The Soul-GLO Experience

[Lightning Strykez!]

Wassup Hype Members! Welcome to the long-awaited SHH Delta Quadrant (also affectionately known as The Delta Quadrant)--a thread where peeps can discuss American Minority Culture. I'm yer host Lightning Strykez.

Now, before some of you guys raise yer "That's Racist!" shields, let's clarify a few things right off the bat: This thread is for everybody--no matter what color they are. While the purpose of this round-table discussion is to address matters pertinent to African Americans, Latinos and other minorities, it is also designed to tackle subjects that appeal to all Hype peoples. TRANSLATION: If you listen to Hip Hop or R&B Music, have fond memories of black TV comedies i.e. The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air or have an opinion on whether Barak Obama should run for U.S. president, you have a right to be here--color be damned.

Here is just a sampling of some of the categories that we will explore...

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Cinema
Possible Topics For Discussion:
What's Wrong With Halle Berry?
Will the Oscar hurt or help Jennifer Hudson's Career?
Why Aren't Top Black Actors Starring In Projects Together?
Are Actors of color being overlooked with good scripts?

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R&B & Hip Hop Music
Possible Topics For Discussion:
Is Hip Hop REALLY dead?
Why is the future of R&B?
What's up with Beyonce's album getting pulled--and is her ass overrated?
Can Whitney and Michael really make a comeback?
Boyz II Men Vs. Jodeci, SWV vs. TLC., etc.

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Politics
Possible Topics For Discussion:
Who are the REAL "Nappy-Headed Hoes"?
Is this country really ready for a Black or Female President?
Can we officially call Al Sharpton an Attention Whore?
Are Blacks Promoting A Racial Double Standard?

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Television
Possible Topics For Discussion:
What happened to all the good black sitcoms?
Who will replace The Sophranos?
Reminisce about The Cosby Show, The Wayans Brothers, Sanford & Son, etc.


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Interracial Relationships
Possible Topics For Discussion:
Is it true that "once you go black"...ahem?
Are young children being conditioned for racism by fellow classmates?
Have you ever dated outside your race?


...and well, anything else you guys want to chat about. Sports figures, sex, soul food, Ebonics, whatever is on your mind.


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As many of you know, this thread is actually a spin-off of what Honey Vibe started here: http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=264740 Let's keep the conversation civil, balanced and educational. This thread is not to here to DIVIDE us, but rather to enlighten eachother on the differences among us!

Regards,

Caliph

[jaguarr]

Hip-Hop? Screw that. Let's talk about Bad Brains and Living Colour. :up:

jag

[Mee]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/Jake-/gumbel.jpg

"Solid."

[Lightning Strykez!]

I'll get the ball rolling from a lighter level first with this question:

http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/sites/misc/img/2299_Fresh%20Fam.jpg
The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air

Vs.

http://130.94.23.9/wigi/thumb.php?f=CS-cosby-cast.jpg&w=250
The Cosby Show

Which sitcom did more for you and why? Any favorite episodes?

[Mee]

Also, I thought this thread had something to do with Star Trek. :(

[04nbod]

fresh prince!

[Lightning Strykez!]

Also, I thought this thread had something to do with Star Trek. :(

Oh, but it does. It is geared towards aliens.

Let it marinate...you'll get it in a second. :D

[ck51100]

Which sitcom did more for you and why? Any favorite episodes?

For me it was the Cosby Show. I remember my dad sitting me down and making me watch the episode where Theo wants to move out so when he comes home the family has turned the house into and apartment building. I remember Rudy being the landlord, Cliff was the handyman etc... My Dad used that as an illustration of why I should stay in school.

[Matt]

I'll get the ball rolling from a lighter level first with this question:

http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/sites/misc/img/2299_Fresh%20Fam.jpg
The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air

Vs.

http://130.94.23.9/wigi/thumb.php?f=CS-cosby-cast.jpg&w=250
The Cosby Show

Which sitcom did more for you and why? Any favorite episodes?

Fresh Prince. The Cosby's were too perfect. Will was much more relatable, plus Uncle Phil is quite possibly the greatest TV dad ever. Besides, nothing beats Carlton's Tom Jones dance.

[kainedamo]

One thing I'd like to bring up is, has anyone else noticed that it is still looked down upon to date outside your race? Anytime the topic crops up, it seems to me that alot of people that claim they are not racist, say they would not date outside of their own race.

[Colossal Spoons]

Woo, black people!


I had to subscribe someway :o

[Matt]

One thing I'd like to bring up is, has anyone else noticed that it is still looked down upon to date outside your race? Anytime the topic crops up, it seems to me that alot of people that claim they are not racist, say they would not date outside of their own race.

I think some people are just not attracted to those outside their race. I just think it is a personal, sexual, preference, not a matter of racism.

[Wilhelm-Scream]

Where Mah Dawgz Zat?!?

[Lightning Strykez!]

One thing I'd like to bring up is, has anyone else noticed that it is still looked down upon to date outside your race? Anytime the topic crops up, it seems to me that alot of people that claim they are not racist, say they would not date outside of their own race.

Dude, I :heart: you for your passion on this subject. We've discussed this in the past...

And yeah, it's still taboo. It's interesting: My dad is German and my mom is Egyptian and black so I'm used to exposure to both sides of the equation (hell, our family reunions look like UN summits LOL). Yet, for all intents and purposes, I am considered black--the blonde hair and blue-eyed genes in my bloodline are totally ignored. So if I date a white girl (which I have done in the past) black women still accuse me of selling out. And I'm like..."but I'm half white goddamnit!"

They don't see my point though. All they see is neegra. :csad:

[Cmill216]

This thread.......has sooooouuuuulll.

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/6828/brotherhoodwr0.jpg

[kainedamo]

Dude, I :heart: you for your passion on this subject. We've discussed this in the past...

And yeah, it's still taboo. It's interesting: My dad is German and my mom is Egyptian and black so I'm used to exposure to both sides of the equation (hell, our family reunions look like UN summits LOL). Yet, for all intents and purposes, I am considered black--the blonde hair and blue-eyed genes in my bloodline are totally ignored. So if I date a white girl (which I have done in the past) black women still accuse me of selling out. And I'm like..."but I'm half white goddamnit!"

They don't see my point though. All they see is neegra. :csad:

Oh man, thats ridiculous. I saw a clip before, it was only a bunch of actors, but I guess its a scenario that crops up every now and then in black culture, where this black guy was dating a white girl, and these black girls were just *****ing about them both behind his back. But he came back at them with the greatest retorts. Wish I could find that clip.

But yeah, people like that are idiots.

[Darthphere]

Orale!

[Showtime]

Great idea for a thread.

[GunBlade]

Where Mah Dawgz Zat?!?

http://www.eminemitalia.it/images/hiphoptimeline/dmx.jpg

[Erzengel]

Minority Culture? I only see Black in the first post. I already feel segregated. :down

[kane9321]

This thread.......has sooooouuuuulll.

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/6828/brotherhoodwr0.jpg


aww i was looking for this:woot:

[Cmill216]

And how dare we list great black sitcoms and not include....

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/9941/martinlm9.jpg

Imma bout to get angry! :cmad:

[04nbod]

I think some people are just not attracted to those outside their race. I just think it is a personal, sexual, preference, not a matter of racism.

I grew up with my grandparents and they come from a different time and they consider it 'unnatural'. or 'they should stick to their own'. I find black guys attractive but i doubt they would even consider a skinny white girl like me. I think more understanding is needed especially where i come from. I live in surburbia and there isn't a black community unless i go into the city.

[GunBlade]

Minority Culture? I only see Black in the first post. I already feel segregated. :down

go shoot up a school then

[blind_fury]

Cosby improved the image of blacks on television back in the 80's.

But Fresh Prince was much more fun to watch. Carlton dancing is quite possibly the funniest dance in tv history. Right up there with Elaine from Seinfeld.

[Erzengel]

go shoot up a school then
Ironically, he shot up every culture and creed. :huh:

[terry78]

How long did it take for one of the white boys on the hype to crash this party? :o

[Manic]

God, I loved the Cosby Show. It doesn't matter if it's those earlier episodes where Sondra was away at college (Sondra & Elvin are 2 forgotten gems on that show), or those latter episodes where Cousin Pam moved in and Bud was constantly trying to break Rudy up with her boyfriend (Rudy's boyfriend was a jerk, anyway). Bill Cosby created this great show about how, despite growing up dirt poor in the South, two black people came together to forge this incredible family, where their kids were going to Ivy League schools (granted, Sondra dropped out of Princeton to marry Elvin), and their children were growing up to become responsible adults (except for Denise). They were black, but it showed that your color doesn't dictate what direction your life will go.

Fresh Prince of Bel Air was a little less thought provoking, but hilarious nonetheless. The situations was the same, with Phil & Viv Banks growing up poor, and building their fortunes from the ground up. The difference, of course, is that the Banks kids were waayyy too "prep-school", and it took the wacky influence of Will to bring them all down to Earth, while also showing him that his life has a lot more potential than he thought.

Fresh Prince of Bel Air was funnier.
The Huxtable family was a lot easier for me to relate to.

[GunBlade]

I love how Manic magically appears in any thread black-related.

[Moon |つき|]

Fresh Prince because it was just more funny to me.

On the interaccial thing..
It doesn't matter what race the person is to me. From what I know, some people don't date outside of their race to avoid problems (with both families)..or if a person likes only a certain race it may just be their personal preference, as Matt said.
I do understand what you're saying, kainedamo. Some people don't provide reasons as to why they wouldn't date outside of their own race, and still don't claim to be racist. If you can't give a reason it is definitly disrimination.

