I still can't figure out what all the ruckus is over Eddie Murphy's over the top portrayal of his big babe wifey in his new movie 'Norbit'! If Mo'Nique (self appointed spokesperson for big sisters) hasn't clocked in with a complaint then why all the yappin'? Crunk & Disorderly breaks down the actual factuals on this one but let me address the following complaint from southside activist Najee Ali specifically:"Eddie Murphy's billboard disrespects Black women and continues to perpetuate negative stereotypical images that large Black women are sexually aggressive, unattractive, violent and promiscuous. These types of negative images are damaging to our community and to have this ad campaign unveiled during Black History Month is a slap in our face and disrespectful,"
Najee, you ever take in a Mo'Nique concert, homey? Back up off Eddie and his $34.2 million week 1 opening. It's a PARODY, man! If Mo'Nique (aaaand Martin Lawrence) can make cheddar off that stuff without you huffin' and puffin', stop hatin' on Eddie...
How's Barack's Announcement Playin' in Peoria? Man, didn't take long for the southside haters to show up outside Smooth Barack's door. I was perusing a post over on BlackProf.com about Smooth's announcement and that joint generated about a billion comments - comments which provide an interesting glimpse into the two southside camps forming both in support and opposition to Smooth's run for the White House. Similarly, over in South Carolina, two key southside political leaders are coming out in support of Hillary. One, State Senator Robert Ford, even went so far as to say, "It’s a slim possibility for him [Obama] to get the nomination, but then everybody else is doomed,” Ford said. “Every Democrat running on that ticket next year would lose — because he’s black and he’s top of the ticket. We’d lose the House and the Senate and the governors and everything. I’m a gambling man. I love Obama,” Ford said. “But I’m not going to kill myself.” Ol boy must be headed over to Clarence Thomas' crib for canapes later this week...
C&D also dropped some companion pics to accompany the debut of Sports Illustrated annual swimsuit issue. Somehow Beyonce negotiated her butt onto the cover - man, you can't say ol girl doesn't have a Chicago worthy PR machine backin' her up, and now, somehow, after checkin' out this glossy I'm suddenly forgetting exactly what my complaints were about her...yes, y'all - that is triflin'...
The verdict is in on exactly what caused Gerald Levert's premature great gettin' up day and despite my views otherwise, sadly it turns out that the cause was all too preventable. EURweb.com quotes the coroner as saying that GL had a fatal mix of unrelated drugs in his system. To wit: Vicodin, , Percocet and Darvocet, along with anxiety medication Xanax and two over-the-counter antihistamines". Hmmm, add a KFC two piece, some Louisiana Hot Sauce and some Lowery's Season Salt and that will just about do it every time, y'all. Seriously - you know those warning labels that all drugs come with? The ones with the skull and cross bones right next to them? Might be good to read those bad boyz from time to time and stop assuming it's all good...
Finally, y'all know I like to have a little fun with ol girl Condolezza from time to timeso I appreciate Skeptical Brotha pointing out a new Condolezza parody music video (done to Fergie's cut 'Fergalicious') - it's pretty funny - check it out and get your laugh on. We only have until January 2009 to enjoy her before she's gone...Peace@Least,
Tyrone
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