“I think it’s racist that there isn’t there a ‘White History Month’?”

“[I]nsisting that his comments “are not representative of the person that I am.”

“Annie the Chicken Lady” is complete bullshit. But don’t forget that Uptown was a menthol cigarette specifically targeted towards African Americans, and set to be released during Black History Month. 

Let us all hope that the growing consumer demands of POC also help in the creation of ads that reflect reality. When white executives sit around a dream things up based on “what black people think” the results are . . . mediocre at best.

Because of the percentage of tuned up frat boys, Brass Monkey used to produce some spectacular contenders. I once watched as the cops took out one of those lads, cuffed him, then proceeded to stand with a foot on his back, eating Jumbo Slice while waiting for the wagon.

Ah, the mid-afternoon brawl is a D.C. classic. I think I was witness to no less than 4 between ‘01 and ‘07. My favorite was one that started at the 7-11 at the intersection of Blair Road and Kansas Avenue, and finished with a high speed chase.  

I defy you to listen to any of the hits she recorded during the height of her career, not be in a good mood. Even her B-Sides were masterpieces. For example, you know what the B-Side of “The House That Jack Built” was? “I Say A Little Prayer”! That instant classic, where I get a lump in my throat was damn B-Side!

Admittedly way down the ladder of concern, I’ll note that the one closest to Marmalade Mao has a Harley-Davidson patch on, which they are supposed to be boycotting, because of, I dunno, reasons. Like Harley wanting to stay in business in the face of ruinous tariffs.

I kind of feel like ICE got jobbed in the seeding. How does the actual militarized carceral state wind up with a #10? That’s where your mid-majors land, your condescending white teachers telling POC to “calm down” because their kid got called the Hard N-Word at school. The Federal Cops rounding up brown people fleeing…

From a design meeting at Silvia Ulson:

Police officers elsewhere, take note! Helpful check-ups and chicken biscuits are always welcome. 

While not surprised, I am depressed that CVS has a greater accountability than most of our police departments.

Do they issue these people house coats, or do they all just shop at the same place? 

You know how Cosmo is always printing those bullshit sex guides? Where you need three grapefruits, a gallon of goat milk, and a tarp? And everyone reads them an think “sure”.

This is really just a salamander, right? I think you can buy one used at a kitchen supply place for less than half that price.

Formerly crazy, but increasingly reasonable, Idea of the Day:

Not all white people . . . are upset by this news. We’ve done kind of a shitty job.

When you have enjoyed unrivaled privilege, a request for equality feels like an attack.

Where Trotz is concerned, I think a lot has to do with his son, who has special needs.