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1. Lyonside wrote:

   I LOVE EgoTrip’s stuff - kudos for VH1 for letting them mess with everyone’s heads yet again! Like all great social comedy, a viewer goes “Hah! Heh… hrmn. Ouch.”

   Posted 27 Jan 2005 at 12:48 pm ¶

2. Dave wrote:

   Sacha and the Ego Trip guys rule. I am setting my TIVO for all three nights. Congrats to them!!!!!!!! Bring back the magazine!

   Posted 21 Feb 2005 at 2:23 pm ¶

3. Cindy wrote:

   On Blackaphobia, several of the black talking heads were asked if the myth of the black penis being bigger than white people was true? They all said that it was definately true. What kind of crap is that? VH1 is trying to be progressive in it’s programing yet it airs this kind of spew. First of all, it’s not true; there is no difference in erect sizes between black and white. Secondly, it’s just damn scary to see people on national television boasting that their race has the largest genitals in the universe. Scary in the same way as are white supremecists.

   Posted 25 Feb 2005 at 3:15 am ¶

4. Nathan wrote:

   Cindy,
   I watched that crap too and totally agree with you. Talk about reverse racism. How come there are no white men on that show? And the white men they show are these wimpy assed white men. How many hot white girls date white guys, like 99% of them. They are trying to brainwash people to believing all white women love black men and white men are afraid of blacks. This is so not the way things work in real life. Nearly all white girls want a white man. VH1 is spreading hate through it’s one sided PC bullshit.

   Posted 27 Feb 2005 at 3:09 pm ¶

5. Susie wrote:

   Cindy and Nathan,

   First of all there is no such thing as reverse racism when it comes to the black community, primarily because racism deals with opression not necessarily predjudice. The black community is not and has not had the position to exhert opression over the white community.

   Secondly, television is dominated by white images. There is no voice for the black community on TV, except for BET and other black runned stations. I see no problem with black men or women expressing their opinions, especially when it comes to a show that deals with serious ideas coupled with comedy. Therefore, their statement about black male genitalia isn’t really a big deal. Actually it seems as if you two are examples of the white blackophobia that was discussed in Race O Rama.

   Finally, when it comes you calling them racists. What is all this crap about white women and white men. Sounds like Jim Crow ideology about sexual relations between the races. It may be true that white people hang out with white people, but why do we have to argue that “hot white girls date white guys?” That is the only racist comment I have heard or read from Race o Rama and its discussion on this website.

   Posted 28 Feb 2005 at 1:57 pm ¶

6. Cindy wrote:

   The “racism” term that you are describing is only used in sociology studies. There are different meanings for the word “racism.” I guess from a sociological studies point of view it would now be impossible for white people in South Africa to be racist since Blacks now control the power. Is that correct? Cmon, lets get real here; we all know that when we are generaly speaking of racism and racist people we are using the term in a broad universal way, not “American Sociological Studies 101″ glossary terms way. Yes, Black Americans can be racist. Yes, Japanese Americans, Mexican Americans, White Americans, and even Native Americans can be racist. Lastly, I expressed my opinion that the show was not to my liking, and for that you lumped me and the other poster into a broad catagory of angry, scared, pathetic “white people.” Do you really feel that that was the right thing to do? You should really check yourself.

   Posted 28 Feb 2005 at 10:50 pm ¶

7. Cindy wrote:

   “Actually it seems as if you two are examples of the white blackophobia that was discussed in Race O Rama.”

   By the way Susie,

   My mother is Black and my father is Spanish/Cuban. Wake up.

   Posted 28 Feb 2005 at 10:56 pm ¶

8. tom wrote:

   People:

   U guys want to dance around the real issues -go right ahead. Here is the real deal. Black people are a minority. They will most likely always be a minority here in the united states. White women find them attractive sometimes. Why shouldnt they? Black men are good looking . Just as good looking as any other man. Why do white women chase specifically black men? Simple ….It works in THEIR FAVOR.

   Women pick men. men do not normally pick women. Women tend to be more manogomous than men. Men advance on women , but women decide.

