In the same way you used to turn to the last page of Jet Magazine to see where Black people would be on TV, Blackwatch on Komplicated.com aims to tell you where you can find Black people in the heights of their geekiness.
Archives for August 2011
Machine Gun Blues
Well I’m a gangster 1934 Junkies, Winos, Pimps & Whores And all you men, women and kids best get out the way Social Distortion This is one of those songs where you hear the first few lines, nudge your buddy and say, “I don’t know what the fuck this song means, but I like…
Ten things I’ve learned from being in a long-term relationship
Note: I can’t accurately say “long-term”; the longest relationship I’ve been in was just over a year. But since I’ve had a few around that length, I feel like maybe they can serve as one big, messed up relationship. I am horrible at remembering names, dates, and noticing slight physical or aesthetic changes. This shortcoming…
The Demise of the Guise of Guys
Philip Zimbardo gives a TED talk about the “Demise of Guys.” Dan Griffin respectfully disagrees.
Webcast: It’s Komplicated, 9PM PST Tonight! BE THERE!
Stephon Urquelle, Hong Kong Phooey, live mixing and so much more, tonight at 9PM PST.
The Mirror Cracked
Quiet Riot Girl examines the intersection of men, metrosexuality and disability.
Interesting post on bullying and masculinity
In reeling drunkenly from one blog to another, I stumbled across this charming post over at Post-Modern Enlightenment, in which the author takes down a pro-bullying article by a right-winger. Yes, people write pro-bullying articles. Yeah, I don’t fucking know either. Anyway, it’s a good read, go enjoy.
Sunday Social Justice
You know the drill. Do a good thing, brag about it here, bask in the applause of others and don’t be that asshole who fucks it up for everyone. 🙂
Respect: From The Street To The Gallery [Basquiat]
The former grafitti artist became an international icon before destroying himself. The cost of genius? Perhaps.
Vacation
“Vacation, all I ever wanted…Vacation have to get away” The Go-Go’s Thanks to The Muse for helping out with the final guest installment of Music Week. She’s pretty rad and you should check out her blog and shit. It’s music Week and I am honored to be asked by JR to help out.…
On Femmephobia
Trigger warning for mentions of rape and violence. When I was a freshman in high school, I and my friends were Cool Chicks. We weren’t like those other girls, the ones who were passive and weak and giggled and watched romantic comedies and thought about their hair and makeup. Those girls were stupid and frivolous and vapid, and we made…
Dennis Rodman Talks about Manhood
At the Hall, Rodman talked about not being the father, son, or husband he wished he had. And the men who saved him.
Culture: Vader? He Can’t Do It Alone [The Empire]
Presented without comment.
Technology: Federal Communications Devices Hacked By Kids’ Toys
Millions of dollars worth of research and development defeated by stuff your kid sister has in her room.
Passing the Manhood Baton
Tom Matlack wondered if manhood is still passed down generation to generation by “role models.” Ken Solin responds.
Respect: Call Me *Mister* Poitier! [Cool]
You wish you could be this … cool.