Parents of two murdered British students lash out at Obama for not sending condolences
The parents of two murdered British students are lashing out at President Obama for not responding to their letters or sending a public message of support. Friends of the two men say their deaths were “not worthy of ten minutes of his time.”
James Cooper, 25, and James Kouzaris, 24, may have been looking to score drugs before returning to their hotel after a night of bar hopping in Sarasota, Florida last April.
The two tourists were both drunk — and 12 miles from their hotel — when they stumbled into the Courts public housing projects in a seedy, drug and crime-ridden neighborhood in Sarasota.
A witness who lived in the housing project said he saw Cooper and Kazouris stumbling down a side street, with two black men stalking them in the dark.
The British tourists didn’t find drug dealers that night. Instead, they encountered 16-year-old Shawn Tyson, and another man who has never been identified.
Tyson demanded money from Cooper and Kazouris. When they told him they didn’t have any money, he reportedly replied, “If you ain’t got any money, I’ve got something for yo’ ass” — before opening fire on both men. Cooper and Kazouris were shot multiple times in the back as they attempted to flee.
Tyson was the only assailant arrested in the crime. The evidence against him was overwhelming: he bragged about the killings to several friends. And investigators dug up bullets right where a tipster said they would be buried. The bullets matched the ballistics of the ones recovered from the bodies.
Tyson, now 17, was given a life sentence after being found guilty of ambushing, murdering and robbing the two tourists. He slumped in a chair and looked bored as the victim’s friends read emotional impact statements in a crowded courtroom in Florida this week.
Paul Davies, a friend of the victims who flew from England to attend the eight-day trial, said:
“We would like to publicly express our dissatisfaction at the lack of any public or private message of support or condolence from any American governing body or indeed, President Obama himself.
“It would perhaps appear that Mr Obama sees no political value in facilitating such a request or that the lives of two British tourists are not worthy of ten minutes of his time.”
It took 2 weeks of public outcry for President Obama to finally speak on the Trayvon Martin case. The 17-year-old was gunned down by a racist neighborhood watch vigilante in Sanford, Florida on Feb. 26. No charges have been filed in that case.
In a brief statement in the Rose Garden of the White House last week, the president said, “If I had a son, he would look like Trayvon.”
Since it cannot be determined if the British tourists were shopping for drugs the night they were murdered, President Obama is probably right not to given a public statement on the senseless crimes. But couldn’t the White House at least send a letter of condolences to the families of the victims? It would help boost British tourism in Florida.
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Am I wrong for not reading this and just already like
The title alone made me save some brain cells 
Yep and wuteva…
Did George Dubya catch any slack for not personally sending condolences to the countless families that have tragically lost their sons and daughters in this war that he started. The answer NO
How bout the countless young black man that are taken everyday. GTFOH with this bullchit
Let me pass out some chairs
@Fe
I got promoted 28 days ago… President Obama ain’t called me either… Who would have thought me moving from lettuce to fries would be over looked. Humph.
I mean it is unfortunate, but this type of stuff happens all the time…American tourists encounter craziness when visiting other countries and I don’t remember their leaders being all emotional and sorry when those things happen…
Please get off our President’s nuts…how about you tell your prime minister to make a statement
I lost $40 a few days ago. Obama ain’t found it for me yet.
EB says:
Let me pass out some chairs
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_/ _/ _/ and a \______/ couch
@EB stadium seating is more like it
Does Queen Elizabeth II make condolence calls? Did she ever make a statement against the riots in London that started with people protesting discrimnation?
Carry on……..
A few years ago one of my mom’s coworkers was shot, robbed, and seriously injured while vacationing in Myrtle Beach. SC’s governor didn’t apologize to him or his family.
n**** got a life sentence. THEREFORE, this is nothing like the martin case, where the perp has not even been arrested.
Who of US didn’t know THEY was gonna start this sht.
If I remember correctly (might be another story – so forgive me if it was/is) b/c I haven’t read this yet but……..
Weren’t these “victims” out looking for drugs or something.
*goes to READ*
_/ _/ _/ and a \______/ couch
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@ couch
I got some dumb news to post again Jacked from Bossip
Dear Bossip,
I need your advice on what to do. I have been with my boyfriend for a little over two years.
We are high school sweethearts, and both moved out of state to go to college with each other (we go to different schools, but they are in the same city), and have been thinking about moving in with each other (for various reasons that have nothing to do with taking our relationship further). Recently, he’s been acting different and I’ve been close to smacking him in his face and ending it, but our relationship is important so we talked everything out.
Things still weren’t the same after our talk, but I just figured things needed a little time because change isn’t instant. One day when he came over to visit me, he breaks down and tells me that his father is trying to get him arrested. He tells me the story about how there was a lot of money in his account, so he took it out, then got a call from his dad telling him to put it all back but keep $200. Something wasn’t adding up, because although they (him and his father) haven’t had the best relationship, getting him arrested seemed extreme especially after telling him to keep $200.
Last night, which is also TWO WEEKS LATER, I got a call from his mother. She asked me a lot of questions regarding money, asking if my boyfriend has been spending a lot of money on me and if he told me what happened. I told her that he did tell me, and told her the version of what I was told. HIS DUMBASS IS A LIAR. She told me that wasn’t exactly the truth, but wouldn’t tell me what the actual truth was. After telling him that I talked to his mom and that I know the truth, he told me the real story. Apparently, he found checks and thought, “Ooh, easy money,” so he stole them, wrote a random amount of money on them, and deposited the money in his account.
I AM PISSED! I don’t know whether to be more mad that this idiot could be going to jail, or that he lied to me for weeks and betrayed the f**k out of my trust. I’ve been working so hard for our future, and then this dumbass goes and does something stupid, and ILLEGAL. His parents and grandparents are obviously mad and disappointed, so I want to be the person he can lean on and talk to when he gets really scared, but I’m torn. I really do love him, but I’m just too confused to be sure that I can be the Bonnie to his Clyde, Tiny to his T.I. (you get the point). I want to be there to support him during his time of need, but more than anything I just want to smack the –ish out of him for being so stupid!