Lol, Lightning.. I hate when people do that. You're not selling out, even if you weren't half white. If you want to date a white girl you should be able to without others nagging you for it, this isn't the 1920s.

[Abaddon]

Also, I thought this thread had something to do with Star Trek. :(
me too
go shoot up a school then

racist!

[Erzengel]

How long did it take for one of the white boys on the hype to crash this party? :o

Pfft. This coming from someone too good for his own race. :csad: :huh:

[DeadFeckin'Last]

Damn, people should come to England. Pretty soon we white folks gonna be the minority lol. I don't mean that to sound rascist in any way it's just the way the country is headed.

[batman44]

"The Cosby show" Vs "The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air"

That's a hard one, but I'm going with Cosby. I never stop laughing at the episode when Theo get's his ear pierced.

[Erzengel]

I love how Manic magically appears in any thread black-related.
Must be a setting under options, just like how everyone seems to know when a girl posts her pic in the Photo Album thread.

[Darthphere]

Why does everyone think all hispanics are mexican?

[terry78]

Pfft. This coming from someone too good for his own race. :csad: :huh:


Hey, she came on to me. They ALL come on to me. :o

[DarthRekal]

Fresh Prince. The Cosby's were too perfect. Will was much more relatable, plus Uncle Phil is quite possibly the greatest TV dad ever. Besides, nothing beats Carlton's Tom Jones dance.
cosby show was not perfect... they dealt with racism .... divorce ... cliff and claire had arguments.. you gotta think about it the era's were different there was some stuff that weren't issues back then and some stuff that COULDNT be seen on tv.. especially sitcoms.. cosby show is by far the TRUE innovator and meas more to me... the GORDON GARTREL episode is classic... and i ALWAYS STOP AND WATCH .. everytime the MLK episode is on.... just hilarious and REAL... and the cosby show wasnt just a BLACK SHOW.. it had white folx, **** folx, asian folx... it ran the color gambit .... by far more meaningful in my life than any other show period.. BLACK WHITE COMEDY DRAMA.. whatever ... gotta be one of the best shows EVER

[Varient]

I'll get the ball rolling from a lighter level first with this question:

http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/sites/misc/img/2299_Fresh%20Fam.jpg
The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air

Vs.

http://130.94.23.9/wigi/thumb.php?f=CS-cosby-cast.jpg&w=250
The Cosby Show

Which sitcom did more for you and why? Any favorite episodes?

Cosby.

Showed the country that Black Americans HAD a homelife that didn't include most of the BAD stereotypes or the "Clown" quocient.(sp)

There was humor in both but there was an underlining seriousness and constant message from Cosby that was Missing from Fresh Prince.

Of Course,... That's only my opinion and how I feel.

V.

[Kaboom]

am i allowed to post here?

i want to answer the interracial question...you see im a southern baptist republican and i think that...

people should date whoever they want!!!!

why should it matter at all anyway? i even support gay marriage....call me crazy. i think the world has far bigger problems then who should be allowed to love who.

[Kaboom]

How long did it take for one of the white boys on the hype to crash this party? :o
...oooh, i guess i should leave then....sorry.

[Moon |つき|]

Why does everyone think all hispanics are mexican?

Who said that? lol..
Don't even waste your time with those type of people >.<

[Manic]

I love how Manic magically appears in any thread black-related.
1) I'm black. So... these threads sometimes catch me eye.
2) It was on the first page in Community.
3) Lightning sent me an invite.

[Lightning Strykez!]

Minority Culture? I only see Black in the first post.

Hey! I put Bill Clinton and Robin Thicke's pictures up there now! They are representing!

I already feel segregated. :down

:csad: Here. Put this in the back of your head:

http://www.backwardglances.com/images/Afropik.jpg

Now you're down with the swirl.

[Erzengel]

I'm already granted a visitor's pass seeing as I date a girl who's black. :up:

[vibeke_T]

lol! whats it all mean?

[Lightning Strykez!]

Ironically, he shot up every culture and creed. :huh:

Aye. That is one sick minority mofo that didn't discriminate...for all the wrong reasons.


am i allowed to post here?

Sure, if you're interested in discussing one of the topics in the master post, why not?

Oh, and I'm voting for the Cosby Show. Don't get me wrong, Bel-Air is chockful of classics but to me Cosby Show showed a bit more realism. I thought the Huxtables were just as flawed as any other fictional TV family.

Although to this day I don't understand how Denise and Sondra were soooooo lightskinededededed compared to all their darker siblings and parents. Talk about miscasting. LOL :p

As far as best geek dancing on a Black Sitcom show I think it's between:

http://www.thescoopydoop.com/pictures/Yound%20Steve%20Urkel.jpg
Steve Urkel

VS

http://www.warnerbros.co.uk/television/freshprince/bios/carlton/carlton2.jpg
Carlton Banks

Am I right? :D

[vibeke_T]

I'm already granted a visitor's pass seeing as I date a girl who's black. :up:

:whatever:

[Warhammer]

Black people! :up: :up:

http://www.shanghai-ultimate.com/photos/i_love_black_people_small_copy.jpg

[Warhammer]

Hey! I put Bill Clinton and Robin Thicke's pictures up there now! They are representing!



:csad: Here. Put this in the back of your head:

http://www.backwardglances.com/images/Afropik.jpg

Now you're down with the swirl.

He also needs some of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61DRhl9xyYA

:up: :D

[jaguarr]

Black people! :up: :up:

http://www.shanghai-ultimate.com/photos/i_love_black_people_small_copy.jpg

You fist-love black people? :huh:

jag

[hippy fascist]

Cosby improved the image of blacks on television back in the 80's.

But Fresh Prince was much more fun to watch. Carlton dancing is quite possibly the funniest dance in tv history. Right up there with Elaine from Seinfeld.

I went to see tom jones 2 years ago and I have to admit...I did the carlton dance :O

[yenaled]

http://www.warnerbros.co.uk/television/freshprince/bios/carlton/carlton2.jpg
Carlton Banks

Am I right? :D

Got to love Carlton...

http://liam.dovka.org/carlton.gif

[Ultra-Herald9]

I went to see tom jones 2 years ago and I have to admit...I did the carlton dance :O

Huzzah for the Carlton Dance!!

That was pure genius incarnate.

[Lightning Strykez!]

You fist-love black people?

Fisting is a bannable offense. :cmad:

[Spiderine]

I loved both shows as they contributed to African American culture. We came a long way in television.

Evolution of African American on TV

James Evans-Unemployed
Fred Sanford-Junkyard Owner
Goerge Jefferson-Owner of a chain of dry cleaners
Cliff Huxtable-Pediatrician
Philip Banks-Lawyer and eventually Judge

Great strides in television.Did I miss anyone?

[Erzengel]

:whatever:
Don't be jealous.

[jaguarr]

Fisting is a bannable offense. :cmad:

I guess Whorehammer just got himself a warning, then. :ninja:

jag

[Spiderine]

Cosby improved the image of blacks on television back in the 80's.

But Fresh Prince was much more fun to watch. Carlton dancing is quite possibly the funniest dance in tv history. Right up there with Elaine from Seinfeld.
What was your original image of blacks before Cosby?

[TNC9852002]

I'll get the ball rolling from a lighter level first with this question:

http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/sites/misc/img/2299_Fresh%20Fam.jpg
The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air

Vs.

http://130.94.23.9/wigi/thumb.php?f=CS-cosby-cast.jpg&w=250
The Cosby Show

Which sitcom did more for you and why? Any favorite episodes?
I was born in the 80's and grew up watching TV mostly in the early 90's, so I was brought up watching Fresh Prince a lot more, so I'm more familiar with the show. Cosby Show on the other hand, I still give mucho props to. I've seen many episodes, but it's different trying to catch up to an older show that you didn't get a chance to watch while it was at its peak.

-TNC

[Wilhelm-Scream]

http://www.eminemitalia.it/images/hiphoptimeline/dmx.jpg


He used to be my favorite.

I freakin' love:

I'm not a nice person
I mean I'd smack the **** out you twice dog and that's before I start
cursin'
I've lost my mind
And I'm about to make you lose yours too from far away one time

Wicked.

[Ultra-Herald9]

I was born in the 80's and grew up watching TV mostly in the early 90's, so I was brought up watching Fresh Prince a lot more, so I'm more familiar with the show. Cosby Show on the other hand, I still give mucho props to. I've seen many episodes, but it's different trying to catch up to an older show that you didn't get a chance to watch while it was at its peak.

-TNC

I too suffered from eighties deprivation. So I have a strong connection to Fresh Prince(so many memories...) but over the years I really started to enjoy the lovable stylings of Mr. Cosby.

[Warhammer]

Got to love Carlton...

http://liam.dovka.org/carlton.gif

One of the best Fresh Prince episodes of all-time. :D

Fisting is a bannable offense. :cmad:

I guess Whorehammer just got himself a warning, then. :ninja:

jag

That's the way, uh huh, uh huh, I like it.

[jaguarr]

Urkel was ALWAYS painful to watch. :down Carlton was funny, though. :up:

jag

[Ultra-Herald9]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/dc/Kenan_%26_Kel_Logo.jpg

Does this count as a great black sitcom that everyone grew up with?:huh:



anyone?

[Darthphere]

I love orange soda.

[vibeke_T]

Don't be jealous.


BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[Warhammer]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/dc/Kenan_%26_Kel_Logo.jpg

Does this count as a great black sitcom that everyone grew up with?:huh:



anyone?

That's one that one of us 90's kids love/appreciate.

[Mr. Socko]

I love orange soda.

I do, I do, I dooooo-oooo!

