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DEL.ICIO.USCry me a river
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Watching American Idol last week, I fell deeply in love. (C’mon, stop laughing! I did!)
It wasn’t my previous crush, the hot rocker boy Chris. It wasn’t even spastically endearing Taylor. It was Elliott Yamin. And what did it for me? The sparkly little tear that came to his eye when viewing a video message from his mom.
Yep, I’ll admit it. I love a man who cries.
The “sensitive male” of the 90s may be out of vogue. Even the metrosexual image of the past few years didn’t include that kind of emotional openness. But give me a guy who wears his heart on his sleeve, and there’s nothing I like better.
I’ve seen Starving Artist tear up a few times over the course of our relationship, and even in our post-breakup friendship. That kind of honesty, vulnerability and emotional availability has always been one of the things that most endeared him to me. If a man feels comfortable enough to cry in front of me, I usually feel confident that our bond is solid and the trust is there.
Ladies, is a man who cries attractive to you, or would you rather be with a more stoic, studly guy who’s too manly to cry? Do you like a sensitive man, or is that too much work for you to keep up with?
As far as me, I’m a total crier — at just about anything. There are certain movies that make me weep every time I watch them, even though I know exactly what’s going to happen. I’ve been known to get misty-eyed at commercials before. And god knows it’s possible I’ll start sobbing during an emotional discussion.
Guys, do you find this appealing, or annoying? Do your “comfort instincts” kick in when you see your girl crying, or do you just feel uncomfortable and like you don’t know what to do? Would you rather have an emotionally vulnerable partner or one who can keep her feelings under control better?
Do you consider yourself a “sensitive woman” or “sensitive man”?
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By Michelle
April 17, 2006 08:07 AM | Link to this
Morning This is a great Monday topic…i consider myself to be an extra ordinary sensitive women i will cry at the drop of a dime…and i’ve always wondered why am i like that…i know i’m very caring & loving…i’m just so concerned about different things along with family, friends, etc…i cry at funerals and weddings of people i don’t even know..i can be watching the news about something tragic happening to certain and i go into my boo-hoo mode…when people join church and just knowing they’ve decided to give their life to God i start crying….I’m just a big “cry baby”…i’m sure this will be a happy Monday for us all, take care & have a blessed day!
By Broken Man
April 17, 2006 08:38 AM | Link to this
I am not senstive but i will cry will i feel stifled or i have alot of pinned up frustrations..i cried all last night…and i am still crying
By divine1
April 17, 2006 08:45 AM | Link to this
A sensitive male who cries - Back in the day, I would have called this male a PUNK and would not want to have anything to do with him. Now, I am able to admire a man who is in touch with his emotional side and is unafraid to show that side to me - a sign of true strength. Being a comfort to my man is his time of need is not a stress, but a relief for me - because it let’s me know that he trusts me enough with his feelings and his heart to lean on me and know that I can be his strength.
By Michelle
April 17, 2006 08:58 AM | Link to this
Hope things get better 4 you Broken Man
A man who will show his emotions and cry in this day and time is a Real Man i love the sensitve side of a man, i think it’s “sexy” and a turn on to me :-}
hey D1
By thirdwheelflunkie
April 17, 2006 09:08 AM | Link to this
Good Morning Yall! I am a woman so of course I am going to be sensitive and cry. I am also a Pisces and water signs are very sensitive!!There are sometimes where I can be a cold hearted beast and not cry. Right now I cry a lot because I am very unhappy with how my life is turning out and I don’t know how to get it under control. But I enjoy men who can cry because it lets me know they are human. I have only seen my dad cry once and that it. It’s hard for him to show his feelings except when he is angry…
By Tray
April 17, 2006 09:20 AM | Link to this
good morning!!!! I’m not a big fan of tears. Yuck! When my nephew graduated, my brother shed a few tears, and I must admit, seeing him cry, caused me to cry. I hate seeing a guy cry, unless its a special function: graduation, wedding, birth, something big or the passing of someone. however if I break down I try to do it for these occasions, unless I’m in the privacy of my own house. I’m sensitive but I’m not crying at the hallmark commercial or anything.
By anonymousella
April 17, 2006 09:22 AM | Link to this
er uh… if his dog died maybe…
i don’t know, i’m still not used to the manly tears thing. i don’t necessarily think it’s weak. but it just doesn’t compute. i can’t exactly get my head around it when i see a man cry… unless his mama died or his dog died or he done took a bullet or something. (although i’ll cut him some slack for getting misty when mufasa dies.) but i guess a dude must really be going through some ish to cry in front of me.
By divine1
April 17, 2006 09:23 AM | Link to this
Hey Michelle - I see you changed your name yet again. ;)
@Broken Man - I hope it gets better for you.
When I was younger I did not cry much. I used to think it was a sign of weakness - so even when I wanted to I held a stiff upper lip and shed no tears. A mentor/friend of mine (I have not been good at keeping in touch with this person but I do love her to death - What up, Tazz) encouraged me to let that ideology go, embrace my emotions and allow myself the freedom to feel something.
By DasKrait2
April 17, 2006 09:30 AM | Link to this
Good Morning ALL,
can we distinguish between getting mildly teary-eyed over some sensitive issue/sentimental moment/movie moment and flat-out bawling our eyes out? the second one, cannot remember when that was. Years ago for sure. Actually I cried when my Dad died, which surprised me, but before that was probably YEARS ago.
By db
April 17, 2006 09:34 AM | Link to this
this dayum pollen is making my eyes water… does that count as crying? On the real, I honestly can’t remember the last time I boo-hooed; I’ve shed a tear here and there from time to time but that’s about it.
When women cry, I used to get all weaklike until I figured out that my ex was crying just to get her way. I snapped out of that real quick. Now, I’m just numb when a woman cries…
Oh yeah… good morning everyone!!
By Broken Man
April 17, 2006 09:34 AM | Link to this
Thanks, but like i cry and i don’t give a ish how anybody feels..i have deleted alot of post trying to explain..but i will just say i cry because i don’t know what else to do at that time…man or no man…a mofo can only take so much on the chin before something comes out…..feel me
By CutieB™
April 17, 2006 09:34 AM | Link to this
Morning Bloggers Hi Miss QC, Page, and Third I cry alot, mostly watching movies. I will be in the movie theather crying my eyes out and my girlfriends will be laughing thier butts off. Yup, I’m a leo and I’m a cryer. I’ve seen my boyfriend cry and it always makes me feel a little weird. Like I don’t go into comfort mode like I would with my girlfriends cuz I’m just taken aback.
By Scott
April 17, 2006 09:35 AM | Link to this
It’s refreshing to me to see that more and more women nowadays are able to appreciate this. I’m a man who is in touch with his feelings and not afraid to be expressive, and for a woman to value that, rather than seeing it as a sign of weakness, is truly wonderful.
By Ignatius
April 17, 2006 09:40 AM | Link to this
Old Yeller
By 2 can play that game©
April 17, 2006 09:42 AM | Link to this
mornin….
“never seen a man cry, til I seen a man die”—-Scarface…..crying is good for the soul……some days, as of late, I cry like a baby..
By Cee
April 17, 2006 09:44 AM | Link to this
I love a sensitive man but crying makes me uncomfortable. My dad is the strongest man I know and I saw him cry once when I was young. I think that incident traumatized me. I honestly dont know how to comfort a grown azz cryin man.
By ozment
April 17, 2006 09:45 AM | Link to this
I doubt our grandparents and great-grandparents spent a lot of time crying. They just got through it. We are the weak and whiny generation No DOUBT
By Michelle
April 17, 2006 09:45 AM | Link to this
Hey CutieB, Anon, db
good point Scott i truly agree with what you said..long time ago if a Man cried you would think he was weak. But i find it very comforting to see a Man share his real, true feelings..
It’s me QC, i’m just using my middle name i wanted to change from my usual
By MusingLee
April 17, 2006 09:45 AM | Link to this
Morn’in All,
I grew up in a household where my dad didn’t cry at all. So that transferred to me a little. I am a little more sensitive than my dad, which means I cry in special circumstances like deaths of people close to me. The last time I cried I rented the movie “Hotel Rwanda.” That really touched me and I boo-hooed for about 45 minutes.
By Ignatius
April 17, 2006 09:46 AM | Link to this
From “The Book Of Guy”, Chapter 2, verse 1,
“When a man cries, it means he has run out of arguments or has dug a hole too deep to get out of.
For example, in “The Godfather” Connie’s husband started crying after Michael got him to confess to flipping Sonny. He cried, thought he had scraped by and been punished, and then had a garrote around his neck from Clemenza.
It is best to change the subject or drop it all together once a man starts squirting some tears. The discussion has already gone South at this point and if the irritant is allowed to continue, there will probably be trouble and possibly no surviving witnesses.
The only time it is acceptable for a guy to cry in the presence of other men is when alcohol has been flowing freely for a few hours. This is also the only time men can acceptably express their feelings for one another (reference: “Book Of Bud (Lite version), Chapter 3, verse 6).”
By Tray
April 17, 2006 09:49 AM | Link to this
side not, are stilleto heels still in for the office? I thought the wedge was in fashion and not the skinny silver heel when your shoe is black. I swear what a hooch! ok back to cry me a river
By THE INFAMOUS DK
April 17, 2006 09:51 AM | Link to this
Good morning..
Man Up!
Now believe me I cried for about a month straight when My cousin and best friend died but I didnt do it in front of anyone.. I still get misty when I think of them.. I was taught that a man has to be strong when everyone else around him is being weak.. I have never seen my Dad cry and probably never will for that matter. Now behind closed doors I might shed some tears but sobbing uncontrollably, no way..
By 2 can play that game©
April 17, 2006 09:53 AM | Link to this
Ig, what’s up…talk about tear jerker movies…..Imitation of life!!! I’ve seen that movie a hundred times and still get teary eyed….
By Broken Man
April 17, 2006 09:53 AM | Link to this
thanks iggy -
It is best to change the subject or drop it all together once a man starts squirting some tears. The discussion has already gone South at this point and if the irritant is allowed to continue, there will probably be trouble and possibly no surviving witnesses.
This is why i cry..period..well said dawg
By THE INFAMOUS DK
April 17, 2006 09:57 AM | Link to this
Tray I like stillettos especially when they can walk in them.. That Stilletto walk kills me everytime.. UGH! Stillettos with slacks, stillettos with skirts, stillettos with Business suits and stillettos with birthday suits… Yessss Please!!!
By CutieB™
April 17, 2006 09:58 AM | Link to this
Tray I guess it depends on your office. I wear “stilletos” to my office but none with a silver heel…
By Michelle
April 17, 2006 09:58 AM | Link to this
I’ve seen Imitation of Life soooooooo many times both versions, and it gets me like i’m watching it for the 1st time, like i said earlier i’m such a cry baby…
hey Mr2, Cee, Musing, Iggy
i’ll check back in later y’all
By Ignatius
April 17, 2006 10:02 AM | Link to this
Like TOm Hanks said “There’s no crying in Baseball.” Really, there’s no crying in any sport. My boys are taking a Karate class and their teacher is lecturing them about when they start sparring. “Be ready to get hit. I have seen people get their nose broke and be gushing blood but you can’t cry.” Yeah right. I can throw some licks with a few tears rolling down because when you get popped in the nose, you cry. But that’s different than getting misty eyed because the Salvation Army store just ran out of pink man sweaters. The only acceptable time to cry concerning a sport is movies along the lines of “Brian’s Song” or when Mike Vick goes down holding his leg.
By DasKrait2
April 17, 2006 10:03 AM | Link to this
Book Of Bud (Lite version), Chapter 3, verse 6
Is there a Heineken version? LOL
there is a pic going around, called types of yoga, shows an Indian guy doing real yoga, then another showing two guys passed out at a picnic table, tables littered with empties, called Alabama yoga.
I had to reply “must be German engineers at the Mercedes plant, since all those empties are GREEN bottles, where’s the BUD?”. (I have an ongoing Bud versus good bier thing with the guy who sent it) hahahahhahaha
By DasKrait2
April 17, 2006 10:04 AM | Link to this
I think most guys are aware, at this point in their life, that being able to get teary-eyed scores major big points with the ladies. LMAO (just re-read the Starvin’ Artist remark in post)
By Tray
April 17, 2006 10:05 AM | Link to this
CutieB, yeah I guess it depends, I just don’t like this girl, so I want to find fault with her. infamous her walk is good for a laugh!!! Ofcourse that is me being ugly so I better hush up, huh?
