Daily Grind : lifestyle

Take One For The Team

Lifestyle — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:03:00 GMT

Imagine waking up next to someone who had the nose of Jay-Z, hair like Brandy, and mouth like the Crypt Keeper and knowing exactly how you got there. You willingly dealt with an ugly person just so your friend can have their way with the extremely attractive friend. It's called "taking one for the team."

We've all done it before and we really don't mind. Nothing is forcing us to share our bed with the ugly friend but what bothers me is when the ugly friend does not know you're only entertaining their conversation so your friend can close the deal with their friend. I know a woman who looks like Jason Vorhee's without the mask, yet she always has a fly dude on her arm. It's this reason that her confidence is through the roof and she blast dudes for not liking her. What she doesn't know is that all the men she does get, is only because her best friend is a super model whose looks are amplified by having the female Jason following her around.

We have to stop the practice of gassing the heads of ugly people for the benefits of our friends. I say our friends are grown, they can jump in the pit of wolfs, cougars and salty friends to get what they want. No need for us to hold their hand and distract the ugly friend from hating. So from here on out, I am no longer taking one for the team!

Have you ever dealt with the ugly friend for the sake of a your friend?

-Blogxilla

Top 5 Women All Men Want To Bang

Lifestyle — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:49:00 GMT

Every Halloween women ponder which sexy costume they'll wear, the nurse, the maid or the cop. But, in real life the baggy blue nurse uniform, conservative maid clothing, and the manly cop outfit don't do much to unleash the beast in us men. In an effort to help women all over the world I've named 5 women professions all men want to bang.

The Teacher – Teachers are sexy, just ask all the 15 year olds who are banging their teachers for passing grades and afternoon detention sessions. (If you know what I mean.) Imagine throwing all of her term papers off of her desk and doing the nasty to her in a place of innocence and algebra, now if that doesn't turn you on something is wrong.

The School Girl – I like to call myself the broke college student supporter, and as bad as this may sound the school girl outfit is just super sexy. College students are the best because most of the time they are newly free and willing to explore more than geography books and English 101 papers. They party hard, study harder and helping them through their school year can go a long way into building a productive adult.

The Lawyer – Who doesn't want to sleep with a female lawyer? I mean it's the best of both worlds, if you get into any legal trouble she could get out of jail for free and as a benefit you can get some down and dirty loving as compensation for your false imprisonment. Or willing imprisonment if you're into that type of stuff.

The Retail Sales Clerk – Walk into any mall and stop in a female's clothing store and you'll find some of the most beautiful women ever. I don't know about you, but short dresses and high heels just does something to me that drives me wild. And as an added bonus you'll only have to give them half of the money to buy clothes because they get a discount. Not only are they sexy but they are cost efficient in a slumping economy.

A Stripper – Last but not least all men want to sleep with a shoe model. We wonder if they can slide down us like they slide down the pole at work. We spend our money with the hopes that one day we'll see them on the streets and they'll magically end up fulfilling our fantasy to shag a stripper.

What profession women do you want to shag?

-Blogxilla

Filling In The Missing Dime Piece

Lifestyle — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:44:00 GMT

Last week in my “Blog of Lifestyles” the number 2 grind was a download to a book called “The Truth About Cheating”. I brought this up in a conversation with my boy Juice and he quickly said “We cheat because we don't have the right chick on our team.” He then goes on to tell me how he had five women who do one thing really good and together they make the perfect chick. The truth is it's hard to find a complete woman. No matter how hard you try there is always something missing.

Chick 1. - One Who Can Take Care Of The Kids

If you have kids then a woman who is good with children is a must have. Most women have children already and it's extremely hard, to find a woman who doesn't. Now throw in the factor that one day the two of you will plan to have kids together... or at least you're supposed to plan and not have Maury Povich on speed dial for the moment you drop that bundle of joy. Getting along with children is a key factor for a guy who plans on getting married, settling down and raising a family. Isn't that what all of us want?

