Martin & Malcolm
Michael Baisden posed a great question this week. What would Martin and Malcolm most be proud of, and what would they most be ashamed of?
They'd be proud of how far we've all come, but they'd be equally disappointed at how much we have yet to learn. We waste far too much time hating and trying to destroy one another. A lot of us, in my opinion, aren't seeing the big picture because too much intolerance, apathy, and cynicism still line our hearts. MLK begged us to turn the other cheek, but we oftentimes choose to fire back with a punch instead—be it physical or verbal. We must stop hating and start loving, and that means opening our hearts to other people's feelings, because at the end of the day, emotions are all that bind us together.
Haiti
Sadly, many people refused to watch the telethon tonight due to their anger at all the involved celebrities—many of whose personal donations cannot be verified. They’re also complaining that celebrities aren’t donating enough money; FYI, I only donated $5, which is equivalent to a measly .4% of my monthly salary. However, HOW DARE ANYBODY presume who is donating and how much someone should donate. It’s this sort of callous and uncalled for cynicism that threatens to ruin this great country we all love so dearly. I daresay that the indigent masses struggling to survive in Haiti have more heart and much more to offer than these cowardly cynics ever will.
All White Basketball Team
A man known as Don ‘Moose’ Lewis has formed an ‘All White Basketball Team’ because “he wants to emphasize fundamental basketball instead of [the] ‘street ball’ played by ‘people of color.’” I can work with that; do you all day, everyday. What I cannot tolerate, however, is this blatantly racist clause lodged in their eligibility requirements:
"Only players that are natural born United States citizens with both parents of Caucasian race are eligible to play in the league.”
That’s called racism. Now, some people have mentioned the Congressional Black Caucus to me, which Wikipedia describes as exclusive to only Black Americans. I’m willing to admit that there refusal to admit any white members is extremely suspect and could be construed as racist as well. However, my blackness will not permit me to comment on this any further.
India
I hope that I didn't offend any local Hindus with my post last week. I was trying to be real and honest, while still dousing my piece with a smidgen of good humor. I'm interested in learning more about Hindu culture, but I don't want you calling me a Hindu. I'm an agnostic American with a predilection for black culture and Christianity. KK? Got it? Cool. Namaskar & Daps!
Jay vs Conan
This whole Jay Leno vs Conan O'Brien predicament is quite sad—especially the immature and hateful responses being generated by some of us in the general public. Both Jay and Conan have admitted that they hold no animosity toward each other because they realize that the real enemies are NBC and, more specifically, the affiliates bullying NBC into making such a rash decision. But even then, NBC isn't an enemy because all it's doing is conducting good ol' fashioned American business. The world isn't perfect and as Conan so eloquently put it, we don't always get everything that we want. That's life. In the words of Tupac Shakur, “I know it seems hard sometimes, but remember one thing. Through every dark night, there’s a bright day after that. So no matter how hard it get, stick your chest out, keep ya head up.... and handle it.”
It's too bad this happened, though, because I thoroughly enjoyed the way things were. I’m even willing to admit that Jay doesn’t really deliver quite nearly as many LOL moments as Conan does. Still, I like him nonetheless because he’s a good guy with a consistent track record. All in all, Jay tickles my funny bone from 10 to 11, Mo’Nique strokes it hard from 11 to 12, and Conan makes it bust from 12 to 12:30.
*Sighs* I'm going to miss the awkward little feller. And don't even get me started on tonight's heart-wrenching outgoing speech; it was so real and down to Earth. I especially appreciated his comments on washing away cynicism, never giving up hope, and staying focused on the future. God Bless you, Sir, and GOD SPEED! My prayers are with ya’ll, especially Andy! I don't love you, but I'll make love to you. Remember, loving a man is GAY, but making love to a man... not so much! (J/K)
Cats vs Dogs
I’ve always preferred the company of cats because they’re easy to manage. You feed them, water them, change their litter box, and then leave them to fend for themselves. The problem, however, lies in their lack of socialization skills; they’re quite obnoxious and moody little critters. They act like they can’t stand your presence, and then they go poop on your bed just because you left them alone for a day. Make up your damn mind. Do you want some attention or not?
Dogs, on the other hand, are loyal and friendly; they’ll stand by your side through thick and thin. But the problem is that they’re just so damn lazy: they don’t clean up after themselves, they ain’t got a job (cats are Mice Chasers), and they expect you to keep them continually entertained. Do I look like Bozo the Clown? This lack of responsibility, by the way, will be the lead-in for my first-ever upcoming short story, tentatively titled: Man vs. Dog — The War of the Turds.
I realize that it sounds stupid. And to be honest, it probably WILL BE stupid. But it’s my first-ever short story, man! I can only get better from here on out. I’m still developing the plot and characters in my head, so it won’t drop for awhile. I guess I'm just a 'punk writer' like Conan once was, but at least I'm not a fricken ginger! (I said it, yes I did!)
That’s it for this week. Keep your eyes peeled for an incoming slew of articles on WeirdAsiaNews.
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I want to officially end this post by reminding everybody of the misery still unfolding in Haiti. The children of Haiti are being forced to grow up much quicker than they should have ever been. To these children, I pass on the lyrics of artist Junior in the hopes that God will hear it and heed its message. God Bless and may the Lord wipe away their tears and unleash joy on their young spirits.
pEaCe
“
And mama used to say:
Take your time young man
And mama used to say:
Don't you rush to get old
And mama used to say
Take it in your stride
And mama used to say
Live your life
“
PS - The best way to help right now is to submit money or food. Unless you’re trained to handle such a tragedy or you work for a relief organization, it’s not wise to fly to Haiti. They don’t need bystanders interrupting the relief efforts.
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