Sunday, September 29, 2013
Friday, September 27, 2013
Yeezus v.s Kimmel : What it Really means
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The next clip Kimmel plays shows West claiming that he brought the idea for leather jogging pants to Fendi. The punch line is supposed to come when Kanye says, “How many motherfukkers you done seen with a leather jogging pant?” Kimmel responds, “I don’t know, none? Is that really a thing?” The short answer to that question is yes, theyare. In fact, in hip-hop and R&B, they’re a pretty big thing, worn by names like Rihanna,Beyoncé, and yes, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. If Kanye really did come up with that idea and no one listened, it’s understandable that he would be upset about it.
The next part is important. Kimmel adds, “That seems impractical to me, but I don’t know fashion. And to be honest I don’t follow a lot of what Kanye West has to say.” This is the point at which Kimmel, instead of assuming everything West has to say is laughable on its face, should at least have tried. After all, I didn’t know what Kanye meant by “leather jogging pants” either, but I did know that Kanye is an extremely intelligent person. All I had to do was Google it.
But instead of trying to understand, Kimmel does the opposite: He revels in his lack of comprehension, and puts Kanye’s words in the mouth of a child, in order to infantilize him. The point of the joke is clear: I don’t understand these remarks, so clearly they are the nonsense talk of a small child.
I’m not going to defend everything Kanye West has ever said. I’m not even going to defend everything Kanye West said in his angry response. But the real problem here isn’t Kanye, it’s Kimmel. If you don’t know the fashion world, then you shouldn’t try to tell Kanye West, who’s rubbed elbows with many of the biggest fashion designers in the world, about fashion. More importantly, if you’re a 45-year-old white dude who apparently doesn’t understand a thing about pop music, you shouldn’t try to tell one of the biggest hip-hop artists in the world about hip-hop.
The next part is important. Kimmel adds, “That seems impractical to me, but I don’t know fashion. And to be honest I don’t follow a lot of what Kanye West has to say.” This is the point at which Kimmel, instead of assuming everything West has to say is laughable on its face, should at least have tried. After all, I didn’t know what Kanye meant by “leather jogging pants” either, but I did know that Kanye is an extremely intelligent person. All I had to do was Google it.
But instead of trying to understand, Kimmel does the opposite: He revels in his lack of comprehension, and puts Kanye’s words in the mouth of a child, in order to infantilize him. The point of the joke is clear: I don’t understand these remarks, so clearly they are the nonsense talk of a small child.
I’m not going to defend everything Kanye West has ever said. I’m not even going to defend everything Kanye West said in his angry response. But the real problem here isn’t Kanye, it’s Kimmel. If you don’t know the fashion world, then you shouldn’t try to tell Kanye West, who’s rubbed elbows with many of the biggest fashion designers in the world, about fashion. More importantly, if you’re a 45-year-old white dude who apparently doesn’t understand a thing about pop music, you shouldn’t try to tell one of the biggest hip-hop artists in the world about hip-hop.
Let's talk about what Kanye actually said in his interview with Zane Lowe. He said that he feels he's not respected as a designer by white executives in the fashion world. He contrasted his shut-out from corporate branding and designing deals to those worlds' embrace of Lady Gaga. He noted that he's the biggest rock star on the planet.
Where did he lie? Which one of those statements is not only true, but obvious to anyone who doesn't force themselves to believe in the myth of a post-racial America? Are we really mad because Kanye thinks black creatives have a harder time being taken seriously than white creatives, or are we mad because Kanye is confident enough to say it out loud?
Kimmel's spoof was insulting because, as Ayesha Siddiqi noted last night, the sketch "didn't even change his words, they literally replaced him with a child. That's how White America sees Kanye and that's his battle."
"Kimmel did everything Kanye kept explaining always happens to him, not being taken seriously as a black creative," Siddiqi continued. (Her whole set of tweetsfrom last night should probably be required reading.)
West's anger must be considered in its full context: The rapper has been a lightning rod because he has repeatedly spoken his mind on his own timetable. What has West done to turn so many people against him? He gave voice to a common sentiment about George Bush, interrupted Taylor Swift and occasionally lashes out at paparazzi whose job it is to ruin his life and have fun doing it.
We live in a world where countless celebrities have engaged in horrific acts of domestic violence and continue to work, and yet America is upset about a visionary creative who doesn't always say the politically correct thing.
Where did he lie? Which one of those statements is not only true, but obvious to anyone who doesn't force themselves to believe in the myth of a post-racial America? Are we really mad because Kanye thinks black creatives have a harder time being taken seriously than white creatives, or are we mad because Kanye is confident enough to say it out loud?
Kimmel's spoof was insulting because, as Ayesha Siddiqi noted last night, the sketch "didn't even change his words, they literally replaced him with a child. That's how White America sees Kanye and that's his battle."
"Kimmel did everything Kanye kept explaining always happens to him, not being taken seriously as a black creative," Siddiqi continued. (Her whole set of tweetsfrom last night should probably be required reading.)
