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 Romance › Re: Nigerian Girls And Romantic Tattoos! by InkedNerd(f): 6:15am On Mar 19, 2011 |
190:Huh?  |
| Music/Radio › Re: What Are You Listening To Right Now? by InkedNerd(f): 6:13am On Mar 19, 2011 |
"Na Na (Boy Better Know!)" by N-Dubz ft. Skepta [flash=400,400] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RSQKjpjj5s[/flash] |
| Romance › Re: Nigerian Girls And Romantic Tattoos! by InkedNerd(f): 6:10am On Mar 19, 2011 |
190:Uh huh, sure you did   |
| Celebrities › Re: Lets Talk About Desmund Elliot by InkedNerd(f): 5:59am On Mar 19, 2011 |
Let's talk about Desmond Elliot? Ummm, let's not. . . Please!!! |
| Romance › Re: Which Tribe Will You Marry From by InkedNerd(f): 5:52am On Mar 19, 2011 |
Atreides: |
| Romance › Re: Nigerian Girls And Romantic Tattoos! by InkedNerd(f): 5:36am On Mar 19, 2011 |
Crude Oil:lol, no mind am. I know what he meant, I just wanted to hear him say it  |
| Food › Re: What Are You Eating/drinking Right Now? by InkedNerd(f): 5:35am On Mar 19, 2011 |
Nothing. Eating gives me a headache   |
| Food › Re: Who Eats Dog Meat(404)? by InkedNerd(f): 5:33am On Mar 19, 2011 |
Brite02:Nope, as a matter of fact I don't even eat meat. |
| Culture › Re: Are Africans Proud Of Black Americans? by InkedNerd(f): 5:18am On Mar 19, 2011 |
pleep:Yes, I totally agree. When I was younger, I'd have people come up to me asking me "Why do you sound so white?" or "Why do you answer questions in class?" or "Why you tryin' to act all white?" I'd look at them like "Huh . What the hell does it mean to "sound white" It'd sit there and wonder when did it become a crime to not butcher the English language and know your schoolwork? Although I was young when I came to the US it still astonished me how students would act and speak in class--especially to the teachers. The sort of things students would do and say to teachers here in the US would NEVER happen in any African country. One thing that I always found ignorant as well was the whole "Go back to Africa" bit. Majority of the people I comes across for whatever reason STILL think that Africa is a country and when you try to explain to them that its not, they still don't wanna take correction. And I get where you're coming from with the experiences your dad has had. My dad has gone through similar things--he'd have co-workers both caucasian Americans and black Americans make remarks about him and Africans while on the job, mind you, the people who are making these disparaging remarks have half or less than half the education he has [its a good job, its just that some people that work there are, under qualified] and have never really been outside of the US. I once had a conversation with a friend and the friend asked me, "What's the best thing that has ever happened to you in your life?" and my response was "Being African". Because of these experiences, I now have a thick layer of skin. Although it may have been bad, I am still glad that I have had such moments in my life--I handle many situations a lot differently than I did when I was a little kid. |
| Culture › Re: Are Africans Proud Of Black Americans? by InkedNerd(f): 2:32am On Mar 19, 2011 |
[quote author=k.o.n.y link=topic=626139.msg7941083#msg7941083 date=1300486166]I think the whole tv/media thing is laughable. Africans are probably the worst people depicted in the media. If black americans were to go by the media we would think africa is nothing but "third-world slums",Famished children","native/tribal looking people","Dictators","12 year olds with AK-47's" etc. The african image is far far worst than the black american image. Of course intelligent people will know better but the idea that africans dislike blacks because of hip hop is crazy to me-given the circumstances. Black american "pop" culture does export a great deal of ignorance out to the masses. But the positive side of our culture is a big force aswell. I would say bigger than any other group in the african diaspora by far. Thats why i dont get the hate[/quote]Ummm generally speaking, African Americans do go by what you've just described. I've seen it my entire life no matter what part of the