Chick 2 – One To Wash The Clothes and Cook

Newflash: More than half of the ladies I know CAN'T COOK! If they can, it's just well enough so she won't starve. I get a look of amazement when ladies find out that I can cook (You'll ask for seconds I promise). Sometimes I want my plate made, and that's a plate that's limited to hamburger helper or hot pockets. I want what Rachel Ray, just made on the Food Network (Evil twin of the Battered Women's channel called Lifetime). Speaking of Lifetime, stop watching that crap. Offer to wash our clothes and clean our house. Guys can't clean, like a woman! Women, know all sorts of tricks to get Hennessey stains out of a carpet or how to get that Kool-Aid ring off the counter. But men, pick your boxers up off the floor if you want her to clean. She'll do naughty things down there but she doesn't want to touch, or see your drawls!!!!

Chick 3 – One Who is Independent (And Doesn't Really Need Us)

One thing that turns me on is a woman that doesn't need me. We like to know that our girl can hold US down if it came to that. It's nice to know that your lady might just be like “boo, do you need me to pay your light bill?” or “Put your wallet away, I'm buying dinner tonight.” I think I just got hard.

Chick 4 – One Who Has The Best Sex

Nothing ruins a relationship like bad sex. Most women will say that sex isn't important and while many women may even be with men who can't satisfy them sexually, there is a hunger which burns inside of them to get their backs blown out. Now, while she may have those urges under control she shouldn't have to want for great sex. She should be able to get done right. Same thing with men, we want the love making to be amazing all the time, and if it's not we'll go elsewhere while saying at home. If you know what I mean.

Chick 5 – One who watches SportsCenter & Football After Church

Most men would love to be able to really discuss the game with their girl. We can talk about who's better between Kobe or Lebron. Or Eli Manning's forth quarter comeback this week. Once in a blue moon a woman would come along and watch the game with you. We thank you for watching the game and sort of understanding what's going on, but come on do some homework. We'll watch "Girlfriends" and follow along as so to tell you what happened if you missed a part. You should be able to do the same. Not "number 11 just dunked on the cute guy in the blue on the other team."

After our discussion he ended the conversation with “Now how the hell am I gonna find all that in one chick? That's exactly why I'm single f' that!!! Ya digggzzz”

-Blogxilla

Tionna On The Town: Your Thought Doesn't Count To Me Unless You're Counting Dough

Lifestyle — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:07:00 GMT

So today is my birthday. I had a great night last night enjoying some Hibachi food in Queens with my boo of 5 months (off and on). He made me feel special when he arrived at my house with roses in his hand and the inspiration to sweep me off of my feet and show me a good time. I was so happy that we went somewhere nice because I didn't want to waste my black, strapless dress which fits me in all the right places, for nothing in this world.

I guess my birthday dinner went well despite the conversation we had the night before about birthday gifts. Me being the big mouth I told him that I wasn't 15 years old and refuse to take a gift under $200. I know that sounds a little mean and superficial but I'm just saying, what is a birthday gift if its under $200?

Don't sit there and say its the thought that counts! Save that for the kids because you and I both know that aint nothing but a g***** lie. Every woman likes to feel special and cheap gifts just can't make you feel that way no matter what (unless its just a gift for a regular day). I feel like I wouldn't buy you a gift for under a certain amount so don't do it to me.

I'm sorry but cheap birthday gifts from people you have relations with sicken me. I only said that low amount because it was our first holiday together and I understand you shouldn't spend so much on the first birthday because then you have to improve each time. Its like if you start out with a Gucci bag, you're going to have to end with a Gucci shopping spree or maybe more.

Anyway, after making all these demands he sat there and gave me something beneath me and my standards and I'm pissed. I think he did it just to defy me and to show me that you take what you get. My mom blames it on different lifestyles. She feels it's a matter of culture differences and that he just doesn't like spending money. He and my friends think I'm being ungrateful. I just say that I'm keeping it real and don't mess with a diva if you can't sustain. What do you think?

-Talkdatishgirl

Xilla's Blog Of Lifestyle

Lifestyle — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:15:00 GMT

Welcome to the first installment of the "Blog Of Lifestyles". This blog will feature the 5 hottest items on global grind from the lifestyles channel. Remember I'm grinding for your pleasure, strap up and read away.

8 Things To Never Do On A First Date – Ever been on a date and had no clue who was going to pay? Do you know the importance of the valet? These 8 things not to do, are great to know.

