This week was chock full of interesting new stories. I'll take just a few minutes to review a few of the most popular items. Here's what's going on in the world this week…
The DC Sniper is put to death: Umm, buh-bye now. I know a lot of people wanted to turn this into a debate on the death penalty. I know some folks are mad that Charles Manson still lives and breathes and this guy is dead and gone. I couldn't summon up the passion for a spirited debate on this one. All I've got for John Allen Muhammad? Save the bunk next to you in Hell for that Anthony Sowell dude who buried 11 (as of right now) women in his house in Cleveland. Crazy bastards. Peace out.
Sammy Sosa WTF: Please do not come at us with a "skin rejuvenation" excuse. "Softening facial" my ass. I have had all manner of spa and facial peels, scrubs, lotions and treatments and I'm the same caramel-latte color I always was. What kind of new-fangled skin treatment also conks your hair and turns your eyes light green? Now he’s saying there was “a bit of a bleaching agent” in his skin softening cream. SaSo – you trying to tell us some moisturizer did that to every section of your face and neck? And no, I don't wanna hear any "MJ did it" nonsense. We knew Mike had issues (rest in peace, we love you!). This right here is some perverse self-hatred that I can't even wrap my mind around. I was never a big Sosa fan. To me he always seemed fake and eager to play the victim card. But young boys of color do look up to this dude, what does this tell them about accepting themselves as they are? "Color" me confused.
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Katt Williams arrest: I REALLY don't understand this story. SO Katt was staying in someone's house as a guest outside of Atlanta but know he is accused of breaking and entering into the guest home with a crowbar. Um, huh? He allegedly pilfered $3,500 in jewelry from the owner. Why is he cheesing in the mugshot? Why was his bail set at $40,000 more than 10 times what he allegedly stole? Isn't this like his third or fourth arrest in as many years? He came out of prison Wednesday proclaiming his innocence and calling it all a setup. I'm sure this story will unfold some more (regrettably) but in the meantime I really one have one thing to say: Katt, my man: Just say No.
Lou Dobbs leaves CNN: Finally and Deuces! Bye now, Lou. Don’t let the doorknob hit you on the way out. I expect FoxNews will be announcing your show any minute now? Just once, instead of giving us McCorporate speak: “winds of change are blowing”; wouldn't if been great id he sat there glaring at the screen with Chamillionaire’s Ridin’ Dirty playing in the background. “Ya’ll want me out so bad, I’m gone… I’ll be back… b*tch-ass Media Matters… I see you!” By the way, Media Matters for the win! What did it take? About six months of pressuring advertisers and sending petition after before CNN pulled the trigger! Ah, democracy at work. Now if we could just get rid of Rush Limbaugh?!
Any insights, thoughts or opinions into these stories to share?
24 Bougie Thought(s):
I'll see what I can do.
Wow! I've been kinda head in the sand this week so I missed a lot of this. I did not know Sammy was crazy. Katt is clearly troubled and Lou shoulda been gone.
Uh-oh, just watched the Katt Williams interview - that can't be a good sign? Celebrity Rehab next?
No sympathy whatsoever for the DC sniper. I thought lethal injection was too good for him. For the crimes and the fear he created, he rightly deserved to be lit up like a Christmas tree.
Sammy Sosa, needs to go and lay his "bleached, fried to the side, green contacts" a** down on a therapist couch and try to find out why he has such deep seated issues with his formerly beautiful dark skin. He's got more than enough money for a few sessions.
Katt Williams... I'm so embarrassed to admit this, but I love me some Katt. I'm not normally into height challenged, skinny wanna be/former pimps. But Katt is cute. So I really want to believe that this is simply a case of some racist white cop giving a brotha a hard time. Now if it turns out, Katt is a thief. He'll have some great new material to share with his fans upon his release from the Georgia Big House.
Lou Dobbs, two words - GOOD BYE! After that photo surfaced of Dobbs holding that box of waffle mix he had bought which had the extremely racist cartoon of then Senator Obama on it. I had simply been waiting for karma to come back and kick Lou right in the cajones - nice and hard.
I almost did a happy dance when Lou "resigned" - he will not be missed... at all.
While I never revel in the death of another human being, even I couldn't summon up a whole lot of "that's too bad" for Muhammed. I hope he's found peace.
That Sammy Sosa picture is disturbing on SO many levels. Where is his mother?
You know I don't know who Katt Williams is.
Lou had not been "fair and unbiased" for a while now.
About Katt: Why is he cheesing in his jail pick? Why is his hair doing that? Why is he wear jewelry that weighs more than him? Why did he agree to that interview without getting his do did? So many unanswered questions...
LMAO! Okay, I'm coming here once a week to catch up on my news. Your "bunk beds in hell" imagery is classic.
Little known fact: Sosa is crazy. Well-known fact: Katt is crazy.
Ok ok "I had to turn the lights on so the horses wouldn't get scared of their won reflection." WTH kinda foolery is that??? I know he didn't expect people to believe that statement, right? Is it fair to say we can equate this news interview with Whitney's crack interview???? Too much!!
I listed to that ish, he at least had the good sense not to say that part on camera. Katt - seek help.
P.S. Lou - I am dancing around singing Goodbye To You!
Was Katt serious? PIMP DOWN, someone call INTERVENTION. That photo of Sosa is shocking. I'd heard the story but hadn't actually seen it... almost scary really. Nothing to say about the sniper. Bye, fool. Ditto to Lou.
Damn but they killed a brother quick, didn't they? Or is it me?
And again, damn Sammy - what went wrong? I've heard of 'roid rage but this right here?
And speaking of this ish right here... K-dub?! What are you doing with the horses any damn way?
Uh - nuthin' for Lou. See ya on the Fox-o-sphere.
Ha! I would say all three of these guys: Sosa, Katt and Lou could use some time on therapist's couch.
I don't any of these people like (or liked) themselves very much.
Classic!
Okay Chele - thank you. the Sosa/Katt stories confused me as well. Is it me or has crazy gone exponential this year?
I find all of these stories disturbing. Happy News Round-Up next week please!
Adios Lou from your Latina amigas... kick rocks.
What, no, and what's wrong with folks?!
It's something in the water.... I promise.
Cosigning on all of this!
Sammy looks crazy, like a vampire on crack. That's ridiculous.
Did you hear about the guy in Minneapolis who tried to BAKE his son?
http://www.truecrimereport.com/2009/11/william_t_hurley_burned_son_wi.php
Oh and how about the kid (again in damn Minnesota... effin state) who got a text message that had a picture of a noose and a sign in front that said "N*gger Swing Set" (no censor). Turns out it was a classmate/fellow football player who "didn't know it would be offensive." GTFOH.
http://www.startribune.com/local/69818052.html
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