Dear Kanye: First a new Twitter account, now new music once a week...how rich.

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Dear Kanye:

Because you woke up one day and decided we, the public, couldn't have enough of your antics and such, you've started a new 'trend' (besides finally deciding to get on Twitter two years after everyone else).

G.O.O.D. Fridays is your solution. A new song released every Friday until Christmas. Talk about marketing genius. It's about as moving as your personal goal of being this year's headliner at the VMA's by interrupting Taylor Swift last year, all because you can't help to smell your mentor Jay-Z's nuts at least once a day by jocking him and his wife. The Illuminati life, I suppose.

But those are just my thoughts. Let's see how committed you are to this. I personally, think you are so lame, and this is just another one to add to the list of lameness. You've interned at fashion houses, and this is what you come up with? I mean, kudos for deciding to stick with what you know, but seriously, this really just seems lame to me.

Whatever. I will wait patiently for another brilliant tweet from you, cause something tells me you can't commit yourself to music releases once a week. I know one day I will have something good to say about you. Just waiting for my moment...and not with bated breath, either.

xo,
Black Daria ;/

P.S. Tell Pharrell he's a cutie. Make yourself useful. Thanks.

Dear @Cthagod...are you Gay?

Dear Charlemagne,

Excuse me? Please "''splain Lucy...'splain!" (in my Desi Arnaz voice).



~Black Daria ;/

P.S. I've emailed "Glittadick" as suggested in this video. I'm getting to the bottom of this one...either he's high in this video, or somebody needs to..."'splain."

Rhianna's Bad Video Moment: A letter by Black Daria

Dear Rhianna,

Girl. There's far too much to say, and who am I but a simple blogger...blogger #58. I know nothing.

But you do know this video is trash right? Jean-Michele Basquiat would turn over in his fucking grave and shoot up if he saw this...trash. As would Keith Haring and Andy Warhol.



xo,
Black Daria ;/

P.S. Also read about the fight that broke out at LIV the night after Superbowl Sunday. As per the comments suggestions, I think you need extra security. #Justsayin

Sources: Wikipedia, RWS

Wanna get your co-worker fired? Apply now...

So just when you thought things were a mess, it gets better...

FOX, the network chock-full of geniuses, decided it would be great if, at a time when many don't know when their house will be foreclosed on, or if they will indeed have the extra money ($.50 to be exact) to get to the next job interview, comes a great reality TV show that really decides to sink Americans just a bit lower...because we simply can't come up with better programming. And, why not make money off one's sorrows and pain.

Introducing, Someone's Gotta Go, where each week, a company of 15-20 dipshits will compete against each other, ultimately deciding the fate of one of their co-workers...oh yes, because in these hard times, we need to remind people of the day they were told something like "your 'services' are no longer needed, or whatever bullshit excuse companies come up with to ensure procurement is achieved.

So, you may want to watch the whole video I found via YouTube produced by GoLeftTV, or just skip ahead to about 2:52, where the fuckery begins.

Oh, and here's the link (source: Daily News) sent to me earlier today. Anybody can get up on YouTube, but I actually was feeling this dude, so I may have to add it to my list of things to watch.

Enjoy the ridiculousness...I wonder if there's a company out there called Bullshit Productions.

GoLeftTV (Story begins at approx 2:50-2:52)

xoxo,
Black Daria ;/

Fashion at the Grammys - A Black Daria View

Had to give commentary on the notables. Sure, I'm no fashion week commentator, but hey, since everybody else thinks they know everything, why shouldn't I chime in?

Let's begin, shall we? Oh and by the way, I got these pictures from OMG, a fun site on Yahoo, via their friends at Wireimage. Disclamer for any potential lawsuits. Leave me alone.

RIDICULOUS FILES

I don't have to say anything, right? I mean I think this is borderline child abuse, as MIA was scheduled to give birth on Sunday. She bent down a few times during her performance (in case you didn't feel like being bored and watching) and I just knew a kid was about to pop out and be tossed around like a mash-up party.

No need to adjust your screen, she did wear this mess.

SPACE...A 2009 ODYSSEY...

If it didn't look like prom dress material, or like it was made by someone's grandmother, maybe I'd like this frock. Unfortunately, it's atrocious. Someone called me mean when I said Estelle looked raggedy. Guess I will be mean then. Solo was also terrible with Kanye, she could have lip-synched and it would have been OK.

Someone else got the same material from Estelle's dress to make Kim K's, but I like it better. Eh, but better, it doesn't look as cheap...but it's not to far away from it.

Excuse me miss, I think you forgot your actual gown at the hotel? Jah Mohr, and his wife, Nikki Cox, in case you care.

I think Paula Abdul has a fear of being shot on her left, hence the lovely chain armor...what do you think?

So many things wrong with this, particularly the fact that she even got a ticket and no one knows who she is...oh, her name is Phoebe Price.

Some more "Eh's"

I am not feeling Snoop's vest or suit color...just makes him look...eh. His wife looks OK.

I see London, France and Paris's...never mind. It's two steps short from cute.

Is there a funeral? Jay looks like an undertaker.

T-mess. He looks like he's going to a club. Guess it's because he was only on one record that was nominated, as opposed to 8...he playfully mentioned that in the show. Playfully.

Miley looks old. This is her momma's dress. Stop doing this to her.

NO THANKS...

I kissed a girl, and I didn't like it...so I took Pepto Bismol and...threw up? I just don't like this dress, and your performance outfit was the pits. You may not like heels but you must learn how to look graceful in flats, too. Yes, there's a way to do that Katy P.