[blind_fury]

What was your original image of blacks before Cosby?
It improved the image of blacks in general. There weren't many black doctors/lawyers on tv or media at the time.

[Mr. Socko]

It was made for kids. Calm da **** down brotha

[Spiderine]

OMG. That show was absolute garbage. I mean, the show was barely watchable. It was obvious to me that the show itself was meant to be flimsy, out of control, and overacted. It was just too much at times, although I did for a short while enjoy watching it just to see how ridiculous it could get.

-TNC
That show took us back 30 years to the days of JJ Jimmy Walker.

[JP]

Pre-Vivian switch Fresh Prince was great. :up:

[blksuperman2]

This thread.......has sooooouuuuulll.

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/6828/brotherhoodwr0.jpg

Right on.

[raybia]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/Jake-/gumbel.jpg

"Solid."

Hey! :cmad:

[Warhammer]

One of the best Fresh Prince moments:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGth2jUSKT8

[JP]

Everybody Hates Chris is a GREAT black sitcom. Just thought I'd say that.

And My Wife and Kids was killed by Damon Waynes. The first season was funny, then it went down hill with the same running gags going on forever and the annoying kid who is on Heroes now.

[raybia]

http://epguides.com/SanfordandSon/cast.jpg


Best black sitcom of all time.


Fred: Thats right dummy...I mean Raybia.

[ComicChick]

He used to be my favorite.


Wicked.

he was mine too :(

i used to listen to his first album daily, still listen to it every now and then, but i'm not a big fan of much that he's put out more recently

[Cmill216]

Family Matters was just........:dry:

[GunBlade]

http://epguides.com/SanfordandSon/cast.jpg


Best black sitcom of all time.


Hell yes. :yay:

[ComicChick]

i used to watch Moesha and Steve Harvey all the time. it's ironic we were talking about these shows the other day at work and one of the girl's didn't know that the actor who played Romeo on Steve Harvey had died some time ago, and that the actor who played Hakeem on Moesha died in a car accident.:(

i still watch reruns of those every now and then

[jaguarr]

http://epguides.com/SanfordandSon/cast.jpg


Best black sitcom of all time.


Fred: Thats right dummy...I mean Raybia.

I :heart: that show. Red Foxx was so damn hilarious. My uncle had a bunch of his old standup records. Him and Dick Gregory. My cousins and I would play those over and over and laugh ourselves sick. :up:

jag

[Shockdingo]

One thing I'd like to bring up is, has anyone else noticed that it is still looked down upon to date outside your race? Anytime the topic crops up, it seems to me that alot of people that claim they are not racist, say they would not date outside of their own race.

This always bothered me; people going bat-crap insane over a guy/girl dating out of their race. It's the person's choice, who the hello (minus the blankety blank O) gives a crap? It's not their business. Personally, in my past I've thoroughly been considered un-black so me finding other women from other races attractive was just another hilarious strike on my record :woot: . I am very attracted to east asian :heart: , white (mainly polish, russian, german rowr :heart: ) and latin women. That doesn't mean that I'll see a beautiful black woman and go "Zut alots! Get thee away! Get thee to a nunnery!" No, it's my choice and people shouldn't be getting bent out of shape about it. It's not like another extreme like I hate my race or something bizarre. :whatever:

In reality, what damage will it do? If the couple has kids that are accepted and loved by their parents and friends and family and santa clause, then what's the damage? I hardly see choosing a mate out of your own race as a betrayal. I would find "just settling with a person who happens to share your race" more of a betrayal; you're being true to yourself and you're comfortable enough with yourself not to say: "Oh man, I'd better not be attracted to so and so or I'll make people mad, I guess I'll settle with ___ I don't really love her, but hey at least she's *insert race here*

Well, those are my .08 cents and pocket lint. Good day to you all. I must swing away and fight clown related crime. :csad:

[DarthRekal]

lol. Franklin.

Yeah, Everybody Loves Christ is pretty good. I've seen almost every episode.

-TNC
is that on the evangelist station???:huh: :oldrazz:

[raybia]

is that on the evangelist station???:huh: :oldrazz:

LOL LOL LOL! It would even be funnier if Kramer was the actual title character.

http://www.reason.com/UserFiles/Image/ngillespie/kramer%20oil.jpg

[C. Lee]

Randy Crawford http://www.google.com/musica?aid=RnsFP0_W5aG&sa=X&oi=music&ct=result one of the best singers that no one talks about.

[raybia]

is that on the evangelist station???:huh: :oldrazz:

LOL LOL LOL! It would even be funnier if Kramer was the actual title character.

http://www.reason.com/UserFiles/Image/ngillespie/kramer%20oil.jpg


or

http://www.tvland.com/shows/goodtimes/images/JimmyWalker.jpg

[raybia]

is that on the evangelist station???:huh: :oldrazz:

LOL LOL LOL! It would even be funnier if Kramer was the actual title character.

http://www.reason.com/UserFiles/Image/ngillespie/kramer%20oil.jpg


or

http://www.tvland.com/shows/goodtimes/images/JimmyWalker.jpg

[raybia]

http://tribu.bitacoras.com/img/buddy_christ.jpg

Dynamite!

[tzarinna]

I preferred The Cosby Show.

[Colossal Spoons]

I loved both shows as they contributed to African American culture. We came a long way in television.

Evolution of African American on TV

James Evans-Unemployed
Fred Sanford-Junkyard Owner
Goerge Jefferson-Owner of a chain of dry cleaners
Cliff Huxtable-Pediatrician
Philip Banks-Lawyer and eventually Judge

Great strides in television.Did I miss anyone?

Nice progression :up:

[BRUTAL]

Morgan Freeman - GOD

[LexLuthor]

Morgan Freeman - GOD


LOL! :woot: Good one!

[Ultra-Herald9]

Morgan Freeman - GOD

Lets not forget....

Denzel Washington- Corrupt Cop:csad:


At least he got an oscar.:woot:

[hippy fascist]

What's Wrong With Halle Berry?

She started believing her own hype, she's a damn good actress when she puts the effort in but after winning the oscar she started to coast and it all went downhill from there

Will the Oscar hurt or help Jennifer Hudson's Career?

Depends, some people win an oscar and view it as a credibility card they can flash whenever someone questions their abilities/judgement, which would ruin her career. On the other hand some people use it as a springboard and strive to achieve even more with each subsequent performance. Her next few films will show us which path she chose.


Why Aren't Top Black Actors Starring In Projects Together?

I've thought about this many times and I honestly don't have an answer. Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman starring opposite each other gives me goosebumps. It'd be like deniro/pacino in Heat. I'm honestly surprised that no-one has put those two together yet.

Is Hip Hop REALLY dead?

I don't know but if it is I could care less. Soul and motown will for me always be the pinnacle of black music. These days most hip hop and R&B acts have been pulled into the mainstream and blanded out into britney spearsesque crap. :down:

What's up with Beyonce's album getting pulled--and is her ass overrated?

Her ass isn't overated, but the rest of her is. She's a good looking girl but she seems to have been held up as some kind of benchmark for beautiful black women. I always thought alicia keyes was way hotter and she can write songs without talking abouther ass every five seconds.

Can Whitney and Michael really make a comeback?

Whitney, maybe. She is still a great singer and her issues were largely drugs and alcohol based. Michael is sadly too far gone. He clearly has mental health problems, but then again so would you with that family. They've leached off of him for years. If he could have avoided the whole mesianic complex I think he would still be considered the greatest performer to ever take the stage, as it is he's become a laughing stock and that's nigh on impossible to come back from.

Is this country really ready for a Black or Female President?

I think america needs the most competant person for the job irrespective of colour etc. The problem is that any black candidate coming up through the ranks has so much weight of expectation on their shoulders that they will never be able to live up to their percieved role. Too much focus is put on simply getting a black candidate into office rather than getting the RIGHT black candidate into office. Whether it will ever happen though is another story. Too many crusty old white men with too much influence so far, but as american society becomes more integrated over time the playing field will level out and change will come.

Can we officially call Al Sharpton an Attention Whore?

To view the mans life as a whole he's done some astoundingly wonderful things, but of late that tag is becoming more and more justified. Anyone who's willing to cosy up to peta just to improve their profile needs their ****ing head read :whatever:

[Hunter Rider]

On the topic of Hip Hop and R&B,i'm glad Jay Z is back,it shows how poor Game and 50 were compared with a guy who not only is a poet but who also brings much more humour and less ego and violence to his records.
Also despite his legendary status i prefer Dre as a tack maker than MC and i miss Eminem's mix of crazy tracks and thoughtful cuts.

I listened to Robin Thickie and N-Eyo (sp)'s albums the other day and they both bored me to death,i'll take JT over them both any day of the week,not sure if he counts though,he kinda crosses genre's like MJ.

On the topic of rascism in movies,i remember Will Smith saying that in Hitch they had to cast at least an hispanic actress as they didn't want to do a black/White deal.....It'll be interesting to see how his next movie "Tonight he comes" is handled since he has an affair with Charlize Theron in it.

[Noir]

Where are my fellow Russians Eastern Slavs/Western Slavs/Northern Slavs/Pomors/Salmi's?
Come on, this is for Ethnic Minorities and those are Ethnics and Some are Minorities.

Were my hommies at?

[tzarinna]

Would you go for a fake me out black russian? :o

[JustABill]

Is this country really ready for a Black or Female President?

Yes. A candidate for President should not have their skin color or sex even considered in the equation, but what they plan to do with the job and for the country. They should be treated no different than the wrinkly old white men who've got the job so far. :up:

What's up with Halle?