Iggy welcome back!!!
By THE INFAMOUS DK
April 17, 2006 10:05 AM | Link to this
And my personal favorite Stillettos and Jeans..
By db
April 17, 2006 10:08 AM | Link to this
musinglee: I shed a couple of tears watching “Hotel Rwanda” mydayumself.
Hi QC; I mean Michelle!
By Thickness
April 17, 2006 10:08 AM | Link to this
Morning Everbody
At times I’m a bit sensitive, but don’t cry all the time. I have seen men cry and yes I do like a male who is not afraid to express himself, just don’t be crying and whining all the time. Have a backbone, hold it together.
By gavi1126
April 17, 2006 10:12 AM | Link to this
Hai Everyone Since i am the cryer..i dont think i can handle a man crying! I think, its a total turn off.. Exceptional situations are a different story, but don’t cry over some movie or something.. That’s my job, u know what i mean!!
By Cee
April 17, 2006 10:12 AM | Link to this
Hey *Michelle
By MusingLee
April 17, 2006 10:13 AM | Link to this
Hey Michelle…..Now, a man should not cry in front of anyone unless he’s been kicked in the shin by a 5 year old wearing soccer cleats. LOL
By Ignatius
April 17, 2006 10:15 AM | Link to this
A show of hands from the guys…who cried during “Brokeback Mountain”?
By Michelle
April 17, 2006 10:15 AM | Link to this
Morning Thickness
By Ignatius
April 17, 2006 10:15 AM | Link to this
The only reason I ask is I want to know who I can and can’t share popcorn with…;-)
By CutieB™
April 17, 2006 10:15 AM | Link to this
DK I’m a woman, and I don’t understand women who can’t walk in heels. Tray you can send her to me and I’ll teach her to walk in the heels. That way when she’s p** you off and she walks away, at least you’ll have something to look at.
By Michelle
April 17, 2006 10:16 AM | Link to this
Morning Gavi
By Ms Corporate
April 17, 2006 10:18 AM | Link to this
I’m a bit of a cry baby sometimes. Most people think I have thick skin, but really I’m more sensitive than the average person. I even cry on cartoons. I know it’s sad but it’s the truth..there was this one episode of the Simpsons when Homer’s Mom came to town and he hadn’t seen his mother since he was a young boy..they hung out had a good time..but she had to leave at the end of the show(of course I’m giving you the short version..I could be writing all day about that episode) anyway she had to leave and I remember Homer sitting on the hood of his car looking at the stars in the sky and I just boo-hoo everytime i see that. I couldn’t imagine losing a parent right now..ok..ok..I’m about to tear up just thinking about it.
so anyway..back to the orginial question..All of my exboyfriends have cried in front of me..and I kind of got exhilirated about it..It was like I had power over them or something..One guy cried way too much and I ended up abusing him a little. He was a pushover and I would just do things just to get a reaction out of him and usually it was tears…(he was pretty weak and that ended up being a turn-off for me) Needless to say, I have matured since then and no longer seek a overly sensitive man.(my abusive behavior may come back..lol)..
By Royal Chic
April 17, 2006 10:19 AM | Link to this
Morning greetings……
I love to see a man that is comfortable enough to express all of his emotions…..but, I don’t like watching people in pain…I want to jump in and fix the problems and make it all go away, but I can’t do that….
I am a cancerian; I’m very emotional by nature so it’s nice to feel free to show my emotions around a guy without feeling like I’m wearing my emotions on my sleeve and that my emotions are overwhelming him…..that takes a special comfort and understanding between two people….
2, I love, love, love “Imitation of Life”….what a classic….I cry every time at the same time….at the end of the movie…….
By Michelle
April 17, 2006 10:22 AM | Link to this
What’s up RC how ya doing! It’s good to see you pop in every now & then..
By China Doll
April 17, 2006 10:22 AM | Link to this
Morning AJC Bloggers,
It’s OK for a man to cry, to express emotion from time to time, but if has the water works going everytime you look him, something is really wrong.
Good quote 2CPTG
By Jezebelle
April 17, 2006 10:25 AM | Link to this
CRY ?? Unless there are onions or teargas invilved or as aforementioned his dog died….what are we cryin about dude ?? Suck it up and let me no see them lips quivering !!!
PS Jus kiddin peeps before y’all jump on me ! AND A GOOD MORNING TO ALL OF YOU !
By FalconsFan
April 17, 2006 10:25 AM | Link to this
IMHO, there are only certain occasions when it’s acceptable for a man to cry:
Death of someone close
Birth of his first child
When his favorite team loses the Super Bowl! LMAO!!!
By 2 can play that game©
April 17, 2006 10:25 AM | Link to this
Royal, I didn’t leave you hangin Friday, either….my post didn’t show up.
By THE INFAMOUS DK
April 17, 2006 10:28 AM | Link to this
Cutie B No ma’am I think we misunderstood each other I love that stilletto walk.. The ones that CAN walk in heels.. I am a shoe man and a nice pair of stillettos gets me everytime..
Tray Stop hating on that girl.. If you dont like her, tell her you dont like her and gone and get a girl fight going.. But let me know so I can referee..
By DasKrait2
April 17, 2006 10:32 AM | Link to this
who cried during “Brokeback Mountain”?
Huh? LOL
Now I might have got mildly teary-eyed over the pregnant hooker whose biggest thing in life had been to do some hook on a song, a la hustle and flow, but Brokeback? Nah. I think it was a good love story, but tears? Surely you jest.
Tray - where you work? Can you send her our way?, we need some coworkers wearing those kinda shoes. chuckle. Only ones we get are traveling saleswomen. I get to check them out when they walk in our main building.
By Thickness
April 17, 2006 10:36 AM | Link to this
Hai Michelle, Royal Chic, Miss QC
@RC girl I cry on Imitation of Life to, it is so moving, I love that movie.
I’m a Gemini so I understand your emotional state at times, although I dated a Cancerian I found him to be a little manipulative with those emotions — he took me for a ride. I had to run from him.
Morning Gavi, China Doll
By msteven
April 17, 2006 10:37 AM | Link to this
There was a movie called Brian’s Song..life of Gayle Sayer(Billy D. Williams)a part at the end when he was dying or died, tore me up. It was the only movie I cried(tears burned my eyes, cotton mouth, dry throat) another movie which made my heart crumble(but no tears)was Lady Sings the Blues when Piano Man(Richard Pryor) was beaten to death and Diana Ross(Billie Holiday)was so high she couldnt comprehend that her friend was dead(the drug thugs beat him to a messy bloody pulp” and she was like “ooh look Piano Man! your bleeding! and started whinning like a 5yr old girl, it was touching and sad.also the part when her boyfriend have left her and she was in her dressing room marking the mirror with her lipstick,(sad song playing in the background over and over again, crumpled to the floor as the dope pusher(HaRRY)stood in the door way gazing at her on the floor.(why do when I think of that sence, Whitney Houston comes to mind?) I might get one or two good cries a year when I get feed up with life’s craziness..I usually feel a heck of alot better and be good to go for a least another six months!
By Jezebelle
April 17, 2006 10:38 AM | Link to this
@ DAS..U have a thing for travelling saleswomen OR their shoes ??? loool !
By Thickness
April 17, 2006 10:39 AM | Link to this
Morning CutieB
I see your in gulfed in conversation wtih DK right now about those stillettos, I try to keep mine away from work, they can be very distracting.
By 2 can play that game©
April 17, 2006 10:41 AM | Link to this
Bird Fan, yep, those are about the only times dudes do cry….beginning, and end of life……
I didn’t shed a tear at my mom’s funeral, but I balled before and after (like DK said though, in privacy!)…..at Jr’s birth I shed a few too…just the thought of a mini-me in the world….and, Fathers, be honest, y’all don’t get teary eyed when your kids make you proud? I got teary eyed when Jr graduated from elementary school….I’m a wimp when it comes to my kids..
By Tray
April 17, 2006 10:41 AM | Link to this
Infamous, she might be able to take me, by size and those dang heels. however, I am a scrappy thing! oh and these are not nice heels, she just said she had to super glue the heel back on and its the 2nd time she has worn them. but anyhoot, I’m not gonna cry about it…tee-hee
By LahLah
April 17, 2006 10:42 AM | Link to this
Growing up, I never saw the men in my life cry. When I was married, I never saw my husband cry, not at the wedding, not when we had our baby, Never. But after my divorce I began dating again and found that there were plenty of men who didn’t mind showing their emotions through tears. This made me highly uncomfortable. I had one guy who had confided in me about finding out that his older son wasn’t really his. As he was telling me the story, he began to tear up. OK, now that would be a good reason to cry but then I had another dude who was crying on the phone with me because he couldn’t pay his light bill. To me, that was just weak. I’m a woman and I cry a lot. But women are sensitive creatures. Were (women) supposed to cry? Men are the protectors; the warriors; the providers. How is a man going to be all of those great things if he’s sitting in a corner somewhere crying? I understand men have feelings too but I just don’t like the criers.
By msteven
April 17, 2006 10:43 AM | Link to this
There are some SAD Songs that can cause a lump to grow in your ..the ones that make me wanna ball(especially if I had a little happy juice, or sad depending on my state of mind)..”I am so lonesome I could cry> BJ Thomas..Sad Mood by Sam Cook and his immortal ” A Change is Gonna Come” if I am sad I dear not play any of the above songs unless I want to be drowned by my own tears! There are several other SADDDDDDDDD Songs but those really start the water and I will not listen to them if i am depressed. Also a spirtual song called “Color My Steps with the Lord” I cant take song, happy or sad mood.
By distantALsavga
April 17, 2006 10:45 AM | Link to this
morning all. Miss QC the weather is getting better down on this end, the Gnats are coming out though. Grown men do cry, but not over everything. I have had my Days but it’s not often. Has anybody ever did your wife are husband wrong and they left you and you start drinking at a bar are Club and one of those Songs come on and man it’s on them, Dirty Dishes in the Sink Lots of time for me to think,( I have had my Days). I Miss You. I forgot who sung that Song but man that use to get me.NOTHING WRONG WITH A MAN SHEDDING TEARSON THE POSITIVE SIDE.
By msteven
April 17, 2006 10:48 AM | Link to this
My Badd fellow Bloggers..But the name of that song is called “Order My Steps In the Word” sorry :-(..its a tear jerking song.
By CutieB™
April 17, 2006 10:49 AM | Link to this
Morning Thickness I’m usually always in heels, I just prefer them. Plus my office is real laid back and we never have visitor. I must admit that I do take my shoes off when I’m at my desk. (Yes b4 ya’ll jump on my I know that is ghetto)
By DasKrait2
April 17, 2006 10:49 AM | Link to this
Jeze - the view from the rear, in those shoes, as they take the steps and pause at the door, awaiting entry. Glad you asked? LMAO
By THE INFAMOUS DK
April 17, 2006 10:50 AM | Link to this
Tray Oh well your are right for being mad at her cause cheap stillettos are a NO-NO! Now thats a Yuck! Go cheap on anything except the shoes… A good pair of shoes pulls everyting together.
By thirdwheelflunkie
April 17, 2006 10:50 AM | Link to this
Hey CutieB what’s up??? I must be a sick cold hearted individual because I am always laughing at the end of …..Imitation of life… when Mary Jane throws herself on the casket I just start laughing… I can’t help it… My dad and I have an joke that the movie was based off of me because I never want to claim them as parents and when they die they can see me doing that because I was left out of the will… But anyway I do get sad when the mom is on her death bed and she is talking about her funeral and Lana Turner starts crying.. now that is sad…. I also cry at the end of 13 going on 30 because I always ask myself why can’t I go back in life and change things… Are there any sensitive single men on this board??? I have given up on the Mexicans….. hehe :o)
By THE INFAMOUS DK
April 17, 2006 10:52 AM | Link to this
MSteven Check out I am so lonesome I can cry by Al Green That one kills ya..