He’s asked me if I want to end the relationship because he’s sorry for putting me through this ( my face –> ( -______- ). My heart is telling me to stay with him and support him because I do love him and we aren’t completely sure if charges will be pressed. My brain is telling me to leave because I am a young, beautiful, ambitious black female that has too much going for me to be tied down with a could-be-felon. What should I do? – Confused And Mad As F**k
Glory be to The Father. Not only does everyone in the US want a call from the President for every murder/tragedy/slight of any kind, but folks all over the world want it. How many hours do they think are in the day? The man has a full time job and it ain’t as a grief counsellor.
I got my hurr did last night and it looks REAL crute. I think President Obama needs to call me and the stylist to acknowledge her work. Plus I think the salon is a sweatshop so he really needs to call her.
I’m so over this. This man can’t do shyt right let these cracka azz crackas tell it! I’m so over it!
*waiting for my damn lunch from City BBQ to arrive around noon* FCK IT!
How about they keep their asses across the Atlantic. Tour Fcking France or some chit. Coming for my president all the way from UK, sit yo ass down.
I took a sht last night and the president didn’t come to wipe my ass for me.
Wut Haves a seat on the \____/ and lay down…
I hope these folks are not trying to compare what happened to Trayvon to what happen to these guys…
how about you tell your prime minister to make a statement
I do disagree with her disrepect of our POTUS yet she resides and prefers to reside in our States 
An emeny among us 
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Yall can have some of ^^^ their seats, they don’t look like they gone be sitting down for a while.
#trying to accomodate the seating issues
Thanks for your cooperation
~SR Seating Management
Did this bish say “Tiny to his T.I.”????
@Tatted
<——- the bow is really a chair that I found in the basement
The upside is everyone and I mean everyone needs and wants acknowledgement from this MAN – Barack Obama that chit is hilarious mofo’s need him to carry the fuk on!
SO!!
Sad, I don’t believe the then President said shyt when those NYPD officers raped Abner Louima with a dayum plunger, brutally beat his azz, dayum near killed him…so maybe he’s not speaking out because he’s acting like his predecessors, Dubya and his daddy Ears almighty…
@Choco I got nothing for that….the things females concern themselves with
Without reading the full story (mainly bc Im not for bs today) all that comes to mind is SHUT THEE (NO NO THE BUT THEE) FLUCK UP!!!!
I dont even want them to have a seat just go to bed motherflucker bc apparently their brain needs a rest.
MissHarlem says:
Without reading the full story (mainly bc Im not for bs today) all that comes to mind is SHUT THEE (NO NO THE BUT THEE) FLUCK UP!!!!
I dont even want them to have a seat just go to bed motherflucker bc apparently their brain needs a rest.
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@Fe
Ummmmm Clyde was a murderer and so was Bonnie – not a punk azz like her so-called T.I
Now you know most of the females that write to Bossip are mentally unstable and lack esteem of self! and Yes but her azz Bonnie to his Clyde –
But couldn’t the White House at least send a letter of condolences to the families of the victims? It would help boost British tourism in Florida.
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And the British helped fcuk our Gulf Coast too.
Choco aka Hippie says:
Am I wrong for not reading this and just already like The title alone made me save some brain cells
NO, I skipped right over too, I have
<— really tea to sip
Pryn
<– BOW REALLY THIS BONE IMMA CLEAN OFF FROM CITY BBQ THIS AFTA'NOON! 
Oh and HAPPY FRIDAY LADIES
I just had to get that off my chest first 
YSoSrs says:
I took a sht last night and the president didn’t come to wipe my ass for me.
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@Choco I got nothing for that….the things females concern themselves with
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Oh but how we grades ourselves compared to their stories I be like dayum when I thought I did some dumb chit some other bitch does it better
All of this what about us, what about us Bullshat is getting real old
Black deal with BS everyday get a life and get over it ugh !!!
@ Choco
She ain’t going nowhere… First off she is co-dependant. She moved to be with him and is working hard for THEIR future not her own. So she don’t know how to be independent because her whole thinking has revolved around him. She isn’t leaving and don’t need any advise that she is not going to take. She might as well slap his ass and kiss it after cus she is staying.. mmmkay.. next…
@FeFe I was listening to some song by Maino and he was talking about having a relationship like Swizz & Alicia scccccccccccccuuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrr…who wants that ish…but I digress
Helped in fcuking up our Gulf Coast too….
Was the young assailant arrested for the crime?
I am pretty sure he was were.
That moment when you could really use some… I could use a mean finger bang g spot combo…
PHUCK THEM… Like Obama’s gonna address every damn murder and death that happens daily… GO TAKE 4 OR 5 DAMN SEATS… Seek comfort within self, hell… Folk kill me with their damn WOE IS ME chit!
Those kids killers were arrested. Zimmerman is still a free man. This isnt nearly the same thing just another story the media dug up to try and take our mind off of Trayvon. They had to make sure it was two yts killed by a black didnt they??? Ugghhhh.
FYI, Florida don’t need nan visitor from across the pond in their state, they’re visitor stats prove that. It NEVER ceases to amaze me that the main complainers, aren’t from here in the first place…if the U.S of A is such a miserable azz place and the leader is such a jackazz, guess what? Airlines sell one way tickets all day long, buy one, and GTFOH, happiness awaits you over there.
BRUH whats good
@Harlem
Rant in 5…4…3… RIP to these dudes…But let me get this SKRAIT…these dumb azzes wandered into the PJ’s…DRONK (yes with an O)…looking for DRUGS…got they azzes kilt
…while on vacation…and OUR President supposed to call THEIR folks and say HE sorry?
GTFOH!
Goes back to S-L-O-W-E-R (Like Fantasia) to make sure I caught the meaning. But that is what it looked’ed like.
NaijaGal says:
the article says the parents are mad but you write a friend of the victims made the statement…which is it Sandra
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call em out!!
MissH, MizzD
Happy Birthday Yso!
That moment when you could really use some… I could use a mean finger bang g spot combo…
Oh my…..
She might as well slap his ass and kiss it after cus she is staying.. mmmkay.. next…
Even after she spoke to his parents sooo yeah be his Tiny dumb bish!