IMO, nothing. She's still a wonderful actress, but in the past few years she's picking some pretty craptastic scripts. (Perfect Stranger, Gothika (a secret guilty pleasure of mine still), Catwoman, etc.). And let's face it pretty much the biggest African superheroine was in her grasp and she or perhaps the writer's (most likely this one, with her performance in second base as what's with the character.) got it all wrong. Could she come back from this? Yes. Some of her future projects sound like a possibly return to her old form. I only hope she comes back as the Halle of old.

Is Hip Hop/R&B music dead?

No, but in it's current state it should be. The stuff can be fun. (Beyonce and a few others), but most of it is out of line and just totally degrading. Rap music is a WHOLE other question. How we went from Rapper's Delight to songs about getting shot up and shooting others up and calling women *****es and hos every other sentence amazes me.

Cosby Show or Fresh Prince?

Fresh Prince, easily. I remember when I was younger and growing up. My family would get together to watch this every time it was on. Don't get me wrong the Cosby Show had it's moments, but the characters on Fresh Prince were people you could relate too more (even being white). Will, Carlton, and Phil, Hilary, and the whole Banks family were so well represented as just a family, with no focus on their skin what so ever that they felt like YOUR family away from your family. They weren't totally perfect (like the Huxtibles were) so they just felt more real.

[GunBlade]

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/2407/christuckermug1qt0.jpg

-TNC
C'mon, he was tryna get to church! :o

[Anubis]

Why Aren't Top Black Actors Starring In Projects Together?

I've thought about this many times and I honestly don't have an answer. Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman starring opposite each other gives me goosebumps. It'd be like deniro/pacino in Heat. I'm honestly surprised that no-one has put those two together yet.



I take it you never saw Glory then.

Is Hip Hop REALLY dead?

Once anything gets popular, it always dies. As of right now? No. The culture is in full swing. It's being co-opted by the media, and once you start seeing middle aged white guys trying to use the slang, it's over. It's getting there, but eventually, the Backlash will come.

Rap, on the other hand, is s**t right now. Either it's shallow and all about the mainstream, or it's preachy and boring when someone tries to do something with a message. Maybe someday, somebody will come along and change the game. Bring back some meaning, while not being depressing, and still produce something good to dance to. Until then, I'd rather listen to old school R&B, Blues, and rock music. But that's just me.

[Spiderine]

Glory was one of my favorites.

[hippy fascist]

I take it you never saw Glory then.

glory? :huh:

[hippy fascist]

but I just checked it on imdb and with that cast I'll be giving it a rent this weekend :up:

[Wilhelm-Scream]

You fist-love black people? :huh:

jag


HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHalmao

[Anubis]

It's a classic. I think Freeman got nominated for best supporting actor. Not sure if he won or not.

[Erzengel]

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

:dry:

:heart:

[yenaled]

I propose the hypothesis that; Martin Lawrence only makes bad movies. Bad Boys was a complete fluke.

[blksuperman2]

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/3301/22funnykw6.gif





LMAO. What's really funny is the reason he's dancing. Brothas act like K-I-D is a disease.

[blksuperman2]

It's a classic. I think Freeman got nominated for best supporting actor. Not sure if he won or not.


If you're referring to Glory, Denzel took home the Oscar for Best Supporting.

[Cmill216]

On the topic of Hip Hop and R&B,i'm glad Jay Z is back,it shows how poor Game and 50 were compared with a guy who not only is a poet but who also brings much more humour and less ego and violence to his records.

Tis a shame Jigga's "comeback" album sucked complete and utter ass. I can't remember the last time I bothered to listen to it.

I listened to Robin Thickie and N-Eyo (sp)'s albums the other day and they both bored me to death,i'll take JT over them both any day of the week,not sure if he counts though,he kinda crosses genre's like MJ.

JT's my boy....but......

The Evolution of Robin Thicke >>> FutureSex/LoveSounds

[Frico]

Sweet Christmas!

[amazingdm]

I'll get the ball rolling from a lighter level first with this question:

http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/sites/misc/img/2299_Fresh%20Fam.jpg
The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air

Which sitcom did more for you and why? Any favorite episodes?

Lmao the only actual black person there is the butler!

[dr venture]

Tis a shame Jigga's "comeback" album sucked complete and utter ass. I can't remember the last time I bothered to listen to it.



JT's my boy....but......

The Evolution of Robin Thicke >>> FutureSex/LoveSounds

Im gonna have to agree with you on both points. Another thing about Robin Thicke is that his wife is amazing

[Honey Vibe]

Everybody Hates Chris is a GREAT black sitcom. Just thought I'd say that.

And My Wife and Kids was killed by Damon Waynes. The first season was funny, then it went down hill with the same running gags going on forever and the annoying kid who is on Heroes now.
Just bought season 1 of Everybody Hates Chris on DVD. That show is AWESOME. It's the impeccable mix of Malcolm in the Middle and The PJs :up:

[Blaktin America]

I was invited into the secret black justice league (sniffle). Thank You!

[amazingdm]

I won't watch anything on the wb or whatever the hell it is now since they canceled Reba. Reba had the highest ratings for at least a sitcom on their network but they canceled it because it wasn't what they wanted for their "Demographics". Pieces of racist crap

[Honey Vibe]

Lmao the only actual black person there is the butler!
I'm the same shade as Ashley and both my parents (and both sets of grandparents) are black.

Dude, that must get pretty boring. All there is is white. We got all kinds of stuff: tarbaby, mochoa, hazelnut, toasted, roasted, medium-well-done, cappucino, CINO, light, dyn-o-mite!, and damn near white!!

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/7343/sanfordandsonguych7.gif:heart:

[Cmill216]

Lmao the only actual black person there is the butler!

:dry:

[Honey Vibe]

I was invited into the secret black justice league (sniffle). Thank You!
your username is horrible -- please stay! :heart::up:

[dr venture]

Just bought season 1 of Everybody Hates Chris on DVD. That show is AWESOME. It's the impeccable mix of Malcolm in the Middle and The PJs :up:

I haven't seen that show in so long. Memories

[Frico]

I was invited into the secret black justice league (sniffle). Thank You!

"Blaktin America".....Huh :o

[Honey Vibe]

If you're referring to Glory, Denzel took home the Oscar for Best Supporting.
Eh? I thought no black actor had ever won the oscar and then Halle Berry and Denzel Washington were handed one each for diversity's sake. Didn't he get his first one for the C+ movie, Training Day? I probably got facts mixed up here...

[T'Jai]

Lmao the only actual black person there is the butler!
excuse me?? I'd like clarification...

Eh? I thought no black actor had ever won the oscar and then Halle Berry and Denzel Washington were handed one each for diversity's sake. Didn't he get his first one for the C+ movie, Training Day? I probably got facts mixed up here...
Sidney Poitier was the first black actor to take the best actor Oscar back in 1964 for lilies of the field...
thus Denzel's I'm always following you comment in his acceptance speech...

[amazingdm]

excuse me?? I'd like clarification...

well all right
none of them look like black
the sister was half white for christs sakes and so was the mother's replacement

[RskimB]

Im gonna have to agree with you on both points. Another thing about Robin Thicke is that his wife is amazing

Never been a much of a pop/r&b fan but the Robin Thicke is bit better, though in all honesty i listen to even less male r&b.

This is completely unrelated but some of you indie rock fans might want to check this group out. http://www.myspace.com/thecarps

Its hard to categorize their sound but I go crazy everytime I listen, its a two person band Jahmal Tonge on the drums/vocals and Neil White on bass.

http://www.myspace.com/thecarps

[Blackmouf2002]

I'll get the ball rolling from a lighter level first with this question:

http://www.studentsoftheworld.info/sites/misc/img/2299_Fresh%20Fam.jpg
The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air

Vs.

http://130.94.23.9/wigi/thumb.php?f=CS-cosby-cast.jpg&w=250
The Cosby Show

Which sitcom did more for you and why? Any favorite episodes?

This is a hard one. The Cosby was a great example of black people in society and how the model black family should be but Fresh Prince was more of the show for me. Fresh Prince had great messages within its comic flavor like when Carlton and Will had a bet that Carlton could survive in the hood.

FRESH PRINCE FOR ME!

[ComicChick]

Eh? I thought no black actor had ever won the oscar and then Halle Berry and Denzel Washington were handed one each for diversity's sake. Didn't he get his first one for the C+ movie, Training Day? I probably got facts mixed up here...

hattie mcdaniel was the first black actor to win an oscar, best supporting actress in Gone With the Wind.

[Eros]

Hello you crazy cats!

[T'Jai]

well all right
none of them look like black
the sister was half white for christs sakes and so was the mother's replacement
many different shades my man... many different shades :cwink:

[Goddessreicho]

Allo all, just got the uh...notice about all o' this. Well its cool. Now I where I can premiere my art, and possible my graphic novel.

I've been working on drow with an urban style, and fusion fantasy art. Can't wait to show ya'll.

[dr venture]

Can't wait to see it

[RedIsNotBlue]

I am white. Hello.

[RskimB]

Hello

[Mr Jide]

Fresh Prince is superior to the cosbys on every level....has better replay value and for some reason never gets old. The acting, the jokes and the underlying moral messages are spot on.

That episode where Carlton and Will trick Jeffery into thinking he's won the lottery is an all time classic...lol.

[amazingdm]

:oldrazz: many different shades my man... many different shades :cwink:

nah I know they're black but the tv producers have this stupid trend of making the lighting so they look white.. guess they don't think america handle families that are "too black" :rolleyes:

[Sloth7d]

Well, I actually think the cosby shows moral lessons are better, but fresh prince is funnier which makes it superior in my head. Sorry Mr.Cosby.