The Morning After – The thoughts that go through a persons mind the morning after sex can be wild, exciting, great and terrible all at the same time. I like to think it’s because people don’t know what they should do the morning after. After reading this, they'll know exactly what to do to keep things going.

Wendy's Baconator – Ever wondered just how bad eating one of these where? My arteries clog just looking at this burger.

The Truth About Cheating – You can download all there is to know about cheating via Oprah. No this isn't about Gayle, Steadmen and Harpo

Why the Other Woman Isn't the Problem - I know this is hard for many women to believe, but it’s true. Too often I’ve seen women go after the Other Chick while never, ever going after their men.

-Blogxilla

How To Talk To Red Bones

Lifestyle — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:42:00 GMT

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week has officially started and people couldn't be more excited. I decided to look at some of the pictures from the event on global grind. I noticed that the pictures were missing something. That something was dark skinned women. After getting my fix of the Mercedes Benz models I turned on my television, still no dark skinned women. I wondered are dark skinned women going extinct.

Don't get me wrong I love red bone women, but you have to treat them in a totally different way. You have to approach them differently, talk to them differently and treat them differently as well. I personally don't even try to approach a light skinned women because I don't want to deal with the head ache. Yet, it seems like everyone I know has an opinion on how you treat a light skin women. Here are a few techniques that I've heard.

Ignore Them

One of my light skinned friends told me the way to her heart is to ignore her. I thought that was crazy but she explained to me that so many men are fixed on being with a red bone that she is quickly annoyed by all the attention. So, she found that she ended up chasing the men who ignored her. I tried this with a light skinned girl I know from around the way. Needless to say it worked. We used to talk about ever other day, each conversation ending in my advances getting shot down until I thought to myself... “I'm the lifestyle editor for Global Grind you should be chasing me” I hung up never to call her again. About 2 weeks later she called me at 12:40 am inviting me to come over.

Spoil Them

My homeboy Jay who has the one of the baddest red bones I've ever seen as one of his “bust It babies” would tell me “Xilla if you want a red bone like mine you have to spoil them” I know it's not tricking if you got it, but I still can't see myself dropping thousands on a girl just because she has fair skin. After a while she wouldn't be with you for you, rather for your money. I also refuse to think that light skinned women are that shallow. I never tried this, but it seems to work for him, they've been together since college.

Drag Them

I was in court having a conversation with someone they called “Chain Gang Killa” when a light skinned court clerk walked into the room. It was like her body was custom made by God! Chain Gang Killa said “Yea she bad, but I can't stand those light skinned h*es” in a southern drawl, laced with venom that suddenly made me realize why they called him Killa. He started telling me how he would treat them like crap, by never calling them, never buying them a gift and even smacking them if they got out of line. I laughed thinking he was joking, until he mean mugged the court clerk so hard I thought her head was going to explode. I moved my seat once the conversation stalled.

After all these opinions I'm still not sure what the fascination is with red bones. All I know is that they are in every video, all the fashion shows and if there is a dark skinned beauty in the area the light skinned women outnumber them 3 to 1. I can't help but wonder if we live in a world full of Yung Bergs.

-Blogxilla

Groupies Say I'm Too Choosy

Lifestyle — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:04:00 GMT

Was Weesie Jefferson a gold digger? Of course not, but the same can't be said for millions of women during this American recession. This weekend in Atlanta, I bumped into a guy and girl having an argument. I guess the guy tried to “holla” at her when something went wrong because she screamed out: “You don't have enough money to take my dog on a date.” I laughed at them, and told her: “I pay light bills.”

Groupies are funny to me, with freak' em dresses, designer shoes and more face paint than the Ultimate Warrior, Homie Da Clown, and the entire rock group KISS combined, they go out to the clubs and try to hook a baller, rapper or brother with money. As for me, the groupies say I'm too choosy. While at one of the events for “Ludaday Weekend,” a weekend of events hosted by Ludacris & DTP, I cringed at how blatant the groupie-ism was being showcased. I saw shirts that said “F--- Me Tonight,” “I'll Steal Your Boyfriend” and at least four that said: “I have a P*ssy, I make the rules.” I'm going make a shirt for men that says “I Pay Light Bills,” because good sex is claimed by everyone, but a light bill being paid, that will get you laid for sure.