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GOOOOOOOOAAAAAATTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!
Choco aka Hippie says:
I got some dumb news to post again Jacked from Bossip
Dear Bossip,
I need your advice on what to do. I have been with my boyfriend for a little over two years……..
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My answer that I was unable to post because my work commputer ain’t got no love for that site.
This man has “integrity issues”, as they say in the work place, as I am sure you were aware. If not, you need to get to know your man a little better. People don’t steal their daddy’s checks as a once in a lifetime act of theft. Dude is a thief. Bottom line. The good thing is he can grow out of that and hopefully he will. I don’t think you need to dump him over it if you don’t want to, but encourage him to work for what he wants as it has it’s own rewards. Tell him to consider how he would feel if he went to make a purchase on his debit card and his money wasn’t there. Don’t beat him up, but don’t cosign the bullsh*t. Hold him accountable.
You know since Obama been in office this is the most racism I have seen in my life with my own eyes come out. And I think its just sickening
I am telling you they trying to get us back to the 50′s and shyt ! 
I mean I was born and raised in Sarasota and I wouldn’t walk around the projects after a certain time at night. Antie Sandra let me tell you, that if they ended up in the projects it’s not b/c the “stumbled” there, they rode around looking for it. The hotels and the hood are very seperated someone had to have directed them to that part of town.The projects are typically pretty quite at night, but hey what do I know I’ve never stayed out there, I knew some folks that live out there and may have stopped by the candy ladies house every now and again…lol!
I’m thinking that if these guys were suspected of looking for drugs then there may have been some truth to it…it’s easy to score some “X” in Florida….my bff and I were down there years ago and folks were damn near offering it to us for free…either way the prez can’t speak on EVER SINGLE FUKKING THING that happens…I’m not understanding the outrage over this…
It would help boost British tourism in Florida.
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Why the hail FLORIDA need British tourism money? Don’t native Bermuda folks go to Florida all the time on vacation? Ain’t Bermuda a British territory?
I stubbed my panky toe last week and I STILL haven’t heard from my so-called president about it. I KNOW he has my number too.
Hey @Goat
That’s Right, NaijaGal #12, I’m 100% in agreement with what you said!
Besides, that case was investigated Correctly and Justice was served.
Trayvons’ case has not been investigated properly and justice was not served and President Obama can sense it. Duh!
@POSCHE
Thanks!
The point is these dumbazzes was probably yt boy wasted and flucked around and got dey azzes robbed, which will happen if you walking around looking like a sitting target.It does not excuse the situation but unfortunately this happen. This is in no way should be compared to the Travyvon Martin case at all
DID I READ COMMANDER IN QUEEF CORRECTLY???
that boy on the left lookin like a heavy set Zac Efron. and wtf…they betta sit down with this chit! Obama ain’t got time to be sending out special condolences to every family who has someone that gets killed. any mention of these two looking for drugs from the family? you go lookin for trouble…you gon’ find it!
*throws confetti all down Michigan Ave. and starts the cha cha slide line*
Happy birthday YSO!!!!
Is the killer still on the loose like Treyvon?
#notthesamething
<— SOOOO NOT IN THE MOOD FOR A BUNCH OF SERIOUS SHYT TA'DAY!
I’m sorry for their loss but umm
everybody wants their 15min.
To the British parents:
We are sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
USA
FEFE
NAIJA hey hun
Did Bush personally address and apologize to all the people that lost loved ones and everything they have on Earth during Hurricane Katrina?
Just sayin……….
Hey ya’ll!
*sigh* While my heart goes out to any family that looses their child(ren), Obama can’t possibly keep up with ALL of them and address them individually. If he did people would be complaining that he wasn’t doing his job.
Wait they’re saying that anyway…
Anyway,
all day, every day!
West Coast Chick says:
Is the killer still on the loose like Treyvon?
#notthesamething
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Exactly !
WTF President Obama suppose to apologize for everything black peeps do or will do???? Did all these redneck Presidents Apologize for slavery, genocide, apathy, did Bush apologize for Katrina/ 911, did Clinton apologize for the 3 strikes that sent so many black men to jail. Did Roosevelt apologize for J.Edgar Hoover who killed so many civil rights leaders… Come on CRACKERS!!! That is why I am joining the New Black Panthers. Shyt just got real and I am going to do something about it. I live in Fl so I will pick up arms and claim self defense
Tatted
Wanna race then, huh? Is that too serious? 
Don’t
me 
YSO, I left my happy birthday wishes in the Cherrie Barkley post and I don’t think you’ve seen it.
To the British parents:
We are sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
USA
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#Teehee!
SON
YSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO today is your birthday *throws confetti* may you continue to font in the way only you can
The Makeup Maven says:
<— SOOOO NOT IN THE MOOD FOR A BUNCH OF SERIOUS SHYT TA'DAY
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email my yahoo…
GET IT GIRL!!
:BDAY:
MzTisch
where you been guhl
Ummm… I don’t get it… Is the president suppose to send his condolences to every single person what has lost a love one to violence??? Not to sound mean but he has better things to address… Like health care… and taxes…
(mother voice) CHoco
West Coast Chick says:
Is the killer still on the loose like Treyvon?
#notthesamething
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Were they going to score drugs in a dangerous neighborhood without all their senses in order (drunk and stumbling) or were they getting some candy and something to drink from the store minding their own business?
#notthesamething
I’m not making light of their deaths at all. A lost of a loved one is a lost…but come on!
SON
to lift every voice and sing
(cues MJ’s “They Don’t Really Care About Us”)
Some of these mothafckers just can’t stand to see black folks get attention that is not about us being in the wrong.
NaijaGal says:
MzTisch where you been guhl
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Hey Mama! I’ve been sick, earning my paycheck this week, and trying to complete homework. I’ve been lurking and checking on my loves from time to time. Know dat!
Happy Bday YSo
burn one 
YSOOOOOOOOO IS AN ARIES!!!
They should do a Key and Peele sketch where Obama apologizes and his anger translator says shut the fuk up. That show is not funny but funny at the same time.
