Friday, February 02, 2007

Essay 1650


Calling out and recalling in a MultiCultClassics Monologue…

• Somebody call the Maytag repairman out of retirement. The company just recalled 2.3 million dishwashers.

• Somebody call to see if hell just froze over. Consumer Reports magazine says Mickey D’s coffee is better than Starbucks’ offerings. However, the review essentially stated the fast feeder’s Premium Roast “was decent and moderately strong. Although it lacked the subtle top notes needed to make it rise and shine, it had no flaws.” Now that’s a strong recommendation.

• A Queens Councilman proposed an official ban on the N-word. “It’s my hope this resolution will spark a dialogue in all communities and begin to move our society, especially in our entertainment culture, toward a place where the N-word is simply unacceptable to be used in any context,” said Councilman Leroy Comrie. A counterpoint rebuttal will be delivered by Michael “Kramer” Richards.

• A leading pastor from Atlanta proposed that Black churches officially denounce gangsta rap. “The church ought to say, ‘If you can’t do more positive rap, shut up and get the hell out,’” said the Rev. Michael A. Battle at the third annual Pastors and Laity Conference in Los Angeles. Now awaiting a rapper to battle Battle.

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