By msteven
April 17, 2006 10:53 AM | Link to this
I guess that IS the Main reason why I dont DO funnerals..I cant stand all the grief..I am 50yrs old and have Never attended a funneral..but when I bury my mother..I will be there as I AM Putting everything up. I am gonna dread that day :-( shes 92 now and still kind of strong..but I know..it wont be long. Her funneral will be the first and last I attend.. Heck If I can help it I dont even want to attend my own funneral..heh heh I may skip out on that one too :-) but I dont think the lord will let me :-(
By Jezebelle
April 17, 2006 10:53 AM | Link to this
@ Das - where do U work so we can “birdwatch” at the same time ? That seems more fun than me scouting for my old rich geezer…which is as addictive as watching paint dry….ha ha
By gavi1126
April 17, 2006 10:54 AM | Link to this
Hai Michelle, Thickness, CutieB..
By mista don't play
April 17, 2006 10:55 AM | Link to this
Good morning everyone! Hope you all had a great weekend!
I will well up at church when I hear old spirituals that remind me of growing up. Remembrances of innocence I assume. And I will shed a tear on the rare occasions I hear “These Three Words” by Stevie Wonder because I lost my stepfather around the time that song was released.
I really boohooed when the gangbangers shot Ricky in “Boyz in the Hood!” Kidding about that one…
By THE INFAMOUS DK
April 17, 2006 10:58 AM | Link to this
CutieB Its all good.. I prefer a woman that wears heels..
By thirdwheelflunkie
April 17, 2006 10:59 AM | Link to this
Hey CutieB it’s only ghetto when your feet starts stinking up the office and it smells like bad corn chips… I know your feet don’t stank but I’m just saying… I work with women and I know when they take off their shoes…. Good God someone break out the tear gas…. Songs that make me cry… Ordinary World by Duran Duran…even though it’s my favorite song… Anything by Kenny G because I use to play him a lot with my jerk of an ex… and eating Papa John’s pizza sometimes make me tear up too because I think of my ex who I could have been married too if only he cleaned his booty…. Dang….I had to go there….
By msteven
April 17, 2006 11:01 AM | Link to this
Infamous Dk Al Green covered that song I am So Lonesome I could Cry? wow! I know Elvis covered it during his Elvis In Hawiai(spell ck) tour.but BJ sang it better..that song gives me chill bumps..the lyrics..”..the Moon just went..behind the clouds..and I’m lonesome I could cry…” eyes getting wet now..:-(
By THE INFAMOUS DK
April 17, 2006 11:02 AM | Link to this
Thickness Put those stillettos on for the coworkers one day and watch all the excitement you get from guys and girls alike.. Ohhs and ahhhs all day.
By thirdwheelflunkie
April 17, 2006 11:03 AM | Link to this
Oh speaking of Al Green that song “I am so tired of being alone” does me in everytime too… That’s my antham….
By Thickness
April 17, 2006 11:05 AM | Link to this
Hey CutieB, I love my heels also, and some days I do not look like I should be working in a legal department, but I like my heels. I have been well know to be sitting at my desk bare foot. I admit it — I’m Ghetto.
By Laney
April 17, 2006 11:05 AM | Link to this
morning everyone! I think I am about to cry after spending my morning getting my car towed to the shop… my goodness.
By NoStress
April 17, 2006 11:05 AM | Link to this
Growing up I wasn’t having it - it was a sign of weakness and I wasn’t about to flash that for any to see. Any cat that cried got ridiculed unmercifully until one day I became that guy - it was after a basketball game against Henderson High school and I had one of the best games of my life and we ended up losing at the buzzer by some stupid shot from half court and normally I wouldn’t be all that mad being that I played so well but for some reason it killed me because I was like I gave all I had and we still lost and at that moment it became personal and the tears just came in the locker room. I heard about that for the rest of the year! But now that I’m a man and understand that tears really aren’t a sign of weakness but a realization that we have our limits in all areas strength is not measured in how much you can carry, strength is measured in knowing somethings don’t have to be. Man I was in tears in the pulpit yesterday!
By CutieB™
April 17, 2006 11:06 AM | Link to this
Hi Gavi, Jez I cry everytime I watch The Notebook. And I know I’m not the only one. That’s my movie!!
By ATLChica
April 17, 2006 11:09 AM | Link to this
Laney, This might sound crazy, but I fell in love with Elliot for the same reason. He cried when he met Stevie Wonder and it was so sweet. But on the flip side my boyfriend is a really sensitive guy who boo hoos all the time about the littlest thing (i.e. his favorite team losing a football game) and its such a turn off. The first time he did it we were watching Million Dollar Baby and it was really sweet, but the last 8 or 9 times he’s done it it was just really annoying. I’ve never cried in front of him, I’m just not emotional like that. I think it’s cool when a guy cries because something really touches him, but its irritating when he cries at the drop of a hat.
By MusingLee
April 17, 2006 11:09 AM | Link to this
@Msteven The only song that it’s me teary eyed is the Gospel song “Go’in up yonder.” I don’t know who sings it, but I get the biggest lump in my throat and have to change the station…My great grandmother was buried to that song, and all I see is her face everytime they play it on the radio….getting choked up now, but not crying
By CutieB™
April 17, 2006 11:10 AM | Link to this
Third LMAO, I can’t stop laughing, which isn’t good cuz my boss decided to sit in his cube today instead of his office. Oh, did I mention that his cube is right next to mine and we have those low walls so you can see right over to the next desk. It’s going to be a long day.
By THE INFAMOUS DK
April 17, 2006 11:12 AM | Link to this
Now I have even been moved close to tears when listening to the likes of Muddy Waters, Son House, Howling Wolf and of course B.B.King.. Hey but their the blues thats what they are supposed to do.. Oh and Bille Holiday singing strange fruit or Mahalia Jackson singing Motherless Child.. Touching balads to say the least because you felt what they meant by those songs no R&B comes close to that these days..
By Jezebelle
April 17, 2006 11:13 AM | Link to this
@ *CutieB The Notebook was a tearjerker I must admint but the movie Radio got me boohooing like a little biach ! I cried from start to end ( I kid U not ) and I didnt pick up any calls coz I didnt want to explain to anyone why I was crying- Than God I watched it at home
By db
April 17, 2006 11:16 AM | Link to this
Hey guys! We have another idiot on the ledge of the 10th Street overpass threatening to jump… Gotta love the “ATL”
By THE INFAMOUS DK
April 17, 2006 11:19 AM | Link to this
MSteve The song was written by Hank Williams but Al Green killed it.. I mean I hate remakes but this is one of the better ones.. Check out the call me album.. Al is my favorite R@B singer of all times and I know about everbody out there but he kills it.
By MusingLee
April 17, 2006 11:24 AM | Link to this
Ohhhh…Another movie/song scene where I cried like a baby…If anyone has seen the movie Hoodlum starring Lawrence Fishborne…At the end of the movie he enters a church for the first time after his best friend is killed,and the choir starts singing a version of Amazing Grace…Oh my goodness…That has to be one of the most amazing songs in a movie moment for me!
By mista don't play
April 17, 2006 11:25 AM | Link to this
@NoStress: You mentioned Henderson. Are you from Alabama?
By thirdwheelflunkie
April 17, 2006 11:26 AM | Link to this
Hey CutieB I know all about those cubes… I have one… I work with some nosey a#$ folks too…. They get on my last nerves because every time I read something funny on here I laugh and they get mad… I’m about ready to get some stiletto’s and walk the Metropolitan Parkway street….
By 2 can play that game©
April 17, 2006 11:27 AM | Link to this
Rev, where’s your church, I’mma come check you out one weekend..see if you can “brang it”…
By msteven
April 17, 2006 11:29 AM | Link to this
Infamous Dk Musinglee Hey I am a sucker for Sad Songs..so Hank Williams penned the “Lonesome Song” its sure a heart wrecker..
By Jezebelle
April 17, 2006 11:30 AM | Link to this
@ DB get a balloon the creep up behind the idiot and burst it with a pin !!!
By gavi1126
April 17, 2006 11:30 AM | Link to this
@ Jezebelle
Radio - is a good movie! I cried stupid too!! I try not to go watch sad movies at a theatre.. i rather be able to cry freely at home.
By Royal Chic
April 17, 2006 11:34 AM | Link to this
Waving at ya Michelle….
2, still waiting on that secret….:)
Thickness-I hope cancerians don’t have a reputation of manipulating people with their emotions……sidebar….I’m not that type of cancerian..wait….maybe I am? LOL??!!
As far as stilettos are concerned…..I have to agree with DK…it’s about quality….stilettos can be a nice compliment to professional clothing if and only if the shoe is quality….cheap shoes are unacceptable….
By THE INFAMOUS DK
April 17, 2006 11:35 AM | Link to this
3rdwheel You are crazy.. But the correct pronouciation for Metropolitan Parkway would be Stew-art Ave-nue..
By Michelle
April 17, 2006 11:40 AM | Link to this
@db did he jump?
By olderandwiser
April 17, 2006 11:41 AM | Link to this
I think a lot of reaction to this topic will be based on cultural conditioning and experience. For example, my mother’s family background is Italian, so for me, seeing men weep during emotional or profound events is normal — and they all get along just fine. In contrast, my father’s English-Scots family has produced stoical men for whom tears are a sign of weakness and bickering is a blood sport, despite being Southerners for generations.
Having lived and worked outside the USA, I’ve found that the countries in which men are allowed to express themselves emotionally are also the warmest, most cultured and comfortable to be in. The odd contrast in our society: a man can weep openly with his buds over a lost or won team championship and still be cool, but if he sheds a tear at a wedding, christening or funeral his masculinity is suspect. IMO if our country’s presidents could shed a few tears in public, perhaps we wouldn’t be warring against the world so much.
I’ve also found that my worst and shortest relationships on every level have been with the so-called real men. I liked that type when I was young, thinking they were being strong and protective of me. Best example and life lesson about that: I don’t remember seeing my ex husband tear up once. In contrast, my BF’s manly tears at his dad’s death and during his older daughter’s recent school play were appropriate and touching – and they won my heart. So, I am suspicious of men who can’t or won’t show emotion, especially in private or with me alone. IMO that’s a sign of someone who will hold back from me in other ways.
A last thought: Ignatius is right. If he cries, leave him alone and say nothing about it later. That you were there says it all.
By Shaun
April 17, 2006 11:45 AM | Link to this
@musingLee, that song was done by Tremaine Hawkins.
By TDub
April 17, 2006 11:46 AM | Link to this
I personally don’t think that there is anything wrong with a man that cries. It shows that the person has a heart which I think is very important. Now sometimes it can be a little over the top.
Now call me crazy or weird, but the former coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, Dick Vermeil, I like that dude because he will cry at the drop of a hat, but he only does it when he is talking about someone or something that he is very passionate about. And I think that is cool as hell.
Now I don’t mean you have to cry everytime something happens. Just when something in your life happens that means something.
By Anonymous
April 17, 2006 11:47 AM | Link to this
It depends. I once had a boyfriend who was a crybaby. At first it was great, I thought he was so sensitive and caring, and a “real man”. Then it became a turn-off. He’d cry if I inadvertantly hurt his feelings, and stupid things…stuff that should generally roll off your back. I became “the man” in that relationship, and that is not cool. I don’t mind a sensitive man who cries, but not too sensitive.
By MissUnderstood
April 17, 2006 11:47 AM | Link to this
Hey Fam!! Just checking in to say hello… Can’t blog and talk today. Maybe I wil get another vaca soon so I can talk. lol On today’s topic, I am a very sensitive woman and people have tried to take advantage of me because of that. I always tell them, I can’t get extreme on either end, to good or the bad, and it’s up to them what side they’re on. I will only treat and or respond to you as well as you treat or respond to me. I try to see the good in everyone, but there are a lot of people who hold on to grudges and hurt feelings that they don’t allow you to see that they’re not as bad as everyone says. Have a good day fam!! Think about me.<sniff,sniff> lol
By China Doll
April 17, 2006 11:50 AM | Link to this
The Noteboook I cried my butt off. Now that’s love.
By abc
April 17, 2006 11:51 AM | Link to this
I consider myself sensitive, but I never cry in front of anyone. I don’t stifle it, I just never do it. I hate it when women cry.
By Michelle
April 17, 2006 11:52 AM | Link to this
Hey MissU what’s up lady!!!!!!
By thirdwheelflunkie
April 17, 2006 11:53 AM | Link to this
Thank DK! People call me crazy all the time… I love me some Stewart Avenue!! Where else can you go where there are streetwalkers and hot homeless people… Another movie that makes me cry is Phat Girlz…. When she couldn’t fit into her clothes I just about lost it… I have another song that makes me cry too… It’s by the Divinyls it’s called ” I touch myself”… Seems that I have been doing a lot of that lately… OMG I am tearing up right now…..
