Archive for August, 2009
What Exactly is Good Hair? (I Miss My S Curl)
In the process of writing last Friday’s post, “I Don’t Date Girls in Gangs,” I scoured the Net for clips from Spike Lee’s School Daze as reference points. Despite what the ensuing digital riot made me reevaluate, looking back at the 1988 film reminded me of the scene where the “Jigaboos” and the “Wannabes broke” [...]
I Don’t Date Girls In Gangs (Sorry, Sorority Sisters)
Dictionary.com defines a gang as, “A group of people with compatible tastes or mutual interests who gather together for social reasons… Some gangs, but not all, have strong leadership, formalized rules, and extensive use of common identifying symbols… The activities of gangs are characterized by some level of organization and continuity over time.” You know [...]
The iPod Vibrator (The Best Invention Ever or Epic Fail?)
I was checking out my homie BlogXilla’s site the other day when I saw a very interesting advertisement. In the picture was a woman lying in bed while listening to an iPod with a blurry blue object in her hand that was directly in frame. The name of the product was OhMiBod and the tagline [...]
The Business Trip (Would You Sleep With a Co-Worker?)
This week’s Wet Wednesdays is a collaborative effort of sorts between Southern Lady In DC and yours truly, NWSO. Enjoy! I’ve had this thing for Marcus for some time now. He’s tall, muscular and just exudes confidence from every pore of his body. I did mention his body, right? Well, he’s also super sweet and [...]
Stop Tweeting Your Love (Electronic Displays of Affection)
Last week I told y’all how I felt about PDA. It’s cool in moderation; it’s just when people take the smoochin’ and gropin’ overboard that I have a problem. No hate in my blood, I’d just appreciate a little decorum and self-control when in the presence of those that don’t want to see all that. [...]
I Hate Group Dinners (Are Your Friends Cheapskates?)
Everybody loves a birthday party. It’s a chance to let loose and celebrate another year of life—good or bad. But along with the traditional bash, often comes the dreaded group dinner. No matter how many of these I’ve attended they typically all end the same. We’ve all been there before; everyone is well fed, tipsy [...]
Do You Google Your Dates? (Sorry, I Don’t Date Nosy People)
The first time I heard about it was several months ago. My homegirl Tasha told me that after a date with a real nice guy she promptly went home and Googled him. That’s how she discovered her potentially “perfect” new beau was an amputee but that’s a completely whole other story. (CLICK HERE for that [...]
FACT: Relationships Are Like Tag Team Wrestling Matches
I recently came to the conclusion that relationships are a lot like tag team wrestling matches. In order to win, you have to have the right partner. Someone that’ll have your back even when the ref’s not looking. You need to know with absolute certainty that whenever you extend your hand that your partner is [...]
