be considered common knowledge by now. The songs he's making now are club-savvy and radio friendly, they're not introspective, socially-conscious, and by no means, are they lyrical. S.B. couldn't spit a hot lyric if he substituted lava and acid for saliva in his mouth. He's garbage, to say the least. It's like the Gucci Mane argument all over again. There is nothing special about their lyrics. I wish some people would wake up and realize the true meaning of hip-hop music and culture, and stop settling for mediocrity. True hip-hop heads knows a one-hit-wonder when we see them. Afro Man was whack, and the world knew it. He didn't last long. Soulja Boy, on the other hand, drops one dance song, and we keep him around? MTV places him in the Top 25 Hottest Emcees in rap [coming in @ #12...Soulja Boy Tell'Em]? The world goes crazy over his music? The kids love him? They're following his trends and they're wearing these big ass glasses? I digress. To each is own.
I'm spent. I've given up on rap music for a while. Rap music is dead. But I can't deny the fact that Soulja Boy is one hell of a hustler! Or could it be that the music industry is brainwashed? Who knows. Could be a conspiracy to take the attention away from the Hip-Hop Police's investigation in the murders of 2Pac & Biggie. Hmm...
Stay tuned for more blogging from yours truly,
The Man With 100 Nicknames! b.k.a. ~Loyalty~
Well, to vent a bit, it's been brought to my attention as of late that the Soulja Boy craze is getting worse. People all over the world love his music - if that's what you wanna call it - and they're amazed at how he has contracted the largest fan base since 50 Cent did it in 2003. Count it, Soulja Boy is quite innovative, but there are some people who would argue his musical integrity and core talent [or lack thereof]. There are still people in the music world who thinks Soulja Boy shouldn't be rapping [if that's what they chose to call it]. It's said that he [Soulja Boy] has no real rap experience, no lyrics, no versatile content, no progression, and no guile as an artist. Are they correct in their assessments, or are they just 'hating'? Then again, many of his fans could argue that although Soulja Boy doesn't have the talent and skill as many other rap artists, he does possess a lot of creativity and he makes good music. He's one of the shining examples young, black entrepreneurship in America today. Now, is this side correct, or are they just 'brainwashed'? To each is own.
Me personally, I could care less about what Soulja Boy does, but I agree with both arguments. Let's face it, Soulja Boy isn't the next 2Pac or Jay-Z...or whoever your favorite rapper may be [in case S.B. is your favorite rapper...to each is own], but Soulja Boy is creative and the music he's making is bringing in a lot of funding for him. He is an entrepreneur and he's innovative. I commend S.B. on his efforts.
But if you know me, you know I'm gonna keep it 100 with hip-hop culture.
Although S.B. is good guy and he's impressed the music industry thus far, he's definitely NOT what hip-hop needs. I'm not hating, I'm just expressing opinions about something that should be considered common knowledge by now. The songs he's making now are club-savvy and radio friendly, they're not introspective, socially-conscious, and by no means, are they lyrical. S.B. couldn't spit a hot lyric if he substituted lava and acid for saliva in his mouth. He's garbage, to say the least. It's like the Gucci Mane argument all over again. There is nothing special about their lyrics. I wish some people would wake up and realize the true meaning of hip-hop music and culture, and stop settling for mediocrity. True hip-hop heads knows a one-hit-wonder when we see them. Afro Man was whack, and the world knew it. He didn't last long. Soulja Boy, on the other hand, drops one dance song, and we keep him around? MTV places him in the Top 25 Hottest Emcees in rap [coming in @ #12...Soulja Boy Tell'Em]? The world goes crazy over his music? The kids love him? They're following his trends and they're wearing these big ass glasses? I digress. To each is own.
I'm spent. I've given up on rap music for a while. Rap music is dead. But I can't deny the fact that Soulja Boy is one hell of a hustler! Or could it be that the music industry is brainwashed? Who knows. Could be a conspiracy to take the attention away from the Hip-Hop Police's investigation in the murders of 2Pac & Biggie. Hmm...
Stay tuned for more blogging from yours truly,
The Man With 100 Nicknames! b.k.a. ~Loyalty~
Monday, May 11, 2009
Post 13: Twitter
Okay, so there's this new phenomenon going around throughout the internet community known as Twitter. It's a social networking site that...okay, so I don't know exactly what it is. But I do know that it's a very interesting site to visit, perhaps join if you don't have one. Twitter, to me, is a site where you can go upload constant information and track other people, businesses, and organizations. It can be a great marketing tool, networking site, or even a simple social network, however one would like to use it. I think it's a great website and I check it everyday. It has some useful information that you would rarely find in your basic online search. I read this one "tweet" (Twitter post) that examined the common causes of suicide amongst teens, followed by a link. Pretty useful information for a general psychology course in college, isn't it? So, therefore, I think Twitter is pretty awesome.
http://twitter.com/jjcunni1 - Follow me!
An article posted via Zimbio reads as follows (no pun intended):
Just when you’ve got MySpace and Facebook figured out – carefully balancing “fun” with maintaining a professional image – comes Twitter, a micro-blogging platform that offers you the ability to send messages (tweets) of 140 characters -- not 140 words.
The idea is that you post a message on Twitter to let everyone who is “following” you know what you are doing. In other words, people choose to “follow” you and then get a news feed of your tweets.
In the last week I’ve gotten email newsletters from several internet marketers explaining how to use Twitter for business purposes. Trying to follow this advice, I’ve sent tweets about attending the two-day internet marketing seminar of John Kremer (www.bookmarket.com) as well as attending BookExpoAmerica. Last night I sent a tweet about reading the book “Problogger” by Darren Rowse and Chris Garrett recommended by the BlogSquad (www.blogsquad.biz). It’s important to consider how this new social phenomenon (it’s free – anyone can sign up at www.twitter.com) could help or hinder your professional image. If you sign up for this social network, ANYONE else who is on the network can “follow” you unless you check “Protect my updates.” (This lets only people whom you approve follow your updates.) I’ve just put a Twitter link on both of my blogs. (I chose to have only one tweet appear rather than the five tweets that is the default setting.) And I actually don’t update through Twitter. I update through Ping.fm, which at this writing is still in beta.
And actually I don’t go to the Ping site to update. I go to my Facebook page, where I have the Ping application. There I can dash off a quick update that Ping sends to the sites I’ve indicated: Bebo, Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, and Twitter. And, now apparently, Twitter then sends the update to my two blogs.Okay, are you as confused as I am? And you want to know what’s the point of this post? One, you should know what Twitter and tweets are if someone asks you about this new phenomenon. Two, you should remember to follow all the “protect your brand” recommendations that I’ve given for other social media networks.And because it is so easy to dash off a tweet, you may have to be especially careful to resist shooting off a risqué comment. Instead, if you decide to join Twitter, consider how you can positively impact your brand.You know what? I’m going to send a tweet through Ping on my Facebook account that I’ve just blogged about Twitter.
http://twitter.com/jjcunni1 - Follow me!