By db
April 17, 2006 11:54 AM | Link to this
@Jezabelle: great idea with the ballon and pin!
@michelle: as far as I know, the idiot is still out there, backing up traffic for days. I think this guy needs a good cry or something to let out his frustrations.
By ATLChica
April 17, 2006 11:56 AM | Link to this
@ anonymous: That was the same way with my boyfriend. I felt like the man too. I’ve just never really been a big crier. It feels kind of strange to date a guy like that. Are you still seeing that guy?
By db
April 17, 2006 11:56 AM | Link to this
the radio just said that he’s now in police custody… Dude needs a hug or something
By Jenny
April 17, 2006 11:57 AM | Link to this
My husband has never been so handsome as when he had tears in his eyes at our wedding, and when he was hugging our boys the night he returned from Iraq.
By THE INFAMOUS DK
April 17, 2006 12:00 PM | Link to this
MissU I tell people the same thing.. “You dictate how I will treat you and I can operate on either ends of the spectrum”.. I try to find the good in everyone and treat everyone accordingly.. I can be Cool, Fun, considerate, and even caring or I can cold, heartless, inconsiderate and detached but its totally up to you.
By Bob
April 17, 2006 12:00 PM | Link to this
when i was in prison i loved a man who cried. prison sex will do that i suppose.
By MusingLee
April 17, 2006 12:03 PM | Link to this
@db You should go to tenth street and play some classic Pointer Sisters “Jump, For My Love.” That will get him.
By Tray
April 17, 2006 12:03 PM | Link to this
maybe jumper dude needs a good cry???
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 12:03 PM | Link to this
Good Afternoon!!
Hey CutieB, Mista, and JazzeOne..ok no comment on this topic:)
By bob
April 17, 2006 12:03 PM | Link to this
I loved a man once that cried. We were cellmates. Everytime i had my way with him he cried. Little punk.
By Jezebelle
April 17, 2006 12:05 PM | Link to this
@ DB sure he needs a hug…the kind of hug that comes with a tranquilizer dart !! lool
By Thickness
April 17, 2006 12:05 PM | Link to this
@ Royal Chic, most of my Cancerian friends are hillarious, and good people, it was just that one guy that use to be a little more emotional than necessary. As a woman I do sometimes act little emotional to get my way but coming from a man so often as it did, I was rolling my eyes and finally said save the drama, you worse than biach, talk to the hand — I couldn’t do him anymore.
I must say that I am a woman who loves her Stilettos, and I am going to take DK’s advice and try them at work one day.
Hey MissUnderstood, take care we will hopefully talk to you later
By oh please
April 17, 2006 12:06 PM | Link to this
grow up Bob
By MissQC
April 17, 2006 12:09 PM | Link to this
Hey Page
By Jezebelle
April 17, 2006 12:10 PM | Link to this
LMAO @ Musing u are soooo wrong for that in many levels ! PS - can we do a collabo with Kriss Kross’s Jump and Pointer Sisters “Jump For My Love” remix ??
By thirdwheelflunkie
April 17, 2006 12:10 PM | Link to this
OMG laughing @ Bob and Musing Lee….. RIP June Pointer……. Everyone needs a good cry now and then… but stay away from the bridges in Atlanta…. I don’t like sitting in traffic for nonsense
By Laney
April 17, 2006 12:13 PM | Link to this
hi Royal Chic! I’m a Cancer too…although I don’t necessarily subscribe to all that stuff I do think it sometimes has a bearing on your personality. Sensitivity-wise, I definitely see it in myself!
By MusingLee
April 17, 2006 12:19 PM | Link to this
@ guy on bridge I apologize for that remark, it was in bad taste…
By MissQC
April 17, 2006 12:19 PM | Link to this
I’ve lost my trade mark and i be dayum if i’m going to try to get it back! lol
i have a co-worker who wears Stilleto’s faithfully…but baby when she takes off her shoes she has corns on every toe even her big toe!
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 12:21 PM | Link to this
Hey MissQC…lol you like that email? GHETTO! lol laughing my a$$ off
By divine1
April 17, 2006 12:23 PM | Link to this
@ChinaDoll - I shed a tear every time I see The Notebook - that movie has become one of my favorite movies. I watched The Notebook and Playing by Heart this weekend, I LOVE GENA ROWLANDS.
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 12:24 PM | Link to this
OH MY GOSH Miss QC…lmaoooo…ole girl has corns and even on her big toe??? gasp…man, that ish is hilarious! I am so glad I have never had any corns, bunions, hairy toes, etc! I wear stilletos often, but the key for me is to make sure they are comfortable. Did I send you that email with the pics of those toenails? Man, that was sooo YUCKY:)
By Thickness
April 17, 2006 12:25 PM | Link to this
MissQC not corns on every toe, how sad, and unattractive. I am falling out laughing, no boubt you gotta love those feet.
My people, I want to leave work, I have Spring Fever, somebody tell me the Mortgage and everything else is due on the 1st.
By THE INFAMOUS DK
April 17, 2006 12:25 PM | Link to this
Musing He is in Bad taste being on the bridge trying to jump.. He needs attention because if he wanted to die he didnt have to try and do anything.. Nothing could ever be that bad to make me wanna jump off a bridge.. Now maybe it could be bad enough to make me act like those guys in LA with full body armor running in and out of banks but I digress..
By gavi1126
April 17, 2006 12:26 PM | Link to this
LOL!! @ MissQC We have this lady at work, who be rocking the heck outta stileto’s but it always looks like, she’s about to fall over.. I try not to wear heels too much, as i do want my feet to be presentable unlike u’re co-worker.
By MusingLee
April 17, 2006 12:26 PM | Link to this
Why do people find a need to jump off of the bridge…Didn’t they pass alot of tall things on the way to the bridge…Why not jump off of your house or something…
By Jezebelle
April 17, 2006 12:27 PM | Link to this
@ QC,why not help your co-worker by….ummm let’s see….printing out a ‘corn remover coupon” from the net and leaving it on her desk ?
By thirdwheelflunkie
April 17, 2006 12:28 PM | Link to this
MissQC the real question is does her feet smell like week old corn chips… because if they do you need to have a talk with her… that kind of funk can kill….
By THE INFAMOUS DK
April 17, 2006 12:29 PM | Link to this
MissQC Yeah I got a e-mail of Kelly Rowland with all that mess going on with her feet.. I was upset cause Kelly is my favorite Destiny’s Child.. I think it was Beyonce Propaganda though.. But cheap shoes again give you the corns a nice shoe will protect your feet from the inside as well as look good on the outside..
By Criedbefore
April 17, 2006 12:32 PM | Link to this
Dont be a Cry Baby: But show your Emotions.
By Longtime Lurker
April 17, 2006 12:36 PM | Link to this
Sorry folks.. where I come from if a dude is crying, he better had just lost a family member,just found out that his son got Nia Long,Stacey Dash or some other random hot broad with loot prego or he just hit the lotto to be crying like a little itch!
Outside of the above listed reason, we ain’t having or supporting no grown azz man cryin..period!
As for the broads, we don’t like no overly emotional chick either!
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 12:36 PM | Link to this
LOL @ DK…did you ever see that email that came out with the picture of Beyonce’ at the premiere of Pink Panther? Somebody took a pic of her feet close up and OH MY GOSH! She did have one corn, but the worse part was that her feet were so ashy that it looked like she had been walking on the freeway with bare feet here in Phoenix in 120 degree weather….lmao….man it was bad! You would think she would have had someone to lotion her feet up for her…I guess Jigga ain’t up on his J-O-B…lmao gasp
By Longtime Lurker
April 17, 2006 12:40 PM | Link to this
@Bob Uhh.. way to much info bruh! Save that for the “Bumping Bobby” blog coming next week.This here blog is PG rated!
By msteven
April 17, 2006 12:42 PM | Link to this
Musinglee
I hate when folks wait until RUSH HOUR to jump off an overpass/bridge..cant they wait until after rush hour? here are great hours jump..9am to 3pm..most of us are Still at work! that way only a few streams of cars will be affected. also Musinglee..I agree..your house would be a wonderful place to jump off..infact there are a couple of tall banks that would surfice as well :-)
By TDub
April 17, 2006 12:42 PM | Link to this
@QC hey send me that email of Kelly Rowland please. That is my real email address too
By CutieB™
April 17, 2006 12:45 PM | Link to this
@Jez But if Miss QC does that, will it cause her co-worker to cry? LOL
By Shaun
April 17, 2006 12:45 PM | Link to this
Page, are you AKA?
By Thickness
April 17, 2006 12:47 PM | Link to this
Page1908 & Infamous DK We got some faults, but Kelly and Beyonce have obviously had some too small fittings when it comes to their shoes, you gotta love those feet.
By Ignatius
April 17, 2006 12:47 PM | Link to this
Bob you are killing me! LOL What was your name before you got married?
I have given this crying thing a bit more thought and bring up for discussion times when it is alright for men to cry:
Funerals Weddings (their own) Those poor guys who take one in the ‘nads for Funniest Home Videos Gas Pump Prices Empty beer shelves
I noticed someone mentioned “births” earlier. I don’t recall crying during the birth, but I cried like hell for three or four months after each one from about 1 - 3 in the morning.
Seriously, and with nods to my bud AggWit, there’s a difference between misting up every now and again and just flat being a punk azz crybaby. You all have a great day.
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 12:47 PM | Link to this
Bob..that was a horrible thing to say! You need some serious help! Ughhhhh.
By MissQC
April 17, 2006 12:50 PM | Link to this
Can you all say E V E R Y T O E and she keeps her toes done so pretty all the time, now i’ve never “smelled” her when she takes her shoes off but this one guy in my office did and we thought somebody had passed gas
yes Page i got the “ghetto email” i scored 115 so i am a little ghetto but it was funny!
By THE INFAMOUS DK
April 17, 2006 12:52 PM | Link to this
Page That didnt have anything to do with Jigga, I saw those dirty feet.. But you know its the prettiest chicks that have something wrong.. Dirty feet, stinky tu-tus, bad breath, mentally challenged etc.. I mean its abnormally dirty feet, incriminatingly horrible bad breath and extra Fish Market just recieved a shipment fishy tu-tu.. Thats why I believe it when people say Halle Berry’s berry aint no good..
By DasKrait2
April 17, 2006 12:52 PM | Link to this
Maybe the jumper should watch The Notebook, might help him get in touch with his feminine side. Rented that after hearing it made the women cry, must be a guy thing, not even a teary-eyed thing for me.
Now that old movie Breaking Away, the stone-cutter going into a building that was too good for him to be in, when he had CUT the stone out of the ground used to make the building, now that was a teary-eyed moment. daaaayuuum.
but DHW fans, like that? “You need to learn what your daughter will do for a ginger snap”. hilarious. Last night a good night.
By MissQC
April 17, 2006 12:53 PM | Link to this
lol @Jez
Some of her toes have 2 corns on them i’m not kidding 2 dayum corns but she does keep her feet pretty, and she’s slightly attractive…..if there should ever be a such thing as a black blonde well she would be the one…
i’m trying to figure out what email do i have of Kelly Rowland??????
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 12:54 PM | Link to this
@ Shaun…YES I am an AKA…Skee Weeeee….tossing up the Pinky
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 12:57 PM | Link to this
LOL Thickness…yeah, I mean how can Beyonce’ have all that money AND ashy feet?! She has her own perfume for goodness sakes! I wonder if she sprayed perfume on but forgot to lotion her feet…what a shame:)
By Anonymous
April 17, 2006 12:58 PM | Link to this
@ ATLChica…NO, we broke up a looooong time ago. I felt certain he was gay, which there is nothing wrong with that, but he is married with kids. ;) He was emotionally unstable. I want a guy to be my man, I don’t want to BE a man!
By Tom
April 17, 2006 12:58 PM | Link to this
This blog is getting kinda dull since you have been picking on the guys for a while and examined them in every possible manner. So here are my subjects for next week to liven up the place before you start burning the men in effigy and wondering why there is blue smoke instead for red.
Monday - Why do women cry so much Tuesday - Why won’t women say what they mean Wednesday - Where can real men find a good woman in Atlanta Thursday - Rules for women to find a good man Friday - How does a guy separate the good women from the great pretenders
By MissQC
April 17, 2006 12:59 PM | Link to this
Page did i send you the email showing women painted toenails that are so big they almost look like fingers???