Which brings me back to the two people I saw arguing in the parking lot...I can imagine how big the female must of felt when she disgraced the dude by basically calling him broke. Is she looking for a man to buy her gifts, pay her light bill, and sweep her into a life of luxury? Or has the price of a woman fell so much that a drink, VIP access and a few pictures with celebrities could be worth her soul? I'll let you know when I wake her up. And to think groupies say I'm too choosy.

-Blogxilla

TIONNA ON THE TOWN: The Real Deal of AJ Crimson's B-day Party

Lifestyle — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:24:00 GMT

Last night, I attended celebrity makeup artist AJ Crimson's birthday party at the Adidas store in Soho (NYC). First of all, it was one of the most organized events ever (thanks to Ra-Fael Blanco of 2R's Entertainment & Media) and I had so much fun. DJ Mk did her thang on the ones and twos. I saw so many fellow famous people that it wasn't even funny. My new BFF- Olivia, R&B singer Letoya, Mashonda, DJ Clue, Whoo Kid, Miguel Perdomo, Alesha Renee, Teyana Taylor, Carlos of "Making the Band," Black Buddafly, Paul Anthony of Full Force and his lovely wife Michelle, were all in the building.

First, let me tell you who is the hottest chick in the game is, as far as looks. Y'all ready for this? The hottest chick in the game that I have seen thus far is ex G-Unit member Olivia. I saw her and my jaw dropped (no homo). We kicked it all night. She was cracking up at my jokes and I was glad to find out that home girl was indeed doing big things in Africa. Yes, you read right, in Africa! So, I just have one question; G-who? You guys will be hearing a lot more from this chick, so Rihanna and ‘em better watch their backs.

My girl Teyana Taylor was about to get in a scuffle with some "Hi Hater" participant, but they quickly toned it down. Regardless, I wasn't gonna let anyone fight her because I like that young girl. DJ Clue was in the building looking much better in person than he does on TV and his body is popping. I was staring for a quick second, but I quickly looked away, lol. I saw Mashonda and Letoya briefly; they are both very pretty but not as pretty as Olivia. Sean John Model, Miguel Perdomo was there with his fine self. Um, I don’t know how his woman let him out of the house.

Overall the party was great. The highlight of the party was when Teyana Taylor sang “Happy Birthday” to the birthday boy, AJ. With that being said, anything these guys throw again- Talkdatishgirl will be in the building.

-Talkdatishgirl

Tionna On The Town: Faith Evan's "Keep The Faith"

Lifestyle — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:45:00 GMT

I laughed the first time I heard that R&B singer Faith Evans was writing a book. The only thing that ever seemed interesting about her was the fact that she was signed as the First Lady of Bad Boy, the biggest record company in the 90's, and that she was married to rap legend The Notorious B.I.G.

Although I found it hilarious that she was writing a book in the first place, I was very eager to read it so that I could hear her perspective on her marriage to Biggie and her ideology about the music business in general. I was expecting the book to be all about Biggie but to my surprise, I was wrong.

The book starts out with a great epilogue. Then, there's where she starts discussing the climax of the story of her life...like any great hood movie does. She talks about growing up in Newark, NJ, without a father and other troubles she faced when she was younger. I was so suprised to read about how many things Faith Evans experienced. I would tell you guys those things, but I don't want to ruin the shocking parts of the book. Of course, she also gets into her start as a singer, getting signed to Bad Boy and her relationship with Biggie.

Faith's honesty shocked me the most and made me like her book more. She doesn't come off as this goody two-shoes looking for kudos by acting like the victim. She discusses her flaws (being young and gullable, dropping out of college, falling in love too quickly) and urges the readers to look at her mistakes and learn from them. I also liked how she discussed the rumors which are centered around her like the gold digger allegations, the Tupac-gate, and her beef with Lil' Kim. If you're looking for her to air out other people's dirty laundry, you better guess again, because it's not like that. She talks about everyone who is relevant to the story--Puffy, Kim, Charli Baltimore, and Mary J. Blige--in a tasteful manner.

