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That Rent-A-Negro Site Is Sooooo Funny And stupid too but I didn't see it as offensive or embarrassing tho.
I've visited www.Rent-A-Negro.com and I think it's ingenious. Anyone who has ever been in Ms. Ayo's position of being fodder for non-blacks' curiosity can probably relate to the humor of the situation (and have probably thought "Damn, why didn't I think of that?"). It's a little sad that alot of us(black folks) weren't able to see the humor or at least allow for a little artistic expression without taking themselves too seriously (because she's the only person this *really* has to do with offending). Ms. Ayo is not responsible for the feelings of the entire black race. She is offering a tongue-in-cheek response to all of the people who may have offended her in the past. I applaud her for finding an inventive and creative way of dealing with the discomfort that sometimes comes from scrutiny (from inquisitive non-blacks). I have been in countless professional and social settings where I was the only BLACK PERSON and having to educate, explain, defend, define and represent an entire culture is quite burdensome if you let it be. Any situation is 10% what actually happens. The remaining 90% is how you react and/or deal with it. I applaud Ms. Ayo's response to what could have turned into years of anger and resentmentment. Kudos to you, Damali Ayo. Just my humble 2 cents,,,don't hound me 4 it Peace | |
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That is one site that I will never go to, even if it is suppose to be only in good fun, that's what's wrong with this world today, too much hatred. | |
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Paisley said: That is one site that I will never go to, even if it is suppose to be only in good fun, that's what's wrong with this world today, too much hatred.
What does hatred have to do with this site? Just Wondering tho! | |
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Harlepolis said: Paisley said: That is one site that I will never go to, even if it is suppose to be only in good fun, that's what's wrong with this world today, too much hatred.
What does hatred have to do with this site? Just Wondering tho! Nevermind! | |
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Paisley said: Harlepolis said: Paisley said: That is one site that I will never go to, even if it is suppose to be only in good fun, that's what's wrong with this world today, too much hatred.
What does hatred have to do with this site? Just Wondering tho! Nevermind! No, I'm really intrested in yo opinion | |
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