By Shaun
April 17, 2006 01:00 PM | Link to this
@Page kool. You all are some fine women!
By Longtime Lurker
April 17, 2006 01:03 PM | Link to this
@Tom Great topics bruh! I agree with your post!
By 2 can play that game©
April 17, 2006 01:04 PM | Link to this
Tom, I thought I was the only one who felt that way….been trynna get a males point of view for 2 years now!!!!!
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 01:04 PM | Link to this
LOL MissQC…girl, STOP! lmaooooooo 2 corns on ONE toe? is that possible? lawd, that is so hilarious!
By divine1
April 17, 2006 01:07 PM | Link to this
I would love to see the “Rules for a woman to find a good man” or read what the Men of the Blogs thoughts are on “Why women cry so much”
I am still on my Easter Sunday high. Nothing like a good, thought provoking service to make us look at ourselves and realize the same faults we are so quick to find in others are the main ones we need to check in ourselves.
By MissQC
April 17, 2006 01:08 PM | Link to this
She has 2 corns on her big toes, and 2 other corns on the toe before the little toe and wears very nice sandles in the summer time also….
i’m taking a lunch break y’all i’ll check back later..Page i’m sending that email to you now….
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 01:09 PM | Link to this
LOL MissQC…yeah you sent me that email…that was hilarious! question: why do Black women put acrylic nails on their toe nails? who knows…..althought i do have a white friend who does it too…so i don’t know…lol rolling eyes
By CutieB™
April 17, 2006 01:09 PM | Link to this
Tom We carry on more than one topic in this blog, please feel free to switch… Anyone who has it, please send me the email of Kelly or Beyonce with ashy feet..
By Longtime Lurker
April 17, 2006 01:14 PM | Link to this
@Page1908 Even though my mom is a skee wee, I just Luuuuve me some Delta’s! Them chicks rock and they no how to twist a cap on a forty for a bruh! And yes, if you ain’t figured it out yet, Imma bruh “Q” that is.
By CutieB™
April 17, 2006 01:16 PM | Link to this
Page I saw a chic gettin acrylic on her big toes, and I asked her why she does that, her response was that she be wantin (yes she be wantin)to put designs on her toes and she can only do that if she has long toenails….ick
By db
April 17, 2006 01:16 PM | Link to this
Men’s point of view? I - can’t - compute. We men aren’t supposed to have a point of view; if we do, we are insensitive pigs and only think of ourselves. When women have a point of view, they are independent and enlightened… You didn’t get the memo?
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 01:16 PM | Link to this
@ Shaun…wow, thanks for the compliment:)) batting eyelashes with innocent, modest look on my face
By msteven
April 17, 2006 01:17 PM | Link to this
Bob, next time you go in the slammer your cellmate will be that big dude from THe Green Mile, heh heh..I bet you will cry before he will,,then we Shall see who the little Punk really is. You need to spend a few months in an Atlanta Prison..I will bet you are the one that will end up crying like a little girl.
By Jonny
April 17, 2006 01:18 PM | Link to this
Some men cry to get laid. Simple as that. They know it pulls at the heartstrings of women so they will use it as a tool.
By Criedbefore
April 17, 2006 01:20 PM | Link to this
No man should be so hard that he cant feel Emotions: Jesus was more of a Man than any man: He weeped before his Brothers & Sisters Often. He felt the Pain of this Lost World. A man who Refuses to Cry is Insecure about his Manhood.Its ok to shed Tears over Important Matters and be consoled by your Family, & Friends.Tears are Raindrops when there is a Storm in Ours Lives.
By db
April 17, 2006 01:22 PM | Link to this
oh no.. you can tell when it’s getting hot outside. Women’s feet are coming out at work!! I just saw a co-worker walking around with about an inch of heel hanging off the back of her sandles. Note: If you’re going to wear heels 2 sizes too small; at least slap a layer of lotion on the back of those dogs…
By Tom
April 17, 2006 01:23 PM | Link to this
Ignatius Um, why don’t you take a poll on how many guys actually saw Brokeback Mountain before you take a poll on how many cried in the move. Geez, a movie about a couple of sheep herders doing each other then getting married to women then getting back with each other is not going to do anything for me. Now if it was a couple of sheep herder women on the range then that would get me off the couch.
By divine1
April 17, 2006 01:24 PM | Link to this
@db - C’mon now it’s not that bad….. We don’t mind you having a point of view as long as it’s aligned with ours. j/k
By thirdwheelflunkie
April 17, 2006 01:26 PM | Link to this
Dk and MissQC… I am LMAO in my cube…. That’s some funny stuff… I hate when people poot and won’t admit they did it… I ain’t got time to be smelling that stuff….
By Tom
April 17, 2006 01:27 PM | Link to this
thanks db, I thought it was just me.
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 01:28 PM | Link to this
Fainting @ LL…you are a “Q” huh? hmmmmmmm lol ok, ok, ok I see now! Hey, I don’t hate on Delta’s but I really can’t see how you would prefer them over us! LOL….it’s all love boo:)
CutieB…lol well, I don’t have acrylic toe nails and I can still get a design on my big toe if I want to. My toe nails grow very nice, so ole girl doesn’t need to put acrylic on her toe to put a design on it. My friend who is White, gets an acrylic on her big toe because she is in the army and wears boots a lot and her toe nails don’t grow that much. It’s funny because it looks like that email MissQC sent with the toes on it! lol
LOL db….I got that memo! Um yeah, I am gonna need to talk to you about your TPS REPORTS…lol
By divine1
April 17, 2006 01:30 PM | Link to this
@Johnny - and some men cry when they are getting laid ‘specially just before having a good release. You know when she starts practicing her kegel exercises just as you say your are about to let it go - with each burst, her grip seems to tightens. You find yourself taken to the point of dilerium and then it’s over and you can’t get up. Hahahahahahahaha
By db
April 17, 2006 01:31 PM | Link to this
@divine1: Exactly. lol!
oh yeah… in my previous post, change ‘sandles’ to ‘sandals’ please. I can’t spell today.
By China Doll
April 17, 2006 01:31 PM | Link to this
Page and Ms. QC Did you Bobby Brown’s feet on the show. His feet were jacked all the way up. He has the “Monkey hands and Monkey Feet going on. YUCK!!! He was trying to put his feet on the daughter, and she was running and screaming. It has so funny.
By db
April 17, 2006 01:32 PM | Link to this
page: can you give me back my red swingline stapler please?
By THE INFAMOUS DK
April 17, 2006 01:33 PM | Link to this
DB Nah Dogg whats worse is when their toes are on the ground because the sandles are too small or too big. I hate that more than seeing them hanging off the back..
By divine1
April 17, 2006 01:34 PM | Link to this
So much for my Easter Sunday feeling… LOL. My halo just went south on my last comment. Just sitting here thinking about this weekend.
By Longtime Lurker
April 17, 2006 01:42 PM | Link to this
@Page1908 AKA’s are typically too “upity” for me, at least the ones I have dated and had “relations” with.
I like down azz chicks that can be professional and handle their biz M-F, but when it comes to their men and their social life, they can adapt the the situation and be comfortable around my homeboys, who many happen to be from the CPT,East Point or the SWATS.
Just haven’t been able to find a AKA that is up for the job! Now Delta’s on the other hand…whaaat! A couple of them chicks have made me proud! Had me walking around with my chest out, like a proud parent.
By divine1
April 17, 2006 01:43 PM | Link to this
that should have read upcoming weekend… ;)
@db - Stop it! It really is not that bad. We listen (not hear) to your point of view (as skewed as it may seem), take it into consideration and try to compromise. Whereas, SOME men have a tendency to hear (not listen) to a woman’s point of view, pick it apart trying to find all of the points that can be attacked or dismissed and stick with his point of view - that is until one of his homey’s says the same thing - then it’s real!!! LOL.
By CutieB™
April 17, 2006 01:43 PM | Link to this
DK LMAO!! I have a co-worker whose toes do that and I just be wondering if she knows it or she just doesn’t care. And theres something so sad about women who wear open toed shoes and the nail polish paint is all chipped off.
By CutieB™
April 17, 2006 01:44 PM | Link to this
DK LMAO!! I have a co-worker whose toes do that and I just be wondering if she knows it or she just doesn’t care. And theres something so sad about women who wear open toed shoes and the nail polish paint is all chipped off.
By divine1
April 17, 2006 01:45 PM | Link to this
that should have read upcoming weekend… ;)
@db - Stop it! It really is not that bad. We listen (not hear) to your point of view (as skewed as it may seem), take it into consideration and try to compromise. Whereas, SOME men have a tendency to hear (not listen) to a woman’s point of view, pick it apart trying to find all of the points that can be attacked or dismissed and stick with his point of view - that is until one of his homey’s says the same thing - then it’s real!!! LOL.
By Tom
April 17, 2006 01:46 PM | Link to this
divine1 Now we are getting somewhere. Where can I send someone to learn about those kegel exercises.
By CutieB™
April 17, 2006 01:47 PM | Link to this
Sorry about the double post, my pc is trippin…
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 01:55 PM | Link to this
@ China…lol no I didn’t see Bobby’s monkey toes! LOL YUCK!!!
@ db…lol a foot of heel hanging off the back of the shoe! haaaa. man, that’s sad. I live in the desert, so the feet are out 24/7 here….crusty feet everywhere for sure!
DB- WELL, IF YOU WANT ME TO WEAR 37 PIECES OF FLAIR, THEN WHY DON’T YOU JUST MAKE THE MINIMUM 37 PIECES OF FLAIR!
@ LL- Ok, ok, I see what you mean about us AKA’s being stuck up, but I assure you I am not that way…and whatchu know about the CPT anyway? lol
By Tray
April 17, 2006 01:55 PM | Link to this
dang I did not know one shoe comment was going to lead into this.
sorry Laney
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 01:57 PM | Link to this
@ China…lol no I didn’t see Bobby’s monkey toes! LOL YUCK!!!
@ db…lol a foot of heel hanging off the back of the shoe! haaaa. man, that’s sad. I live in the desert, so the feet are out 24/7 here….crusty feet everywhere for sure!
DB- WELL, IF YOU WANT ME TO WEAR 37 PIECES OF FLAIR, THEN WHY DON’T YOU JUST MAKE THE MINIMUM 37 PIECES OF FLAIR!
@ LL- Ok, ok, I see what you mean about us AKA’s being stuck up, but I assure you I am not that way…and whatchu know about the CPT anyway? lol
By Tray
April 17, 2006 01:57 PM | Link to this
dang I did not know one shoe comment was going to lead into this.
sorry Laney
By db
April 17, 2006 01:59 PM | Link to this
LL: I have had some interesting experiences with AKAs in my past. Both of my past stalkers were AKAs… I must say; they were fine as all outdoors, but crazy as h3ll!!!
By db
April 17, 2006 01:59 PM | Link to this
LL: I have had some interesting experiences with AKAs in my past. Both of my past stalkers were AKAs… I must say; they were fine as all outdoors, but crazy as h3ll!!!
By db
April 17, 2006 02:02 PM | Link to this
divine: i was just joking… I’m sure there are 3 or 4 women out there that will listen to a man’s point of view on occasions. lol
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 02:04 PM | Link to this
Making stuck up face at everybody saying mean stuff about AKA’s..lol
By Shaun
April 17, 2006 02:05 PM | Link to this
“Page” where are you?
By Shaun
April 17, 2006 02:05 PM | Link to this
“Page” where are you?
By divine1
April 17, 2006 02:07 PM | Link to this
@db - hahahahahahahahahahaahaha - very funny.
By Royal Chic
April 17, 2006 02:07 PM | Link to this
Laney, I just knew you were a Cancer by the way your entry read….crying over the smallest things is a classic sign of a cancer…..I get clowned for crying at a drop of a hat, but I can’t change my emotions….it’s who I am……
By DasKrait2
April 17, 2006 02:09 PM | Link to this
Tray - see, if you had learned to LIKE those stillettos, you never would have thought to post all that earlier.
and your chiropractor would probably like you as well. LOL
By Shaun
April 17, 2006 02:09 PM | Link to this
“Page” where are you? I love AKA’s. I think you all are Gods gift to men……
By 2 can play that game©
April 17, 2006 02:09 PM | Link to this
LL, we still cool although you went the wrong way!
