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Jokey Joke: The Little Black Girl and the Stranger

 A stranger was seated next to a little black girl on the airplane when the stranger turned to her and said, “Let’s talk. I’ve heard that flights go quicker if you strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger.”
The little girl, who had just opened her coloring book, closed it slowly and said to the stranger, “What would you like to talk about?”

“Oh, I don’t know,” said the stranger. “Since you are a Negro, do you think that So-called President Elect Barak Obama is qualified for the job?” and he smiles.

“OK”, she said. ‘That could be an interesting topic. But let me ask you a question first. A horse, a cow, and a deer all eat the same stuff – grass – Yet a deer excretes little pellets, while a cow turns out a flat patty, and a horse produces clumps of dried grass. Why do you suppose that is?”

The stranger, visibly surprised by the little girl’s intelligence, thinks about it and says, “Hmmm, I have no idea.”

To which the little girl replies, “Do you really feel qualified to discuss President Barack Obama … when you don’t know shit?”

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Dishin’ Dirt on Jamie Foxx, Katt Williams, Beyonce, Jay Z and Eva “The Diva” Pigford…

I hope y’all had a Merry Christmas!  Now let’s get to the DIRT…

Jamie Foxx has been on a ROLL lately.  If you guys don’t have XM or Sirius satellite radio, you had better get with the program.  Jamie has a station on XM/Sirius channel 149 and in the Foxx Hole, ANYTHING goes.  It is no holds barred on errrything and errrrybody including comedian Katt Williams.  Apparently, Katt got beef with Steve Harvey and has challenged him to a comedy battle.  Why does Katt think he is a rapper?!  They ain’t Biggie and Pac or Jay Z and Nas!  This ain’t Beat Street!!  Now I ain’t the one to gossip (yeah right), but Steve is going to rip Katt’s one joke having, petite azz, to shreds.  Check out the conversation between Jamie, his comedian crew/sidekicks (including comedian/actor Chris Spencer) and Steve Harvey.  Now I may be a lil’ biased towards Steve because it is something about a man that I can climb like a tree, with a big foot, that I ain’t got to hide my Remi Yaki and CHI Flat irons from (that purple and gold don’t hurt either), but Steve is going to set fire to Katt’s perm on New Year’s Eve in Detroit.  Listen here! (more…)

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Has Staying Alive Become A Trend?

 Folks are taking all types of precautions now that the country has taken an economic spiral to nowhere land.  The main concern is the safety of your loved ones during this time of the survival of the fittest.  Everywhere we looked during the Christmas season, consumers were warned to take extra precaution at their vehicles in mall parking lots and even told what time would be a better time to shop due to fear of robberies. (more…)

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Dishin’ Dirt on Beyonce, DeVyne Stephens and Michael Jordan…

What’s up y’all?! Here is the dirt…

Okay y’all, Spin Magazine released their top 20 videos of 2008 and the Queen B was in the top ten coming in at #9 with her hit “Single Ladies.” The #3 spot belonged to Gnarls Barkley for their hit “Going On.” Now I know you are wondering why I didn’t mention anyone else and that is because NONE of them really matter…to me anyway.  However, if you must know, Bjork’s “Wanderlust” came in at #1. (more…)

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A Christmas Wish

 As we sit down tonight on Christmas Eve, let it not be with the sad hearts of recession and unemployment, but with the joyous hearts of gratitude that we have not been profiled, punk’d or in any way mentioned in the EURthisNthat blog or news sites.  The stories of mischief and mayhem will be held today to inspire you to hold your loved ones that much tighter and not push them away fearing a shank, a favor, or collaborated allibi.

No, the season is upon us and we must remember the sentiment and the prayers that has made our every Christmas possible whether we receive inauguration tickets or not.  We must hold these last days of the holiday dear, for 2008 cannot be brought back, but nightmares of George W. Bush’s administration may linger.

A black man will soon take his seat at the helm of America and we are looking at the most horrendous economical times this country has seen since the Depression.  But, the people that brought him into office are determined, consistent and understand that he is not perfect.  We the people understand that finally, in America, we have someone that represents us.   Black, white, brown and hard-working.  Some of us are rich, but still struggle with the thought that our brethren are not fed and try to help.  Some of us are educated, yet crusade for those who cannot read.  Where there is a need that needs to be met, we rise to the occasion.  Those who are victims of Katrina, got most of their help from those we do not know…not the U.S., just us.

So as you sit down to Christmas dinner, know that we share your thoughts of charity, of hope, of integrity and vision for a better tomorrow.  So what if the Christmas tree is bare or it is not even there.  Christmas day is here to assure us that we can and will be the best versions of ourselves before it’s all said and done.  May God bless and keep your hearts and minds empowered and optimistic.

Happy Holidays!

-J.C. Brooks

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Google Pays With Phones Not Cash

 The Internet search engine extraordinaire is working overtime to give us the newest, most relevant product in its newly launched G1 phone.   The whole company will receive the phone for a christmast present.  Now isn’t that nice?  A company that has spoiled its staff with perks unimaginable in most other companies, will be shedding their nearly $1,000 christmas bonus in exchange for the new phone.  The recession has officially hit Google in the pocket.  A lot of people depend on their end of year bonus, so surely this will not be the last we hear of this “swap.”  But maybe not.  They have free healthcare, gym, free gourmet food to suit their diet, and can relax at the office with other premium services like a masseuse.  They are a company that appears to be about business.  If you could make guinea pigs out of your staff while saving approximately $600 doing it, would you? Read here to see what Google would say. 

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