Hmm… now is this is interesting. What is this specifically referring to? Some of them have relaxed hair which makes me think it’s speaking of an American problem… is there a specific story this is speaking of?
This is about the successful black woman in America being unable to find a successful black eligible man to date and marry. It’s a real problem- or it’s a real perceived problem- in the African American affluent community.
The issue HAS come up a number of times in the “culture” that as women have advanced, they’ve found a smaller choice in suitable spouses.
At the same time, just looking at the fact that women outnumber men in America, in ALL racial groups— the pond has gotten smaller for finding a good “catch”. Ahhh, but think about the opportunity guys! (well, if you put out the cigarette, get a college degree, put your beer down and turn off the football game; and get a job.)
comYcs; You sound like my brother (and that’s not a compliment). He called every woman, including his own sisters, skanks. Was the biggest gossip I know along with he biggest homohobe…then I found out he molested his own daughter.
Then I realized that no matter what I do, I’ll be a skank to him. He’s in jail now.
I know you’ll say I sound like a b!tch, here, but I’ve spent ages 18 to 24 wondering; “I’m in university, I’m young, I want fun, I believe I have a great future and an interesting career ahead of me but I don’t want kids now…must find Mr. Right”
Last winter, I finally realized two things;
1 what is a mister right?
and
2 Why do I need him?
Strangely enough, as long as I was in “must settle down” mode, there was not a man in sight. Now that I’ve stopped searching, they’re all over me.
^^ I believe the worst thing happening to black america right now is not an evil thing imposed on them by whites, it is their own image of themselves as portrayed in the medias; the gangsters, womanizers, drug dealers present all over the medias, to entertain rich, often white kids.
So honest black people feel like they have to reject everything black to be successful and yet seem honest.
You can agree or disagree with Obama, but I think his election was a major plus as it broke those clichés.
I don’t know how many of the responders to this cartoon is actually part of the black community, but being black this is not a new topic. There are very few black men (meaning those who are not gay, in jail, with baby mama drama, married, or dead) for well educated women to choose from. Compound on top of this all the rest who don’t have college education, or don’t have the same level of success in their careers.
sometimes it’s better to research before saying what you “think”.
they are definitely NOT skanks - they’re fed up w/ pimps and gangstas who sit around drinking, watching tv sports, and spouting testosterone.
This is an Illustration for an article in the Economist. Besides his personal editorials KAL does header illustrations, the article link follows:
http://tinyurl.com/y6ywr9b
If you want to bash someone, the author of the Lexington column is the target. Although, if you read the article, I think you’ll find there are some interesting data and thoughts.
Jaedabee Premium Member about 14 years ago
Hmm… now is this is interesting. What is this specifically referring to? Some of them have relaxed hair which makes me think it’s speaking of an American problem… is there a specific story this is speaking of?
WarBush about 14 years ago
He lost me on this one. Is he saying black women need a man to depend on?
OmqR-IV.0 about 14 years ago
It’s been said a few times before, Kal (Kevin Kallaugher) is American. No idea what the cartoon is about.
spenceball about 14 years ago
This is about the successful black woman in America being unable to find a successful black eligible man to date and marry. It’s a real problem- or it’s a real perceived problem- in the African American affluent community.
CorosiveFrog Premium Member about 14 years ago
I think Spencer gets the point. It’s one of the side effects of having more women than men in universities.
Let’s see….how did men get wives when they were no women at all in universities?
Dtroutma about 14 years ago
The issue HAS come up a number of times in the “culture” that as women have advanced, they’ve found a smaller choice in suitable spouses.
At the same time, just looking at the fact that women outnumber men in America, in ALL racial groups— the pond has gotten smaller for finding a good “catch”. Ahhh, but think about the opportunity guys! (well, if you put out the cigarette, get a college degree, put your beer down and turn off the football game; and get a job.)
CorosiveFrog Premium Member about 14 years ago
^^ If he watches hockey, he doesn’t have to stop, I’ll watch it with him…
…but I won’t watch football!!! (unless a CFL team comes to Moncton)
comYics about 14 years ago
Those aren’t called women, bruce4671, those are called skanks.
CorosiveFrog Premium Member about 14 years ago
comYcs; You sound like my brother (and that’s not a compliment). He called every woman, including his own sisters, skanks. Was the biggest gossip I know along with he biggest homohobe…then I found out he molested his own daughter.
Then I realized that no matter what I do, I’ll be a skank to him. He’s in jail now.
CorosiveFrog Premium Member about 14 years ago
I know you’ll say I sound like a b!tch, here, but I’ve spent ages 18 to 24 wondering; “I’m in university, I’m young, I want fun, I believe I have a great future and an interesting career ahead of me but I don’t want kids now…must find Mr. Right”
Last winter, I finally realized two things;
1 what is a mister right? and 2 Why do I need him?
Strangely enough, as long as I was in “must settle down” mode, there was not a man in sight. Now that I’ve stopped searching, they’re all over me.
comYics about 14 years ago
Femalia that encourage menalia to do wickedly arent really viewed as human, it’s a demonic practice.
CorosiveFrog Premium Member about 14 years ago
^and what is encouraging them to be evil? what is discouraging them?
Everyone has it’s own conscience. It’s up to them to use it to stay out of trouble. We’re not the moral guardians of mankind.
comYics about 14 years ago
That sounds logically intune with Kal’s cartoon acelist.
CorosiveFrog Premium Member about 14 years ago
^^ I believe the worst thing happening to black america right now is not an evil thing imposed on them by whites, it is their own image of themselves as portrayed in the medias; the gangsters, womanizers, drug dealers present all over the medias, to entertain rich, often white kids.
So honest black people feel like they have to reject everything black to be successful and yet seem honest.
You can agree or disagree with Obama, but I think his election was a major plus as it broke those clichés.
stokeste about 14 years ago
I don’t know how many of the responders to this cartoon is actually part of the black community, but being black this is not a new topic. There are very few black men (meaning those who are not gay, in jail, with baby mama drama, married, or dead) for well educated women to choose from. Compound on top of this all the rest who don’t have college education, or don’t have the same level of success in their careers.
myming about 14 years ago
comYicks,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skank http://www.thefreedictionary.com/skanks
sometimes it’s better to research before saying what you “think”. they are definitely NOT skanks - they’re fed up w/ pimps and gangstas who sit around drinking, watching tv sports, and spouting testosterone.
Gladius about 14 years ago
This is an Illustration for an article in the Economist. Besides his personal editorials KAL does header illustrations, the article link follows:
http://tinyurl.com/y6ywr9b
If you want to bash someone, the author of the Lexington column is the target. Although, if you read the article, I think you’ll find there are some interesting data and thoughts.
fallacyside about 14 years ago
^Oh, Lawdy!