An article posted via Zimbio reads as follows (no pun intended):
Just when you’ve got MySpace and Facebook figured out – carefully balancing “fun” with maintaining a professional image – comes Twitter, a micro-blogging platform that offers you the ability to send messages (tweets) of 140 characters -- not 140 words.
The idea is that you post a message on Twitter to let everyone who is “following” you know what you are doing. In other words, people choose to “follow” you and then get a news feed of your tweets.
In the last week I’ve gotten email newsletters from several internet marketers explaining how to use Twitter for business purposes. Trying to follow this advice, I’ve sent tweets about attending the two-day internet marketing seminar of John Kremer (www.bookmarket.com) as well as attending BookExpoAmerica. Last night I sent a tweet about reading the book “Problogger” by Darren Rowse and Chris Garrett recommended by the BlogSquad (www.blogsquad.biz). It’s important to consider how this new social phenomenon (it’s free – anyone can sign up at www.twitter.com) could help or hinder your professional image. If you sign up for this social network, ANYONE else who is on the network can “follow” you unless you check “Protect my updates.” (This lets only people whom you approve follow your updates.) I’ve just put a Twitter link on both of my blogs. (I chose to have only one tweet appear rather than the five tweets that is the default setting.) And I actually don’t update through Twitter. I update through Ping.fm, which at this writing is still in beta.
And actually I don’t go to the Ping site to update. I go to my Facebook page, where I have the Ping application. There I can dash off a quick update that Ping sends to the sites I’ve indicated: Bebo, Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, and Twitter. And, now apparently, Twitter then sends the update to my two blogs.Okay, are you as confused as I am? And you want to know what’s the point of this post? One, you should know what Twitter and tweets are if someone asks you about this new phenomenon. Two, you should remember to follow all the “protect your brand” recommendations that I’ve given for other social media networks.And because it is so easy to dash off a tweet, you may have to be especially careful to resist shooting off a risqué comment. Instead, if you decide to join Twitter, consider how you can positively impact your brand.You know what? I’m going to send a tweet through Ping on my Facebook account that I’ve just blogged about Twitter.
Post 12: Top 10 Signs [Ladies] That Your Man Is Gay!
In light of the fact that "alternative lifestyles" are becoming more socially acceptable, we'd like to shine some light on the many men mask their true sexual preference. They either hide the fact that they are gay or they just don't know it yet!
The myth of the down-low man has many women, whether jokingly or seriously, looking at their mates and asking themselves, "is he gay?" Maybe it was an excessive roll in his neck when he told you "No. I'm not hooking up your DVD player right now," or the way he imitates his gay co-workers down to the switch in his walk. While some men would say that he's simply "comfortable with his sexuality," others would say, "he's gay."
With the recent prevalence of such terms as the "homothug" and the "metrosexual," it can be hard to tell the difference between a man that simply likes to bend gender rules and a man that likes to bend over.
We've done some research and put together a few signs that might warn you to stay away from the guy you're dating because he may secretly wear your panties and play in your make-up. This read is for entertainment purposes only, so please don't get your panties in a bunch, no pun intended fellas.
1. He spends more time with his boys than with you.If your guy spends more time with his "boys," or one in particular that you have yet to meet, there's a reason for this! Don't get suckered into the idea that your man is just playing Madden for hours at a time... he's playing football alright, the touching kind.
2. He switches his style suddenly.If your guy was once dressed with some urban flair and went from rocking Timb's in the summer to designer flip-flops and polo's, then you should try and schedule a lunch date with him and his "boy" he's "playing poker" with.
3. He's extremely homophobic.If your man has an extreme dislike for flamboyant gay men or your gay friends, so much so that he can't stand to be around them, then he's got something to hide and he's terrified of being exposed by the "gaydar."
4. He has lost his sexual appetite.If your man is no longer pushing up on your booty in the bed, suddenly lost his goodstroke or lacks the "morningwood," he's either lost his sexual desires for you or for women all together. This is a red flag.
5. He spent an extended amount of time in the slammer.Dudes who have spent time in prison have seen some gay activity go down or were victims of the "dropped soap" nightmare. If your man is anxiously anticipated the release of his cell mate and gets ghost after he's freed, you already know what time it is. *Special Note: Be wary of jailboys with cornrows, what lap did he have to rest his head in to get them joints plaited?*
6. He wants to engage in a threesome with another guy.Red flag. If he wants to have a threesome with you and another guy, this is bad. No straight man wants to see his girl getting down with another guy. If your dude has had a threesome in the past with one of his "boys" and a "jumpoff," that's two too many testicles in a sexual scenario! He's gay.
7. He picks out your clothes.If your dude picks out your clothes for you and is piecing together parts of your wardrobe that you never thought would go together, but somehow his ensembles turn out "fierce," you've got a fairy on your hands.
8. He steals your panties.In some cases, this is okay. Plenty of women have found a set of her panties at her mans place without knowing that he took them, in most cases this is healthy. But, if your man is stealing your thongs and panties in excessive amounts, he's quietly trying them on and wearing them.
9. He has overly-feminine gestures. If your guy rolls his neck, sucks his teeth, fold his arms and stomps away when he gets mad, he's more than "feminine." If he throws his hands to his mouth and rolls his eyes back when he get excited, or walks with more of a switch than you do, he's a certified b*&#h and you knew this already, but just wanted a gay friend, right?
10. He spends more time getting ready than you do.If your man is still in the mirror after you've showered, shaved, applied make-up, did your hair, ironed your clothes, made a drink and took a short nap on more than one occasion. Chances are he looks better than you, knows and loves that he does and officially plays for the other team.
While these signs are NOT psychotherapist certified, they're simply things to pay attention to if you're not sure that the man you're seeing is as straight as he claims. Even though you may have a weakness for "pretty-boys" or hard criminals, the truth is "gay" has no look or preference, so ladies (and men) be smart and always SAFE!
The myth of the down-low man has many women, whether jokingly or seriously, looking at their mates and asking themselves, "is he gay?" Maybe it was an excessive roll in his neck when he told you "No. I'm not hooking up your DVD player right now," or the way he imitates his gay co-workers down to the switch in his walk. While some men would say that he's simply "comfortable with his sexuality," others would say, "he's gay."
With the recent prevalence of such terms as the "homothug" and the "metrosexual," it can be hard to tell the difference between a man that simply likes to bend gender rules and a man that likes to bend over.
We've done some research and put together a few signs that might warn you to stay away from the guy you're dating because he may secretly wear your panties and play in your make-up. This read is for entertainment purposes only, so please don't get your panties in a bunch, no pun intended fellas.
1. He spends more time with his boys than with you.If your guy spends more time with his "boys," or one in particular that you have yet to meet, there's a reason for this! Don't get suckered into the idea that your man is just playing Madden for hours at a time... he's playing football alright, the touching kind.