[RskimB]

Fresh Prince is superior to the cosbys on every level....has better replay value and for some reason never gets old. The acting, the jokes and the underlying moral messages are spot on.

That episode where Carlton and Will trick Jeffery into thinking he's won the lottery is an all time classic...lol.

I've seen so much Fresh Prince as young'n I cant stand to watch that show anymore. Still catch Cosby occasionally on Nick @ Nite though.

[Mr Jide]

The Cosby show was too clean-cut, instead of focusing on how black families realy are, they opted to "sort out" blaxploitation by showing the world how they thought black families should be percieved....FP handled this very well i the sense that they were more real, identifiable and told it how it was. Don't get me wrong, the cosbys was a great show and did a lot to fend off negative perception of black people but....there was so mch more missing.

[Sloth7d]

Y'know there are a good amount of black families like the cosbys, even though the majority aren't.

[Assassin]

So how about them African Canadians ay?

[Hunter Rider]

Tis a shame Jigga's "comeback" album sucked complete and utter ass. I can't remember the last time I bothered to listen to it.

I thought it has some decent tracks on it,not at the level of the Black album or The Blueprint but better than a lot of stuff ive heard lately in the genre[/quote]



JT's my boy....but......

The Evolution of Robin Thicke >>> FutureSex/LoveSounds

I know it's all opinion but for me JT's album was full of great instant tracks with catchy melodies and good stories,his song "losing my way" is amazing
Thickie on the other hand was full of slow sex songs that all felt like they were gonna send me to sleep

[chamber-music]

Some Hip Hop I am Loving lately is Plastic Little
www.myspace.com/plasticlittlerap (http://www.myspace.com/plasticlittlerap)


These guys are what I like about Rap music. They are funny and don't take themselves seriously and Rap over stuff like The Cure and The Smiths While Rapping about Harry Potter. Their Album also has some otther rappers I like on there such as MF Doom, Ghostface Killah and Spank Rock.

Music Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyZNEMP-slQ

Album Review
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/40012/Plastic_Little_Shes_Mature

[Manic]

I'm liking Lupe Fiasco's style, these days. He won me over when the first verse to one of his songs was about piloting a giant robot.

[Incrediblejeff]

http://www.backwardglances.com/images/Afropik.jpg
.

I actually own one of these.:woot: lol

[blksuperman2]

Eh? I thought no black actor had ever won the oscar and then Halle Berry and Denzel Washington were handed one each for diversity's sake. Didn't he get his first one for the C+ movie, Training Day? I probably got facts mixed up here...

Quick google search

For most Oscar-winning actors, their night of glory is a complete blur. Not so for Denzel Washington (http://www.tvguide.com/redirect?type=movies&keyword=Denzel%20Washington), who picked up a gold statue in 1990 for his role as a runaway slave-turned-soldier in Glory (http://www.tvguide.com/redirect?MI=31938). "I just remember the look on my mother's face," recalls the 47-year-old, whose mom, Lynne Washington, was seated in the audience. "She couldn't believe it."

Here's the link http://www.tvguide.com/News-Views/Interviews-Features/Article/default.aspx?posting={B448DC16-7343-4814-941A-E66A2E5CB266}

Glory was the first movie I ever saw w/ Denzel in, I always thought it was strange how people complained about him not winning an Oscar. I'd be like he already has one, and people would just look at me like I was stupid.:o

[Neptune]

Ok so i got a question. Exactly how did Lightning that i am black? Are you stalking me?

[Lightning Strykez!]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/dc/Kenan_%26_Kel_Logo.jpg

Does this count as a great black sitcom that everyone grew up with?:huh:



anyone?

Not I. I...hated that show. Something about Keenan's fat ass just annoyed me. :csad:

[Sloth7d]

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTT?!! !!!!!
Kenan and Kel owned!!! I don't know you anymore Lightning Strykes. And considering that I never knew you in the first place that puts my brain in some conundrum that I can't begin to comprehend.

[Lightning Strykez!]

Ok so i got a question. Exactly how did Lightning that i am black?

I pulled your Hype Application and noticed you checked "Other" so I figured you had to be neegra like me. :oldrazz:

Okay, so I guess Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air seems to be more favored than the Cosby Show, so moving on...

*****************************************
TODAY'S TOPIC:

Genre: Comedy
Subject: Versus Battle

Who did it better in 90's comedy?


http://valdefierro.com/mrtnshnnh1.jpg
SHANAYNAY
"Martin"
You Tube Clip Synopsis: Shanaynay and Pam face off in the Hallway!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tidr96VA39U&mode=related&search=

VS.

http://static.flickr.com/39/82904561_52d564aede_o.jpg
WANDA
"The Jamie Foxx Show"
You Tube Clip Synopsis: Wanda tries to join 90's R&B girl group En Vogue
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDhYplIMFPQ



I laughed so hard I cried when watching these clips...dayum. Enjoy!

[Lightning Strykez!]

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTT?!! !!!!!
Kenan and Kel owned!!!



http://www.ugo.com/channels/dvd/features/inlivingcolor_season1/images/inlivingcolor_season1_1_th.jpg

"Hated it!" :hyper:

[JustABill]

Wanda was on Living Color wasn't she? Or was that just Jamie Foxx's show? I just remember loving In Living Color. That was a great sketch comedy show.

Wanda brings back more memories for me I guess.

[Sloth7d]

http://www.ugo.com/channels/dvd/features/inlivingcolor_season1/images/inlivingcolor_season1_1_th.jpg

"Hated it!" :hyper:

Y'know, even when I was too young to tell what gay was, I could tell they were pretending to be gay in that role. I miss in living color.

[Lightning Strykez!]

I'm torn between both characters. Shanaynay was just golden in so many moments. But something about Wanda....:heart: LOL

[blksuperman2]

Wanda owned. Especially because of Tommy Davidson's reactions to Jamie Foxx.

[Lightning Strykez!]

Y'know, even when I was too young to tell what gay was, I could tell they were pretending to be gay in that role. I miss in living color.

OMFG, In Living Color was revolutionary. :up:

http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/images/KevinGilvear/ILC1.jpg

The best part of course was the Fly Girl Dancers--from which Ms. Overrated Booty Herself came forth: Jennifer Lopez.

[Cmill216]

Shanaynay.....not even close.

[terry78]

Martin had the best recurring characters of any show, though. Hustle Man, Bruh Man...from the fif' flo'. Bruh Man still cracks me up whenever he shows up and Martin just looks at his ass for a good beat.

".....Whassup, Bruh Man?"
"You know....jus' chillin'."

[Lightning Strykez!]

Shanaynay.....not even close.

Heh...you know what always cracked me up? The opening credits for Martin--the original opening credits I mean. That's when Shanaynay was doing this weird twisting movement/dance at a strange off-kilter angle. It was ***king hilarious to me.

EDIT: I found it!!! :D:up:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxjZgJsfxHQ

What the **** is she doing with her hips???

[Cmill216]

Martin had the best recurring characters of any show, though. Hustle Man, Bruh Man...from the fif' flo'. Bruh Man still cracks me up whenever he shows up and Martin just looks at his ass for a good beat.

".....Whassup, Bruh Man?"
"You know....jus' chillin'."

Lest you forget......DRAGONFLY JONES!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=XyUsriiXUEs

[Hyper Venom]

And how dare we list great black sitcoms and not include....

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/9941/martinlm9.jpg

Imma bout to get angry! :cmad:

I second that!

Also, big thanks to Lightning Strykez and my twin sister on the Hype, Honey Vibe, for the invite!

[PyroChamber]

Martin had the best recurring characters of any show, though. Hustle Man, Bruh Man...from the fif' flo'. Bruh Man still cracks me up whenever he shows up and Martin just looks at his ass for a good beat.

".....Whassup, Bruh Man?"
"You know....jus' chillin'."I liked the one when kept having dreams about Pam, and Bruh Man was still at the corner making a sandwich, and told a story about a dream he had where he cried at the end...oh yeah...Bruh Man cried.

But also, nothing can beat Hustle Man's "Pick up the pieces!".

[Spiderine]

What about all the characters Martin created himself on the show. His momma,Shenana,Otis,Jeromey Rome,and Dragonfly Jones. Such a unique show and a classic.

[The Storm]

Got the invite, thanks Lighting!

[jaguarr]

OMFG, In Living Color was revolutionary. :up:

http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/images/KevinGilvear/ILC1.jpg

The best part of course was the Fly Girl Dancers--from which Ms. Overrated Booty Herself came forth: Jennifer Lopez.


I loved that show. It's in syndication on BET all the time and it's so much fun to go back and rewatch those episodes. My wife hadn't seen them before so it's double-fun to watch them with her. We get to laughing so hard we're in tears.

jag

[blksuperman2]

LOL, Why is this called the Soul-Glo lounge?? Delta Quadrant at least played to my Star Trek geekness.:o

[AndThePickles]

Whoa, yay for this thread!

[terry78]

LOL, Why is this called the Soul-Glo lounge?? Delta Quadrant at least played to my Star Trek geekness.:o

You know damn well it ain't no black trekkies. :o :p

Though the Delta in the name would ring up memories of sorority/frat days, so it would still be black-centric.

Speaking of which, anybody in, or ever been in any frats or sororities? Yes, I mean Stomp the Yard type stuff. I was in for like a semester, but didn't stay. Most of the dudes in my family are Gammas though. Q-Dog for life...and they always step to Atomic Dog, the classic.