   If your a black guy -a minority, feeling sorry for your situation -which you rightly should know is disadvantaged being surrounded by white people. Why not date a white woman? Feel white. Get all the ‘advantages’ .

   If your a white woman, get the ’size’ and masculinity of a black man (the ones that meet the criteria out of black men) -but realize you STILL HAVE ALL THE POWER.
   You are the white woman. The majority. Have your cake and eat it too.

   As white women nowadays think they can ‘control it all’ and dont need a man to look after them, then why put up with the top of the food chain white boy? Especially those white men who are also large and well hung.

   A well hung muscular white man has it better than anyone on the planet. Why should a pretty white chick put up with that? For marraige and security perhaps. But these guys will cheat and dump them if they so desire as much or more than black men. Whats in it for the white boy to need his white woman in this superficial scenerio? None. Women of all races throw themselves at us -because we are not just good looking and well hung, but we have all the ‘advantages’ of being white thus can provide much much more in the long term.

   But back to the black guy, he is in fact getting his jollies feeling ‘white’ and ’stealing’ ‘our’ women- when this isnt the reality at all!!! The white women are in fact going to him cause she knows bottom line SHE HAS THE POWER -not the misguided black guy.

   More and more superficial white women want black men -not cause they are ’superior ‘ (????) but because they dont want to live in our shadow anymore. They want to become the abusers now and throw their weight around.

   Heres to having your cake and eating it too. Too bad the white women black man routine as a solid rule -doesnt work out in the long term.

   I feel most sorry for black women, why? cause i think black women are sexy. I have been attracted to several but have never slept with one. I wish i had though.

   I believe you guys are being hung out to dry because black guys think they will get a better ‘deal’ from white women. It have everything to do with culture. It has nothing to do with you as women.

   However, we white men and you black women are not stupid. This vague and ridiculous attempt at a ‘white woman /black man ‘ nation to ’seize power’ is a joke and produces nothing. Our society was build on hard work and dedication to family and values, not by constant pounding of propoganda and superficial dating. Trust me, any white man worth his salt is shaking his head going ‘good luck to ya’ .

   White women worth their salt - or any woman worth theirs for that matter -also could care less about these issues and instead want a partner for other reasons than power and control.

   Thus more than 90% of all women will want a kind decent but strong man who cares about them and wants to share their lives together -regardless of their race.

   I can tell you the truth and it may hurt. White men are hands down vastly superior breadwinners and dedicated to good values. I think this is because we built this society , and we have all the ‘advantages’ . Not because we are genetically ’superior’ or anything else.

   I also think white men and women would not do well in China, the middle east , or Africa, because it aint our society and we are in the minority.

   I love black people , but i have to be honest, i am sure glad i was born white.

   Racial equality? Well, its been here for a long time. Its CULTURE inequality that still lingers. If you want all the ‘advantages’ im sorry but your gonna have to ‘act white’ as its a white society. White values. White system.

   Lots of black people -go ask the current secretary of state - are a sucess. Nobody cares about her skin color -but can she do the job under the rules set down by yes , in fact ,white men ? Yes.

   If you wanna hang onto ‘black culture’ -great , nobody is going to take that away from you - but if u havent noticed, unless you conform to the majority in any society , you will always have an uphill battle.

   Posted 23 May 2005 at 11:24 am ¶

9. Jonathan wrote:

   bottom line..Blacks are animals. (chuckle)

   Posted 02 Jun 2005 at 8:52 am ¶

10. LuGary Davis wrote:

    Will the “race o rama” program air again, or can I order a copy of the program?

    Posted 13 Jun 2005 at 1:28 pm ¶

11. Chris wrote:

    I just saw some of the “Blackophobia!” episode. I don’t believe I have ever seen anything so offensive on television.

    All I see is re-enforced stereotyping, by blacks and about blacks, that black people have supposedly tried to shake for the last hundred and forty years. When whites fuel this toype of sterotyping it is rightfully called offensife and racist. When blacks say the exact same things, it’s supposed to be funny, cute and clever? Yeah, I’m buying that.