country I'm in. Even people who are well educated have made such remarks. I never mentioned hip hop culture but that's not the only thing that makes some of us have ill feelings towards African Americans. I don't think Africans come to the US with the intention of creating animosity towards Africans Americans--for the most part we keep those feelings to ourselves and voice them if or when people make remarks such as the one you described. When I first came to the US, I had no intention of being mean to people or causing some sort of emotional harm to others. When introduced to people, I'd embrace them with open arms but the feelings from them was never the same. That's when all the ignorant remarks would come, even from teachers!!! Look at the story of what happened to Damilola Taylor. Although that incident took place in the UK, its pretty much the same scenario. Even my cousins in the UK, when they'd tell me about how things were for them when they first moved to the UK, I wasn't surprised. No offense but unless you're an African who has experienced this, you will never understand. I know perhaps you may see us as one people because we're black as well but its just not the case. Its easy for you to say these things because you live here in the US but for us coming from countries foreign to the US, its a whole different experience. |
| Romance › Re: Nigerian Girls And Romantic Tattoos! by InkedNerd(f): 1:38am On Mar 19, 2011 |
elettrodad:lol me? You made the offer remember? 190:My ears? Uh huh, sure |
| Romance › Re: Can A Guy Be Called Cheap? by InkedNerd(f): 1:34am On Mar 19, 2011 |
sauer:Oooh, I see. I had a feeling what you were saying was being misconstrued. Well to answer your question, the answer is yes a man can be called cheap. |
| Romance › Re: Can One Love Two People At The Same Time? by InkedNerd(f): 8:27pm On Mar 18, 2011 |
@OP: Yes, you can--everyone can. We've all [well, not all but some of us] been raised with the notion that you have to love one person and only one person. In reality, that just isn't in our nature as human beings. Technically speaking, we're not genetically designed to be with someone for long periods of time. Yes, its possible to achieve such a relationship but its only natural that we seek love or companionship with others as well. |
| Romance › Re: Nigerian Girls And Romantic Tattoos! by InkedNerd(f): 8:19pm On Mar 18, 2011 |
elettrodad:lol, do you actually have a tattoo or are you just trying to get a peak of my piercing? 190:My what? |
| Food › Re: Who Eats Dog Meat(404)? by InkedNerd(f): 8:16pm On Mar 18, 2011 |
[quote author=George_D link=topic=614669.msg7939309#msg7939309 date=1300471215]oh, sorry. i meant to say man's indogidity to dogs! [/quote]lol |
| Romance › Re: Nigerian Girls And Romantic Tattoos! by InkedNerd(f): 7:31pm On Mar 18, 2011 |
I like tattoos but I prefer piercings. |
| Romance › Re: Which Tribe Will You Marry From by InkedNerd(f): 7:28pm On Mar 18, 2011 |
[quote author=Mrs, Chima link=topic=558455.msg7937696#msg7937696 date=1300457983]George, Bite my ENTIRE NYANSH. Inkie and I are just playing and we do not get upset over PETTY poo. (looking at Inkie with one eye and giving her I am gon git you sucka look)[/quote]Yupp yupp, love ya for life homie |
| Family › Re: If Ur Mom Should Get Pregnant! by InkedNerd(f): 7:26pm On Mar 18, 2011 |
Blame the for what? Are they not adults? If they have another child at their present age I'd be happy for them but just as red100 said, I'd be worried. |
| Romance › Re: Does It Irritate You Too? by InkedNerd(f): 7:13pm On Mar 18, 2011 |
[quote author=kay-money link=topic=626629.msg7939394#msg7939394 date=1300471860]^^^^^^^ Do you mean a pregnant woman Damn irritating  [/quote]Huh? |
| Romance › Re: Ladies In Which Offence Will You Forgive by InkedNerd(f): 7:12pm On Mar 18, 2011 |
OP: I will never accept either. . . Next question please. |
| Romance › Re: Does It Irritate You Too? by InkedNerd(f): 7:08pm On Mar 18, 2011 |
Ewwwwwwwww |
| Romance › Re: Can A Guy Be Called Cheap? by InkedNerd(f): 6:56pm On Mar 18, 2011 |
@OP: What do you mean by cheap? Can you please explain a bit more? |