This memoir overall is a great read because it really sticks to it's theme that no matter what you go through in life--whether it's heartache, abandonment, lost loves--you will be okay if and only if you keep the faith. For that, I give it 9 out of 10 stars.

-Talkdatish

Tionna On The Town

Lifestyle — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:24:00 GMT

Hey everybody, what's up? This is your favorite Grinder, Tionna Smalls aka Talkdatishgirl, here giving you the real about what's hot. This past weekend was extremely exciting for me. I went to a plus size fashion show for the first time in my life. The show was for Douglas Says' Plus-U fashion line and took place at Escuelita, a club in Manhattan.

I was invited to the show by a very good friend of mine who didn't give me any details about what was going to go down. So believe me, I was in utter shock when I saw trans-gender, thick and tasty models come down the runway. There were trans-gender models and some drag queens, and when I tell you they ripped the runway, honey, they ripped the runway. Especially the divalicious, chesty model who gave her name only as Sapphire. I think Douglas has a good model in this chick.

When it comes down to the clothing line, Plus-U itself, I wasn't really impressed. I mean, the whole show focused around a material I think a real fat girl should never wear-- SPANDEX. Yes, please shoot me in my head if you ever, I mean ever, catch me in 100 percent Spandex. I think some of the ideas Douglas had-- like the green dress with the crystals on the collar with the pink and green cape --would have came out great if he didn't use Spandex.

Spandex makes the stitching look cheap and it wasn't helpful for the ladies who aren't up on Spanx and still rock the zip up girdles (yes, you can see the lining of the girdle through the Spandex). So that's what turned me off even after I saw this nice black, cocktail dress, closed by a plastic buckle--yeah that was hot. Overall, I enjoyed the show, the models, the "glam" that they were gunning for, but I think that Douglas Says has a long way to go if he wants to compete with the Monif C's and Lane Bryant's of this big girl ish.

-Talkdatishgirl

LIFESTYLE: Single Man March

Lifestyle — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:10:00 GMT

Admittedly, I used to be a figure skater- circa 1995. Yesterday, I attempted and landed a double-axle in my living room like I was back in Jump Class. NO ONE WAS AROUND BUT THE DOG!! I often pontificate upon the benefits of animals possessing the ability to speak. At least if she could speak real human words she could go and tell the masses that her kick-ass 5-foot, 11-inch owner just landed a double-axle in a space the size of a medium size FedEx box, because that's just how Brooklyn apartments are being sized these days to maximize the potential net gains to Real Estate developers resulting from gentrification. I digress. My accomplishment, in part, didn't matter due to the fact that no human was around to witness it. It will not become a story to re-emerge in conversation amongst friends as testament to my stellar physical abilities despite the fact that I have not touched the ice since 1999 and haven't been to ballet in at least 6 months. NO! Nor will it morph into a metaphor for awesome physical achievements: "Yo, you 'Charlie-Axl'ed' the hell out of that!"

I'm just saying. Things don't mean as much if no one else is around to experience them with you. I guess it's like dying- because that's the only other thing I can think of that you go through singularly. Birth doesn't count because you are literally coming out of another person, so by default you couldn't possibly be alone, unless you birthed yourself. And that's just crazy talk. Things, entities, movements, ideas, all count the most when there are other energies, individuals, intelligence around to absorb, reemerge and share such things.

Movements require numbers because of the very power that lies with in the energy of the masses. This applies not only to a physical collective, but a mental one as well. Major ideas in every genre and facet of life from film, music, literature, and dance. Elements in culture connect us and we end up becoming a part of something great. I'm sure an elderly gentleman sitting on the subway beside a wall with SAMO scribbled on it had no idea that the avant garde young author would influence and help to create an entire subcategory of art. Radically changing the way we view cultural ideas and their relation and subjectivity to art. We can all be a part of something great; experience and be motivated by something timeless. But in order for that to happen, folks have to show up.

