Is The Boondocks The Realest Show On Television?

The Boondocks Season 3 [Episode 9][21 Min]

When The Boondocks made its return to television this year after a nearly three-year hiatus, everyone was reminded why it is quite possibly the best show on television. With its interesting take on our culture from a snarky African-American perspective that offers varying—and often controversial—points of view, The Boondocks turns the mirror on our society and delivers a backhanded truth that’s about as real as it gets.

But here’s the most impressive thing about the cartoon: It’s more “real” than what is coined “reality TV.” It is a very ironic and head scratching thing to know a scripted cartoon has more real elements than television supposedly based on reality.

Think about that for a minute.

Let this be an indicator as to how our society has changed. While reality television has virtually taken over every aspect of television and is often so far away from what is realistic. Many of these shows are scripted in order to bring about dramatic moments to reel the viewers in. The dating shows feature overblown celebrities who often select a mate only to never speak with them again. Nobody is really looking for love on a dating show, they are looking for exposure. Other shows feature so much scripted nonsense that only a fool would believe that they are a reflection of what goes on in real life.

Then you have The Boondocks.

The brainchild of Aaron McGruder is brilliant in every facet. Although it is a cartoon with extreme fight scenes and silly dialog, it covers the truth in comedy. It brings to light issues in a manner we can both laugh at but find truth in. Whether it’s Huey’s grim outlook on our community or Riley’s obnoxious take on what makes him “keep it real” as his gangster alter ego “Young Reezy,” viewers often find themselves nodding in approval as the show reflects the rights and wrongs with the current hip-hop generation. It tackles race relations without being too offensive and sprinkles enough humor to take the edge off any topic the show chooses to take aim. It’s both parts Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle in its brand of humor. You often find yourself laughing at things you know are true while others laugh not knowing the joke is on them.

The Boondocks is the closest thing we have to reality on television today. Whether or not that is a shame is left for you to judge.

Let us just hope that Aaron McGruder has a change of heart and opts to continue the show. If not, it will sorely be missed. Until then, we’ll just sit back and enjoy the animated reality.

LOVERS & FRIENDS?

is it possible to be both?

The friends and lovers scenario has been a most intriguing on for centuries. Personal relationships are hard to categorize as is the average person has: associates, friends, best-friends, enemies, lovers, and boyfirends/girlfriends.

With all of those different types of friends It seems easy to just stick "Homieloverfriend" right in there right? I personally believe that all relationships and friendships can work to the persons liking as long as the parties have the same views.

BET Awards 2010: Winners, Losers… And Chris Brown

What a night! The 2010 BET Awards definitely did not disappoint. Check the rundown…

Kanye West kicked things off with an eagerly anticipated performance of his new single, “Power.” Perched atop a mountain surrounded by lava and wearing a huge gold Pharaoh chain, ‘Ye’s presence was as commanding as ever. Queen Latifah then hit the stage as the night’s host, performing a cabaret-inspired opening sequence complete with the first of many outfit changes for the night. Jada Pinkett Smith came out as the first presenter, giving a jubilant Alicia Keys the Best Female R&B Artist award. Usher smoothed things out even more with a sexy performance of “There Goes My Baby,” followed by Nicki Minaj being awarded Best Female Hip-Hop Act (no surprise to anyone) and dedicating it to Lil Wayne.

Backed by Travis Barker on the drums, a determined-looking T.I. grabbed the mic next to perform his new single “Yeah Ya Know.” Actors Nia Long and Larenz Tate, who performed a steamy rendition of their classic spoken word interactions in 1997’s Love Jones, presented Best Hip-Hop Artist to a visibly humble Drake (somewhat of a surprise winner over seasoned veteran Jay-Z). Five months pregnant and glowing, Alicia Keys then performed a medley of her hits “No One,” “Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart,” “If I Ain’t Got You” (with gospel singer Kim Burrell) and “Unthinkable.” The next significant moment undoubtedly came when Queen Latifah and T.I. introduced B.o.B who performed his single “Airplanes” (with surprise vocalist Keyshia Cole), and was followed by a solemn-looking Eminem, who seemingly came out of nowhere to perform his new hits and remind everyone why he’s one of the greatest MCs of all time.

