I was taught in school that a large amount of that was on purpose, perpetrated by record labels and producers more than anyone else. White audiences loved the black sound, but would not purchase black music, so the black sound was remade in a safe, white package. It was a sales thing. Is that true?

I once went to wedding where the bride and her father spotlight danced to Calendar Girl by Neil Sedaka. It made me gag.

At my wedding, my dad escorted me, he did not “give me away.” I wanted his escort because he was my favorite person on Earth, but I was not his property to “give.” My dad wouldn’t have okay with giving me away, nor would the UCC pastor that officiated the wedding have allowed it.

I’ve seen 4 images. They are burned into my eyes forever, and I’ll never forget them. :(

Seriously, he looks so much better smiling. I don’t get the tantruming three-year-old frown.

She is a great mother. I think she probably wanted even more children, but Combover Caligula was begrudgingly granting her a favor by allowing her the one.

I was JUST coming here to say that. No one will ever convince me that he’s not a Sinatra.

I caught that!!!

Also, a car as a cover photo.

Yep, I was just coming here to say that.

I’m just here for the Monkees shoutout. <3

That commercial does show an older, Black breastfeeding mother, which is a cool little addition.

I don’t really know why they’re trying to polish this, a turd is still a turd.

More like 100 years.

DOO-HOO-HOOOOOOOD grape BLC oh mah gawd

“Cuck” is a stupid, stupid insult, and anyone who uses it is a massive tool.

It’s all regulation.

I knew a groom who played the guitar and sang “Every Rose Has its Thorn” by Poison to his bride at their wedding.

I sold each of them a Mint Julep at the Kentucky Derby. Really nice guys, each tipped one dollar, wore AMAZING suits.

He makes for great television.