A Tree fell down in the woods and no one was around. Besides the minute vibration created in the earth from the impact of the tree, it's effect is small. Had the tree fallen, by natural causes of course, just on the outer edges of a village, not only will the vibration be felt, but the wood might used for shelter, to make ceremonial masks for rituals as powerful and ancient as to ward off evil, summon the rains, and forever appease the good spirits. The tree has become a part of something great and beautiful and everlasting.

I hope this post lies not lonely, as the tree that fell where there was no one, although it probably will. I'm going to go now before I get fired. Bye-bye.

-Charlie

LIFESTYLE: Halle And Lil' Mama Keep It Trill

Lifestyle — Fri, 02 May 2008 22:02:00 GMT

What's up Global Grinders? We got some goodies for you today. First off, you have to check out Brooklyn's lip gloss queen, Lil Mama, in this picture that Tanspot posted. I know that the kids are heavily into this retro '80s steez but man, they got it all wrong! These kids are running around like it's Halloween all day every day! Straight up. It's interesting to observe though, since this is an interpretation from kids who take pride in the term "crack babies" meaning they were born in the mid to late '80s aka the crack era (a time they never actually lived through). Take a quick glance at the comments and you can pretty much tell who is old enough to have lived in the '80s and who his young enough to be a "crack baby" like djb for instance who defends Lil Mama's raver-clown-look to the fullest, "everybody but 'ERIN AKA LECHE' can go to hell lil'mama is hot and her style is hot so leave her the hell alone a**holes". Okay?

Next up we got an edu-taining video, posted by realerthanlife, on the Houston Underground King himself, Bun B, braking down the definition of "Trill". I'm feeling regional slang in a big way and the south has a grip of slanguistics to offer. Can Bun B use it in a sentence? Yes: "When you don't snitch on your homies when they didn't do nothing wrong, you're keeping it trill". Thanks Bun! I'm definitely looking forward to more installments of this one. It seems GG user enjoys this newfound knowledge as well from his comment, "That's what's up Bun.... Keep it Trill!!!"

Last but not least we have the post-pregnancy Halle Berry, who's apparently making it rain on these hoes. She joins the rest of the 40 plus posse which includes Stacey Dash, Angela Basset and (the recently engaged? or perhaps even married?) Mariah Carey who are all making it rain on the younger, out-of-shape female celebrities.

Real talk though, Halle must be spending mad loot on personal trainers and all that to be looking this good just one month after giving birth. She definitely got her swagger back and the world is sprung on her once again just like Stryker, who says, "she is fine and probably will be looking good her whole life thats the beauty of a beautiful woman inside and out". What's up with those knees though? Let me stop. -Sugarbread

LIFESTYLE: Expert Ninja

Lifestyle — Thu, 01 May 2008 10:01:00 GMT

I didn't realize how much New York has affected my approach to clothes in regards to color until a good friend of mine, who lives in California, told me he bought a khaki suit. I cringed but then remembered that he lives in California and the function for which he bought the suit is a beach wedding in L.A. So it's totally fine.

There are some things that just don't look good standing next to dark buildings which touch the sky and boast 16th century gothic architecture. A khaki suit, mayhaps, is one of them. You see, in New York it's a little bit of a challenge to get to any kind direct sunlight and sunlight makes everything look fun and happy. That's why every year white folks flock to Central Park to "tan." Since moving here, I have attained a high-yellow-ness that I didn't even know my complexion was capable of. And as far as make up is concerned, black eyeliner works best while bronzer is reduced to "browner" considering its light-reflective properties are a little obsolete in the shade. But I think this is ok...maybe. It's certainly better than living in England. The currency there is better but man that place has the sh***iest weather of all. Albeit, there are definitely exceptions, and perhaps I'm feeling this way due to the arduous, long, and stupid winter we've just had--the second of which I've had to endure in my 25 years on this earth...twenty of said years spent on the beach in L.A. But I never, in a million years, thought I would consider 58 degrees 'nice,' or go shopping for black t-strap sandals at Barney's. Well I do, and I did. Really stealth, black t-strap sandals to go with the black silk jersey off the shoulder 'genie in a bottle', but rich and fashion-forward-looking jumpsuit I copped from Tibi. Expert ninja. -Charlie

LIFESTYLE: Style Don't Live Here No More

Lifestyle — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:13:00 GMT

How cute. Lenny Kravitz and his hip, young daughter, Zoe, have matching moth-holes in their clothes. It seems like the richer Lenny gets, the poorer he looks, even though his vintage T-shirt with the strategically placed holes, probably cost more then my whole wardrobe combined. It's all good though, because it's his own personal "Lenny" style. He is opting to dress "down" as opposed to dressing "up." That's cool, right? Can Lenny look like a vagabond and still look good? Or would you like to see him cleaned up and looking extra crisp? That might be cool too!