Did yall hear about the racist ish Awkward Black Girl received when she won for best web series???
@ Jenie
I see a little Gucci and a lot of Yo Gotti.
YALL
hey bewski!!!
YSoSrs says:
(cues MJ’s “They Don’t Really Care About Us”)
Some of these mothafckers just can’t stand to see black folks get attention that is not about us being in the wrong.
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(mother voice) CHoco
HERRRROOOO 
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who saw the Braxton’s reunion last night?
Trina’s hair was SNATCHED! I love Tamar with her drag queen actin self
@ Naija what happened?
Happy Birthday YSO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aires RUN THIS MUTHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@yall
Where ya’ll going for lunch today?
AWESOME I thought the same thing about that show. Its like I see the concept and potential but its not polished so its like its not funny but funny all the same
I tried
@yall
oh please
@WCC
I hated Trina’s hair last night….and Tamar looked a bit overly made up as usual…no comment on Wendell…
@ WCC…It was last night? I wonder why my DVR didn’t record it.
:HappyBirthday: YSO
Enjoy and have a drink on me. I will reimburse you double the next time we run into each other.
HERRO,
I read that in a wanna-be-innocent kinda way yo 
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WCC, snatched as in pulled off OR is that some new term now?
YSoSrs says:
(cues MJ’s “They Don’t Really Care About Us”)
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Happy BDay YSO!
@Blackswan when she won ‘them folks’ took to twitter to call her all kinds nigguh and how she should’ve won for cotton picking…she responded to it in such a classy and eloquent way…#ShesBetterThanMeThough
@Yallcray, you don’t watch Adventures of an Awkward Black Girl?
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WCC, snatched as in pulled off OR is that some new term now?
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Snatched- BEAT = cute
MsTisch, you know me?
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So go to plan B (work -email 
)
Cousin, my phone is dead!
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Fi, Hershey, Hey Bird
@WCC it was watching me…I really need Toni to get over herself…did you or @FeFe see Mary Mary…if so thoughts?
MzDimp my dance partner
<<<really salsa
MzDimplez1123 says:
@ WCC…It was last night? I wonder why my DVR didn’t record it.
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@ Yall
it’s friday and I’m leavin in T minus 59 mins!!!
@Naija
What was her response?
#toolazytotryandfindit
HOW YOU’LL HEFFA LEAVE ME AND NOT SAY ANYTHING?? I THOUGHT WE WAS BETTER THAN THAT….*SIDE EYE* BISHES
Hey K-Weezy and Prynsexxxxxxxxxx!!!!!!!!
Thanks WCC
(confession when I read your def, I read it like a math equation LOL)
Naija
& I think I’m gonna keep it that way 
@Smurfette
NaijaGal says:
@WCC it was watching me…I really need Toni to get over herself…did you or @FeFe see Mary Mary…if so thoughts?
MzDimp my dance partner <<<really salsa
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yeah, Toni sorta rubbed me the wrong way too. Dont get me wrong, she is a starah and deserves her own shine.. but she kinda snubbed her sissy's imo
Mary mary was EVERYTHING!! loved it!!!!
yallcrazy says:
MsTisch, you know me?
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Cousin, my phone is dead! So go to plan B (work -email )
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Fi, Hershey, Hey Bird
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Not personally.
I know we in the same town, and we work in the same area. I couldn’t pick you out a line-up tho………
West Coast says:
it came on.. you might have to see it on ON Demand.. Mary Mary was good too
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I’m so out of the loop when it comes to TV….my TV hasn’t been on in 3 days. I THINK I wanted to see that Mary Mary show. I only seen ONE preview for it.
The president CANT respond to everything and everybody. Its only one of him.. God. He couldnt possibly respond to every tragedy. If thats the case I would like for him to speak on my Aunt dying last year. Im not saying that their life didnt matter, and Im sorry for what happened to them
But dont beat up on the president for not responding.
….and Tamar looked a bit overly made up as usual
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Ummmm IMO she is UGLY now! I can’t even watch the show becuz all of them are fakers and fukrs
@Harlem
@Naija
I had no interest in watching Mary Mary…
O’an Happy Birthday n’chit @Yso
Goat you going to “Foodstamp Fridays” tonight?
@Prynn it’s long but here you go:
The crazy thing is, I’ve actually never been called a “****” in real life, you know like to my darkie face. It’s actually a shame, because I have so many witty comebacks prepared for when it happens, i.e., “****?! [neck roll and snap] Oh no you didn’t, Massa!” ©
In the online world however, which is where most of my social life resides, the word is tossed about as freely as it was in the 50s and 60s, before the Internet even existed. Users hide comfortably behind their computer screens and type the most obnoxiously offensive things they can think of and thirstily WAIT for an angry response; a validation of their modest efforts.
Take Monday night, for example. After campaigning via Twitter and Facebook for several weeks, our web series, “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl” beat out 783 other web series to win the 2012 Shorty Award for Best Web Show. For the unfamiliar, the Shorty Awards honor the best in social media and Internet content, so it was quite the honor that: 1) our viewers rallied to nominate us into the top five shows and 2) the Shorty Award committee recognized our impact on the web series community.
So it was with great pride that I announced our accomplishments via Facebook and Twitter, much to the mutual excitement of our awesome supporters. And that’s when the Internet-equivalent of the Tea Party appeared:
In particular, producers and fans of two of the other nominated web shows were outraged. Particularly because many had traveled to and paid to attend the New York ceremony, ready to receive what was obviously due to them.
When the announcement came, they listened with bated breath. Best Web Show was one of the last categories announced, and fans in the audience had to sit through what felt like thousands of awards until the winner was finally named. Then, the award show’s two hosts shouted, “Awkward Black Girl!” and it was all over.
It was bad enough that fans had traveled all this way and lost, but to lose to a “black show” that they had “never even heard of?!” The NERVE! The Shorty Awards “are bull****,” they cried. Completely unfair.
I can only imagine their confused anger at the fact that their “envelope-pushing,” irreverently racist comedy shows lost to something called, “Awkward Black Girl” — it not only makes me laugh, but it reminds me of why I wanted to create ABG in the first place.