By Longtime Lurker
April 17, 2006 02:10 PM | Link to this
@Page1908 Babe, the CPT was my stomping ground from 83-87! I still hang out over there at least twice a month. Nothing personal on the AKA thing, but I have to support my sista’s and its a fact that they are the truth!
@db Yeah, gotta watch them super fine broads. They will sneak up on you everytime and try to steal your lunch money. I handle all broads with “caution” especially them broads that smile a lot and say what ever you want…them chicks can bring a whole new set of problems in your life, if you hit em right and got a 401K plan, with benefits.
By Tray
April 17, 2006 02:15 PM | Link to this
das when I was younger I wore them, then I developed the ‘foot issues’. which is why I have a podiatrist, not a chiropractor
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 02:15 PM | Link to this
@ Shaun…right now, I am in Phoenix…land of 120 degrees in the shade! LOL….thanks for the lovely compliments…blushing….GO SUNS! lol
By Longtime Lurker
April 17, 2006 02:16 PM | Link to this
@2 Naw bruh, Its been in my heart since birth! I used to just bark like a dog when I was youth for no reason!
My dad is a Nupe, my step dad is a Alpha,my mom is a AKA and my sister is a Delta. I have to complete the puzzle with my crazy azz, no one else would have me!
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 02:19 PM | Link to this
LOL Ok, LL…we still cool, boo:) lol @ stomping grounds in CPT from 83-87….whoa…that was a while back..it’s totally different now!
By Tom
April 17, 2006 02:21 PM | Link to this
So that everyone can learn something from these blogs, especially if you are a guy. How about breaking these out into separate blogs. Here are some ideas.
Laney and Wise Dive can keep Misadventures in Atlanta where the women can cuss and discuss men and analyze them in every minute detail.
Longtime Lurker and runninatl can have a blog called Men’s Adventures in Atlanta where the guys can have a forum about dating women. (Women have misadventures and the guys have adventures)
Bob can have one to talk about Brokeback Mountain and the finer points about cellmates.
Page1908 and CuteB can do another blog about the finer points of toes, shoes, and nail polish.
This could go on so everyone gets their one area of interest.
By Longtime Lurker
April 17, 2006 02:25 PM | Link to this
@Page1908 No, its still the same, you just have wanna be “G”s over there now, where is in the past and in the Jermaine Dupri,Youngbloods,Outkast days, you had “real folks” that created “real situations” and handled their biz.
By db
April 17, 2006 02:26 PM | Link to this
LL: I still can’t leave thoes super-fine broads alone. I’m like a crackhead or something when it comes to beautiful women… I’ll probably get sucked into the dimepiece trap again before it’s all said and done. But I’m sure there are some sane dime broads out there somewhere. My boy lucked up and found one and married her with the quickness. By the way, he had a stalker around the same time my first stalker caught the crazybug. She was a superfine AKA as well… No disrespect page; i’m sure you’re one of the sane ones.
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 02:27 PM | Link to this
Tom…lol… you forgot to add that I could also talk about MAC Lipgloss…that’s my absolute favorite:)
By Longtime Lurker
April 17, 2006 02:28 PM | Link to this
Tom I like the way you think and you are definitely on to something. I hope you are not “whitety” from the other day in Disguise.
By aggressively witty
April 17, 2006 02:28 PM | Link to this
hate to break up the pan hell council but I just stepped outside and I dont never remember an april with days this hot down here.
Its so hot I saw folks starting to pick cotton for no reason. singing “i been working on this slaveship, wish I had me a spaceship so I could fly, flyyyyy so higgggggghhhhhhh”
By Thickness
April 17, 2006 02:29 PM | Link to this
I’m back from lunch and jumping right in — Tom go ahead give us a mans point-of-view, Mr. 2can you step in and help Tom — I’m sure he could use the help.
Page1908 girl I don’t yet which I’m going AKA or Delta but I do think I’m cute (and I maybe a little upity) and for all these men on this blog talking bad about AKA’s — that’s not cool. I am just as hood and any other female and can switch on, switch off when need be.
By Thickness
April 17, 2006 02:30 PM | Link to this
I’m back from lunch and jumping right in — Tom go ahead give us a mans point-of-view, Mr. 2can you step in and help Tom — I’m sure he could use the help.
Page1908 girl I don’t yet which I’m going AKA or Delta but I do think I’m cute (and I maybe a little upity) and for all these men on this blog talking bad about AKA’s — that’s not cool. I am just as hood and any other female and can switch on, switch off when need be.
By MissQC
April 17, 2006 02:30 PM | Link to this
Had i pledged in college it would have been ZETA
By Briana
April 17, 2006 02:31 PM | Link to this
Hmmmmmm Tom…you are really crying a river? Here is a suggestion: you could get over it and contribute the male perspective right here. Why are men always trying to run stuff? Deal with it. Women rule.
By MissQC
April 17, 2006 02:33 PM | Link to this
I love Mac Lipgloss actually i need to get some more ;)
By MissQC
April 17, 2006 02:35 PM | Link to this
I love Mac Lipgloss actually i need to get some more ;)
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 02:38 PM | Link to this
LOL AggWitt…pan hell council:)
Thickness…I am sure you will make the right decision. Just remember that AKA is a legacy….with AKA’s, there would be NO DELTA’s!
By Longtime Lurker
April 17, 2006 02:39 PM | Link to this
@db But I’m sure there are some sane dime broads out there somewhere. No such thing bruh, they all have flaws, some more than others! Most of these cats that hook up with them just over look them flaws and just roll with the program.
Soon as chicks hit puberty and folks start paying them a little bit more attention, they change their game up and go into a “I got it and Imma get mine regardless role”
They know the booty is like crack, that’s why they running around here half naked, so you gonna start reachin in your back pockets and start acting like a 3 year old, who just got a new big wheel!
Be careful of the booty bruh!
By Thickness
April 17, 2006 02:39 PM | Link to this
I am addicted to Lip Gloss period, Mac, Fashion Fair, Iman, being glossy & glassy on the lips is something that makes the men stare.
By THE JUGGERNAUT BIATCH
April 17, 2006 02:40 PM | Link to this
Briana Its the Juggernaut and I dont play that running thangs mess. I’ll get my Ike Turner, Willie Dynamite working on ya.. You must not know who I am.. I’m the JUGGERNAUT biatch!! LOL!!!
By Ignatius
April 17, 2006 02:40 PM | Link to this
Tom, in all honesty I have not seen Brokeback Mountain yet, but lest anyone think me homophobic, I will give you my views on homosexuals.
First, I don’t think homosexuals have any more choice in their sexuality than heterosexuals. Scientists understand genetics and predispositionabout as much as they understand the brain and the liver. Unfortunately, religion is often used to explain what science cannot. And with religion comes vices and “holier than thou” and fanaticism that can be very damaging.
Secondly, even if I did not believe it to be biological, than who am I to condemn someone for their choices if I am unaffected by them? I see a homosexual person or couple together and it’s kind of like seeing a bunch of Budweiser on one side and a bunch of Miller on the other. They pick out a MGD, hey, more Bud for me! LOL
LIke a lot of things in life, just because it’s not my cup of tea doesn’t make it wrong or evil or dirty, just different. Live and let live and love all your brothers and sisters.
And one last aside for the day, cover songs are great, some even top the original, but Hank Williams Sr. open, wrote, and closed the book on anything he ever did. The only cover I eevr heard come close on a Hank song was Cassandra Wilson, and that’s because her version of “Your Cheatin’ heart” was almost unrecognizable from Hank’s.
You all have a wonderful day! I have enjoyed all of you today!
By Tom
April 17, 2006 02:41 PM | Link to this
LL, sorry I don’t know who whitey is. I’m just a guy that could care less about lipgloss.
Here is a subject for the first Men’s Adventures in Atlanta. Why using logic on women will just make your head hurt.
By Longtime Lurker
April 17, 2006 02:41 PM | Link to this
@Miss QC ZETA…WTF!!! Them the ugly broads that nobody wants! Oh, sorry if I offended any of the ZETA broads on here, but damn!
By THE INFAMOUS DK
April 17, 2006 02:44 PM | Link to this
Thick Its not your lips we are staring at.. Just thought you should know..
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 02:46 PM | Link to this
LOL MissQC…MAC Lipgloss and Lipglass is the best. I do like Fashion Fair’s moisturizer….it keeps my complexion flawless and golden as it should be!
LOL Thickness…glossy and glassy lips! lol..yeah that’s cool, but the best thing is also my DKNY Be Delicious perfume…hmmmm….MAC Lipgloss and DKNY Be Delicious perfume….now that’s a combination for ya:)
By divine1
April 17, 2006 02:46 PM | Link to this
LOL @Agg Wit….
By thirdwheelflunkie
April 17, 2006 02:46 PM | Link to this
lol @ aggressively witty hhahahaha it is hot… time for the funky feet to come out and stank up the office…..and everyone I work with is 55 an over too… Break out the support hoes….
By Longtime Lurker
April 17, 2006 02:47 PM | Link to this
@Agg Do me a favor bruh and send some of that heat out here to Nevada. Its like 65 degrees here man! I get so excited when I see blacks folks that I be grinning at them like they are a long lost cousin or somethin.
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 02:50 PM | Link to this
Haaaaaaa LL…lol @ ugly broads Zeta’s..lol no comment:)
By Longtime Lurker
April 17, 2006 02:50 PM | Link to this
Tom I love you man!! You remind me of a Farnesworth Bentley Agg Witt!
By MusingLee
April 17, 2006 02:51 PM | Link to this
Did someone say lip gloss??? It depends on which lips are glossy. I do love the glossy kitty…looking at Page’s curvaceous hips
By Ignatius
April 17, 2006 02:56 PM | Link to this
Tom male logic and female logic are two entirely different concepts. Kind of like today’s topic..seeing a man cry in public would be like watching a woman basketball player scratching her privates on the court. Given a choice…LOL
By MissQC
April 17, 2006 02:57 PM | Link to this
LL you need to calm yo azz down honey, it ain’t that serious. I happen to know some very attractive ZETA Women besides it’s not about how you look, hell it’s whatever Sorority you want to join jeesh!
My sister is a sophmore @ Ga State she’ll be pledging Delta in the fall
By Thickness
April 17, 2006 02:58 PM | Link to this
Infamous DK too cute, well I still like the lip gloss.
By THE INFAMOUS DK
April 17, 2006 02:59 PM | Link to this
(http://youtube.com/watch?v=H746naqMkac&search=juggernaut%20bitch)
Check this out.. Its super funny.. I saw it a while ago and just saw it recently and it had me crackin up..
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 02:59 PM | Link to this
LOL LL you are in NV?? Ha…I’m in AZ:) I’ll send you some heat:))
LOL Musing….man, I am gonna leave that one alone…hands on curvaceous hips again…lol
By MissQC
April 17, 2006 03:00 PM | Link to this
I truly love anything by MAC i’m going to have to try that lipglass i heard it was good…they’re talking about sensitive men on V103
By MissQC
April 17, 2006 03:01 PM | Link to this
I truly love anything by MAC i’m going to have to try that lipglass i heard it was good…they’re talking about sensitive men on V103
By MissQC
April 17, 2006 03:01 PM | Link to this
I truly love anything by MAC i’m going to have to try that lipglass i heard it was good…they’re talking about sensitive men on V103
By Briana
April 17, 2006 03:03 PM | Link to this
who are you calling a biatch?
By Longtime Lurker
April 17, 2006 03:05 PM | Link to this
MissQC Your sista sounds like a smart woman. I ain’t neva,eva,eva,eva (In my Chris Tucker voice) seen a cute Zeta…eva!
The closest thing I have seen to a cute Zeta is the that dark skinned comedy chick that was on the queens of comedy. Can’t think of her name, but she is a Zeta.
By db
April 17, 2006 03:06 PM | Link to this
what was the topic of the day again? lol
By THE INFAMOUS DK
April 17, 2006 03:07 PM | Link to this
Thick Dont get me wrong I likes the glossy lips No random thoughts about Shiny lips right now but they are the icing on the cake after everything else has been scoped out..
By MissQC
April 17, 2006 03:08 PM | Link to this
I truly love anything by MAC i’m going to have to try that lipglass i heard it was good…they’re talking about sensitive men on V103
By SW
April 17, 2006 03:09 PM | Link to this
I filled my SUV up today, full tank…I was on empty. I am still crying.
By FitChick
April 17, 2006 03:09 PM | Link to this
Good Afternoon.