Fashion choices aside (people on Twitter were saying she looked like everything from a bat to The Count from Sesame Street) Monica tore down “Everything To Me” in a duet with soul singer Deniece Williams. With her matured voice sounding similar to her idol Whitney Houston’s, Mo then presented Best Collaboration to Alicia Keys for her duet with Jay-Z, “Empire State Of Mind.” The “ooh” moment of the night followed straight after Latifah announcing the next performer (Diddy) as “only seen in the company of fine women—just like me,” perhaps alluding to her long-debated sexual preference. Diddy woke the audience up with a spirited rendition of the “Hello, Good Morning” remix, with Dirty Money, T.I. and Nicki Minaj rocking out amidst over-zealous smoke machines.

The highlight of the night came when Jermaine Jackson introduced the Michael Jackson tribute without saying the name of the performer, only guaranteeing it would be phenomenal. And it was. A determined Chris Brown put his heart and soul into paying homage to his idol, and then some. While he was a little shaky on the spins and the Moonwalk, he nailed pretty much everything else, reminding everyone why he’s a star. While his past will never be forgotten, Chris’s intense and very real emotional breakdown to “Man In The Mirror” (which had audience members like Melanie Fiona screaming out in support) will forever be a turning point in his career.

Latifah announced Drake up next, and the Toronto-born star brought out Young Jeezy for a solid performance of “Lose My Mind (Remix).” Drake dedicated his win of the night to his mother, as did Trey Songz when the Black Eyed Peas presented him with Best Male R&B Artist. The appearance of El DeBarge, who performed a string of hits (including one of my favorites, “Rhythm Of The Night”) was a huge surprise and definite crowd-pleaser, as were tributes to Gary Coleman (by former Diff’rent Strokes co-star Todd Bridges) and Teddy Pendergrass (by Tyrese).

The gospel contingent (Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, et al) dedicated a moving tribute song to Haiti, and Chairwoman/CEO of BET, Debra Lee, presented an emotional John Legend with the Humanitarian Award. Trey Songz returned to the stage to perform his steamy “Your Side Of The Bed” and attempted to cover Prince’s “Purple Rain,” a valiant effort that received a lukewarm reaction from The Purple One himself. When it came time for Prince’s official Icon Award, however, the performers he reportedly handpicked to perform for him—Janelle Monae (“Let’s Go Crazy”), Esperanza Spalding (“If I Was Your Girlfriend”), Alicia Keys (“Adore”) and Patti LaBelle (a killer rendition of “Purple Rain”)—got him up off his feet, cheering and reveling in the moment. For his part, Prince said: “I was pretty wild in my younger days and you don’t have to do what I did…you don’t have to make any of the mistakes I made. The future is in your hands now, the world is really yours.” The last performance of the night, Ludacris’s “My Chick Bad” mashed up with DJ Khaled’s hit “All I Do Is Win (Remix),” definitely gave the awards a high-energy final

IS SEX NEEDED IN RELATIONSHIPS?

Now a days it seem like most relationships are based around 1 thing, LUST! It's sad to see in most cases now people are willing to cheat or either end a relationship becuase the other isn't willing to have sex. It seems like...

the majority of people feel sex is needed to keep a relationship together and running, but I dont feel this way. Yes in a way sex can make the couple closer at the start, but at the same time it could push the two people farther away. Just think about it, if you and your partner have sex every day multiple times eventually one of yall will start to get bored. I have heard this saying from couple to couple many times " Yeah the sex is good BUT its getting boring, I want some NEW p*ssy"!

