HATED IT: Tatted Up… Thumbs Down!

Let me preface this post by stating, for the record, that I like tattoos. I can appreciate the art and beauty in body ink and feel that those who elect to mark their bodies are completely in their right to do so. To be completely honest, I, myself, would like a tattoo - more as a symbol of my life and learned experiences as opposed to a fad or “cool” thing to don. Recent tattoo news has me confused, a bit angry and completely HATIN’

Let’s examine the evidence, shall we?

Rihanna the “Thug” – I see you shaking you head already. Can someone please explain to me why, oh why, did pop star/singer Rihanna get a tattoo of Tupac’s infamous “Thug Life” tattooed on her knuckles.

It must really be a rough, hard knock life for millionaire pop singers.

Does Ri-Ri know that “THUG LIFE” is an acronym? Does she know that it stands for “The Hate You Gave Little Infants Fucks Everybody,” which, in the words of Tupac, himself, means “what you feed us as seeds, grows, and blows up in your face, that’s Thug Life.”

But, maybe I’m being too hard on her. Maybe, just MAYBE, she really does know that “T.H.U.G L.I.F.E” represents a code for the streets, designed to give order to the rise of gang violence and drug dealing. Word Yo! She can relate.

GTFOH!

Georgia Mom Arrested for Allowing 10-Year-Old to Get Tattoo – This is a crying shame and another case in point, as to why parenting skills need a complete overhaul.

Chuntera Napier was arrested for allowing her 10-year-old son, Gaquan Napier, to get a “memorial tattoo” for his 12-year-old brother Malik who died after being hit by a car. Ms. Napier said she had no idea it was illegal for him to get one, even with her consent.

In news reports Ms. Napier is quoted saying “She was touched by the request” and, my personal favorite, “What do I say to a child who wants to remember his brother? It’s not like he was asking me, ‘Can I get Sponge Bob?” Napier said. “He asked me [for] something that’s in remembrance of his brother. How can I say no?”

Umm, very easy, Ms. Napier... NO or Not until you’re 18 years old.

Now, I don’t believe she should have been arrested, but I honestly don’t understand why, as opposed to letting her son get the tattoo, she didn’t suggest that her son opt to memorialize the deceased by starting a foundation in his name, creating a vigil or new street safety measures at the site where the boy was killed. ANYTHING ELSE. Why was the tattoo even a consideration?

Sigh!

Officially HATIN!

I'm HATIN': Because "No Homo" is a TERRIBLE Phrase... Even in 3-D

"No Homo"... No Thank You!

This post has been a long time coming.

The phrase “no homo” has been thrown around for far too long. It has had many periods of popularity, and, at one point, I thought we rid ourselves of the dreaded term, but with the emergence of our beloved Boondocks coming back for its third and final season, the homophobic phrase has come back with a vengeance.

I’M HATIN’

For those not in the know, the phrase "no homo" is a slang term which asserts that the (male) speaker of such is not homosexual and is usually used before or after an utterance that may have given that impression. It can generally be found in modern day speech or contemporary hip hop music. For example, in rapper Jay-Z’s song “Run This Town,” Kanye West, a featured artist on the track, says, "It's crazy how you can go from being Joe Blow, / To everybody on your dick, no homo." Lil Wayne, in his song "Let the Beat Build,"says: "I wear bright red like a girl toe, no homo." *

After doing some research on the origin of the phrase, I actually found out that the term originated in East Harlem, NYC, in the early 1990’s and was used by many to distance themselves from the “down-low” stereotype of closeted gay and bisexual men. *

Let me stop here.

I feel that this turn-of-phrase is completely derogatory, insensitive and horribly offensive, and this is coming from a HETEROSEXUAL. I can only imagine how it is perceived and felt by the gay population.

I just don’t understand why the term is used.

Personally, if a male says something that can be misconstrued as “gay” or “homosexual in nature,” uttering “No Homo” doesn’t make it less “gay.” Let’s look at a few lyrics from popular hip hop tunes and judge for ourselves.

Lil’ Wayne, in his song titled “Georgia Bush,” a diss record to former President George W. Bush, he states:

“Money money money get a dollar and a dick
Weezy Baby that crack, motherf$%^er get a fix
Got money out the ass, no homo but I'm rich
Bout to go get surgery and put some diamonds on my wrist YES”

Someone please explain to me why saying “no homo” was necessary? I find it sad and actually a bit funny that because he discussed/mentioned his ass, he found it necessary to explain, with this homophobic line, that he’s not gay? Puzzling!

When men say “no homo” are they really just revealing their own insecurities within their sexuality? I mean, this phrase has been around for quite some time and Lil’ Wayne seemingly only started using it after the highly publicized, compromising photo where he is seen kissing Baby a.k.a. Birdman (his “dad”), of Cash Money Records on the lips (both denied anything more than a father/son relationship).

