Friday, December 5, 2008

Black Men

I love Black men. I would love to sit here and tell you I love them in all their different shapes and sizes, but I would be lying. However, what I love most about them is the different shades they come in. You can never go wrong with the classic tall, dark, and handsome, but I have dated some light skinned-brothers that were quite fine, as well as a few caramel and milk-chocolate brothers. I will take them with dreads, a close fade, braids, does not matter. The fact is I will take them. Point blank. End of discussion.

I went out with a good friend of mine the other day and the place was filled with... you guessed it: brothers. To be more specific, brothers in suits. By the way, whoever came up with Happy Hour is a genius. We looked at these suave, debonair brothers and knew this was a good thing. Of course the fine, suave brothers never approach us but that is neither here nor there. Sometimes just looking at the forbidden fruit is better than tasting it.

Here's why I'm mad:

Nice, good looking man wearing a suit...

...and a Mohawk.

What black man has a corporate job and a Mohawk?

Men, you are not in college or high school where you are able to go with the flow in regards to fashion trends. Dress appropriately and more importantly, look your age. Just because P. Diddy did it does not mean that you can. News flash- it did not look good on him. Or Musiq. Or Chris Brown. What makes you think it will look good on you?

Unless you are Mr. T, do us and yourself a favor and leave the Mohawks alone.

2 comments:

OFFtheBLOCK! said...

let's not forget the black men who look the part (and look DAMN good playing it) and once they open their mouths, you wonder how the heck they GOT that corporate position. you're dressed like a grown man; please act and speak to me like one.

i'm so tired of these said black men who keep repeating the same line of separating work and play, code switching, and being "back to black" once the clock strikes 5pm. black does not mean disrespectful; black does not mean ignorant; black does not mean thug.

and if you think that's what it means to be black after work hours, then we've got a bigger problem on our hands than me not giving you m number dear...

a.y.r. said...

ummm i think a nice suit, mohawk and some converses would hit the spot for me. different strokes for different folks. lmao...