I was a huge fan of shows in the 90s, specifically because there were SO many shows of color on the air at the time. Fresh Prince, Living Single, New York Undercover, Martin, Moesha, the list went on and on, and on every channel! Maybe it was Y2K’s fault, but since the 90s, black shows in particular haven’t been given the chance to evolve on television.
I found myself relating more to the humor in shows like The Office, 30 Rock and Arrested Development, but the relatable characters of color in these shows were far and few. With Awkward Black Girl, I set out to change that. I wanted to create a character who was racially specific, but who goes through universally uncomfortable social situations, so you’re forced to relate to her, no matter what color you are.
But, as was demonstrated by some of the Shorty Award tweets, some people can’t get past the “black” in the title. The bewilderment that our show not only exists, but that it could actually be good is indicative of how mainstream media thinks. I’m pretty sure none of the people tweeting that I’d only get three-fifths of my award had even seen an episode of our show, but they were 100 percent positive that it couldn’t be as good as whatever it is someone who didn’t look like me produced.
This mindset is exactly why creative shows of color don’t get to exist on television anymore. There’s an overbearing sense of entitlement that refuses to allow shows of color to thrive. How dare we even try?
The next morning, in a pleasant twist, I noticed that one of the members of the web series who had initially written something negative about us, tweeted us again: “OK. So I actually watched an episode of your Shorty Award-winning web show and it’s really quite good. Congrats.”
And that, to me, was the best thing ever. Amidst the anger, hatred and the obnoxious quest to be offensively extreme, she put all of that aside and acknowledged that she enjoyed the show. It’s what gives me hope and keeps me going. It’s the type of bravery to be admired. Because, really, it takes sour grape-sized balls to start a trending topic (#ThingsBetterThanAwkwardBlackGirl) about a show you haven’t seen.
All in all, I just want to thank the sore losers for promoting the hell out our web series and most importantly, for causing it to exist. Because of your ignorance and extremism, you’ve made it possible for us to succeed. You’ve actually made people grateful that a show like this exists to combat what you do. You helped us WIN! And thank you so much for continuing to lose, we’re really grateful for it.
But uhh Saucey, you were here no? How you get left yo?
yallcrazy says:
Thanks WCC (confession when I read your def, I read it like a math equation LOL)
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@Yall
Dimpz
@Yallcray you’ll love it…trust
@WCC I was surprised to actually enjoy the show…they’ve been rubbing me the wrong way with their attitudes on Sunday’s Best but last night they got a
*didn’t care for their sister though*
MzTisch says:
yallcrazy says:
MsTisch, you know me?
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Cousin, my phone is dead! So go to plan B (work -email )
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Fi, Hershey, Hey Bird
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Not personally.
I know we in the same town, and we work in the same area. I couldn’t pick you out a line-up tho………
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& 
Aight just checking
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We think too much alike Choco
yallcrazy says:
Hey Bird
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Did yall hear about the racist ish Awkward Black Girl received when she won for best web series???
that show
I
@YA’LL
I WAS IN THE OTHER POST STILL BEING NASTY
We think too much alike Choco
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prynsexxx says:
West Coast says:
it came on.. you might have to see it on ON Demand.. Mary Mary was good too
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I’m so out of the loop when it comes to TV….my TV hasn’t been on in 3 days. I THINK I wanted to see that Mary Mary show. I only seen ONE preview for it.
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Mary Mary was good imo… I didnt know they were sisters, although I do love their music. I love love love Yesterday (one of my fav gospel songs)
they have normal lives with regaular families…..who’d of thunk it?
@Naija
Awesome
and tight 
(while purring) 
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Naija, Imma look on demand this wkend & I’ll report back
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*straps Saucey on to my pig so that she doesn’t get lost agane…
Love awkward black girl
OMG LIL DUVAL is stuppppiiddddd this fool just said “Ya’ll said ya’ll was gon kill Casey Anthony and she still out here YOLO’ing, ya’ll aint bout that life”
WTF? These parents are worried about the wrong thing. If Obama called every parent that lost a child to unncessary violence, he would be on the phone ALL DAY, EVERYDAY. The killer was found, arrested, and sentenced to life in prison. GOOD. CASE CLOSED!! The reason he addressed Trayvon’s situation is totally different…the KNOWN KILLER isn’t in JAIL and doesn’t look like he will be going anytime soon. People kill me. Maybe Obama should send out mass emails/letters monthly offering condolences to everyone that lost someone so people can feel get off his back. WTF
@ Naija
I love that webseries!!. Boy I tell ya ppl are getting bold with the racism.
NaijaGal says:
@Yallcray you’ll love it…trust
@WCC I was surprised to actually enjoy the show…they’ve been rubbing me the wrong way with their attitudes on Sunday’s Best but last night they got a *didn’t care for their sister though*
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Did George Dubya catch any slack for not personally sending condolences to the countless families that have tragically lost their sons and daughters in this war that he started.
Folks dont like Obama because of his so called polices and his inability to fix the economic phuck up that he inherited. Yet they praise Bush and the Repubs. for phucking up everything including the economy for 8yrs straight 
Granted the stats show that the economy and unemployment has improved drastically. So what else can they come up with? Obama didn’t call us…call deez nuts! We asked him about Trayvon and he mentioned race 
What was he supposed to say…
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Did he catch any slack for any of the bs he did
Its sad what happened to the students but they are angry at the wrong person
EB, check up a few flights and you’ll see what Naija said about that
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I should’ve known Saucey
Wait
Did Ms. Jefferson get back on with “him” 
@YALL
THANKIE THANKIE…… *WIPES TEARS*
@Yallcray it’s only on youtube, repeat it’s only on youtube #helpful
Cfree,
fluck that fool, it’s Nude Hopscotch time yo 
Naija
(skeptical voice) Ok, Imma see then…
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Ty, did you hear robert zimmerman’s fox interview?
I just saved $50 on my car insurance…when should I expect Obamas call
Happy Birthday YSO & IGO!!!!!!