    Regardless of what previous posters have said, this show does black people no credit. Now white people see that, according to Kadeem Hardison, black people will act all “gangsta” and tough in groups to get what they want from whites and then has the nerve to say it’s because of his race, even though he just said he has to assume the “gangsta” role for it to be effective. In other words, he thinks it’s funny and cool to intimidate people to get his way. This activity by whites is one of the main reason for the civil rights movement. And Susie, if that isn’t a form of oppression, I don’t know what is.

    Posted 22 Jun 2005 at 7:14 pm ¶

12. Nicolle wrote:

    Does anyone know how I can get a copy of Illest Minority Moments? I really really need it and I’ll pay whatever to get a copy.

    -NQ

    Posted 23 Jul 2005 at 10:47 am ¶

13. LoveLife wrote:

    Cindy, I can understand deprived anger, but blacks stating the fact that their tools are proven bigger than the white males, is totally different than white supremecists wanting to rid a race because of the color of their skin. It is that king of ignorance and stupidity that stems racism.

    Posted 07 Aug 2005 at 6:24 pm ¶

14. Tee wrote:

    All of you are ASSHOLES. TOM you spoke the truth

    Posted 21 Sep 2005 at 11:48 pm ¶

15. Ronald wrote:

    White women want a black boyfriend because it’s trendy right now, but it’s more like…look I’m dating a monkey, isn’t he cute? teehee

    Posted 22 Oct 2005 at 1:01 am ¶

16. Raiderdan wrote:

    Your the monkey, Ronald. All of you people need to grow up, and except things for what they are. If a black man and a white woman love each other, than so be it. It doesn’t have to be because it’s a trend, a fad, or because of the bedroom rumors. If 2 people genuinely have a deep love and care for each other, soulmates, pretty much, than it shows a lot of guts on their part to be together, regardless of the harsh criticism they make take throughout their lives, because knowing the racism that still lingers in this world, they will face challenges. Personally, i don’t watch VH1, or MTV, because it’s all garbage. I watch news, read articles, and catch up on things the intelligent way. That is all.

    Posted 27 Nov 2005 at 5:14 am ¶

17. Racist-O-Rama wrote:

    “On Blackaphobia, several of the black talking heads were asked if the myth of the black penis being bigger than white people was true? They all said that it was definately true. What kind of crap is that? VH1 is trying to be progressive in it’s programing yet it airs this kind of spew.”

    Sounds more like Racist-O-Rama…

    Well, liberals tend to function as power-hungry (self-empowering) weak parasites leeching off a (power-conserving) conservative host - until they suck it dry of its power and eventually become that host.

    Fascism (eg - Nazism) typically starts off as a left-leaning working class movement that morphs into right-wing conservatism once it gains state power.

    Neo-cons today were also formed by ex-liberals merging with filthy rich conservatives.

    Will historically racially-oppressed Black men now also become the neo-racists of tomorrow?

    Posted 15 Dec 2005 at 2:45 pm ¶

18. Angelo wrote:

    I love the thought of interracial dating. Being an Italian male the thought of black and hispanic women make me salivate. They’re just far more sexier then white girls. They have a totally different makeup to them that can not be topped by any white girl. Myself personally my first experience with a girl was with a black girl, and after being with white girls as well Black and Hispanic girls just have something about how they carry themselves and how the conduct “business” that is far sexier then a white girl could ever bring to the table so in conclusion the fact that interracial dating is on the raise i say great I welcome the culture change

    Posted 04 Jan 2006 at 10:27 am ¶

19. Regina wrote:

    I was watching and wanted to know if anyone could tell me the name or artist of a oriental sounding/techno type song that was playing in the backround close to the end of the show. I love that song.

    Posted 15 Jan 2006 at 7:58 pm ¶

20. Nero wrote:

    THE BLACK MAN SHORTAGE
    
    The newest statistic says that 42% of black women in America today are frustrated with how difficulties it is to find a suitable mate, ideally black and successful man. As the movie “Somthing New” depects Sanaa Lathan, a professional African-American woman is determined to do something about it. She is shocked to discover, however, that she’s falling in love with a white landscaper.