2. He switches his style suddenly.If your guy was once dressed with some urban flair and went from rocking Timb's in the summer to designer flip-flops and polo's, then you should try and schedule a lunch date with him and his "boy" he's "playing poker" with.
3. He's extremely homophobic.If your man has an extreme dislike for flamboyant gay men or your gay friends, so much so that he can't stand to be around them, then he's got something to hide and he's terrified of being exposed by the "gaydar."
4. He has lost his sexual appetite.If your man is no longer pushing up on your booty in the bed, suddenly lost his goodstroke or lacks the "morningwood," he's either lost his sexual desires for you or for women all together. This is a red flag.
5. He spent an extended amount of time in the slammer.Dudes who have spent time in prison have seen some gay activity go down or were victims of the "dropped soap" nightmare. If your man is anxiously anticipated the release of his cell mate and gets ghost after he's freed, you already know what time it is. *Special Note: Be wary of jailboys with cornrows, what lap did he have to rest his head in to get them joints plaited?*
6. He wants to engage in a threesome with another guy.Red flag. If he wants to have a threesome with you and another guy, this is bad. No straight man wants to see his girl getting down with another guy. If your dude has had a threesome in the past with one of his "boys" and a "jumpoff," that's two too many testicles in a sexual scenario! He's gay.
7. He picks out your clothes.If your dude picks out your clothes for you and is piecing together parts of your wardrobe that you never thought would go together, but somehow his ensembles turn out "fierce," you've got a fairy on your hands.
8. He steals your panties.In some cases, this is okay. Plenty of women have found a set of her panties at her mans place without knowing that he took them, in most cases this is healthy. But, if your man is stealing your thongs and panties in excessive amounts, he's quietly trying them on and wearing them.
9. He has overly-feminine gestures. If your guy rolls his neck, sucks his teeth, fold his arms and stomps away when he gets mad, he's more than "feminine." If he throws his hands to his mouth and rolls his eyes back when he get excited, or walks with more of a switch than you do, he's a certified b*&#h and you knew this already, but just wanted a gay friend, right?
10. He spends more time getting ready than you do.If your man is still in the mirror after you've showered, shaved, applied make-up, did your hair, ironed your clothes, made a drink and took a short nap on more than one occasion. Chances are he looks better than you, knows and loves that he does and officially plays for the other team.
While these signs are NOT psychotherapist certified, they're simply things to pay attention to if you're not sure that the man you're seeing is as straight as he claims. Even though you may have a weakness for "pretty-boys" or hard criminals, the truth is "gay" has no look or preference, so ladies (and men) be smart and always SAFE!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Post 11: Type of Female?
Okay, first of all, my new nickname is No Front. The reason why I chose this nickname for myself is simply because I don't like putting on fronts, and I hate it when other people put on fronts as well. It's very unattractive and annoying. I don't even consider people who put on facades like they're the shit or in an elite category of greatness. It's becoming a pet peeve to front, so I'd strongly advise all fronters to chill out...before I go to the trunk and bang on one of ya'll bitch ass niggas!
...See, I was just frontin' right there. But I will slap one of ya'll niggas.
So, what does frontin' have to do with types of females, you ask? Well, it's simple. I'm sick and tired of people in general, especially unattractive people, frontin' about people they admire and develop "types" about people. It's absolutely ridiculous! I think developmental types of people are a bit unrealistic. Standards can be a good thing, but when it's governed by the general, popular status quo of white America, it's not a good look...espescially in the black community.
Having types [or limiting oneself to a type] completely takes away from the meat of a person, in the case of relationships. It seems to me, for most people, that having a "type" of person to appreciate, sort of validates them. If a certain type of male/female is going to accomodate for your status as a person, then that's a personal problem. How low is your self-esteem? It's disheartening. The fact that a person is unaccepted and looked over in the establishment for a relationship is bogus because they don't fit a mold or a type. Some of the best people in the world don't always meet the standards or the requirements of individuals' personal preferences, but that doesn't make them bad if they don't meet the quota. It's sad, it really is.
I really don't admire types. They aren't real, and they never adequately define the essence of a person. I hear it all the time. Like, some people would say, "Oh, he/she is a cool person, but they're not my type." Then, when you ask a person what is their type, the utter ignorance shows its ugly head. I've noticed this a lot.
For dudes, they'll say, "She has to...":
*Be light-skinned
*Thin in the waist, but thick in the hips
*Nice chest
*Fat ass
*Smart (such a rarity)
*Have a nice dress game
*Long hair
*Knows how to fuck
*Knows how to cook up a good meal
*Nice lips
*Listen to similar types of music
*Gives head (how cheap, eh?)
*Be independent (if she was really independent, would she consider you?)
*Don't spaz out in public
*Look nice at all times
*Have a little bit of money, and don't mind paying for dinner
*Smells nice
*Don't be going through a nigga's phone
*Be willing to have 3-somes
*Hold a nigga down when shit gets rough
...And my all-time favorite [LMAO], "She has to go to church!"
As if that shit helps. Says absolutely nothing about a woman's salvation, but that's another post. As for the females [it practically gets worse].
"He has to...":
*Have money
*Have a car (sucks if you're a college student)
*Intelligent
*Sophisticated
*Good-looking
*Tall (is 6ft good enough?)
*Athletic built (cancels me out!)
*Be tough
*Treats me like a queen
*Treats his mother with respect (that doesn't help neither)
*Cuddle
*Hold my hand in public
*Tell me I'm pretty/sexy every day
*Do the little things
*Tell me good morning and kiss me goodnight
*Take me out to eat
*Take me shopping
*He ain't gotta be materialistic, but I wouldn't mind being spoiled every now and 'gain
*Don't trip when I check his phone, Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, and Blogger accounts just to see who he been talking to. It's not that I don't trust him, but...
*Have goals and aspire to acheive them
...And once again, my all-time favorite! "He has to be in the Lord and go to church."
[LMAO] It just kills me everytime a male/female mentions that. I laugh every single time. It's just simply hilarious!
Okay, on a more serious note, is it just me, or are these expectations and types of people a bit...you know...unrealistic? I mean, do people not think things through when considering a potential partner? It takes more than a few abstract things to make a healthy relationship and having types doesn't do anything for the natural and spiritual portion. People are human and humans aren't made to be perfect, so it's not okay to want something or someone who doesn't naturally fill these standards.