JD says:
WTF? These parents are worried about the wrong thing. If Obama called every parent that lost a child to unncessary violence, he would be on the phone ALL DAY, EVERYDAY. The killer was found, arrested, and sentenced to life in prison. GOOD. CASE CLOSED!! The reason he addressed Trayvon’s situation is totally different…the KNOWN KILLER isn’t in JAIL and doesn’t look like he will be going anytime soon. People kill me. Maybe Obama should send out mass emails/letters monthly offering condolences to everyone that lost someone so people can feel get off his back. WTF
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Blackswan says:
@ Naija
I love that webseries!!. Boy I tell ya ppl are getting bold with the racism.
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I was just saying that yesterday. It feels like we’re going back to the 1960′s. I wouldnt be surprised it the police pulled me over and water holes’ed. me down for old time sake
@Blackswan but they’re really not…hiding behind twitter with fake names and profiles…punkasses always hiding behind fonts or hoods
Has anyone watched ICES Brown and her dance routines………..first time i saw it i fell off the chair laughing…….
yallcrazy says:
Cfree, fluck that fool, it’s Nude Hopscotch time yo
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@ Yall I stopped phucking with Fox years ago
What happened?
I do think ‘we’re’ regressing though
Morning everybody!
WRESTLEMANIA IS SUNDAY!
Thanks @Naija
@EVERYONE
Thank you for the birthday wishes. I will try to party hard for you.
hey everybody!
WESTSSIIIDDEEEEE!
Ty says:
Did George Dubya catch any slack for not personally sending condolences to the countless families that have tragically lost their sons and daughters in this war that he started.
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Did he catch any slack for any of the bs he did Folks dont like Obama because of his so called polices and his inability to fix the economic phuck up that he inherited. Yet they praise Bush and the Repubs. for phucking up everything including the economy for 8yrs straight Granted the stats show that the economy and unemployment has improved drastically. So what else can they come up with? Obama didn’t call us…call deez nuts! We asked him about Trayvon and he mentioned race What was he supposed to say…
Its sad what happened to the students but they are angry at the wrong person
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Interesting Fact:
In all the years Bush was in office only 3-4 books were written expressing hate towards him…
Since Pres. Obama took office there have been a minimum of 65 Hate books written about Pres. Obama.
@ WCC and Naija
Yes makes me wonder about some of the ppl I talk to at work…….are you posting some of this crap on the internet too and pretending you like blacks in social settings?
Goat you going to “Foodstamp Fridays” tonight?
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WTH is that???….lol
I’m going to the Georgia line to pick up some more lottery tickets, I might be retiring Monday.
:shakesbutt: <— TO CRAZY IN LOVE BY BEY!
CFREE says:
OMG LIL DUVAL is stuppppiiddddd this fool just said “Ya’ll said ya’ll was gon kill Casey Anthony and she still out here YOLO’ing, ya’ll aint bout that life”
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Wasn’t nobody talking about killing her. She got arrested and tried with no evidence against her except odd behavior. George gonna need to hide right wit her azz cause folk actually do wanna kill his azz.
Ooops
@YALL
I watched that sht. Georgies brother Robert is just another liar. Fck him too yo.
Blackswan says:
@ WCC and Naija
Yes makes me wonder about some of the ppl I talk to at work…….are you posting some of this crap on the internet too and pretending you like blacks in social settings?
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Sure they are….
@Dimpz I haven’t watched wrestling in years but I will be streaming The Rock v Cena.
#5fanga
OK, SO I WAS ABOUT 20-21 THIS TIME AND I WAS MESSING WITH THIS REAL OLDER KAT.. HE WAS LIKE 32-33. OMG!!! THE D**K WAS THE BUSINESS. SO THIS ONE TIME HE ASKED ME HOW FREAKY AM I WILLING TO GET WITH HIM.. SO THE BACK OF MY HEAD IM THINKING THIS MOFO BETTER NOT COME SIDE WAYS. HE GOES JUST SIT BACK AND ENJOY.. SOOOOO BABY!!!! THIS MAN LAWD CHOMPED DOWN LIKE THIS WAS HIS LAST MEAL MY BODY GOT TO SHAKING AND MY ARSH GOT STUCK..
LIKE STUCK FROZE
GIRL THIS MAN ONCE AGAIN THIS MAN ATE SOMETHING AND SENT A CHILL DOWN MY BACK. HE WAS TOSSING THE SALAD. BABY I LOCKED MY LEGS AROUND HIS NECK HE WAS STUCK LIKE THAT FOR ABOUT 5MINS UNTIL MY BODY WAS ABLE TO CALM DOWN…
HE GOT UP RUBBING HIS NECK AND GOING TO MAKE A JOB TALKING.. I THOUGHT IT WAS DEATH BY PUSSY… LMMFAO
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This the funniest ish I have read in so lonnnnnnggggggggggggggg
The Makeup Maven says:
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@NikkeMinxx says:
Gucci Mane, Minneapolis April 15. All of my real friends will tweet @gucci1017 to tell him to stop at Augie’s to meet me.
hey everybody!
U dont want him coming to meet u with those crusty azz lips stuck together 
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Make sure u have two cans of Isoplus oil sheen with u for those damn lips
@Goat
Go over to M – T – O site and see. Kdub told me about it.
Happy Born Day, YSO!!!
prynsexxx says:
Blackswan says:
@ WCC and Naija
Yes makes me wonder about some of the ppl I talk to at work…….are you posting some of this crap on the internet too and pretending you like blacks in social settings?
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Sure they are….
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A damn shame to be racist against Black people in this day in age.. the shyt is pure jealousy at this point
Kim @ the nail salon nicked me when she was giving me my pedicure and I know I should be getting a call from President Obama any minute now…
Blackswan says:
@ WCC and Naija
Yes makes me wonder about some of the ppl I talk to at work…….are you posting some of this crap on the internet too and pretending you like blacks in social settings?
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I too have been wondering this myself lately…it really saddens me…
@NikkeMinxx says:
Gucci Mane, Minneapolis April 15. All of my real friends will tweet @gucci1017 to tell him to stop at Augie’s to meet me.