    Before we all run out and see the movie lets take an indebt look at this phenomenon let us just agree that there are many reasons for this black men shortage. Even if we don’t take into account the mass starvation, slavery, genocides, AIDS and disease epidemics happing on a global scale and the effect that has on the black family structure it is still safe to say that good men are hard to find, much less, good black men.

    The black men shortage is very apparent even to people outside the black community, I was speaking with a friend the other day when she said to me. “You know what I’ve been seeing a lot lately?” and I replied “what?” and she said “black women with white men” as we gazed over at a seemly happy couple walking in the park, the woman was what we identify as black and the man was white. I found this an odd observation coming from a woman of Korean origin. This phenomenon is probably more noticeable with so called “black” and “white” couples but is even more widespread when Asian among other nationalities are considered. When I interviewed women of non-black racial make-up the most common response was that they did not purposely seek out black men but that black men liked them.

    Let me elaborate, according to the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education “60 percent of African-American males who enter high school in ninth grade do not graduate”. In major cities, such as Chicago and New York, the black male high school graduation rate is even worse with only 30 percent of black males completing their high school diploma. In small cities, such as Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio, less than one in five black males gets his high school diploma. The high school graduation rate is consistently at lest 10% higher for black females and going into college the enrollment rate is again consistently 10% higher for black females than black males.

    These black males that do not graduate from high school fall victim to any number of things from dead-end jobs, to imprisonment, to drugs, whatever the reasons they then become disqualified from the already slim population of “good” black men that advance through the levels of society.

    It is accepted that college educated people make up the first echelon of the successful population in America. When 10% (approx.) less black males enroll in college than black females it drastically affects the disparity between the pool of potential black men for black women. Then the number of black females graduating college is also approximately 10% greater than the number of black males graduating from college. So we find that by age 22-24 there is already a 30% shortage of qualified black males to service a growing pool of successful black females.

    ———————————————————————
    Pool of Qualified Black males/////////Pool of Qualified Black Females
    -10% High Scholl drop out/////////////+10% high school grads
    -10% College enroll///////////////////+10% college enrollments
    -10% No Degree////////////////////////+10% college graduates
    -corporate drop outs//////////////////+ corporate success
    = At least a -30% deficit/////////////=At least a +30% surplus
    ———————————————————————-
    Entering the work force we find that corporate America dominated by White males considers black males to be their arch nemesis (see: Charles Barkely’s new book “Who is Afraid of the Big Black Man”). So we find that there is an organic threat felt by corporate America of black males and this is perpetuated by the media. As a result black males are forced to conform to a culture that is against them some black males attempt to diminish their presences or agree to a more servitude role in order to come off less threatening and gain some level of success. While other black males refuse to put up with that type of treatment and quickly hit the glass ceiling. Some black males at this level decide to leave corporate America and try things on their own only to find hard times, that may take some time and effort to overcome. Those that do overcome hard times to reach success on their own, join the small pool of qualified black males who can move on to the next level of society.

    Recently, I took a count at the 59th Street, Lexington train station in New York City at rush hour where I observed for a period of about 20 minuets. I counted men and women who would be considered black by appearance and who where obviously communting from work. I counted 14 black men and 38 black women communting from work within that 20 minute period on that day.

    The small pool of black males that succeed without a high school diploma + the small amount with corporate success + the small amount with entrepreneurial success = A Still very small pool of qualified black men.

    Black females on the other hand, while still greeted with some resistance in the corporate world are viewed as less threatening or they are more willing to put up with a little mal treatment in order to reach their ultimate goal of success. So you find especially in this current generation more and more black females finding success in the corporate world. These successful black women are then left at the alter waiting for a suitable black man to join them, only to find that the pool of qualified black men pale in comparison to the larger pool of black women who qualified to move up to the next level of society.