[jaguarr]

LOFL! I like the new name change. :D :up:

jag

[JustABill]

http://www.ugo.com/channels/dvd/features/inlivingcolor_season1/images/inlivingcolor_season1_1_th.jpg

"Hated it!" :hyper:
Haha. I saw two Men On Films Skit on YouTube the other day that cracked me up.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=vScxRgkzRsQ
http://youtube.com/watch?v=GxM--5dK7JI

Great stuff. :thumbs up:

[Varient]

Lmao the only actual black person there is the butler!

*skip*:whatever:

[AndThePickles]

I loved that show. It's in syndication on BET all the time and it's so much fun to go back and rewatch those episodes. My wife hadn't seen them before so it's double-fun to watch them with her. We get to laughing so hard we're in tears.

jag

Heh, I watch those re-runs as well. Love, love, love that show! Hilarious :woot: :heart:

[The Storm]

You know damn well it ain't no black trekkies. :o :p

Though the Delta in the name would ring up memories of sorority/frat days, so it would still be black-centric.

Speaking of which, anybody in, or ever been in any frats or sororities? Yes, I mean Stomp the Yard type stuff. I was in for like a semester, but didn't stay. Most of the dudes in my family are Gammas though. Q-Dog for life...and they always step to Atomic Dog, the classic.

I'd love to be in a sorority but unfortunately my University doesn't offer much in that way and is a pretty boring place anyway!

[yenaled]

http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/Set/9693/images/cast_lisa.jpg

MMMMMM-HMMMMMMMM

Come visit Lisa Mowry's Shopping Cart.

I watched far too much Sister Sister. But Ray was awesome.

[Colossal Spoons]

How has my white woman logged in more posts in this thread than me?

damn, y'all take everything!

[terry78]

How has my white woman logged in more posts in this thread than me?

damn, y'all take everything!

Give them an inch.

[AndThePickles]

http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/Set/9693/images/cast_lisa.jpg

MMMMMM-HMMMMMMMM

Come visit Lisa Mowry's Shopping Cart.

I watched far too much Sister Sister. But Ray was awesome.

I was a huge Sister, Sister addict :woot:

How has my white woman logged in more posts in this thread than me?

damn, y'all take everything!


No, you're just slow dear.

[The Storm]

My friend looks like Tia/Tamara. Loved off Sister Sister, 'go home Roger'.

[Lightning Strykez!]

LOL, Why is this called the Soul-Glo lounge?? Delta Quadrant at least played to my Star Trek geekness.:o

The "Delta Quadrant" is still an appropos nickname. I've updated the first post with new graphics and verbiage to clarify matters. Besides, I'm the Moderator of all things Soul-GLO, so...:hyper:

BTW, I am a HUGE Trekkie...non bigger than me methinks. Although ironically enough I think DS9 (which was led by the franchise's first black captain) was the weakest of the series. :csad:


Whoa, yay for this thread!

You inspired me to change it! :heart:

[PyroChamber]

I loved that show. It's in syndication on BET all the time and it's so much fun to go back and rewatch those episodes. My wife hadn't seen them before so it's double-fun to watch them with her. We get to laughing so hard we're in tears.

jagHomey the Clown and Fire Marshall Bill were always my favorites.

[Lightning Strykez!]

Heads Up:

Let's try to avoid using the term "*****" in this thread. Not everyone here is a man or woman of color and we need to be cognascent of not offending our peers.

[chamber-music]

it was all about Smart Guy.

[Cmill216]

*sigh*

I can't be the only Robin Thicke fan who thinks "Lost Without U" is overrated. "2 The Sky" is the best damn song on the album.

[PyroChamber]

it was all about Smart Guy.On that show, to me, it was all about Marcus and Mo.

[Anubis]

*sigh*

I can't be the only Robin Thicke fan who thinks "Lost Without U" is overrated. "2 The Sky" is the best damn song on the album.


I still can't get over the fact that his dad is the dad from Growing Pains.

[blksuperman2]

BTW, I am a HUGE Trekkie...non bigger than me methinks. Although ironically enough I think DS9 (which was led by the franchise's first black captain) was the weakest of the series. :csad:



I actually thought that it was the most original because of it's location and the fact that it was the first that didn't center around a starship. I see it weaker than TNG only because of that Emissary nonesense.

Voyager to me was just too boring. I could care less about any of the characters.

[PyroChamber]

^That's just one of this things that can boggle anyones mind, I can't get over how fine Rudy Huxtable got.

[raybia]

The "Delta Quadrant" is still an appropos nickname. I've updated the first post with new graphics and verbiage to clarify matters. Besides, I'm the Moderator of all things Soul-GLO, so...:hyper:

BTW, I am a HUGE Trekkie...non bigger than me methinks. Although ironically enough I think DS9 (which was led by the franchise's first black captain) was the weakest of the series. :csad:



You inspired me to change it! :heart:


I don't know, I love me some ST, but I agree with you about DS9. It did get better at the end, especially when Sisko was given a Starship (allbeit a baby starship.)

[Lightning Strykez!]

I actually thought that it was the most original because of it's location and the fact that it was the first that didn't center around a starship. I see it weaker than TNG only because of that Emissary nonesense.

Voyager to me was just too boring. I could care less about any of the characters.

Agreed on all counts actually. I forgot about Voyager which I admit was tepid compared to DS9. I couldn't stand Janeway's nasal voice. And a Black Vulcan? Tuvok was :down: for me too.

One of the reasons I disliked DS9 though wasn't because of Avery Brooks--I was glad to see an African-American captain at the helm. The wormhole concept was boring to me....and Nana Visitor's ("Kira) flat, flabby ass in tight jumpsuits made me throw up a little in my mouth sometimes. :csad:

I'd like to thank the Evar-Amazing Brutal for this graphic! I'm updating the front page with it now...

http://www.vigilantemultimedia.net/GIFs/Soul-Glo-Lounge.gif

Let it be known that Brutal is the most favored one of Lightning (he makes my face pret-taaaaaay--see my avatar?), and I will destroy anyone that comes near him! :cmad::up:

[raybia]

Heads Up:

Let's try to avoid using the term "*****" in this thread. Not everyone here is a man or woman of color and we need to be cognascent of not offending our peers.


Here here. My fellow African-Americans, we cannot expect others to respect us until we begin respecting ourselves.

I know it may make others laugh when we use the N word but they aren't laughing with us...


Lets start loving ourselves and stop the hating on each other.

Peace

Raybia

[BRUTAL]

Holy Hell... I have Modmatic Immunity... :o

[Goddessreicho]

Am I the only person alive who liked Voyager. Can't be. The show was on for five seasons.

I don't know, I found myself more impressed that finally a woman was at the helm of a starship than a man of color. But in retrospect both captains had far different and more difficult circumstances in which to captain in. So it's hard to judge on that alone.

But know that I think about it, why was it that the woman's ship got lost out in the uncharted Delta Quadrant....so not fair!

[Wilhelm-Scream]

I will destroy anyone that comes near him!

What if we're coming near to hug him? :(


Soul-Glo Lounge is a great name, btw.

[jaguarr]

http://dallaspenn.com/pics/albums/album01/huggy.jpg

"Solid!"

jag

[raybia]

I will try to do this everyday but I highly encourage others to assist me in this new feature of this thread.



http://www.babysittersproductions.com/images/cd.gif


History was made on this day May 03

1845 Macon B. Allen becomes the first Black formally admitted to the Bar at Worchester, MA.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macon_allen

1898 Civil Rights activist and educator Septima Clark is born in Charleston, SC. She will receive the Living Legacy Award from President Jimmy Carter.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Septima_Poinsette_Clark

1921 Middleweight boxing champion "Sugar" Ray Robinson, noted for his lightning speed and power and described as sweet as sugar for his graceful movement, is born Detroit, MI. He will be the World Welterweight Champion from 1946-1951and World Middleweight Champion from 1951-1960.

1924 Patricia Harris, who will become secretary of HUD, is born in Mattoon, IL.

1963 Birmingham police chief Bull Connor uses his police, police dogs, and high-pressured water hoses in a violent incident against Civil Rights demonstrators.

1964 Frederick O'Neal becomes the first Black president of Actors' Equity Association

[Lightning Strykez!]

But know that I think about it, why was it that the woman's ship got lost out in the uncharted Delta Quadrant....so not fair!


I'd say something smart here but Honey, Vibeke and ATP would probably kick my ass. :csad:

So I'll just say...convenient plot device? :confused:

[blksuperman2]

I don't know, I love me some ST, but I agree with you about DS9. It did get better at the end, especially when Sisko was given a Starship (allbeit a baby starship.)

LOL, The Defiant was a tough Little ship. I didn't really understand how it was able to withstand so much punishment. Whatever hull plating they put on it.

Agreed on all counts actually. I forgot about Voyager which I admit was tepid compared to DS9. I couldn't stand Janeway's nasal voice. And a Black Vulcan? Tuvok was :down: for me too.

One of the reasons I disliked DS9 though wasn't because of Avery Brooks--I was glad to see an African-American captain at the helm. The wormhole concept was boring to me....and Nana Visitor's ("Kira) flat, flabby ass in tight jumpsuits made me throw up a little in my mouth sometimes. :csad:



I could never get w/ the Black Vulcan. They could have at least straightened that cats hair. He always had that nappy baby 'fro too.

LOL @ the flabby ass comment.:woot:

[JustABill]

Maybe I'm unfair to Star Trek, but I can't get past 5 to 10 minutes of it. And the clips with all the scientific babble they mutter off that I've seen don't leave me with desire to go back and give it a better chance.

[JustABill]

Maybe I'm unfair to Star Trek, but I can't get past 5 to 10 minutes of it. And the clips with all the scientific babble they mutter off that I've seen don't leave me with desire to go back and give it a better chance.