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Okay! Fvk around and be rolling down the street on the WEEEEESSSTTT SIIIDDDEEE, after he done pushed you from his rolling vehicle.
LOL
For those people hating on Awkward Black and even the Hunger Games…
All you are doing is giving MORE shine to what you claim to hate. Lashing out at the the nearest black person isn’t gonna assuage all that white guilt eating your asses alive right now.
@Pryn.. We already discussed this. She wasn’t acting right..
I aint gon have that problem.
@AuntSan..
@ WUT – You always got my back!
MzDimplez1123 says:
WRESTLEMANIA IS SUNDAY!
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sigh! you know I have that big head boy right? So now his ass LOVES wrestling.. girl one night we watched that shat is almost 11.. I just looked at the clock and turn the TV OFF… no questions/ no explanations
but I remember I used to love wrestling as a kid too, so hey, let it be… end results, I’ll be forced to watch it with him
@ AWESOME…HOW?! That shyt is gonna cost us $60.00!
Did you see Survivor Series?
@MsYaYa he better call…that’s a violation of the Geneva Convention right???
@FeFe &Blackswan I’m convinced that we get called all types of coons, nigguhs, monkeys when they’re in the comforts of their home
Did I just read someone needed ISOPLUS Sheen for they lips???
@NikkeMinxx
So I see you got a thang for…ehhh, never mind…Ion want you coming for me
sh*t
i’m tired of tellin gyou how to do your JOB
@ WCC…But,
<—–He's gonna be there in all his splendid half nudity!
Have yall been watching him and Cena go back and forth for the last 5-6 weeks on RAW?! #CLASSICSHYTTALK
ehhh Fukk It….
I think that Gucci Mane is one of the ugliest HUMANS I’ve ever seen in my entire 30 years of breathing and having eyes…
k, I’m done…
Is Awkward Black girl an online show, or can I catch that on cable?
#never seen or heard of it
@ Namesake….Who would put ISOPLUS on anything?!
@Naija and fefe. My little brother’s girlfriend is a real life white girl. I have informed him that if the n word should fall out of her or her parent’s mouths, ain’t a valid excuse or apology in the world. They meant that. She seems alright and whatnot but you just never know….
@BOI
THANK YOU, BUT IT IS THE TRUTH…
WESTSIIIIDDDEEE it’s an online show. It’s funny, you can find it on YouTube…
Feline Feminine says:
ehhh Fukk It….
I think that Gucci Mane is one of the ugliest HUMANS I’ve ever seen in my entire 30 years of breathing and having eyes…
k, I’m done…
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lmao at FeFe
even though I like his music I am convinced Gucci was in slow classes when he was a little chap.
Ummm…..
I have been side-eyeing every yt person I have come in contact with this week. I feel but but then I don’t.
@Nikke
That’s true…I’m all for interracial dating because I feel like folks should not be afraid to like who they like, but there ain’t no excuse for that type of language because it just means that the hate has been imbedded in their entire being…
Fefe..
I got a thang for funny looking dudes, DJM.
The Makeup Maven says:
Did I just read someone needed ISOPLUS Sheen for they lips???
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Tatted Gucci lips are so damn dry they need a hot oil treatment too
MzDimplez1123 says:
@ WCC…But,
<—–He's gonna be there in all his splendid half nudity!
Have yall been watching him and Cena go back and forth for the last 5-6 weeks on RAW?! #CLASSICSHYTTALK
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yeah.. that is a perk. Girl Ive been watching it so much, I know the names.. undertaker, john cena.. mark henry, rtruth
he makes the whole family watch 
but it is kinda fun, especially when he gets excited.
The not so fun part is when he gets his wrestling action figures and want to play wrestle with me.. he be hurting my fingers banging those toys into my hand
#love is pain
Blackswan says:
lmao at FeFe
even though I like his music I am convinced Gucci was in slow classes when he was a little chap.
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His cartoon on Shawt Bus Shawty is about 100% accurate….
Blackswan says:
lmao at FeFe
even though I like his music I am convinced Gucci was in slow classes when he was a little chap.
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@NikkeMinxx says:
WESTSIIIIDDDEEE it’s an online show. It’s funny, you can find it on YouTube…
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Ima check it out tonight! Thanks for the tip
I learn so much from you ladies
#realtalk
*starts pointing in a broad sweeping circle* watch yall mouth! LOL.
@YSO you don’t feel ‘bad’ at all cause you couldn’t even bring yourself to type it
@Dimpz Imma have to check the cpu at home but I’m sure I got the link. My tech buddy puts me up on sites, I haven’t paid for mma/boxing in a minute.
I have banned wrestling from my house. Thing 1 can’t separate fantasy from reality.
When I did watch, The Undertaker and Triple H were a couple of my faves. And The Rock of course. Never really liked Cena but that boy does.
@NAIJA
Is that it? Maybe my subconscious took over there.
YSoSrs says:
I have been side-eyeing every yt person I have come in contact with this week. I feel but but then I don’t.
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then dont read Assata Shakur’s autobiography
@ Namesake – TY said Gucci’s lips need ISOPLUS Oil Sheen!
@ Dimpz.. do you remember the wrestler Pretty Goerge?
@ WCC
<——Is the ONLY reason me and my girl are forking over $60.00
I don't even watch Wrestling when he isn't around.
#Stan,AND?! *Hand on hip*
Feline Feminine says:
ehhh Fukk It….
I think that Gucci Mane is one of the ugliest HUMANS I’ve ever seen in my entire 30 years of breathing and having eyes…
k, I’m done…
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WHY..DO..I..HATE’CHU… I busted out laffin so loud, my boss came out her office!
The Makeup Maven says:
@ Namesake – TY said Gucci’s lips need ISOPLUS Oil Sheen!
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them lips could use a hot oil treatment
@ WCC..Not off the top of my head.
I love wrestling…….me my sister and brother use to stay ordering pay per view…my favorites were cactus jack/mankind, undertaker, sting, rick flair and of course i love the ROCK. Can you smellllllllllll what the rock is cooking, then he would give the eyebrow. Those were the days.
<—Would look WONDERFUL covered in that.