Now, I know what you all are thinking: is this REALLY something to HATE on? It’s not that big a deal; people use it as a joke all the time.

I’ve actually heard it compared to using the “that’s what she said” phrase. Known as the most versatile joke on Earth, the phrase is used to turn a simple comment into a sexual joke. For example:

“I think we can fit t

hat in with the rest of them."
"That's what she said."

or

"Make sure it's long enough."

"That's

what she said!"

To me, they are not the same. There is a big difference between making a sexual joke and disrespecting the chosen (or innate) sexuality of

group of people.

Officially HATIN’

* Reference Wikipedia 2010 and urbandictionary.com

3-D does not = AWESOME

Why is almost every movie made in 2010 in 3-D?

This is RIDICULOUS!

A 3-D (three-dimensional) film is a motion picture that

enhances illusion and depth perception. A special motion picture camera system is used to record the images as seen from two perspectives and special projection hardware and/or eyewear are used to provide the illusion of depth when viewing the film.

3-D films have existed in some form since the 1950's

, but had been largely relegated to a niche in the motion picture industry because of the costly hardware and processes required to produce and display a 3-D film, and the lack of a standardized format for all segments of the entertainment business. It later experienced a worldwide resurgence in the 1980's and 90's driven by IMAX high-end theaters and Disney themed-venues. 3-D films became even more successful throughout 2000–10, culminating in the unprecedented success of 3-D presentations of Avatar in December 2009 and mainly January 2010.

-Wikipedia 2010

Just because it worked for Avatar, does NOT mean I want to watch a bunch of JackAsses doing stunts in 3D.

I’m all for special effects in cinema and can appreciate a good 3-D flick, but I cannot stand to see dismal films, with little plot-lines and horrific acting, relying on the popularity of 3-D to reel in moviegoers. Here’s a thought, why not spend more time and money creating a motion picture with substance and depth, good acting and memorable scenes, as opposed to producing multi-dimensional crap, that costs $17 to see in theaters and leaves you feeling like you’re watching a train-wreck - unable to shield your eyes because this wreck comes with stupid looking glasses.

Moviegoers beware, the following is a list of 3-D movies of 2010 and 2011- View with caution (you have been warned):

2010

Cane Toads 2

APHRODITE IX

Yogi The Hole Tintin (Trilogy)

The Mortician

Paradise Lost

The Dive

Step Up 3-D

Rapunzel

Punk Farm

Outback Interworld Horror Tour

Cereal Heroes

Blue Man Group Musical 3D

GARFIELD

PET FORCE 3D

Relentless Necronauts

Amphibious

Beauty And The Beast

Piranha 3D

Burst 3D

Spy Kids 4

Humpty Dumpty

Smurfs 3D

Oobermind

Tron Legacy 3D

Master Mind

Guardians of Ga’Hoole

Toy Story 3

Shrek Forever After

Alpha And Omega

How to Train Your Dragon

Alice in Wonderland

The Legend of Spyro

2011

The Adventures of TinTin: The Secret of the Unicorn

The Devil’s Drive

Angry Commandos

The Bear and the Bow

Newt

Ghost In The Shell

Crood Awakening

The Three Musketeers

Megamind

Jackass 3D

Battle Angel

Cleopatra 3D

Cold Blooded

Puss In Boots

Kung Fu Panda 2 Rango Frankenweenie

Despicable Me

Sucker Punch

The Guardians

Happy Feet 2

Keep On HATIN’

Welcome Haters: Because Haterade Is Best Served Cold

It feels great to say and please don’t be turned off by the term. I am fully aware of how “Hatin’” is perceived, but this blog, this outlet and you followers can, should and will be the one’s to change that ignorant ideology. This is a forum for issues of the day to be discussed rationally and thoughtfully and will, hopefully, take our random thoughts tangents and rants to a new, higher level. This blog is meant to be satiric and unleash the HATER inside us all.

Hatin’, I believe, is a synonym for opinionated. When people are encouraged NOT to have an opinion, NOT to express an opposing view or are told to shy away from questioning the mindset of a certain individual or group, to me, that is unspeakable and a complete disregard for our given rights to freedom of speech. If having an opinion makes me a HATER, then I wear my badge with honor and ask that you brave souls join me when I proudly say, I’M HATIN’

As I previously stated, this is an open forum and I welcome your feedback, comments or posts of your own.

Welcome again HATERS, you will be receiving your complimentary package in the mail, including your very own I’m HATIN’ bumper sticker, t-shirt and a years supply of HATERADE energy drink, with matching sports bottle.

Enjoy!