[Sun_Down]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/sun_down/boondocks.jpg

Any Boondocks fans around here? I'm not a huge fan of the strip, but I freaking love the show. I know a lot of people want to call Aaron McGruder racist, but I think the show's just flat-out funny, smart and fresh.

[Manic]

This thread title has inspired me.

Coming to America clips!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61DRhl9xyYA (Soul Glo)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8UE6DzSjhs (That boy can sing!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM7CMabngx4 (Barbershop scenes)

[Sloth7d]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/sun_down/boondocks.jpg

Any Boondocks fans around here? I'm not a huge fan of the strip, but I freaking love the show. I know a lot of people want to call Aaron McGruder racist, but I think the show's just flat-out funny, smart and fresh.
Yeah and I wish they'd do a second season. The santaclaus episode was my favorite.
"Yeah! I'm comin for dat azz Santa!" lol

[Lightning Strykez!]

OMG Manic bruh--those are :heart:!!!

[Lightning Strykez!]

Maybe I'm unfair to Star Trek, but I can't get past 5 to 10 minutes of it. And the clips with all the scientific babble they mutter off that I've seen don't leave me with desire to go back and give it a better chance.

It's like wine--an acquired taste.

What we need though is a minority-driven Trek. It can be set in Compton...a place that no man wants to go. :csad:

[Hunter Rider]

*sigh*

I can't be the only Robin Thicke fan who thinks "Lost Without U" is overrated. "2 The Sky" is the best damn song on the album.

I just listened to the album again,i'd say 2 The Sky is better as the lyrics are just plain horrible in Lost Without U but i'd say the best songs on the album are Cocaine,Shooter and Lonely World.

[Manic]

I feel sorta sorry for Tuvok from ST Voyager. We finally get a black Vulcan, and he's less interesting than Jake Sisko.

[raybia]

I feel sorta sorry for Tuvok from ST Voyager. We finally get a black Vulcan, and he's less interesting than Jake Sisko.

Data had more personality than Tuvok.

[Cmill216]

I just listened to the album again,i'd say 2 The Sky is better as the lyrics are just plain horrible in Lost Without U but i'd say the best songs on the album are Cocaine,Shooter and Lonely World.

I'll give you Lonely World, but I'm not a big fan of the other two. Mainly because words cannot express my disdain for Lil Wayne.

2 The Sky, Got 2 Be Down, Would That Make You Love Me, and Can U Believe are my highlights.

[Manic]

Data had more personality than Tuvok.
In all fairness, Data had more personality than most of the cast of Voyager. Tuvok, Chakotay, Janeway, Kim, Torres, Seven...

[jimmy]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/sun_down/boondocks.jpg

Any Boondocks fans around here? I'm not a huge fan of the strip, but I freaking love the show. I know a lot of people want to call Aaron McGruder racist, but I think the show's just flat-out funny, smart and fresh.

This is one of my all-time favorite shows. I didn't really understand it the first couple of times I watched it. Then, I took a closer look: I discovered what an amazing and groundbreaking show it was. People who dislike the show aren't paying attention to the message it conveys.

[terry78]

^I think the only episode most people that hate the show own up to liking is the MLK one where he just rips into black people. Kind of says something, but I won't get into that. :rolleyes:

[blksuperman2]

I feel sorta sorry for Tuvok from ST Voyager. We finally get a black Vulcan, and he's less interesting than Jake Sisko.


Yeah Tuvok was horrible. That whole cast was horrible. Chacotay (sp?) was decent at times. So was Torres. The show picked up w/ 7 of 9 showed up:heart:

[AndThePickles]

You inspired me to change it! :heart:

I'm honored :heart:

[Manic]

Yeah Tuvok was horrible. That whole cast was horrible. Chacotay (sp?) was decent at times. So was Torres. The show picked up w/ 7 of 9 showed up:heart:
What about the Emergency Medical Hologram? By far my favorite character on the show.

[Erzengel]

Yeah Tuvok was horrible. That whole cast was horrible. Chacotay (sp?) was decent at times. So was Torres. The show picked up w/ 7 of 9 showed up:heart:
Ratings are slipping.

Let's stick a size 4 girl into a size 2 outfit and see if ratings pick up. :o

[raybia]

What about the Emergency Medical Hologram? By far my favorite character on the show.

That was an ingenious use of the holodeck concept. They should have used that same concept to introduce new or old characters to the show.

[Lightning Strykez!]

Uhura would have made an awesome female captain. A whole lot better than Janeway's drag-looking ass. I hate her face!

[jaguarr]

Uhura would have made an awesome female captain. A whole lot better than Janeway's drag-looking ass. I hate her face!

Is that why you always took her from behind?

http://www.daves-collective.co.uk/files/voyager-grope.jpg

Caliph: "Ohhh, Captain Janeway! I'm landing in your space dock! :o "


Haha! :D
jag

[gkokujin]

i thought Torres was sexy.

"come to bed baby, and wear the head..."

[BRUTAL]

Uhura would have made an awesome female captain. A whole lot better than Janeway's drag-looking ass. I hate her face!

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i65/jacestar911/thats_racist.gif

[Varient]

The "Delta Quadrant" is still an appropos nickname. I've updated the first post with new graphics and verbiage to clarify matters. Besides, I'm the Moderator of all things Soul-GLO, so...:hyper:

BTW, I am a HUGE Trekkie...non bigger than me methinks. Although ironically enough I think DS9 (which was led by the franchise's first black captain) was the weakest of the series. :csad:




You inspired me to change it! :heart:

Now see:

I REALLY Enjoyed DS9,.. Because it showed "Federation Space" from the outside of StarFleet,.... Gave Some serious Backhistory as to a lot of "why's" in Star Trek,.... And Told GOOD social commentary that was lost since the original series,....

But that's just me.

In the same Breath,... I LOVED Voyager because you watch a "Picard" type science officer turned Captain,.. Morph into A "Kirk" by about Season 4,... You Have a Black Vulcan (They say there are no black vulcans,... but they were ALL over the place in The Wrath of Kann.) And they were doing pure EXPLORATION,...

I'm in the Minority though,... Probably because I don't mind strong women with soft gooey centers,... and Both The Captain and her Engineer were just what I prefer - Sumbody U can rely on to have your back and break it off at the base when you need them to.

I think the ONLY issue I have with Star Trek after the original series was the loss of Tech that the Original series came up with.

Heck,.. In Kirks time they had better Android Tech,.. Better Starship engine design,.. (Andromeda Galaxy in 300 years anyone?), And Sturdier equipment.


I cringed through the first three years of next Generation,.... Enjoyed all but the last two years of DS9,.. and Loved All of Voyager.



....................... I guess I'm a Black Trekkie.

[gkokujin]

Heads Up:

Let's try to avoid using the term "*****" in this thread. Not everyone here is a man or woman of color and we need to be cognascent of not offending our peers.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/dmariomc/bplease.jpg


okay i'll stop...:ninja:

[Varient]

Am I the only person alive who liked Voyager. Can't be. The show was on for five seasons.

I don't know, I found myself more impressed that finally a woman was at the helm of a starship than a man of color. But in retrospect both captains had far different and more difficult circumstances in which to captain in. So it's hard to judge on that alone.

But know that I think about it, why was it that the woman's ship got lost out in the uncharted Delta Quadrant....so not fair!

No,... You were not the only one,....

I enjoyed the series ,... was never bored by it because it's spin was unique.

And 70000 Light years BAMP??? Janeway was the Bomb! Picard would STILL be plodding along,... Sisko would've colonized a planet and sent Defiant on with a skeleton crew,.... Kirk would've been back in 47 minutes,...

[Sun_Down]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/sun_down/boondocks.jpg

Any Boondocks fans around here? I'm not a huge fan of the strip, but I freaking love the show. I know a lot of people want to call Aaron McGruder racist, but I think the show's just flat-out funny, smart and fresh.

[Warhammer]

^I like The Boondocks. It's something cool to watch.

[Varient]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/sun_down/boondocks.jpg

Any Boondocks fans around here? I'm not a huge fan of the strip, but I freaking love the show. I know a lot of people want to call Aaron McGruder racist, but I think the show's just flat-out funny, smart and fresh.

I was hooked on the strip,... never watched the cartoon.


I wonder if I should buy the first season?:yay:

[Warhammer]

Martin had the best recurring characters of any show, though. Hustle Man, Bruh Man...from the fif' flo'. Bruh Man still cracks me up whenever he shows up and Martin just looks at his ass for a good beat.

".....Whassup, Bruh Man?"
"You know....jus' chillin'."

:up:

I think I'm late, but Shanaynay & other Martin characters all the way.

No,... You were not the only one,....

I enjoyed the series ,... was never bored by it because it's spin was unique.

And 70000 Light years BAMP??? Janeway was the Bomb! Picard would STILL be plodding along,... Sisko would've colonized a planet and sent Defiant on with a skeleton crew,.... Kirk would've been back in 47 minutes,...

Ok, cool. I love Star Trek, too, so I always enjoy talking about it.
I never really liked Voyager. It felt dull, and it was a sub-par series, writing and all. The only characters that I liked were The Doctor, Neelix, and Chakotay. Seven of Nine was great to look at, because Jeri Ryan is so beautiful. IMO, Janeway (not because she was a woman, but because of the show, itself) was not a good captain. Picard is my favorite, followed by Kirk and Sisco at a tie.

[Warhammer]

Yeah and I wish they'd do a second season. The santaclaus episode was my favorite.
"Yeah! I'm comin for dat azz Santa!" lol

Second season starts in June.