West's anger must be considered in its full context: The rapper has been a lightning rod because he has repeatedly spoken his mind on his own timetable. What has West done to turn so many people against him? He gave voice to a common sentiment about George Bush, interrupted Taylor Swift and occasionally lashes out at paparazzi whose job it is to ruin his life and have fun doing it.
We live in a world where countless celebrities have engaged in horrific acts of domestic violence and continue to work, and yet America is upset about a visionary creative who doesn't always say the politically correct thing.
New Anime Alert: Kaiji
Should You ditch Apple and Google? Microsoft Thinks So
According to an inside source at Microsoft, Microsoft Stores will begin giving a minimum $200 in-store credit (as a Windows Store gift card) for iPhones on Friday as part of its “#timetoswitch” campaign, obviously hoping consumers will use the cash to buy a Windows Phone. For the past few weeks, Microsoft has been running a similar trade-in campaign enabling consumers to “trade-in” iPads for cash to encourage consumers to buy Microsoft’s Surface tablets. The company also launched an online campaign in the past few weeks enabling consumers to trade in any Apple, Android or Blackberry Device for a Visa gift card. Unlike the current iPad campaign and the iPhone campaign which are limited to stores in the US and Canada (meaning you must make the trade at a Microsoft store), the online campaign is open to “anyone that’s ready to trade up to an amazing new Microsoft device.”
While Microsoft is making a huge international push to persuade users it’s “#timetoswitch” to Windows Phones, this trade-in program may be a little too late. Apple’s impressive sales figures of the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C in the past few days mean millions of consumers are not only freshly tied into new contracts but overtly prefer the iOS platform over Windows as they waited to purchase the new line of iPhones – and avoided purchasing a Windows Phone when they had the chance.
That said, for iPhone 4 or iPhone 5 owners who were too budget-conscious to upgrade to an iPhone 5S or 5C, Microsoft’s iPhone trade-in program may be enticing enough to make that switch to a Windows Phone. With a minimum of $200 in credit, these consumers desiring one of the hottest new phones on the market can now afford it – even without breaking contract. (Of course, if you just so happen to have an extra iPhone lying around the house and don’t want another phone, the credit is technically for anything in the store — not just a Windows Phone.)
While it seems borderline desperate, Microsoft’s program to trade in iPhones for Windows Phones could be a marginal success in edging Windows Phones further into the mainstream. Though they only have a very, very small marketshare now, it’s possible that programs like this – and its acquisition of Nokia could push Microsoft into competitive territory with Apple and Google
Or, at least, I’m sure that’s what Microsoft is hoping.
While Microsoft is making a huge international push to persuade users it’s “#timetoswitch” to Windows Phones, this trade-in program may be a little too late. Apple’s impressive sales figures of the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C in the past few days mean millions of consumers are not only freshly tied into new contracts but overtly prefer the iOS platform over Windows as they waited to purchase the new line of iPhones – and avoided purchasing a Windows Phone when they had the chance.
That said, for iPhone 4 or iPhone 5 owners who were too budget-conscious to upgrade to an iPhone 5S or 5C, Microsoft’s iPhone trade-in program may be enticing enough to make that switch to a Windows Phone. With a minimum of $200 in credit, these consumers desiring one of the hottest new phones on the market can now afford it – even without breaking contract. (Of course, if you just so happen to have an extra iPhone lying around the house and don’t want another phone, the credit is technically for anything in the store — not just a Windows Phone.)
While it seems borderline desperate, Microsoft’s program to trade in iPhones for Windows Phones could be a marginal success in edging Windows Phones further into the mainstream. Though they only have a very, very small marketshare now, it’s possible that programs like this – and its acquisition of Nokia could push Microsoft into competitive territory with Apple and Google
Or, at least, I’m sure that’s what Microsoft is hoping.
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Sweet Tooth Robs Banks???
What if your childs favorite circus act was a harden criminal that took on big jobs like stealing artwork robbing banks, holding people hostage and collecting ransoms? Would you then rethink your career path?
No not really but in the second installment of Payday you are able to join 3 other "criminals" in a mission seeking adventure that will test patience,stealth and accuracy. If you haven't picked it up and are looking for a quick do what you feel to win the objective shooter then you should get it now.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
IF MY EYES WERE A NIKON I'D BE A LAWYER TOO........
No really just imagine if you had the photographic memory of Mike Ross how much you could accomplish, Why would I even waste it on faking a law degree to help the ever so stylish lawyer Harvey Specter. Seriously I mean with Mike's super powers (basically) you think he would overpower everyone on the show, but if you ask me he is seriously overshadowed by his mentor/boss Harvey. Now I don't want to give away the show or it's plot because I want you to choose if you want to watch it or not(why aren't you?) but I will say it does have a plethora of women who are sexy if you ever get tired of looking at Heisenberg's face. Also go get you a Tom Ford Suit.(queue Jay Z)
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