What's even more crazy about it, men and women often times want what they can't have. Oh yes, it's true! Some people just don't know how to stay in their lanes. They haven't come to accept that fact that 8 and below is the best they'll ever do. Sounds harsh, but true. It seems to me that the ugliest mu'fuckas are the ones yappin' about how they want this and that, and hold these crazy ass standards for people to reach. I understand that dudes want a light-skinned, long-haired, fat ass, nice eyed chick that goes to church, but I mean, seriously. If you look like the son of Danny Glover and Charles Barkley, you should just let it go; try finding a chick that looks like the daughter of Oprah and Amy Winehouse [I actually thought that bitch was fine at one point, but to each his own]. And yes, I understand that women want a dude with money, intelligence, looks like Boris Kudjo and smells like Aqua DiGio cologne, but forreal ladies. If you look like a crock-pot on steroids and your hair looks like "jungle boogie", then you should lower your standards. MEN/WOMEN WILL NEVER FIND THE PERFECT PERSON, THEY JUST HAVE TO ADAPT.
My type of female is quite simple. I don't ask for much from a female because I hate it when females ask for too much from me, as far as what I can offer. I don't want the best-looking female nor a female that's too extra, but I like keeping it simple. I just want a female who's in the church and is saved, and I want her to just be there for me. It's that simple. Screw all of the other stuff, just give me the plain and simple, and that's it. I don't want a trophy wife or some chick that's gonna make me look good. I look very damn good by myself, why would I want a female in my life to take up space. It would be nice if she loved football, loved hip-hop and could cook her ass off, but if she doesn't meet those requirements for me, I'm not gonna stress it. You just have to accept people for who they are.
What ever happened to wanting the natural and good-hearted person? The person who respects you for you, loves the spiritual and natural world, is saved by the blood of Christ [extremely important], is gonna REALLY be there for you when push comes to shove, loves hip-hop and all other types of music, culturalistic, and may not be the best-looking but accomodates for whatever they lack? The good things about a person that are important, always outweigh the non-essentials. People should be realistic about things, it'll work out in the long run. If we all learned to see the good in people, the world would be a much better place.
Don't lower your standards and expectations, but be open-minded and fall for the false types.
...See, I was just frontin' right there. But I will slap one of ya'll niggas.
So, what does frontin' have to do with types of females, you ask? Well, it's simple. I'm sick and tired of people in general, especially unattractive people, frontin' about people they admire and develop "types" about people. It's absolutely ridiculous! I think developmental types of people are a bit unrealistic. Standards can be a good thing, but when it's governed by the general, popular status quo of white America, it's not a good look...espescially in the black community.
Having types [or limiting oneself to a type] completely takes away from the meat of a person, in the case of relationships. It seems to me, for most people, that having a "type" of person to appreciate, sort of validates them. If a certain type of male/female is going to accomodate for your status as a person, then that's a personal problem. How low is your self-esteem? It's disheartening. The fact that a person is unaccepted and looked over in the establishment for a relationship is bogus because they don't fit a mold or a type. Some of the best people in the world don't always meet the standards or the requirements of individuals' personal preferences, but that doesn't make them bad if they don't meet the quota. It's sad, it really is.
I really don't admire types. They aren't real, and they never adequately define the essence of a person. I hear it all the time. Like, some people would say, "Oh, he/she is a cool person, but they're not my type." Then, when you ask a person what is their type, the utter ignorance shows its ugly head. I've noticed this a lot.
For dudes, they'll say, "She has to...":
*Be light-skinned
*Thin in the waist, but thick in the hips
*Nice chest
*Fat ass
*Smart (such a rarity)
*Have a nice dress game
*Long hair
*Knows how to fuck
*Knows how to cook up a good meal
*Nice lips
*Listen to similar types of music
*Gives head (how cheap, eh?)
*Be independent (if she was really independent, would she consider you?)
*Don't spaz out in public
*Look nice at all times
*Have a little bit of money, and don't mind paying for dinner
*Smells nice
*Don't be going through a nigga's phone
*Be willing to have 3-somes
*Hold a nigga down when shit gets rough
...And my all-time favorite [LMAO], "She has to go to church!"
As if that shit helps. Says absolutely nothing about a woman's salvation, but that's another post. As for the females [it practically gets worse].
"He has to...":
*Have money
*Have a car (sucks if you're a college student)
*Intelligent
*Sophisticated
*Good-looking
*Tall (is 6ft good enough?)
*Athletic built (cancels me out!)
*Be tough
*Treats me like a queen
*Treats his mother with respect (that doesn't help neither)
*Cuddle
*Hold my hand in public
*Tell me I'm pretty/sexy every day
*Do the little things
*Tell me good morning and kiss me goodnight
*Take me out to eat
*Take me shopping
*He ain't gotta be materialistic, but I wouldn't mind being spoiled every now and 'gain
*Don't trip when I check his phone, Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, and Blogger accounts just to see who he been talking to. It's not that I don't trust him, but...
*Have goals and aspire to acheive them
...And once again, my all-time favorite! "He has to be in the Lord and go to church."
[LMAO] It just kills me everytime a male/female mentions that. I laugh every single time. It's just simply hilarious!
Okay, on a more serious note, is it just me, or are these expectations and types of people a bit...you know...unrealistic? I mean, do people not think things through when considering a potential partner? It takes more than a few abstract things to make a healthy relationship and having types doesn't do anything for the natural and spiritual portion. People are human and humans aren't made to be perfect, so it's not okay to want something or someone who doesn't naturally fill these standards.
What's even more crazy about it, men and women often times want what they can't have. Oh yes, it's true! Some people just don't know how to stay in their lanes. They haven't come to accept that fact that 8 and below is the best they'll ever do. Sounds harsh, but true. It seems to me that the ugliest mu'fuckas are the ones yappin' about how they want this and that, and hold these crazy ass standards for people to reach. I understand that dudes want a light-skinned, long-haired, fat ass, nice eyed chick that goes to church, but I mean, seriously. If you look like the son of Danny Glover and Charles Barkley, you should just let it go; try finding a chick that looks like the daughter of Oprah and Amy Winehouse [I actually thought that bitch was fine at one point, but to each his own]. And yes, I understand that women want a dude with money, intelligence, looks like Boris Kudjo and smells like Aqua DiGio cologne, but forreal ladies. If you look like a crock-pot on steroids and your hair looks like "jungle boogie", then you should lower your standards. MEN/WOMEN WILL NEVER FIND THE PERFECT PERSON, THEY JUST HAVE TO ADAPT.
My type of female is quite simple. I don't ask for much from a female because I hate it when females ask for too much from me, as far as what I can offer. I don't want the best-looking female nor a female that's too extra, but I like keeping it simple. I just want a female who's in the church and is saved, and I want her to just be there for me. It's that simple. Screw all of the other stuff, just give me the plain and simple, and that's it. I don't want a trophy wife or some chick that's gonna make me look good. I look very damn good by myself, why would I want a female in my life to take up space. It would be nice if she loved football, loved hip-hop and could cook her ass off, but if she doesn't meet those requirements for me, I'm not gonna stress it. You just have to accept people for who they are.
What ever happened to wanting the natural and good-hearted person? The person who respects you for you, loves the spiritual and natural world, is saved by the blood of Christ [extremely important], is gonna REALLY be there for you when push comes to shove, loves hip-hop and all other types of music, culturalistic, and may not be the best-looking but accomodates for whatever they lack? The good things about a person that are important, always outweigh the non-essentials. People should be realistic about things, it'll work out in the long run. If we all learned to see the good in people, the world would be a much better place.
