Ratchet Revisited
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Ratchet Revisited

After last week’s post got the conversation going about the era of “ratchet”, I decided it would be fun to spell out examples of just what “ratchet” looks like and why, based on the original definition, comedically provided by the Hudson brothers. I will continually post that video because my life will never be the … Continue reading »

Standards
Mental Case

Standards

“A man who stands for nothing, will fall for anything” –Malcolm X I’ve always been a superfan of this quote because it pretty much explains my entire personality and belief system. I don’t remember my parents specifically saying these words to me when I was a child, but their actions and teachings wholeheartedly supported the … Continue reading »

Ratchet: Hot or Not?
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Ratchet: Hot or Not?

RATCHET. I actually googled this, just to see what foolishness would come up first. These were the Top 3 results: 1. Urban Dictionary - Raggedy, dirty or jagged, etc. (i.e. “Your hairline is ratchet.”) 2. Wikipedia - A mechanical device allowing continuous linear or rotary motion in only one direction… 3. Ratchet Girl Anthem - Famous for the … Continue reading »

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What They Were Really Thinking: Inauguration Weekend, Meme By Meme

Reblogged from Celebrity News & Style for Black Women: As Beyonce stood radiantly in front of the 2013 Inauguration podium and belted out the national anthem, Senator Schumer watched on in apparent satisfaction. Since we were obsessively overanalyzing every moment of this occasion, we couldn’t help but wonder–what he was thinking? Was he blinded by BaddieBey’s … Continue reading »