I'm pretty sure yall females say the same thing as well. So since we know this usually happens why rush into having sex? In my eyes it's nothing wrong with waiting a little bit, it builds up suspense. Don't get me wrong it's nothing wrong with being intimate with each other but actuall sex could be put off. I also know how some men operate they like to hit females with this line "If you love me you would do it" How many females have been told the same line? Im almost positive the man using that line will be the one 4 months in the relationship who is creeping around because all of sudden he is bored with the sex yall are having.

Then you have the people who feel like if a person is in a relationship and they don't want to have sex that their partner doesn't care for them. This is another dumb excuse , but I do understand that some people have problems with feeling accepted and that person not wanting to have sex with them might push them to think they aren't wanted. But when its all said and done if you are in or relationship now or about to get in one think twice before yall just jump right into the sex part, some things are better when waited on.

Females Are Liars + MORE

1) Watch what you say when arguing with girlfriend/boyfriend
2) How does a man not know how to change a tire?
3) Auto shops will f*ck your car up
4) Females are liars
5) Rich men not finding a new wifey

Fellas, watch ya mouth when you arguing with ya girl cause you might say some sh*t like "It's over" just because your mad and then she walks out and goes and f*cks her ex boyfriend. You see women are funny like that, it only takes 2 seconds for her to dial her ex-boyfriend number and explain to him what happen. Her ex will find away to turn that into some p*ssy. Sh*t, by the time you give her a call and say your sorry, she already swallowed c*m and got her back blown out.

Fellas, you really need to learn how to change a tire if you don't know how. Let's say you in the car with your b*tch and the car catches a flat. She is expecting you to know how to change that. Just like if you want some chicken, you expecting her to know how to make that. Ya b*tch should never have to call AAA for a flat tire. She got a man in the car with her. When AAA shows up you look like a complete idiot cause you don't know how to change a f*ckin tire.

Only bring your car to the dealer. If something goes wrong with your car and you bring it to an auto shop that is not the dealership. They gonna f*ck your car up so you can bring it back to them. They will fix whatever is wrong with your car but at the same time they will loosen some sh*t up. Three weeks later you bringing your car back for something else and your too stupid to realize that the auto shop did it. Was anything wrong with that part of the car before you brought it to the auto shop? No. Now all of a sudden something is wrong. Put two and two together for once you stupid mutha f*cka.

Don't believe anything a female says. They first reaction is to lie. They don't fully lie, they just leave important information out of the story. If you ask her what she was talking to that guy about. She will say "he was just telling me about his allergies" She is leaving out the part when he told her she had a fat azz and his d*ck would look good in that. Chicks cheat so if mutha f*ckas think that they the only ones cheating then they just in denial.

You ever see somebody get rich and keep the same chick they had when they was broke? Emotional azz n*ggas. They so scared to get used for they money and get they heart broken that they got that same bum azz b*tch they was f*ckin with in high school. Mutha f*cka you got money. You better go upgrade ya shorty asap. Don't be scared to leave that bum azz dirty b*tch. You got ya money up, she aint going far. Go out and f*ck these high class skeezers. Stop worrying about getting used for your money. Everybody with money gets used for they money, you can't avoid it so just deal with it and accept it.

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In the Fashion world New Casio Store

Casio G-Shock officially opened the doors to their new store situated Dray Walk in the Old Truman Brewery yesterday with a nice party and an offer of 20 percent off the famour G-Shock watches. The new store is a more interactive space showcasing new, exclusive and staple lines of the famous G-Shock watches. The store shall also be a space for upcoming artists and designers to exhibit their work. Fans of G-Shock trooped into the store multitudes to take advantage of the 20 percent offer to get some new pieces and also to showcase their pieces as you can tell by the picture above.

The Casio G-shock has always been a way of expressing yourself and occasion. With their extensive palette of colours and styles, you can be rest assured that you are never short of choice. It has been almost six months since the closure of the Carnaby Street branch and this new store is definitely a welcome addition to the already amazing stores situated in Shoreditch. So make sure you head down to check out the store.