Ty, I saw it on Msnbc during Lawrence Odonnell’s show. They showed him being interviewed behind a canvas and talking outta the side of his neck….
They also kept showing the police station footage showing an unhurt george zimmerman, just chilling, not looking worried at all…
@DIMPZ
Why you
for Thing 1? Cause he can’t watch wrestling or cause he has the bad taste to like John Cena? 
MzDimplez1123 says:
@ WCC
<——Is the ONLY reason me and my girl are forking over $60.00
I don't even watch Wrestling when he isn't around.
#Stan,AND?! *Hand on hip*
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I think Jennifer Hudson's hubby is hosting it… I think he said that on Wendy Williams last week
i dont know what the conversation about Gucci Mane is but all i can say is
I ROCKED OUT TO THE STATE VS. RADRIC DAVIS !!!!
“Kush Is My Cologne…..”
@Tatted
I couldn’t help it…dude looks slow….and let’s not talk about how the crustiness in his lips prolly fall off on your arm if you sitting next to him, and he prolly has spit gather in the corners of his mouth, and he prolly smells like funyons and green olive juice…and on top of that he has the NERVE to be a violent fat fukker towards women? I can’t…
YSoSrs says:
@DIMPZ
Why you for Thing 1? Cause he can’t watch wrestling or cause he has the bad taste to like John Cena?
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how old is he?
watch the movie called “The Wrestler” … would give you a whole new view on the world of wrestling.
Tatted, did you see my offer up there?
Cousin, did you see my phone situation?
@WCC
He’s 10 now but I banned wrestling when he was like 8 cause he was trying out them moves on his classmates and little kids in his after school program at the local church.
*orders up cases of Whipfinity*
I thought Nikkeminxx would get over him, but she’s for real
Nikkeminxx, girl, he’d love you long long time if you cured his ashiness
@ YSO…Both! Especially his liking of John Cena’s Barney Rubble looking ass!
@ Cousin…What had happened?!
@ WCC…Otunga is nice to look at, from the neck down but, he’s boring.
153
#iguessiamjustirresponsibleandshythmmppp
@WCC
I like wrestling. It’s like a soap opera in a ring. But it was making Thing 1 overly aggressive. Would it be different now that he’s older and matured a little? I don’t know. He watches more than enough TV as it is. He won’t miss wrestling.
I meant 130
What?! How could you do sucha thang?! LOL I gotta go by Sally’s too so, i’ll email you when i’m leaving, then run over to Sally’s when we part ways.
#MainReasonIKeepAPortableCharger
I meant
#carryon
yallcrazy says:
Ty, I saw it on Msnbc during Lawrence Odonnell’s show. They showed him being interviewed behind a canvas and talking outta the side of his neck….
They also kept showing the police station footage showing an unhurt george zimmerman, just chilling, not looking worried at all…
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Im so sick of the bs. They are trying to say that Trayvon would’ve killed him if he didnt shoot him. They are a bunch of dumb azzes. How the hell would Trayvon kill Zimmerman when he didnt approach the azzhole? This child was walking minding his own business talking to his girl and he came outta left field asking what are u doing in this neighborhood. So Trayvon had every right to defend himself. So if Zimmerman did get his azz tapped, he deserved it!
Sure, just rub it in yo
@ Cousin…I saw it in 153 too.
Yall think Auntie would give me some Dwayne Johnson Morning Wood, seeing as how it’s YSO’s BDay and all?
@YALL
In my house he’s the oldest but before with his “mom”…He would have been the youngest.
Ty, personally I am glad that the lies are coming out now & we have them recorded!
Nothing adds up. Last night I say a plan view (layout) of the area, and it really doesn’t add up at all…
I see that fake bff learned his lesson
Feline Feminine says:
@Tatted
I couldn’t help it…dude looks slow….and let’s not talk about how the crustiness in his lips prolly fall off on your arm if you sitting next to him, and he prolly has spit gather in the corners of his mouth, and he prolly smells like funyons and green olive juice…and on top of that he has the NERVE to be a violent fat fukker towards women? I can’t…
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WHYYYYYYYYYY
@ Smurfette – What was your offer??
Yso, now I’m confuzzled…
They younger ones never lived with “mom” and him?
*The
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Tatted, Let me go locate her. BRB
Tatted, see 53
Smurfette – you have me sooo lost!
Is Lakes in here? If so…. #thunderup
Told you we was gonna whoop so laker (nocaps) ass 
Carry on
Oops
BRB agane 
Okay,
go see #89 I promise it’s the correct one now 
@YALL
Long story…But by the time the two I have came around the oldest had never lived with her but would be stuck with his little brothers…the next two oldest were with her and there was a girl after Thing 1 until she got adopted out…Then came Thing 2 and he was the youngest after Thing 1 until they were removed when he was only 5 months.
So, when counting them all, Thing 1 was never the youngest child in the house. I guess I said that cause he was her “pick” and got treated like he was the youngest and sometimes, only, child. And I hardly consider Thing 2 to be her child cause he’s been with me since he was 5 months.
Did any of that makes sense? Tying to keep it all straight makes my fcking head hurt.
That was in response to your 81
Did any of that makes sense? Tying to keep it all straight makes my fcking head hurt.
Nope
But it’s all good, them are your babies. Keep up the good work Mom! 
*goes off looking for Tatted*
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@ Smurfette –
YOU ARE A FOOL! 
I was like HUH?!
Well I graduated from college last year…didnt get a letter, started a new job recently…didnt get a letter…paid my taxes and voted for him…didnt get a call.
Sirs/Ma’am of the Brisith Community…. _/ have one
GTFOHWTB….Do they have any idea how many people are murdered in this country yearly?????
CD FENTY says:
Did George Dubya catch any slack for not personally sending condolences to the countless families that have tragically lost their sons and daughters in this war that he started. The answer NO
How bout the countless young black man that are taken everyday. GTFOH with this bullchit
Fated4Greatness says:
Well I graduated from college last year…didnt get a letter, started a new job recently…didnt get a letter…paid my taxes and voted for him…didnt get a call.
Sirs/Ma’am of the Brisith Community…. _/ have one
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DITTO…