Don't lower your standards and expectations, but be open-minded and fall for the false types.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Post 10: No, It Ain't Gucci!
Who in the hell is Gucci Mane?
According to a good friend of mines, who shall remain nameless for obvious reasons, believes this man, Radric Davis a.k.a. 'Gucci Mane', is the most lyrical and innovative rap artist in the game today. WTF?
A little background history of this dumb-ass rapper. Gucci Mane was born in Birmingham, AL but moved with his single mother at the age of 10 to Atlanta, GA. In school, Gucci enjoyed writing poetry and being the class clown as well. Along with his brazing sense of humor and his wit, he began writing rhymes around the age of 14.
Due to his success in rhyme and literature, he was also a self-proclaimed entrepreneur and leader in his own community, coming up from the streets in the all-time great story of "rags to riches", making hit records with artists such as Young Jeezy, Jim Jones, and fellow business partner and protege, O.J. da Juiceman, who has been a collaborator with Gucci since 2006.
As an advent listener of hip-hop music and an analytical hip-hop historian, I feel as though it's evident in today's society that social status, commercialism and marketing schematics are dominating this very spirited culture in which I love more than most things in my life. I love hip-hop, and I love everything hip-hop encompasses; from pain and struggle, to rebellion, the good and the bad. As a lover of hip-hop, I also respect the views and opinions of fellow hip-hop heads.
But never, and I do mean never, in my fuckin' life have I heard someone say that Gucci Mane is the hottest and most lyrical rapper out today!
There's some things about hip-hop music that I just cannot accept. In the case of Mr. Radric Davis, I don't think that he is a great rapper at all. As a matter of fact, out of all the whack emcee's in the game today, he has to be one of the worst rappers out today, if not the absolute worse. His music sounds like some of the most ignorant fuckery ever played on any radio station. There are many ways to prove how terrible he is as an artist. Shall I provide a few examples:
1. He lacks political and socially conscious thought within his rhyme scheme and his overall lyrics. One thing I can give him credit for is his dissertation of the life he's lived and the struggles he's went through. I give that same exact credit to every other rapper, but at the same time, there's absolutely no excuse to not have definitive lyrics and proper rhyme scheme.
2. He lacks content variable. In most songs I've heard him "rap" on, it's the same exact thing: money, trappin', the degredation of women, and materialism. What rapper doesn't rap about it? Yeah, I understand that. But at the same time you have to draw the line and analyze how lyricism and rhyming can become effective, and it has to coexist with your content. Rap about something more universal and master the finess and syncopation with your lyrics.
3. His lines make absolutely no sense whatsoever! "I got a tangerine porche, same color as orange..." What a fuckin' minute, are you serious? Last time I checked, a tangerine is darker and often times smaller than an orange. And it holds a bit more juice, in my opinion. Where the hell did he come up with that line? C'mon man.
4. Most of his material is club-saavy. People often say that he makes hot music because his beats are hot and his hooks are fly, although his lyrics aren't the best. Let's break this down a bit. 1) Gucci Mane doesn't make his beats, he has an in-house producer to avoid being over-charged for beats. 2) How hard is it to make a hook? According to The Source magazine, most artists have a team of writers who are under the scope of a record label who write and record choruses of particular songs in hopes of making a hit. His music is "fun" to listen to in the club, but what about outside. To each his own.
I can keep going...
I don't know where my friend got off saying that Gucci Mane was a musical genius. He even said that Gucci deserved an Oscar Award for his music. Oh man, when he said it, I thought he was joking. I laughed the entire conversation. Yes, I'm rude, but who gives a fuck? Not me. Cool beans.
I leave the Blogger world with this in mind. Be critical of the music you listen to. Take time to listen to the lyrics and analyze the music from top to bottom, whether you like a certain artist or not. Allow me to recommend a group of artist for your listening pleasure, if you love rap & hip-hop:
Fabolous
Joe Budden*
Jay Electronica
Aasim
Lil' Wayne
Crooked I*
Apathy
Rakim
Jay-Z
Nas
Drake*
Asher Roth*
Joell Ortiz
B.O.B.
Pete Wurthy
(*) Currently listening to right now...
That's it!
According to a good friend of mines, who shall remain nameless for obvious reasons, believes this man, Radric Davis a.k.a. 'Gucci Mane', is the most lyrical and innovative rap artist in the game today. WTF?
A little background history of this dumb-ass rapper. Gucci Mane was born in Birmingham, AL but moved with his single mother at the age of 10 to Atlanta, GA. In school, Gucci enjoyed writing poetry and being the class clown as well. Along with his brazing sense of humor and his wit, he began writing rhymes around the age of 14.
Due to his success in rhyme and literature, he was also a self-proclaimed entrepreneur and leader in his own community, coming up from the streets in the all-time great story of "rags to riches", making hit records with artists such as Young Jeezy, Jim Jones, and fellow business partner and protege, O.J. da Juiceman, who has been a collaborator with Gucci since 2006.
As an advent listener of hip-hop music and an analytical hip-hop historian, I feel as though it's evident in today's society that social status, commercialism and marketing schematics are dominating this very spirited culture in which I love more than most things in my life. I love hip-hop, and I love everything hip-hop encompasses; from pain and struggle, to rebellion, the good and the bad. As a lover of hip-hop, I also respect the views and opinions of fellow hip-hop heads.
But never, and I do mean never, in my fuckin' life have I heard someone say that Gucci Mane is the hottest and most lyrical rapper out today!
There's some things about hip-hop music that I just cannot accept. In the case of Mr. Radric Davis, I don't think that he is a great rapper at all. As a matter of fact, out of all the whack emcee's in the game today, he has to be one of the worst rappers out today, if not the absolute worse. His music sounds like some of the most ignorant fuckery ever played on any radio station. There are many ways to prove how terrible he is as an artist. Shall I provide a few examples:
1. He lacks political and socially conscious thought within his rhyme scheme and his overall lyrics. One thing I can give him credit for is his dissertation of the life he's lived and the struggles he's went through. I give that same exact credit to every other rapper, but at the same time, there's absolutely no excuse to not have definitive lyrics and proper rhyme scheme.
2. He lacks content variable. In most songs I've heard him "rap" on, it's the same exact thing: money, trappin', the degredation of women, and materialism. What rapper doesn't rap about it? Yeah, I understand that. But at the same time you have to draw the line and analyze how lyricism and rhyming can become effective, and it has to coexist with your content. Rap about something more universal and master the finess and syncopation with your lyrics.
3. His lines make absolutely no sense whatsoever! "I got a tangerine porche, same color as orange..." What a fuckin' minute, are you serious? Last time I checked, a tangerine is darker and often times smaller than an orange. And it holds a bit more juice, in my opinion. Where the hell did he come up with that line? C'mon man.
