About the Blogger of This Site (from a different perspective)

Posted by JT on May 20, 2010 in BLOG, Feature | 11 comments

That’s right nigras! It’s JT with the guest blog today! Enough about me tho. Not many bloggers are so self consumed that they take a blog post and talk about themselves like they are God’s gift to earth. And since A. Red isn’t gonna talk about herself, I’ma do it. Yep, I broke into her site (actually I’m working on some graphical work for the site…lol), and since I’m here, I’d figure I would make a quick post about how wonderful of not just a blogger, but a person A. Red actually is. Sometimes we either appreciate people when they are gone or don’t appreciate the jewels in front of us. Watchyoursetup.com is a free site. You’re getting all of this from one person, that has a 9 to 5 job, talent, and the stress of life. The fact that she consistently graces us with her time to even post is nothing short of amazing. Thank you A. Red for all that you do.

If you agree with me, post your appreciations below. If you don’t agree with me, kick rocks, unplug your computer and wrap the cord around your throat…haters. *drops mic*

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R.I.P. Gloved One (1958-2009)

Posted by JT on Jun 25, 2009 in Feature | 0 comments

…eventho many may not have agreed with MJ’s life off the stage, you cannot deny that he was one of few that truly fulfilled his purpose. R.I.P. “The Gloved One”

More content will be added once I’m in the mood.

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Food For Thought: Are You Picky Or Refusing To Settle?

Posted by A. Red on Jun 10, 2009 in Feature | 0 comments

After talking to numerous people I’m starting to see there is a fine line between being too picky and refusing to settle when it comes to choosing a mate.  When a woman/man can outline exactly what they want, don’t want, and refuse to deal with, a lot of people view them as being extremely picky and obnoxious.

However, that particular person feel they are holding out for the person they feel best suites them.  What’s wrong with honestly knowing yourself and your desires and staying committed to them until you get what you’ve yearned for? I think a lot of people watch others make hasty decisions that unfortunately end up bad, so they swear to make wiser choices. Thus holding out until they find that person who compliments them.

Moving a step forward, it seems women in these instance get it the worst.  A woman refusing to settle is labeled egotistical and stuck up, but a male gets away scott free while he’s “testing” possible mates to see if they fit the bill. Am I the only one who notices this double standard?  I was always taught what’s good for the goose is good for the gander.  Therefore NOBODY deserves a pass.

Yet in all fairness, are expectations being set too high and unrealistic?  When exactly does a person cross the line of not settling to wanting the impossible? I honestly believe the “perfect mate” does not exist. I think you’ll find someone who almost fits the bill but they’ll have a few things about them you don’t like and it’s up to you to decide if these “flaws” are something you can or can’t tolerate.  If  you want perfect, you’re delusional and may need to step back and reevaluate yourself.

As always these are MY opinions but I’d love to hear  your take on this!  What do you think?  What are some of the things you just can’t tolerate in a mate?

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Do Better Twista!

Posted by A. Red on May 20, 2009 in Feature | 1 comment

Lawd Hawmercyyyyyyy. I heard on the radio Twista is rumored to have knocked up known bustdown Pinky. Yeah, the porn star. If that’s true he’s truly about to be somebody’s Daddy, and not the one he was crooning about.

“Come and kick it with the Twista, Black Caddy, Mack Daddy, with a HOE up in the backseat.” He wasn’t lying.

I can’t wait to see this outcome. Playing with hoes Emotions may have just caught up with him.

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Oprah+ KFC=Fail

Posted by A. Red on May 6, 2009 in Feature | 3 comments

Well first the Popeyes catastrophe, now Oprah and KFC have started another fiasco to send us black folks back to slavery days. It seems a KFC in NY was smoking on that shat and decided to stop honoring the coupon even though grilled chicken was visible behind them.

According to Gothamist, “I went over to our nearest KFC (42nd Str. between Madison and Park) a few minutes ago…and chaos ensued. Despite the very visible grilled chicken behind the register, the manager told everyone with coupons to leave and that the promotion was over for the day. The people there are currently holding a sit-in and refusing to leave until they get their free chicken…or the cops are called. Racial epithets were being spewed, people who actually wanted to pay for chicken were facing a potential beatdown, and the manager ran from the screaming horde. Oprah, what have ye wrought?”

EPIC FAIL. l I KNEW it was coming. I’m tired of black folks being the butt of all the jokes. Giving away free damn chicken…if she was giving free books away I’m sure they’d still be wherever they were housed at. Oprah knows she cant’ win for losing.

I was driving home Tuesday and it so much traffic on A MAIN STREET that I thought it was an accident. But the closer I got a saw there was a lane closure. When I went down a little further I saw the lane was closed because everybody and their mamma’s were at KFC like they were giving out $500 in food stamps. I thought it was a club for a minute. I know it’s a recession but most of y’all can afford that $4 meal. YES IT’S ONLY $4 REGULARLY! SMH

By the way, if you were one of thoe people who printed out 50-11 coupons, you may want to check your barcode. If it ends in 1234, you’re not getting in. Thank you and goodnight.

Given the head’s up at Fresh’s crib.

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I Blame Claires

Posted by A. Red on May 5, 2009 in Feature | 2 comments

I’m over Trina and this “Diamond Princess” tomfuckery. Why must EVERYTHING she wear be bedazzled to high hell and back? You’d think Tacky Tina was her stylist too. That necklace, bracelet, and earrings were a Claires packaged special. I bs you not. I know mall jewelry when I see it!

I’m trying not to attack little people since I went so hard at the itty bitty Goonette yesterday, but his circa 2002 catsuit WITH RED POINTY HEELS is blowing my life slowly but surely. And so you see that fucking chain belt?! My Aunt was rocking that in the early 90′s. I know fashion recycles itself but THAT ONE HASN’T AS OF YET! And don’t me I’m the only one who sees shawdy’s eyebrows gang banging. Only ONE OF THEM is throwing something up.

Whew…these chillren are gonna raise my blood pressure with this foolishness. Is there something wrong with wearing bottoms now? Seriously. Some shorts or a mini skirt goes a long way.

Seen @ Kid Fury’s spot

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