    Based on the women I have interviewed for this article the majority of black women say that a black man would be their first choice when choosing a mate. I have found that many black women feel frustrated, some feel angry, some have become complacent with the idea that they do not need a man, while others keep hope alive.

    Complicating matters even more is the effect the dis-qualified pool of black men or “losers” have on the entire process. The so called “loser” black men becomes overly aggressive and openly harasses the successful black woman, much to her dismay, she then ignores and shuns all black men who attempts to court her and in the process misses opportunities with qualified black men.

    The small pool of relatively successful black men who qualify to reach this level of society find that they have a large pool of qualified black women to choose from and so they feel no rush to choose. These privileged black men feel content to “play the field”, most of these men will eventually get married and settle down but for right now they enjoy the abundance of beautiful, educated and available black women. Some black men feel mistreated by black women before they became successful and so now they exclusively date women of non-black origins. The problem seems to be that many black women do not look for the ingriedients that make a successful man such as inteligence, drive, determination, ambition and so forth, instead many black women tend to look for the finished product i.e. nice car, beautiful house, expensive jewelry and so on. Not to mention the even larger pool of available women from other nationalities who also begin to notice these newly qualified black men. Making things even more lopsided is the growing population of openly gay black men. America has become a dream land for successful, straight black men who enjoy the low supply and high demand for themselves of adoring women from all backgrounds.

    Many of the women I interviewed feel angry when the see women of other nationalities “stealing” from the small pool qualified black men remaining. Many more are frustrated with the unwillingness of black men to only be with one woman at a time. Others have opened up to the possibility of men from other nationalities. Some black women have become turned off from men all together and now turn to lesbianism as an alternative to loneliness. A few black women are even willing to knowingly share their man with another woman under certain circumstances. The latest trend for some black women who can afford it, has become frequent trips to Europe where they feel more appreciate and get much more attention from European men than they receive at home.

    The black men shortages have prompted black women such as Monique Jellerette deJongh and Cassandra Marshall Cato-Louis to right books like: How to Marry A Black Man. That explores a whole slue of tips for black women to find a black man. All in all, it boils down to simple supply and demand i.e. when oil supply is high, prices are low and when oil supply is low, gas prices are high and until the pool of qualified black men vs. black women even-out somewhat, black men will continue to enjoy a surplus of women. However, a bit of investigation into the issue will relieve some of the frustration felt by black women about the shortage and may even help them to make adjustments if it is a black man they desire to have.

    Posted 04 Feb 2006 at 4:07 am ¶

21. heather wrote:

    hey i was very offended by this show… i feel like it represented that white people have no culture that we are just a living breathing idiotic race of nothingness. my stepfather is black and he thinks it was a bunch of crap too. why would they say they want a show where you can beat the crap out of white people. i feel very hated.

    Posted 22 Feb 2006 at 1:29 am ¶

22. Coco wrote:

    Oh plz get over it because most of the thing on that show are true. Just because it said white people doesnt mean that they are specifically talking about you because there are still alot of racism in this country and in the world. Look at the race riots in France. I mean come on you dumb tits. Open your eyes and look around. How many stereotypical roles are still on tv. Hiow many white sitcoms are there compared to black, hispanic and more especially asian and middle eastern. I feel mostly for asians because they havent had as much as a change than other minoritys. How many asian sitcoms that werent offensive have there been. 0000000000. And though i admit that black men and white women marry for love, if you look on the internet there are alot of black men talking anout how the date white women because black women are too hard to impress(not true) and are too ghetto(not true) so it does exist. Alsowith the asian chick and white dude alot of white guys date asian woman because they want a submissive china doll. Look it up in chat rooms. I mean come on. Thats bullshit. There has to be some stereotypes because why do you think that of all possible racial combinations that it would be bm/ww and wm/aw. Stereotypes. Also i would like to say that asian men and black woman should get together. Why not if there is a shortage go for it. Dont be afraid of rejection. Black women got the booty, juicy lips, soul food etc. Asian men have the cute face, sleek black hair, and also good food. Bye.

    P.S. Think About It.

