5 Things That Black And White People Don't Understand About Each Other
Posted: Monday, September 08, 2008
by Tariq Nasheed
http://macklessonsradio.com
In the next couple of months,we might very well have our first black president here in the U.S. So I feel that black and white people in this country should start working on embracing,or at least respecting, each others culture.There are a lot of things about white people that many black Americans don't understand and vice versa. Many times we have a negative reaction to things we don't understand. But when we see our fellow Americans of other ethnicities engage in activities that we can't quite relate to,we should respect that and appreciate their differences.Because no matter how much we try to rationalize,there are things that black and white people will never "get" about each other.With that being said,I have compiled a short list of 5 Things that black and white people don't understand about each other:
1. Elaborate Handshakes
In the black community,an elaborate handshake is like a test to see how hip you are or how square your are.These gestures are also used as terms of endearment.So white people,the next time a black person gives you a complexed handshake,do not get alarmed.And please do not refer to it as a "Terrorist Fist Bump".
2.Big Screen TVs
No matter how small a black person's home is,they will squeeze a 60 inch screen television in there. Don't question the logic in this.
3.Tyler Perry
Black people love Tyler Perry and white people have no clue as to why. White people simply can't relate to the "Madea" character (whereas every black person has a Madea in their family).Its kinda like how black people don't understand why white people like the movie Juno so much.
4.Expensive Sneakers
Sneakers represent your personal style in the black community.I know many whites don't understand this.But whatever you do,just don't step on a black man's brand new sneakers.
5.The Movie "Scarface"
Let's face it.Black people love the movie Scarface. The rags to riches theme of the movie touches a cord with black people. So if you want to buy a gift for your black friend,and you aren't sure what to get,just pick out anything with Tony Montana on it.
5 Things Black People Don't Understand About White People
1.Yoga
The only black person who does yoga is Russel Simmons.Other than that,black folks really don't get white people's obsession with it.
2.Kissing Pets In The Mouth
Nothing grosses out a black person more than seeing a white person kissing their dog or cat in the mouth. Black people love their pets.But not that much.
3.Sarah Silverman
Sarah Silverman is to black people what Tyler Perry is to whites.
4.Putting Your Kids On Leashes
When black people see white people out at the mall or at the park walking around with their kids on leashes,blacks are utterly appalled.
5.The Movie "Footloose"
The hit 80's movie Footloose is white America's "You Got Served".So black people,if you have a white friend who you want to buy a gift for and you don't know what to get,go on ebay and get them some Kevin Bacon memorabilia. You will have a friend for life.
Tariq Nasheed is a best selling author who has written three successful books:The Art Of Mackin, which has sold over 250,000 copies, his follow up book Play Or Be Played (Simon & Schuster) was catered towards women trying to learn "the game," and in 2005, he released another book for men called The Mack Within (Penguin).Nasheed is also the host of the critically acclaimed Mack Lessons Radio Show (http://macklessonsradio.com). He also has a message board to help men and women in relationships, at http://unitedplayersofamerica.com. Tariq will be kicking off his lecture tour this Fall called "Get Your Game Right"(http://getyourgamerighttour.com).
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)i like the open spirit of your blog, butim not so sure about that kevin bacon thing...mayonnaise yes... bacon yes... but kevin bacon is kinda despicable to at least 33 1/3 of caucasians...at least as far as footloose goes (and his band!)sara silverman is on double duty with the caucasian-jewish combo...some people say judaism is an ethnicity...some say its just a religion... you picked a complex one, and i give you kudos for taking that plunge. but yeah, as a caucasian, and a jew, ide have to vouch for the silverman thing... shes hot in a nervy way...shes hot, shes rad.
Omg, i HATE seeing kids on leashes, its so.......UGH!!!
Dude, you idea of white people is way off. Not all white people like yoga. Just young white women. No white person kisses there pets on the mouth. Unless she's an 80 year old widow who lives with only pets. I am white and have never heard of Sarah Silverman. And the average American does not keep kids on leashes, on your average American with 3 or more kids. which aint common. But footloose?? Thats a good movie, but no one wants memorbilia with him on it. Your way off man. Just saying.
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