On topic: There’s absolutely nothing wrong with a man showing emotion.
Off topic: Whether you’re AKA or Delta, Alpha or Kappa…they’re all brothers and sisters. I personally didn’t pledge because I refused to kiss azz to get into any organization, especially at FAMU. I prefer the Me Phi Me sorority.
Ig - Unfortunately, religion is often used to explain what science cannot. AMEN. Glad to read you!
By 2 can play that game©
April 17, 2006 03:10 PM | Link to this
ain’t no ‘mo pledging…..they call it “intake” now……
By FitChick
April 17, 2006 03:10 PM | Link to this
Good Afternoon.
On topic: There’s absolutely nothing wrong with a man showing emotion.
Off topic: Whether you’re AKA or Delta, Alpha or Kappa…they’re all brothers and sisters. I personally didn’t pledge because I refused to kiss azz to get into any organization, especially at FAMU. I prefer the Me Phi Me sorority.
Ig - Unfortunately, religion is often used to explain what science cannot. AMEN. Glad to read you!
By Tom
April 17, 2006 03:10 PM | Link to this
LL, here are some other topics for the men’s adventures in Atlanta.
What does it really mean when she says …..
What is the proper answer when she asks do these jeans make my a*s look fat?
How to convince her that you really were talking about carburators to your buds.
Female sign language for men. What do those winks, nods and head flips mean.
She is EXPECTING you to know what is on her mind. How to guess right.
By Longtime Lurker
April 17, 2006 03:12 PM | Link to this
Y’all, you know somethin..this blog is definitely for the black folks, because its broken. Man this thing is all over the place to day. You don’t see any of the other blogs trippin like this thing is doing today…geez.
By divine1
April 17, 2006 03:14 PM | Link to this
@Tom — Please replace WOMEN with Men and then it will be be a correct statement. LOL
By Longtime Lurker
April 17, 2006 03:18 PM | Link to this
@Tom LOL..dawg, you are so on point that it is not funny..LOL. The masses are gonna try to ignore you for the rest of the day, so don’t look for those blogs to be up and operational by the morning. Shoot your ideas to Michael Baisden and he might make it happen for ya ;-)
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 03:19 PM | Link to this
Ladies check this site: www.carolsdaughter.com The products on there are to die for! Their shower gels are so bananas…I love being a “girly-girl”! Yeahhhh…lip gloss, perfume, and shower gels rule! lol..looking around to see who’s with me
Fit…pledging is so Not about kissing azz to get in…
By 2 can play that game©
April 17, 2006 03:21 PM | Link to this
fit, I bet you were at those parties tho!…also, what years were you there?…..though I didn’t attend, I was always there with my folks….even lived there briefly in the summer of ‘94 for an internship….lived on Jackson Bluff…
By China Doll
April 17, 2006 03:21 PM | Link to this
Hey Gang
I was reading some of the post from earlier and my GAY-DAR went off. We’ve been infuriated!!!! Who is it???
By ozment
April 17, 2006 03:22 PM | Link to this
how long have you read the blog Tom?
By Longtime Lurker
April 17, 2006 03:22 PM | Link to this
*@Page1908 Its calle hateritituousdon’t whupamassitus!
By China Doll
April 17, 2006 03:23 PM | Link to this
Hey Gang
I was reading some of the post from earlier and my GAY-DAR went off. We’ve been infuriated!!!! Who is it???
By CutieB™
April 17, 2006 03:24 PM | Link to this
Longtime People in this blog, talk to each other! The other blogs just strictly respond to the question that was asked. But yes, when ‘black folks’ have a conversation one subject always leads to another and another. That’s why this blog is always jumpin. Miss QC I am an adamant user of the lipglass, I don’t go anywhere w/o it…
By Peaches & Creamy
April 17, 2006 03:24 PM | Link to this
LL this blog is not just for black folks, it’s for anyone who wants to give his/her opinion. So you can take your azz off of here and go find something else to do. Cause we don’t want to hear that shiznit from somebody who pops in and out talking out the side of your neck. How do you know ain’t no other blogs tripping like this one? Do you log onto every dayum blog in the USA?! I think not, so shut up! Why don’t you start your own blog and see how many responses you get each day.
By Peaches & Creamy
April 17, 2006 03:26 PM | Link to this
@Page1908 I’ve heard of that and i’m going to check it out now.
By Peaches & Creamy
April 17, 2006 03:27 PM | Link to this
@Page1908 I’ve heard of that and i’m going to check it out now.
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 03:27 PM | Link to this
LL..I don’t know how much Michael Baisden could do for Tom since some “broad” as you would say, put him on blast on that website Don’t Date Him Girl-Dot Com…lol
By CutieB™
April 17, 2006 03:30 PM | Link to this
@Peaches Girl I couldn’t have said it better myself. Page I’m with you 100% on the girly-girl stuff.
By Lurking
April 17, 2006 03:30 PM | Link to this
you guys are slow. He was referring to technical difficulties, and he was joking.
By db
April 17, 2006 03:30 PM | Link to this
Can’t we all just get along?
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 03:31 PM | Link to this
LOL LL..yep man…
LOL @ Peaches…wow!
By Tall&Lovely
April 17, 2006 03:31 PM | Link to this
@PAGE you know you my girl and I’m going to show you mad love if you come out to the A, but I AM A DELTA! And we are just as fly if not more than the average AKA, so I can see how LL would prefer us. LOL
@LL Thanks for the love honey!
Back to lurking…O Yeah and Peaches I am loving you too girl..
By Longtime Lurker
April 17, 2006 03:32 PM | Link to this
@Peaches Must be that time of the month for ya?? It ain’t that serious babe…relax!
As an IT dude, I know the server should not be trippin like it has been today and yes, I do check the other blogs and they seem to be working fine,other than this one,so save the paragraphs for those who want to feed into the negative, I was just making a suggestion, a comment and having a thought….this is America isn’t it??
Back to our regularly scheduled program..
By 2 can play that game©
April 17, 2006 03:32 PM | Link to this
damn Peaches……..
btw, they talk about all Latinos have a female relative named “Maria”, why do all black folks know a female named “Peaches”?
I’m just sayin……….
By China Doll
April 17, 2006 03:34 PM | Link to this
Laughing @ P&C…but you right. AMEM from the choir.
By thirdwheelflunkie
April 17, 2006 03:34 PM | Link to this
Not to get off subject but why do people go into the bathroom and funk it up towards the end of the day? I had to go to the bathroom and I almost blacked out….. Geez people at least spray the bathroom when you are done… Smelling old people funk is no joke… Ok back to lurking…
By Longtime Lurker
April 17, 2006 03:36 PM | Link to this
@Tom Yeah, I know, I saw that post, that chick had some issues!!!
If you really read her post, it sounds like she was the one with the problem! This broad basically was on a dog collar that he was holding and pulling around(shaking my head). Low self esteem on her part if you ask me.
By Tray
April 17, 2006 03:37 PM | Link to this
twf because by this time of the day, breakfast and lunch have been in the system long enough that it is time to ‘come clean’
By Longtime Lurker
April 17, 2006 03:38 PM | Link to this
Sorry Tom, that last post was directed atPage 1908.
By CutieB™
April 17, 2006 03:38 PM | Link to this
Third LMAO!!!! Now my boss is looking at me out the corner of his eye cuz he wants to know what I’m laughing at…
By MissQC
April 17, 2006 03:38 PM | Link to this
Page i went to that website it’s nice, i’ll be charging up some stuff later :)
Peaches girl you came out from no where and put down…i ain’t mad at you Boo..
By Thickness
April 17, 2006 03:39 PM | Link to this
Infamous DK I’ll keep that in mind when I am picking over my SMALL details.
Tom I really don’t where you have been we discuss topics on dating and relationships everyday, and women always give their opinion. If you feel more men should speak out about such topics you like maybe you should invite more men to this blog.
Longtime Luker I like stimulation conversation but I would definitely not call this a blacks folks blog because I’m there are some people blogging who are not black.
By Thickness
April 17, 2006 03:40 PM | Link to this
Infamous DK I’ll keep that in mind when I am picking over my SMALL details.
Tom I really don’t where you have been we discuss topics on dating and relationships everyday, and women always give their opinion. If you feel more men should speak out about such topics you like maybe you should invite more men to this blog.
Longtime Luker I like stimulation conversation but I would definitely not call this a blacks folks blog because I’m there are some people blogging who are not black.
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 03:40 PM | Link to this
Tall…thanks sis…eyeroll..j/k..it’s all love:)
LOL * 2 Can Play*
LOL Thirdwheel
CutieB…all the girl-girls need to unite and band together! holding closed fist up in the air…lol
By hunibrowne
April 17, 2006 03:42 PM | Link to this
@BrokenMan, I feel u. I woke up yesterday morning feeling quite overwhelmed by life and had a good cleansing cry. i feel so much better. it is unfair that society places stigmas on men that classify them as weak or punks because they use crying as a means of expression. divine1 - what u said was beautiful! I couldn’t agree more.
By Longtime Lurker
April 17, 2006 03:42 PM | Link to this
@thirdwheelflunkie LOL,LOL..I am speechless!
By FitChick
April 17, 2006 03:45 PM | Link to this
Page - I know kissing azz wasn’t all that was involved, put it was part of it. Hell, the basketball team and the Marching 100 were fraternities in a sense because the same kind of things went on. It seemed almost everyone did or wanted to pledge something and you were in the minority if you didn’t.
2 - I was at FAMU from 92-97 (undergrad) and 97-99 (grad school). I lived near the Engineering school, where I spent most of my time. Hell ya I was at the parties, mostly the frats. My crew knew mostly Alphas so we were always at their gigs. The GORILLA THRILLA was the ish back in the day!! The Kappa’s had a few 50 cent parties that were tight, not to mention the Luau in the spring.
By Peaches & Creamy
April 17, 2006 03:45 PM | Link to this
Have a good evening everyone, thanks for the website info Page
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 03:45 PM | Link to this
LOL LL what did I do?? shrugging shoulders
MissQC…don’t spend your whole paycheck on that site! Mary looks really pretty on there I think.
By Peaches & Creamy
April 17, 2006 03:47 PM | Link to this
Have a good evening everyone, thanks for the website info Page
By Longtime Lurker
April 17, 2006 03:47 PM | Link to this
Everyone Why has only Lurking figured out that I was talking about the server and technical difficulties with this blog and adding a tad bit of humor to the situation..geez, get a grip people and most of READ CAREFULLY!
By China Doll
April 17, 2006 03:50 PM | Link to this
Thirdwheel ROFLMAO!!!
By gavi1126
April 17, 2006 03:52 PM | Link to this
LOL @ 3rdwheelFlunkie I only wish i knew why.. i be trying to use the restroom, only to find myself gaging making myself to to some other floor.. They need to carry air-spray with them or something..
By thirdwheelflunkie
April 17, 2006 03:52 PM | Link to this
Thanks CutieB… Thank God my big boss is out today… I have been laughing all day on here!!! The old people that sit around me are mad though… I think one of think funked up the bathroom and they are mad that I am talking about it… I will never forget that smell….. Keep that mess at home folks….We should have a blog about bathroom etiquette…
By Janet
April 17, 2006 03:52 PM | Link to this
I once married a man that cried, only to find out it was not because he was sensitive but incredibly manipulative. He would cry when he *ss was on the line and turn the situation around that you would end up forgetting what the real issue at hand was…his lies… and end up comforting him… it was really bizare, so watch out, now if he sheds a tear during a sad or moving movie that is different, if he cries when he tells you he loves you and could not live without you, you have a problem!! Run for your life!!
By MissQC
April 17, 2006 03:53 PM | Link to this
Page No paycheck baby girl, that will go on one of my charge cards lol, might get Moms a little something from there…
it’s all blog luv LL
By Thickness
April 17, 2006 03:53 PM | Link to this
Page1908 Carols Daughter is the best.
Thirdwheel folks do not have manners, they need their own personal air freshner.
CutieB I’m with it — my fist is in the air — Girly Girl I am. Vicky Secret, Lip Glass and all.
Sorry Tom, I hope you can get some clean cut answers someday, maybe even on this blog.
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 03:54 PM | Link to this
Fit- Point well-taken and I agree:)
Peaches- Girl, let me know what you get if you order some stuff off of there:)
By Thickness
April 17, 2006 03:55 PM | Link to this
Page1908 Carols Daughter is the best.