I just listened to the album again,i'd say 2 The Sky is better as the lyrics are just plain horrible in Lost Without U but i'd say the best songs on the album are Cocaine,Shooter and Lonely World.

I love Robin Thicke. The Evolution of Robin Thicke, IMO, is one of the better R&B albums in a LONG TIME. The man is one of the best right now. I really like JT, too.

:up:

I'll give you Lonely World, but I'm not a big fan of the other two. Mainly because words cannot express my disdain for Lil Wayne.

2 The Sky, Got 2 Be Down, Would That Make You Love Me, and Can U Believe are my highlights.

Yeah, those are my favorites as well, with I Need Love there, too.

[blksuperman2]

What about the Emergency Medical Hologram? By far my favorite character on the show.

I thought it was rather clever having him act as the chief medical officer. It was just something about him that I didn't like. I don't know

Ratings are slipping.

Let's stick a size 4 girl into a size 2 outfit and see if ratings pick up. :o

Well it worked. I don't know what the ratings were like before her but I know it had to have made an improvement. I knew a lot cats that would watch voyager who had never seen any of the previous treks.

i thought Torres was sexy.

"come to bed baby, and wear the head..."

Hell yeah she was sexy.

That was an ingenious use of the holodeck concept. They should have used that same concept to introduce new or old characters to the show.

Indeed.

[Varient]

:up:

I think I'm late, but Shanaynay & other Martin characters all the way.



Ok, cool. I love Star Trek, too, so I always enjoy talking about it.
I never really liked Voyager. It felt dull, and it was a sub-par series, writing and all. The only characters that I liked were The Doctor, Neelix, and Chakotay. Seven of Nine was great to look at, because Jeri Ryan is so beautiful. IMO, Janeway (not because she was a woman, but because of the show, itself) was not a good captain. Picard is my favorite, followed by Kirk and Sisco at a tie.

In order of Captains:

Kirk,
Janeway
Sisko
Picard

Because:

Kirk And Janeway didn't waste time.

Sisko made me like him because of the CRAP he went through:

Wife Killed by the Borg,

The GUY who was controlling the Borg who Killed his Wife being able to MAKE him take charge of a Space Station,

Being instantly raised to demi-God / Messiah position by an entire Planet of People,... And NOT using it to his advantage.

Forced to Make Do and play "instant" ambassador to whatever came out of the Wormhole.

Action-Guy Forced to be an Administrator.

Finally falling in love with sumbody I'da enjoyed then having to lock her up,..

Dealing with an off the drafting board overpowered ship DESIGNED to beat the Borg that they spent too much time keeping it in one piece.

The WormHole aliens and the FACT that His mom got Tweaked by one.

I got to respect sumbody who can continue to do his job under all that mess.


Picard?
Meh. I spent way too much time grinding my teeth at him taking 30 minutes to decide whether they should fight / run / or talk it out.
His crew didn't help.
The ships councelor?
The Boy wonder?
The "I escaped the Rape Gangs of my home planet to be a security chief."?

Meh,... And don't get me started on Jordi Laforge,.............


V.

[Manic]

I thought it was rather clever having him act as the chief medical officer. It was just something about him that I didn't like. I don't know
It could be that he was just a generally unlikable person. The EMH Doctor had a horrible bedside manner, and got along with few of his crewmates. He was intentionally written as an ass. But he wasn't an annoying piece of crap, like that b**** Pulaski.

[Warhammer]

In order of Captains:

Kirk,
Janeway
Sisko
Picard

Because:

Kirk And Janeway didn't waste time.

Sisko made me like him because of the CRAP he went through:

Wife Killed by the Borg,

The GUY who was controlling the Borg who Killed his Wife being able to MAKE him take charge of a Space Station,

Being instantly raised to demi-God / Messiah position by an entire Planet of People,... And NOT using it to his advantage.

Forced to Make Do and play "instant" ambassador to whatever came out of the Wormhole.

Action-Guy Forced to be an Administrator.

Finally falling in love with sumbody I'da enjoyed then having to lock her up,..

Dealing with an off the drafting board overpowered ship DESIGNED to beat the Borg that they spent too much time keeping it in one piece.

The WormHole aliens and the FACT that His mom got Tweaked by one.

I got to respect sumbody who can continue to do his job under all that mess.


Picard?
Meh. I spent way too much time grinding my teeth at him taking 30 minutes to decide whether they should fight / run / or talk it out.
His crew didn't help.
The ships councelor?
The Boy wonder?
The "I escaped the Rape Gangs of my home planet to be a security chief."?

Meh,... And don't get me started on Jordi Laforge,.............


V.

Our opinions were different, but ok, cool.
Glad to see another Star Trek fan, and very glad to see someone with a reasonable opinion.

[Varient]

It could be that he was just a generally unlikable person. The EMH Doctor had a horrible bedside manner, and got along with few of his crewmates. He was intentionally written as an ass. But he wasn't an annoying piece of crap, like that b**** Pulaski.

(Smile)
My favorite episode for him was his Fantasy life where He becomes the ECH.

I kinda wondered why Seven would take offense though,...

LOL

[blksuperman2]

It could be that he was just a generally unlikable person. The EMH Doctor had a horrible bedside manner, and got along with few of his crewmates. He was intentionally written as an ass. But he wasn't an annoying piece of crap, like that b**** Pulaski.


LOL, I couldn't stand Pulaski. One season she just showed up and annoyed the crap out of everyone. I was glad she left.

[Varient]

Our opinions were different, but ok, cool.
Glad to see another Star Trek fan, and very glad to see someone with a reasonable opinion.

Why thank you.

I think the best way to enjoy Voyager is an episode a day,... It then ties together and you SEE the changes that hooked me.

DS9,... You need to Marathon because it has A LOT of continuity.

I'll give Next Gen it's Props,... It did Bring Back the Startrek Universe,.. But it's begining stories were retreads from the original series and at first the Primary command crew acted like the Trinity divided by two:

Kirk = Picard / Riker
Spock = Data / Troi
McCoy = Rapegang/Dancing Doctor N' Son.
(The last is a stretch but these too always showcased the "gut" reaction just like McCoy did on the Emotional side.)

After THREE seasons these guys Became their own characters and watchable by me.

DS9 for me were all Unique characters,... Voyager was a return to "where no man has gone before"

[blksuperman2]

(Smile)
My favorite episode for him was his Fantasy life where He becomes the ECH.

I kinda wondered why Seven would take offense though,...

LOL


I don't remember that ep. I thought you were talking about the ep where he had a halodeck family and Torres changed it to where his kids hated him and his wife didn't listen to him. That episode was hilarious.

[Varient]

I don't remember that ep. I thought you were talking about the ep where he had a halodeck family and Torres changed it to where his kids hated him and his wife didn't listen to him. That episode was hilarious.

That episode:

In an Attempt to be more of a person, The Doctor Creates a fantasy life for himself.

He imagines he is a great artist and spends time Painting Nudes of Seven of Nine,

He Imagines that he is irrisistable to all the Voyager women and The Voyagers Guys all defer to him,

He imagines in times of emergency he swaps Job Sets to become the Emergency Command Hologram,... this last was priceless because it always came on in the vein of "This is a Job for SUPERMAN."

His Uniform shifts to red and he Stands straighter and looks more Bad-Azz as four black pips pop up one by one on his collar.

This last Fantasy also saves the ship from a set of Aliens who avoid Voyager only because they believe the Doctor is really a ECH.

[dr venture]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/sun_down/boondocks.jpg

Any Boondocks fans around here? I'm not a huge fan of the strip, but I freaking love the show. I know a lot of people want to call Aaron McGruder racist, but I think the show's just flat-out funny, smart and fresh.

One of my favorite shows. Gangstalicious, and the MLK episode were my favorites

[AndThePickles]

Am I the only one here who has never been a huge Star Trek fan? :confused:

[raybia]

Is it me or did this thread get jacked by trekkies?

[AndThePickles]

http://www.shieldzone.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/trekkies.jpg

:csad:

[C. Lee]

Is it me or did this thread get jacked by trekkies?

Resistence is futile.....

[terry78]

Black folks can't have nuttin'. :csad:

[raybia]

Resistence is futile.....Damn. You know Star Trek was always meant to be just one big metaphor and now it just dawned on me just who the Borg represent. You, know those guys with the pale white skin who always go into neighborhoods that aren’t theirs and want to destroy other cultures and take their resources by assimilating them into their society that only has one goal: Take, take, take from anything and anyone and make it theirs.

[Sun_Down]

Am I the only one here who has never been a huge Star Trek fan? :confused:

I've never much cared for the show, either.

[Shockdingo]

Am I the only one here who has never been a huge Star Trek fan? :confused:

*Raises hand before being assimilated by toaster and old forgotten computeres*
"Tell of my legend!" ahem...anyways. In all seriousness, I just never really watched the show. I didn't dislike it, but all I've seen of it is a memory from like over a decade ago when they went back in time to the 20's/30's or something, then I changed the channel. Hmm

[Locs]

I'm looking for the name of this black comedian. He is featured in a DiGiorno Pizza comercial where he is wearing a superhero costume and ask why he "can't ride the motorcycle." I use to know his name, but I forgot and I need to know. Any ideas?

[C. Lee]

Damn. You know Star Trek was always meant to be just one big metaphor and now it just dawned on me just who the Borg represent. You, know those guys with the pale white skin who always go into neighborhoods that aren’t theirs and want to destroy other cultures and take their resources by assimilating them into their society that only has one goal: Take, take, take from anything and anyone and make it theirs.

Vikings :wow:

[raybia]

Vikings :wow:


http://thecia.com.au/reviews/a/images/asterix-and-the-vikings-8.jpg

EXACTLY.