At least 20-30 times a week, I always see things around me that are just unnecessary and idiotic. You know things like having your kids go to the store and get you beer, or stuffing crack in your mouth so the cops don't see it knowing damn well they seen you put it there. Some of us call this dumb shit or just downright fucking stupid. So here is a simple, but thorough list of the dumb things that people do. This can surely transcend race, but for the most part I keep seeing black people do this dumbass shit.
- Using our rent/bill money for purchasing shit we don't need. We all know somebody or have done it ourselves; shit I'm victim of it too. Rent is due in 3 days, you got the money in your pocket to pay it. Do you pay the rent early or do you use that bread for these Jordan's that are at the store right now? Or those new Salvatore's that are limited with only 500 made and you just got to get 'em? They are some nice shoes too, can't front.
- Complaining about your job as you go to work, but at the same time get mad at the weather because you can't go to work. The weather was bad all over the country this winter, it just amazes me how one minute someone can say, "Man, I hate my job. I'm going to call in sick and watch my stories," to switch up the next and say, "This damn snow is fuckin' up my money, I gots to go to work."
- People who complain about anything and don't show any effort to changing such. "What the fuck is taking this bus/train so long? I got shit to do!" Get a car. "Ugghhh, this muhfucka here get on my last nerve.” Ion't giveafuck. “My boo need to get it right or I'm gonna leave." So leave. I have found that people who complain a lot know the answers to their own situation, they just need somebody to validate and be on their side. FUCK OUTTA HERE! Complainers can and will slow you up, because unknowingly you have now been sucked in their fucked up life. With complaining there's always a solution, it's when you can't find a solution that you have a dilemma and then shouldn’t be too proud to call on someone for help.
- Rocking a fitted hat/Dickies outfit/sneakers/freakum dress/ Uggs/ big chain/ [insert yours here] to a job interview. I understand people you want to express your individuality; you want to be YOU. But let's be real, would YOU hire somebody who came through with a fitted hat/freakum dress on? Damn the experience, how you carry yourself is the most important thing to remember in life. But for the sake of a job, play your position and look the part. How you going to remodel the house if you never walked in the door much less seen the blueprints?
Which brings me to this...
...Wait for it...
- Learn to have a grown up conversation with actual adults. Let's use the job scenario:
INTERVIEWER
On your application you haven't specified what days and times you are available for work? When are you available?"
DUMBASS
Well, ummmmmmm shoot. It really doesn't matter what time. I'm available for availability so you can get at me any time.
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DUMB MUHFUCKAS! If you don't know how to have a genuine conversation with people, you will get nowhere...period. Talking to your friends is one thing, but what if you are meeting your boo's family. Are you going to say to pops: "Wassup my G, how's things lookin' out here for you my nig? (actually witnessed that shit)
.....or.....
Mother says, "So _______, I think my son really likes you since he had you meet us." Girl says, "I mean, it's about time isn't it? I thought his parents were dead or some shit,” (another actual account). People let's realize that talking about music, blogs, reality shows, BET, Beyoncé, whatever else is not going to get you anywhere far unless you trying to be a Wendy Williams-type who sole life purpose is to spread dumb shit out there.
*fin*