I'm just thankful that Zoe is following in her dad's ratty, bohemian footsteps instead of wearing stuff like this. These jeans set back the feminist movement a thousand years. The only women I can see rocking these would be hookers, bored housewives or strippers. The thing is, is that the beauty of personal style is just that; it's personal. I couldn't really hate if I saw an unsuspecting soccer-mom in a pair of thong-jeans. It's her way of expressing to the outside world, "Hey! Look at me! I'm a whore!" And like Bobby Brown, it would be her prerogative.

Now, this is when the flashy side of being wealthy goes wrong. L.A. Laker, Lamar Odom thought it would be a good idea to tap into the talents of Dr. Romanelli who is kind of like the equivalent of a modern-day Dapper Dan. Dr. Romanelli makes custom patchwork jackets for celebrities like Nas and Lupe Fiasco. His gear usually has a really cool vintage, '80s super-fresh look to it. Except this time. I don't know what happened but something went wrong here. Lamar's custom jacket looks like the Laker monster threw-up on him. He had it specially made so he could wear it to the Denver Nuggets game yesterday. Luckily, Kobe was there to bring the Lakers to victory. I'm sure if they lost, everyone would've blamed Lamar's jacket. Again though, I can't hate on another man's personal style choices. -Sugarbread

LIFESTYLE: Revenge Of The Nerds

Lifestyle — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:55:00 GMT

It's funny how no matter who you are, you'll get a chance to shine at some point in your life. Sure, the levels of shine can vary—from high-profile shine to a local, grass-roots type of shine. Take the whole "geek and nerd" phenomenon. Back in the '80s, geeks and nerds were hunted down and destroyed by jocks, stoners, gangsters and the rest of the popular, cool kids. It's not like that any longer. Oh no, on the contrary, geeks and nerds are experiencing a huge wave of popularity and acceptance by the mainstream these days. All thanks to the Geek God, Mr. Bill Gates (who is the coolest nerd on the planet). If there were a geek religious sect, Gates would definitely be the L. Ron Hubbard of that movement. Geeks struggled long and hard in their own quiet way watching from the sidelines for any sign to make their move across the front lines into social acceptance. I saw it coming though. It was inevitable that the globe was going high-tech and the nerds would have their day. Well, that day has come a thousand fold. Now that the ball is in the their court, the geeks need to handle it correctly. That means getting their gear up and looking fly while programming all them games and applications. GG member, Bill, a rather nerdy looking dude himself (which is OK), has posted about a revolutionary pair of jeans that should have every member of the Geek Squad clicking their mouses with glee. It is the first pair of jeans to have a fully-functioning computer keyboard built-in to the crotch area. They also come equipped with "crotch rocking speakers" sewn into the knees, a butt pocket for your mouse "and for you gamers, there is a joystick controller located just behind the front zipper." So, watch out ladies, next time you see someone fiddling with their wee-wee at Starbucks, don't turn away in disgust. It just might be a desirable geek playing with his joystick.

Another posting by Bill further blurs the lines between nerds, fashion and bling. Behold the 24K gold Macbook Air. This thing has apparently got Apple chief, Steve Jobs (another really cool nerd) feeling really glum. This is what usually happens when a "new" sub-culture becomes the in-thing. People get it twisted and misinterpret the core sense of the culture. The golden Mac comes with an optional Apple logo ensconced in multi-colored sapphires, which would bring the price of this laptop to almost $10,000. This horrendous eye-sore is the equivalent of all things wrong with hip-hop culture today. It's flashy, gaudiness is totally unnecessary and has nothing to do with nerds pushing the boundaries of technology. What do you think? -Sugarbread