    Posted 24 Feb 2006 at 1:18 pm ¶

23. Coco wrote:

    Heather

    There really is no need to be hated. Get over it because you got it good if you look at american history. And maybe they only concentrated on minorities because white people have enough shows on tv as it is. W@hat they say on the show doesnt have to apply to you or your stepfather so forget about it

    Posted 24 Feb 2006 at 1:23 pm ¶

24. dudette wrote:

    i think this “black male shortage” is grossly exaggerated, or maybe so it is exaggerated for the purposes of making b lack people feel that we are at a loss and there is no hope for us. first of all, interracial dating is very common, but interracial marriage however , is not. and surprise, blacks are the least likely to do so. Of course u are more apt to notice when blacks date outside our race because well, we are darker than everybody else.

    I’m not saying that there aren’t problems in the supply of available black men, certainly there are, and there are alot of issues we have to address in our communities. The notion of an angry black woman at home alone waiting for a decent black man, feeling left out because “all ” the “good black men” are dating white girls is attractive to the media, and its attractive to a certain segment of the population who resents the strengths of black women in general.

    Most couples that i know, black couples that is, are black men and white women. Yes i have seen and met a few blacks who are interracially married but for the most part, thats not the case. Not to say there is anything wrong with interracial dating and marriage, there isn’t but let’s just be honest here about the reality of the situation. Most black women are not “alone” and at home cursing every black man/white woman couple they see. For our part, we are a very diverse group of women with lots of different opinions and backgrounds. The sisters that i know have confessed to me, the problem isnt that black men are dating white women. It’s that why are we being denigrated in the process?

    If a black man chooses to do so, thats fine, but to drag down every black woman out there isn’t. So when brothers say i date white women “because…black women are this and that” here lies the crux of a real problem. anyone with good sense of self would not choose a partner on that criteria. I have dated men of other races, but I have never made it a priority to say hey im dating you because black men are this or that.. get my point.

    “interracial” dating shouldnt be this big of a deal, bu the very term interracial goes to show u the mindset of people. the race theory is completely overblown and it all boils down to economics and status, and here in America we know what that means. White skin is associated with money,power etc. and as the colors trangress, that image becomes less favorable, thats the real problem.

    Posted 16 May 2006 at 5:36 pm ¶

25. Fidelio wrote:

    VH1 SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES FOR AIRING THIS CRUD! I FIND IT QUITE IRONIC THAT ALL THESE MINORITIES KEEP WHINING ABOUT “MISREPRESENTATION” WITHIN THE MEDIA, WHEN THE MEDIA AND MUSIC CHARTS ARE ALL DOMINATED BY MINORITIES! ONE OF THE COMMENTATORS WAS CRITIZING JENNIFER LOPEZ AND HALLE BERRY FOR STARRING OPPOSITE WHITE ACTORS. SO WHAT!!!! J.LO HAS RECORDED DUETS WITH PLENTY OF RAPPERS. AND IS IT A CRIME FOR THESE TWO ACTRESSES TO STAR OPPOSITE WHITES? AND ONE BLACK GUY ON THE SHOW HAD THE NERVE TO SAY THAT HE WOULD TAKE UP THE OFFER OF SLEEPING WITH A WHITE WOMAN TO GET BACK AT 400 YEARS OF SLAVERY, BUT NOPE CAN’T DO IT CAUSE THE SISTAS DON’T LIKE BLACK MEN GOING WITH WHITE WOMEN! I CAN’T BELIEVE THIS GUY HAD THE BALLS TO SAY THIS AND VH1 AIRED IT!! WOW!! I MEAN TALK ABOUT MAJOR REVERSE DISCRIMINATION!! THIS WHOLE CRAPPY DOCUMENTARY WAS SOLELY FOCUSED ON NITPICKING EVERY LITTLE INSIGNIFICANT DETAIL ABOUT HOW MINORITIES ARE MISREPRESENTED. THESE PEOPLE WANT ANYTHING TO COMPLAIN AGAINST WHITE PEOPLE!!

    Posted 10 Sep 2006 at 12:21 am ¶

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