| Culture › Re: Are Africans Proud Of Black Americans? by InkedNerd(f): 6:45pm On Mar 18, 2011 |
[quote author=k.o.n.y link=topic=626139.msg7937951#msg7937951 date=1300460651]1. Barack obama is a black american, he considers himself black american-married a black american woman and has black american kids. Barack obama is not an african, his father was. His racial mixup (african/white) is basically what black americans are anyway[/quote]Why are you calling Obama a 'black American'? Why is it that people in this country still use that ṡtupid archaic notion of the one drop rule? I just don't understand it. Yes, as black people we've all been conditioned to believe that one drop of of "black blood" makes you black but the truth of the matter is, its just not true. There is no such thing as black blood!!! Last time I checked, Obama had one caucasian parent and one black parent--not one black parent and another black parent!!! The only reason this notion exists is because we [blacks, caucasians, non-blacks/non-caucasians] buy into it. As far as I'm concerned, the only reason he seems to address himself as black or African American is because he doesn't want black people in American to feel as though he's intentionally trying to detach himself from them. [quote author=k.o.n.y link=topic=626139.msg7937951#msg7937951 date=1300460651]2. Im sure nigerians are doing well for themselves but the comparison to black americans is misleading. There are no where near as many nigerian(or any other african group) americans as their are black americans. So the success of nigerians still come up short next to blacks. Blacks hold the most important positions in politics,finance,college etc by far[/quote]Still comes up short next to black?? Did we suddenly change our skin color and become something other than black? [quote author=k.o.n.y link=topic=626139.msg7937951#msg7937951 date=1300460651]3. To be honest it seems like Africans give blacks the cold shoulder. Your ignorant about our culture,we're ignorant about your culture thus the conflict. Its 50/50[/quote]As for the cold shoulder bit, I think most Africans treat black Americans based on what they've experienced and see on tv. Often times, the imagery we see is of African Americans making a fool of themselves or not portraying themselves in the best manner. Look at some of the tv shows that aired over the years. Yes, I know its not good for people to judge others based on things they see on tv but with comedies such as "Meet the Brown", "Madea's Family Reunion", "The Parkers" and all those thuggish movies from the 90's, can you really blame them for seeing African Americans in such a manner? Perhaps if us Africans had seen more imagery of African Americans such as the ones featured in "The Cosby Show" then perhaps it would be a lot different. As a matter of fact, I was in a politics class having a discussion about the "The Cosby Show" and its role of African society and the moment the conversation got started, everyone started shouting and saying that that show was unrealistic and that black people don't really live like that. In a much as I wanted to correct them about the buffoonery they were displaying in class, I just let them sit there and make an aṡṡ of themselves. At some point in time I asked them about certain African American is political positions and they pretty much referred to those individuals as house niggers. It seems like when there are positive examples of African Americans, there is a backlash on those African American. Either its unrealistic to the the general African American population or they are seen as sell outs. Yes, we may have preconceived notions but for the most part, what I see everyday on the streets, in the train, and many other places seems to reaffirm those notions. |
| Food › Re: Who Eats Dog Meat(404)? by InkedNerd(f): 6:11pm On Mar 18, 2011 |
[quote author=George_D link=topic=614669.msg7936609#msg7936609 date=1300447513]what sordid pictures! man's inhumanity to dogs!  [/quote]What do you mean? How is it inhumanity? |
| Dating And Meet-up Zone › Re: Hotie Tima Needs A Man (and Fast!) by InkedNerd(f): 5:46pm On Mar 18, 2011 |
lol, funny thread. |
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