4. Most of his material is club-saavy. People often say that he makes hot music because his beats are hot and his hooks are fly, although his lyrics aren't the best. Let's break this down a bit. 1) Gucci Mane doesn't make his beats, he has an in-house producer to avoid being over-charged for beats. 2) How hard is it to make a hook? According to The Source magazine, most artists have a team of writers who are under the scope of a record label who write and record choruses of particular songs in hopes of making a hit. His music is "fun" to listen to in the club, but what about outside. To each his own.
I can keep going...
I don't know where my friend got off saying that Gucci Mane was a musical genius. He even said that Gucci deserved an Oscar Award for his music. Oh man, when he said it, I thought he was joking. I laughed the entire conversation. Yes, I'm rude, but who gives a fuck? Not me. Cool beans.
I leave the Blogger world with this in mind. Be critical of the music you listen to. Take time to listen to the lyrics and analyze the music from top to bottom, whether you like a certain artist or not. Allow me to recommend a group of artist for your listening pleasure, if you love rap & hip-hop:
Fabolous
Joe Budden*
Jay Electronica
Aasim
Lil' Wayne
Crooked I*
Apathy
Rakim
Jay-Z
Nas
Drake*
Asher Roth*
Joell Ortiz
B.O.B.
Pete Wurthy
(*) Currently listening to right now...
That's it!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Post 9: Procrastination
Hello, world! How is everything going? I hope everyone is having a lovely Easter weekend, I know mines has been pretty good, but I still have work to do. It's been a minute since I've hit you off with a brand new and exciting blog from yours truly, but I've been elsewhere in the internet world, really trying to find myself. So far, so bad [I've missed the ventilation freedom from blogging].
In the meantime, I've been trying to get my schoolwork done as well. It's coming down to the close of the semester and I'm trying to maintain the good grades that I actually have. It's been a pretty quick-moving semester, but I've held in there for the toughest parts of it. I've also learned how to be a better writer and more oratorical. So far, so bad, but it'll get better, I hope.
Sidenote: Chicken wings and white rice, sounds really good right now!
Anywho, on to other things. Since I came to school back in Fall 2005, I've had this issue with turning in schoolwork on-time [on-time in college means - anytime before the deadline]. I'm a procrastinator at heart. I can't even front about how many times I've waited til the very last minute to do an assignment. I don't understand why I can't just do what needs to be done on time. It's an addiction that I can't help and I can't understand why I procrastinate. Honestly, I think it's just me being lazy, but I work well under pressure when an assignment is due. I believe that I would have better grades, and a higher GPA, if I didn't procrastinate. I know a lot of people go through this, especially in college, but it's a major issue for me. I just can't seem to get it together.
So, to my fellow bloggers, I leave you with these words. If you're a procrastinator, you need to go and buy yourself a calendar. When you find yourself a calendar, mark the date for a due assignment. Not only that, you should mark a due date for "yourself". Sounds weird? It is weird! Sometimes you have to be self-disciplined. You have to set aside minor priorities and focus on what's most important. Right now, I should be doing an assignment for a class project, but guess where I'm at? Here, on Blogger! I'm gonna practice what I preach...as soon as I leave here!
Yours truly,
Justin J. Cunningham aka Loyalty
In the meantime, I've been trying to get my schoolwork done as well. It's coming down to the close of the semester and I'm trying to maintain the good grades that I actually have. It's been a pretty quick-moving semester, but I've held in there for the toughest parts of it. I've also learned how to be a better writer and more oratorical. So far, so bad, but it'll get better, I hope.
Sidenote: Chicken wings and white rice, sounds really good right now!
Anywho, on to other things. Since I came to school back in Fall 2005, I've had this issue with turning in schoolwork on-time [on-time in college means - anytime before the deadline]. I'm a procrastinator at heart. I can't even front about how many times I've waited til the very last minute to do an assignment. I don't understand why I can't just do what needs to be done on time. It's an addiction that I can't help and I can't understand why I procrastinate. Honestly, I think it's just me being lazy, but I work well under pressure when an assignment is due. I believe that I would have better grades, and a higher GPA, if I didn't procrastinate. I know a lot of people go through this, especially in college, but it's a major issue for me. I just can't seem to get it together.
So, to my fellow bloggers, I leave you with these words. If you're a procrastinator, you need to go and buy yourself a calendar. When you find yourself a calendar, mark the date for a due assignment. Not only that, you should mark a due date for "yourself". Sounds weird? It is weird! Sometimes you have to be self-disciplined. You have to set aside minor priorities and focus on what's most important. Right now, I should be doing an assignment for a class project, but guess where I'm at? Here, on Blogger! I'm gonna practice what I preach...as soon as I leave here!
Yours truly,
Justin J. Cunningham aka Loyalty
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Post 8: Time for a change!
What's good, bloggers? How are ya'll doing? I hope everyone is doing fine. I'm back to hit you guys off with another blogpost from yours truly, and this time things are going to turn around...for the better.
I'm making a change in my life, and this time when I go for the big change in my life, I'm going to stick to it this time. I've decided that it's time for me to lose weight! No games this time, just commitment. This is something that must be done, and it's for my health. I don't have time to sit around and gain weight with the understanding that it's unhealthy and that I could die at an early age. I'm sick and tired of walking upstairs with titties constantly bouncing and hitting me in the face. It's quite disturbing and embarrassing...for a male. I also don't like the fact that everytime I walk across campus, I have to worry about running out of breath. When I'm in the club and I start dancing [and I happen to be a decent dancer], I run out of breath. Imagine being in the club trying to do crazy ass dances and then you're 'bout to pass out on the floor because the pain in your chest is too much. That's not sexy at all. As a matter of fact, if I saw a fat person passing out in the middle of a club [given the fact that they're still alive], more than likely I'm going to laugh at them! That shit is hilarious to me, and it's probably hilarious to all of the smaller, healthy and athletic mu'fuckas in the club as well. I'm just kidding, I wouldn't laugh at my fellow fat-asses...
When I was little, I wasn't fat. Actually, I was quite the healthy one, despite being rather stocky and having a big ass head. I was somewhat of an athlete in my neighborhood. My energy compelled me to outrun all the kids my age, out-fight the kids my age [and some older ones], and out-smart most of the kids [I was the MAN at hide-n-seek]. With that being said, I had major agility!
The Bible says: "...What profits a ham, if it gains the whole weight, and lose its soul?"
Okay, the Bible didn't really say that, I thought I'd add some religious humor. But this is serious, guys. I'm losing weight. All those days of eating after dark, wearing layers of clothes in order to hide the apparent "bigness", scratching my titties because they itch underneath, getting rejected by females because they can't see the beauty on the inside [or they think the inside is a conglomerate of cookies and oatmeal pies], and my thighs rubbing together! Those days are over and done! I'm turning over a new leaf in my life.