Thirdwheel folks do not have manners, they need their own personal air freshner.
CutieB I’m with it — my fist is in the air — Girly Girl I am. Vicky Secret, Lip Glass and all.
Sorry Tom, I hope you can get some clean cut answers someday, maybe even on this blog.
By hunibrowne
April 17, 2006 03:55 PM | Link to this
@BrokenMan, I feel u. I woke up yesterday morning feeling quite overwhelmed by life and had a good cleansing cry. i feel so much better. it is unfair that society places stigmas on men that classify them as weak or punks because they use crying as a means of expression. divine1 - what u said was beautiful! I couldn’t agree more.
By NoStress
April 17, 2006 03:58 PM | Link to this
Just got done training so I have no idea where ya’ll are at right now but I’ll try to catch up -
@2can - I’ll send you the directions off line but its a small church in Downtown Historic Stone Mountain so if that is too much of a drive don’t sweat it. I’m not a hooper, a dancer, or a performer of any kind I just speak it and let it do what it do. Just simple and plain so if you looking for a performance I’m going to disapoint but if you looking to have an ear bent by the Word in a real way then you may be on to something. I’m not the Pastor of the church just an associate Minister but I teach this Sunday and I’ll be teaching again on the first Sunday in May.
By aggressively witty
April 17, 2006 04:01 PM | Link to this
In terms of crying I have become more open to it in my old age and as I come to grips with my childhood certain things make me cry. I mean when I watched antoine fisher and the scene where he met his long lost family…lets just say it was a lil dusty up in the AW living room.
Now real boo hoo break down and look like someone punched you in the face with a bag of onions and an ugly stick crying. This past year when my grandmother died. I flew back to DC on a wed night and by the time I got in it was too late to visit her. The next day we got the call from the hospital and they let us go in and see the body before they came and got her. Well lets just say a brother could not even make it to the hospital without some tears and then right outside the door I was looking like Cain in menace after him and harold got jacked. Slober, tears, mighta been some blood. That shyt HURT. And it was surprising and caught me off guard cause she aint really like my momma or her kids that much.
By lo
April 17, 2006 04:01 PM | Link to this
Hi everyone! I’m new to blog. I think it’s OK for men and women to be sensitive and cry once in a while. I gotta admit that if my man (if I have one) get emotional and cry a little bit, that would be so sexy and just make me love him more. For women, it’s ok to get emotional and cry for the right purpose, not just to cry to get their way. I would hate these women to do that and make me look bad because a man might think I was doing the same just to get my way. :( Off topic, I have much respect for the Freternities and Sororities, they have tight knit friendships. I was approached by AKA’s and SGRho’s and I wish I was able to stay in school back in the 90s and pledge. I have much respect for those 2 organizations especially because they opened their arms to this Chinese girl!
By NoStress
April 17, 2006 04:02 PM | Link to this
@mista don’t play - nah homie there is a Henderson High School (well atleast there was one) right here in the “A”
By 2 can play that game©
April 17, 2006 04:03 PM | Link to this
‘cause it’s easy when you sign in anonymously and give yourself props!!!! c’mon LL, dawg…you were doing so good, too!
By thirdwheelflunkie
April 17, 2006 04:04 PM | Link to this
The sad thing is we have air freshners in all three stalls… All people have to is pick them up and use them… I almost used a half bottle trying to get that funk out… Now that’s something else that makes me cry right there… I am so glad that I making everyone laugh… I needed to laugh today :o)
By MissQC
April 17, 2006 04:11 PM | Link to this
Spraying all that air freshner stuff does not work in these government bathrooms, if we see a “certain person” come out we turn around and go get some of our standby ZEP industrial strength air freshner u can get that stuff from home depot, and trust me baby it does the job!
By Longtime Lurker
April 17, 2006 04:13 PM | Link to this
2 Man its something about after lunch thoughts that get folks everytime. Man, they eat and they start reading ish that aint even there..amazing!
I know I ain’t the only person that was tryin to post and was having issues. Look at all the double posts on this blog. You would think after two years, this problem would be fixed. This stuff was happening a year ago.
By Tom
April 17, 2006 04:14 PM | Link to this
LL, quit trying to use logic on the ladies. They will only just keep wondering what you mean by that and keep going on and on.
Thickness, it would be better for the guys to discuss Men’s Dating adventures elsewhere since the guys would only get p*ssed off being interupted in the middle of a serious discussion of the female psychie by a discussion of lip gloss and corns. Guys want to know, women want to talk.
By Longtime Lurker
April 17, 2006 04:19 PM | Link to this
Tom Only one reply to that..YEP!
By Atlanta Guy
April 17, 2006 04:19 PM | Link to this
Last week I sadly had to put my dog to sleep. He has been by my side for the past 15 years. I have cried my eyes out since this happened. To me a man who is willing to show his emotion is not only a man but also a human. This has been a very trying time for me and I am finally able to get through the day without crying.
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 04:19 PM | Link to this
LOL Tom gasp
By Thickness
April 17, 2006 04:24 PM | Link to this
Afternoon Lo glad you decided to join in the blog.
Tom Okay, I hear you. Are you upset! Damm, did someone flip on you this weekend. I’m a woman sometimes lip gloss and good foot care just comes to mind. You being so sensative!!! Ha Ha Ha
By 2 can play that game©
April 17, 2006 04:24 PM | Link to this
FYI…..get you some Blunt Spray for those days you gotta do #2 at work…..
Rev, nah, not looking for a minstrel act; just the word!!! Hit me up though, I’ll come check you out.
By thirdwheelflunkie
April 17, 2006 04:26 PM | Link to this
LMAO @ MISSQC… Can you send some to Fulton Industrial…. Yikes… Well it’s been real fun and I haven’t laughed like this in a while! Here’s hoping tomorrow is a good blog.. Now I am off to school :o) Have a Great Evening yall!
By Lurking
April 17, 2006 04:26 PM | Link to this
you are off-base 2 can play that game. Just making an observation, I don’t even know that dude.
By Page1908
April 17, 2006 04:28 PM | Link to this
LOL 2 Can..Imma call your boss and tell him you using that spray…lol:)
Ok ya’ll…I am off to lunch…holla:)
By Briana
April 17, 2006 04:33 PM | Link to this
Tom do you even like chicks?
By MusingLee
April 17, 2006 04:35 PM | Link to this
2cptg Your spray should be given out by that “burger king” man on the Burger King commercials…It’s creepy how it just shows up with sandwiches….I’d be like “where the hell did you get that sandwich?”…No thank you
By 2 can play that game©
April 17, 2006 04:36 PM | Link to this
if I gotta go at work, I go to a different floor…….
By 2 can play that game©
April 17, 2006 04:37 PM | Link to this
then again, I’ve been known to go home, just to do #2 in peace….
By Tom
April 17, 2006 04:38 PM | Link to this
Atlanta Guy - I feel for ya pal. I lost my dog 3 years ago and it still gets me on some days.
Thickness - na, not upset at all. Just being realistic.
By MissQC
April 17, 2006 04:40 PM | Link to this
@Mr2 Blunt Spray lmao
NIGHT NIGHT Y’all
By Ignatius
April 17, 2006 04:42 PM | Link to this
I apologize in advance for the length (never thought I’d get to say that), but I just got this email from the ICM. It seems appropriate for today’s discussion, so enjoy..
1: Under no circumstances may two men share an umbrella.
2: It is OK for a man to cry ONLY under the following circumstances: (a) When a heroic dog dies to save its master. (b) The moment Angelina Jolie starts unbuttoning her blouse. (c) After wrecking your boss’ car. (d) One hour, 12 minutes, 37 seconds into “The Crying Game”. (e) When she is using her teeth.
3: Any Man who brings a camera to a bachelor party may be legally killed and eaten by his buddies.
4: Unless he murdered someone in your family, you must bail a friend out of jail within 12 hours.
5: If you’ve known a guy for more than 24 hours, his sister is off limits forever unless you actually marry her.
6: Moaning about the brand of free beer in a buddy’s fridge is forbidden. However complain at will if the temperature is unsuitable.
7: No man shall ever be required to buy a birthday present for another man. In fact, even remembering your buddy’s birthday is strictly optional. At that point, you must celebrate at a strip bar of the birthday boy’s choice.
8: On a road trip, the strongest bladder determines pit stops, not the weakest.
9: When stumbling upon other guys watching a sporting event, you may ask the score of the game in progress, but you may never ask who’s playing.
10: You may flatulate in front of a woman only after you have brought her to climax. If you trap her head under the covers for the purpose of flatulent entertainment, she’s officially your girlfriend.
11: It is permissible to drink a fruity alcohol drink only when you’re sunning on a tropical beach… and it’s delivered by a topless model and only when it’s free.
12: Only in situations of moral and/or physical peril are you allowed to kick another guy in the nuts.
13: Unless you’re in prison, never fight naked.
14: Friends don’t let friends wear Speedos. Ever. Issue closed.
15: If a man’s fly is down, that’s his problem, you didn’t see anything.
16: Women who claim they “love to watch sports” must be treated as Spies until they demonstrate knowledge of the game and the ability to drink as much as the other sports watchers.
17: A man in the company of a hot, suggestively dressed woman must remain sober enough to fight.
18: Never hesitate to reach for the last beer or the last slice of pizza, but not both, that’s just greedy.
19: If you compliment a guy on his six-pack, you’d better be talking about his choice of beer.
20: Never join your girlfriend or wife in discussing a friend of yours, except if she’s withholding sex pending your response.
21: Phrases that may NOT be uttered to another man while lifting weights: (a) Yeah, Baby, Push it! (b) C’mon, give me one more! Harder! (c) Another set and we can hit the showers!
22: Never talk to a man in a bathroom unless you are on equal footing: i.e., both urinating, both waiting in line, etc. For all other situations, an almost imperceptible nod is all the conversation you need.
23: Never allow a telephone conversation with a woman to go on longer than you are able to have sex with her. Keep a stopwatch by the phone. Hang up if necessary.
24: The morning after you and a girl who was formerly “just a friend” have carnal, drunken monkey sex, the fact that you’re feeling weird and guilty is no reason for you not to nail each other again before the discussion about what a big mistake it was occurs.
25: It is acceptable for you to drive her car. It is not acceptable for her to drive yours.
26: Thou shalt not buy a car in the colors of brown, pink, lime green, orange or sky blue.
27: The girl who replies to the question “What do you want for Christmas?” with “If you loved me, you’d know what I want!” gets an Xbox. End of story.
28: There is no reason for guys to watch Ice Skating or Men’s Gymnastics. Ever.
29: We’ve all heard about people having guts or balls. But do you really know the difference between them? In an effort to keep you informed, the definition of each is listed below.
“GUTS” is arriving home late after a night out with the guys, being assaulted by your wife with a broom, and having the guts to say, “are you still cleaning or are you flying somewhere?”
“BALLS” is coming home late after a night out with the guys smelling of perfume and beer, lipstick on your collar, slapping your wife on the a* and having the balls to say, “You’re next!”
We hope this clears up any confusion.
The International Council of Manhood, Ltd
By Tom
April 17, 2006 04:43 PM | Link to this
Briana, YES!
By DasKrait2
April 17, 2006 04:49 PM | Link to this
IG - hilarious list but can you just decline the beer instead of moaning about it?
“Oh, you have Bud. Naw, I think I’ll pass on the beer, not that thirsty really”.
Moaning about the brand of free beer in a buddy’s fridge is forbidden.
By DuShawn
April 17, 2006 04:51 PM | Link to this
I can’t even remember the last time I cried. However I do recall a young lady I was briefly involved with years ago. On our first date we were discussing our families. She began to describe some dysfunctional, abusive situations that she had gone through and started crying. I thought this was somewhat strange to be this open on our first date. I pretended to be caring and supportive (actually hoping this was expedite intimacy). My psycho radar went off. I ignore it, eventually slept with her a few times, tried to end it and she stalked the hell out of me!
By Thickness
April 17, 2006 05:01 PM | Link to this
I get the feeling that if I meet a man who show an exceeding amount of emotion he might have some serious issues.
I’m gonna leave the crying question alone. If you cry a great deal of the time it might be a sign of depression.
I cry but not all the time, I am not extremely sensative. I guess I have grown a thick skin over the years.
Good Night all, I have to go now.
By melo
April 18, 2006 09:33 AM | Link to this
I only cry and sob when I’m having sex because I think moaning is just pretentious and ugly!!