All types of wrong with this dress. It's not flattering, just not looking sharp. I'll pass Duffster.

BEST IN SHOW

Right length, complements her skin tone, and she looks confortable. Good job Leona.

Taylor Swift got it right. Nice cut and it looks a little grown, but she can handle it.

Nice dress, just needs a slight trim, and Carrie wins.

Well, that's all for now...will wait to write Chris and Rihanna as soon as the story gets a tad straighter. My sources have already forwarded me his Wigley's suspension. Too bad they played that commercial a few times during the show...oh well. They payed for the spot, screw it.

xoxo,

Black Daria

Dear Curtis

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Dear Curtis,

Wow, unreal. See, the other day on Talk Dat Ish radio, I was asked about the video featuring you with Ricky Rossy's baby mother, and I thought to myself, and actually said out loud "How bitchy!" I can not tell a lie, I did laugh at a few of the witty seconds within the clip...but I am really at a loss for words.

No, actually I am not. I am not sure what I just witnessed, but I have a few questions:

1. Did you notice she was missing a tooth on the left side? Maybe you should have taken her to the dentist first...but then again, they made your teeth too big too, because you can't seem to close your mouth or anything. Hey, I could use some work myself, but I thought I'd mention it since you seem to be so freaking generous...had a great time at your Superbowl party back in '06 even though I arrived late, btw...I was the one with the girl dropping those "leaves" on the floor ;)

2. I am trying to understand why you had to bring up the other baby mother, who happens to be an escort...she had a kid, that means she's not a man, and it seems Ricky ain't gay...you picking out furs? Hmmm...I mean I dunno, I thought ladies went out with their GIRLS and did that? Plus I don't think it's nice to blow someone up without their consent, she isn't complaining about bread, she's getting money, so kudos to her. Even if it's dirty and whorish.

3. Didn't see her buying anything for the kid she's going to court for...wonder how this video is gonna work out for her in court.

But why do you care right? I don't know, I just don't think Rick Ross is worth responding to...for Pete's sake he was just trying to feed his kids legally with the corrections gig....or be legit, whatever they are calling the rat race these days...

I will say this...after today's judgement, I hope Shaniqua isn't flying to Miami...but then again, she doesn't seem like Ricky's type.

Please do not release anymore tomfoolery of this sort on your site. Do it for Hollis.

Signed,
Black Daria (who at one time, lived on the other side of the LIRR tracks in St. Albans, giving me full clearance to address you as Curtis ;/)

So, sometimes, the news....breaks.

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While perusing one of my favorite blogs, Mediatakeout.com, I couldn't help but notice the posting regarding Aaron McGruder, the Creator of the Boondocks...you know, the racy, N-dropping kids on Cartoon Network (which by the way I thought was GENIUS).

So when this whole debate came up on the site today, I wondered if Aaron would at least open his freaking mouth already...I've waited long enough for a fucking new season.

Well, christmas came early...I think:

***start of response to boondocks fans (via facebook)***

AARON MCGRUDER RESPONDS TO FALSE RUMORS

For a long time now, I have tried to keep my opinions on the election and Barack Obama to myself. I occasionally do speaking engagements, which are not open to the press, and unfortunately some of my comments have been twisted around in a silly manner. The claim that I asserted our new President was not Black is categorically false.


I have seen an endless stream of Black pundits on TV pontificating about the significance of President Obama's election - many of them making reference to the 3/5th's clause in the constitution regarding slaves. The point I was making is that this is not an accurate comparison. Barack is the son of an immigrant, not the descendant of slaves. It's like comparing a half-Japanese man to the oppressed Chinese who built the American railroads. Yes, they are both Asian, but it is not an honest or accurate comparison. We all share the common experiences of being Black in America today - we do not all share a common history. A history that in part makes us who we are - and in some cases (as with the psychological damage that still lingers from slavery) holds us back. These are not, I believe, insignificant distinctions.

I did say I was cautiously pessimistic about Obama's Presidency - but this is simply acknowledging the reality of an American Empire that is out of control and on the verge of collapse. Let us not forget that on the eve of the election, we witnessed a near trillion dollar robbery of the US treasury. That robbery is still taking place. I do not blame President Obama, but I do not believe the financial and corporate interests that own and control this country will fold so easily. I do not question the integrity of the man as much as the power of his office - which I believe has greatly diminished over the years. I believe the Federal Reserve Bank, the Military Industrial Complex, and the massive corporate interests that run this country have more power than our new President. I hope I am wrong.


After 9/11, I witnessed the most of this country become obsessed with squashing dissent and silencing critics. I hope this election does not turn Black America towards this same, fascist mind state; but already I am starting to see it, and it saddens me greatly. I absolutely wish our new President and his family success and safety. But after all I have witnessed in my lifetime, and especially in the last eight years, I am not ready to lay down my skepticism or my outrage for this government. To do so would be unwise and, ironically enough, anti-American.

***fin***

My response?

Hi Mr. Gruder...we haven't met yet...but my name is Black Daria, and I kinda agree and kinda don't, but I sir, am no silent critic.

Would love some response to this...as well as credit in any place this ends up before all the major hot blogs that I love so much.

My response will come tomorrow after another very important post I must write. Maybe he will add me as a friend after this, unless like Nixon said "The Press is the Enemy." Gee, am I Press?

xoxo,

Black Daria