I'm going to feel the rain on my skin...my big-ass, chocolate, and quite sexy skin. I wonder if Lady Gaga likes big niggas...? If so, I'll cancel the diet, but if not, then I guess I'll stick with it. I wanna bust a ____ all over her pokerface! [Fill in the blank, if you dare...]
Yeah, so I'm losing weight! I'm going to need some support from you guys. I just need for you all to pray for me that I go through with it, and not give up. I want to be skinny so I wear those tight ass 'skinny jeans' and wear tight polos like Kanye West does!
Don't judge me!
Also, hit me up on Twitter: www.twitter.com/jjcunni1
I'm making a change in my life, and this time when I go for the big change in my life, I'm going to stick to it this time. I've decided that it's time for me to lose weight! No games this time, just commitment. This is something that must be done, and it's for my health. I don't have time to sit around and gain weight with the understanding that it's unhealthy and that I could die at an early age. I'm sick and tired of walking upstairs with titties constantly bouncing and hitting me in the face. It's quite disturbing and embarrassing...for a male. I also don't like the fact that everytime I walk across campus, I have to worry about running out of breath. When I'm in the club and I start dancing [and I happen to be a decent dancer], I run out of breath. Imagine being in the club trying to do crazy ass dances and then you're 'bout to pass out on the floor because the pain in your chest is too much. That's not sexy at all. As a matter of fact, if I saw a fat person passing out in the middle of a club [given the fact that they're still alive], more than likely I'm going to laugh at them! That shit is hilarious to me, and it's probably hilarious to all of the smaller, healthy and athletic mu'fuckas in the club as well. I'm just kidding, I wouldn't laugh at my fellow fat-asses...
When I was little, I wasn't fat. Actually, I was quite the healthy one, despite being rather stocky and having a big ass head. I was somewhat of an athlete in my neighborhood. My energy compelled me to outrun all the kids my age, out-fight the kids my age [and some older ones], and out-smart most of the kids [I was the MAN at hide-n-seek]. With that being said, I had major agility!
The Bible says: "...What profits a ham, if it gains the whole weight, and lose its soul?"
Okay, the Bible didn't really say that, I thought I'd add some religious humor. But this is serious, guys. I'm losing weight. All those days of eating after dark, wearing layers of clothes in order to hide the apparent "bigness", scratching my titties because they itch underneath, getting rejected by females because they can't see the beauty on the inside [or they think the inside is a conglomerate of cookies and oatmeal pies], and my thighs rubbing together! Those days are over and done! I'm turning over a new leaf in my life.
I'm going to feel the rain on my skin...my big-ass, chocolate, and quite sexy skin. I wonder if Lady Gaga likes big niggas...? If so, I'll cancel the diet, but if not, then I guess I'll stick with it. I wanna bust a ____ all over her pokerface! [Fill in the blank, if you dare...]
Yeah, so I'm losing weight! I'm going to need some support from you guys. I just need for you all to pray for me that I go through with it, and not give up. I want to be skinny so I wear those tight ass 'skinny jeans' and wear tight polos like Kanye West does!
Don't judge me!
Also, hit me up on Twitter: www.twitter.com/jjcunni1
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Post 7: The 5th Element
I like the 5th Element, I think it's a pretty awesome film. Yeah, yeah, yeah Bruce Willis is that nigga in this movie. Die Hard meets Star Trek, yeah whatever. The critics ate this one up. But I first saw this film when I was 'bout 10 years old [that was a hot minute ago]. And ever since I seen this bitch with the red hair, Lelu, I've wanted a redhead chick in my life. Couldn't help how I felt, she was the next best thing to Stacey Dash. This bitch was pretty fly, in my book. Then, I seen Charlie Baltimore at the Source Hip-Hop Music Awards. Needless to say, it changed my life. To this day, I still love redheads!
This big, blue, devilish-looking mu'fucka right here is known as the Diva Plavalaguna, aka "Alien Opera Singer". Who writes these fucked up movies, anyway? Can't even front, Bruce Willis' gun-play is absolutely amazing in this film!
Believe it or not, I actually met a female that looked just like this mu'fucka! In the movie, the 5th Element, this particular space alien is known as a Mangalore, which is also a small, business-oriented city in India, but needless to say, this bitch is butt ugly. Extreme Makeover would do this creature absolutely no justice. According to Chris Tucker, aka 'Rudy Rush', these creatures are..."Ugly, big forehead, big ears...and they stank!" - I digress.
Okay, is it just me, or does this outfit not make a mu'fucka cringe? This is a tight-ass outfit. If I ever in my "negroetic" life catch a nigga wearing this shit, his ass is grass. He's getting jumped off gate. 5th Element was a great film, and Chris Tucker was funny as hell, but I'm tripin' off this nigga's outfit. Sodom & Gomorrah in its finest proposition [please excuse the biblical reference].
Friday, March 20, 2009
Post 6: BGCR --> Blog for Generational Change & Revolution
There are global issues going on in the world that are far beyond our understanding. People are dying, lives are changing for the worst, we live in a world were the rich gets richer and the poor gets poorer, biochemical warfare, recessions, depressions, famine, war, and the list goes on. Noone seems to care anymore about the human morals and values that are divine and have been bestowed upon us since the beginning of mankind. It seems as if noone cares about life anymore. Everyone wants the world to get better [so they say], for the world to change - but how can the world change when all people seem to care about are their personal issues, capitalism, and being apathetic. We live in a survival of the fittest society. We have no regards for other human life with little knowledge of how fragile and self-destructive we can be as individuals. Some would rather sit back and complain about whatever is wrong in the world, but never take the time to analyze and begin making changes. Well, now there's something WE can do about it.
Since the majority of our media and marketing is dominated by the computer technology culture and we live in a computer dominated world, let's put our computers and voices to good use, shall we. I believe in the natural "good" in all of mankind, and I also believe that if we're going to spend the majority of our time being unproductive on Facebook, Myspace & Twitter, then we can use the internet in order to have a global impact on the entire world. Blogging! A fairly subtle trend that I was completely unaware of until recently. This is my plan:
1. Create a blogspot.
2. Constantly post new blogs about specific topics/current events that needs automatic attention.
3. Copy and paste links to your selective blogs on other social networking sites, oversaturating the system [they should get tired of seeing your BGCR's].
4. Create physical publications associated with your blog posts and spread your ideas throughout your local communities.
5. Send your blogs to online celebrities repeatedly! If more than one person sends at least 10 blog links a piece, somebody is bound to read at least one of them.
6. So this movement can carry out effectively and collectively, it's important that everyone is on the same page. We'll start out with individual blog posts, then expand with the increase in membership to the group. After the initial group membership reaches 5,000+ people, we'll be sending out issues to be researched and discussed in blogs by the month, meaning that it would give us one full month to inspire a collective change via the internet. It is vitally important that we all focus collectively, but also be aware of ALL diverse, global issues.
7. Follow different blogs and connect socially. Keep minds and perspectives open and communicate effectively & often.
**Remember, you can be creative as you want to, but as long as you have ownership to your blogs and you document everything you write in your blogs. This is a small movement, but it can turn into something major. Let's change it together!
- The concept of using the internet and computer technology to help change the world -
Since the majority of our media and marketing is dominated by the computer technology culture and we live in a computer dominated world, let's put our computers and voices to good use, shall we. I believe in the natural "good" in all of mankind, and I also believe that if we're going to spend the majority of our time being unproductive on Facebook, Myspace & Twitter, then we can use the internet in order to have a global impact on the entire world. Blogging! A fairly subtle trend that I was completely unaware of until recently. This is my plan:
1. Create a blogspot.
2. Constantly post new blogs about specific topics/current events that needs automatic attention.
3. Copy and paste links to your selective blogs on other social networking sites, oversaturating the system [they should get tired of seeing your BGCR's].
4. Create physical publications associated with your blog posts and spread your ideas throughout your local communities.
5. Send your blogs to online celebrities repeatedly! If more than one person sends at least 10 blog links a piece, somebody is bound to read at least one of them.
6. So this movement can carry out effectively and collectively, it's important that everyone is on the same page. We'll start out with individual blog posts, then expand with the increase in membership to the group. After the initial group membership reaches 5,000+ people, we'll be sending out issues to be researched and discussed in blogs by the month, meaning that it would give us one full month to inspire a collective change via the internet. It is vitally important that we all focus collectively, but also be aware of ALL diverse, global issues.
7. Follow different blogs and connect socially. Keep minds and perspectives open and communicate effectively & often.
**Remember, you can be creative as you want to, but as long as you have ownership to your blogs and you document everything you write in your blogs. This is a small movement, but it can turn into something major. Let's change it together!
- The concept of using the internet and computer technology to help change the world -
Post 5: Cookies
Okay, recent events in "culinary history" have led me to ask this simple, yet controversial question. What's your favorite cookie?
My all-time favorite is chocolate chip, but every now and again, I have a tendency to switch, most of the time depending on my "coffee" mood [if it's a caramel vanilla latte, then I'm rolling with peanut butter because it tastes better]. I constantly come up with these crazy thoughts and I just feel compelled to talk about it. If you have a favorite cookie, please feel free to let me know. Let's talk about this thing! Together, we can overcome this deadly, enslaving addiction.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Post 4: Poetry
Hey, what's up world? How are you guys doing? Hope all is well with you! I know we're in the midst of a recession, the economy is looking sour, people are dying for food in 3rd world countries, police brutality is at an alarming rate as we speak, but with that being said...I'm still the best-looking black man on the entire planet. Get it correct!
Real talk, it's been a minute since I've done one of these, and I'm so happy to be back right now venting with the rest of the internet world through blogs and whatnot. Yes, "whatnot" is a word...at least to me. This is the only time where I can actually vent for a bit and let all of the "Internet Buzzards" out there know exactly how I'm feeling, with the understanding that you all really care about how I feel...don't you? If you don't, you suck and I wish bad luck on your ass!
Topic of discussion for today: Poetry! This is my disclaimer. I'm not one of those sappy-ass, wordy, redundant poets who scream a bunch of bullshit. I'm realistic. I like the realism in poetry and the fact that it comes from the heart. When I recite poems, I don't do it to get the ooh's and ahh's, I do it to ventilate and release my frustrations. Now, with that being said...I love poetry. My only issue with poetry is is that I don't have the proper poetic work ethic that other poets have. I don't write poems every single day, but I think of good things to say or talk about. I used to sit down and think of things to say, and how to anunciate effectively so I could write it down, but I hate writing things down, so it sits in my head and chills by itself, until I forget it. Yet, I love poetry and the realism which is encompassed within the art form.
Poetry isn't as easy as some people make it out to be, but at the same time, poetry isn't as hard as MOST people make it out to be. Some people think that just because they are great writers in many situations that you can just pick up a pen and paper and be a poet. Writing a poem and articulating is two different things. Creating a vivid imagery of real life is not that easy. Some people write descriptive, rhyme and knowledgeable poetry, which is cool, but at the same time, if you can't articulate your thoughts to a very broad, receptive audience, then it's gonna be a tough task. Same thing with people who think poetry is tough. It all boils down to inspiration and intention, in my opinion. If you want to express your feelings and emotions poetically, there is nothing that's going to stand in your way of doing so. The universe gives you unlimited resources and power to express however you'd like to. There isn't a such thing as being good at the shit, you just gotta at least have an intention, a message, and the dedication. That's just my opinion, nothing factual.
...That's about it for today. Tune in tomorrow for more.
I haven't officially gave my planet a name yet, but I'm working on it though. Bear with me!
Real talk, it's been a minute since I've done one of these, and I'm so happy to be back right now venting with the rest of the internet world through blogs and whatnot. Yes, "whatnot" is a word...at least to me. This is the only time where I can actually vent for a bit and let all of the "Internet Buzzards" out there know exactly how I'm feeling, with the understanding that you all really care about how I feel...don't you? If you don't, you suck and I wish bad luck on your ass!
Topic of discussion for today: Poetry! This is my disclaimer. I'm not one of those sappy-ass, wordy, redundant poets who scream a bunch of bullshit. I'm realistic. I like the realism in poetry and the fact that it comes from the heart. When I recite poems, I don't do it to get the ooh's and ahh's, I do it to ventilate and release my frustrations. Now, with that being said...I love poetry. My only issue with poetry is is that I don't have the proper poetic work ethic that other poets have. I don't write poems every single day, but I think of good things to say or talk about. I used to sit down and think of things to say, and how to anunciate effectively so I could write it down, but I hate writing things down, so it sits in my head and chills by itself, until I forget it. Yet, I love poetry and the realism which is encompassed within the art form.
Poetry isn't as easy as some people make it out to be, but at the same time, poetry isn't as hard as MOST people make it out to be. Some people think that just because they are great writers in many situations that you can just pick up a pen and paper and be a poet. Writing a poem and articulating is two different things. Creating a vivid imagery of real life is not that easy. Some people write descriptive, rhyme and knowledgeable poetry, which is cool, but at the same time, if you can't articulate your thoughts to a very broad, receptive audience, then it's gonna be a tough task. Same thing with people who think poetry is tough. It all boils down to inspiration and intention, in my opinion. If you want to express your feelings and emotions poetically, there is nothing that's going to stand in your way of doing so. The universe gives you unlimited resources and power to express however you'd like to. There isn't a such thing as being good at the shit, you just gotta at least have an intention, a message, and the dedication. That's just my opinion, nothing factual.
...That's about it for today. Tune in tomorrow for more.
I haven't officially gave my planet a name yet, but I'm working on it though. Bear with me!
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