Sadly, this person is a typical example of her urban sub-culture/demographic.
I'm willing to bet (~90% odds) that she was raised by a "single mother" (if not by some other female relative). She likely lived in "subsidized housing" and received the full complement of "entitlements", and knows no relative who is self-sufficient.
Clearly the product of public schools, she is also the first person in her family history to go to "college." Most of her "college" career thus far has consisted of remedial courses, as she most likely tests at a level several years behind what would be expected of a genuine "high-school graduate."
The PRIMARY goal of her prior "education" has however unquestionably been met: She's possessed of an EXTREMELY high level of "self-esteem" and FEELS **ESPECIALLY** proud of her "accomplishments" thus far.
Even more sadly, as she most adeptly demonstrated, the only thing more well-developed than her sense of "pride" or "self-esteem" is her sense of entitlement. She wants to be "a director" and thus she has no doubt that a job will be given to her when she wants it.
One cannot blame her for this erroneous feeling - after all, for as long as she can remember, all her needs have been met by Uncle Sugar.
Assuming she continues with her "college" through "graduation", without succumbing to the multi-generational cycle of unwed pregnancy, poverty and dependency which typifies her source demography, she will most likely join the ever-growing mass of those angry and bitter at being "cheated." The pimps and hustlers who prey upon such folk will soon have her blaming "the white man" for "keeping us down" and she'll likely spend the rest of her days inculcating this errant "philosophy" to her children and grandchildren.
In an earlier time, she'd have had a ~90% chance of growing up in a 2-parent household. She'd have watched her Father (if not BOTH parents) go to work each day. While her economic circumstances may have been equivalent, most of the people she knew would have been raised in similar homes where they learned similar values.
Her education - though likely in a segregated school - would have taught her more useful knowledge by the end of High School than she'll have by the time she finishes "college."
Given her apparent intellectual capacity/abilities, she'd likely have been placed in a course of study which would have prepared her for a career in a service or manufacturing field, along with which she'd also have been taught the basics of "home economics" and "parenting."
Though I find the realities of segregation as it was to be abhorrent, it's even MORE disgusting to think that millions of people have been robbed of education, family, career, self-sufficiency and self-esteem, given over to shiftlessness, hopelessness and violence -- but convinced they're better off today because they can sit anywhere and drink from whatever water-fountain they please.
As easy as it is to ridicule this woman, the sick, sad fact is that she should be pitied.
If you're serious, I'd prefer to edit this a bit first... There are some things I think should be added, and a couple of spots where I didn't quite make the point I intended to make and could arguably come off as (gasp!) "racist."
I'll find time to do a proper job tonight and send you a link if you like!
I just revisited this vid to show a friend, then later got looking at the YT comments.
This one is THE WINNAR(!) and deserves 1 (ONE) Free Internets!
"Thank God I watched this. I'm on the board of directors on Broadway and we've been searching for a director for a new musical called "cuts and stuff"-a sequel to the Vagina Monologues. It's an easy job, you just sit in a director's chair with a bag of cheese puffs and a megaphone and yell at people occasionally. I think shes a perfect candidate"
Sadly, this person is a typical example of her urban sub-culture/demographic.
ReplyDeleteI'm willing to bet (~90% odds) that she was raised by a "single mother" (if not by some other female relative). She likely lived in "subsidized housing" and received the full complement of "entitlements", and knows no relative who is self-sufficient.
Clearly the product of public schools, she is also the first person in her family history to go to "college." Most of her "college" career thus far has consisted of remedial courses, as she most likely tests at a level several years behind what would be expected of a genuine "high-school graduate."
The PRIMARY goal of her prior "education" has however unquestionably been met: She's possessed of an EXTREMELY high level of "self-esteem" and FEELS **ESPECIALLY** proud of her "accomplishments" thus far.
Even more sadly, as she most adeptly demonstrated, the only thing more well-developed than her sense of "pride" or "self-esteem" is her sense of entitlement. She wants to be "a director" and thus she has no doubt that a job will be given to her when she wants it.
One cannot blame her for this erroneous feeling - after all, for as long as she can remember, all her needs have been met by Uncle Sugar.
Assuming she continues with her "college" through "graduation", without succumbing to the multi-generational cycle of unwed pregnancy, poverty and dependency which typifies her source demography, she will most likely join the ever-growing mass of those angry and bitter at being "cheated." The pimps and hustlers who prey upon such folk will soon have her blaming "the white man" for "keeping us down" and she'll likely spend the rest of her days inculcating this errant "philosophy" to her children and grandchildren.
In an earlier time, she'd have had a ~90% chance of growing up in a 2-parent household. She'd have watched her Father (if not BOTH parents) go to work each day. While her economic circumstances may have been equivalent, most of the people she knew would have been raised in similar homes where they learned similar values.
Her education - though likely in a segregated school - would have taught her more useful knowledge by the end of High School than she'll have by the time she finishes "college."
Given her apparent intellectual capacity/abilities, she'd likely have been placed in a course of study which would have prepared her for a career in a service or manufacturing field, along with which she'd also have been taught the basics of "home economics" and "parenting."
Though I find the realities of segregation as it was to be abhorrent, it's even MORE disgusting to think that millions of people have been robbed of education, family, career, self-sufficiency and self-esteem, given over to shiftlessness, hopelessness and violence -- but convinced they're better off today because they can sit anywhere and drink from whatever water-fountain they please.
As easy as it is to ridicule this woman, the sick, sad fact is that she should be pitied.
God help us -- and GOD SAVE OUR REPUBLIC!
You're a poet and don't know it.:) This deserves a separate post.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteIf you're serious, I'd prefer to edit this a bit first... There are some things I think should be added, and a couple of spots where I didn't quite make the point I intended to make and could arguably come off as (gasp!) "racist."
I'll find time to do a proper job tonight and send you a link if you like!
Ow! I already posted it as I thought you said to use anything you submitted...? At any rate, i deleted it and will ask you from now on.:)
ReplyDeleteOh, Sweet Jeebus!
ReplyDeleteI just revisited this vid to show a friend, then later got looking at the YT comments.
This one is THE WINNAR(!) and deserves 1 (ONE) Free Internets!
"Thank God I watched this. I'm on the board of directors on Broadway and we've been searching for a director for a new musical called "cuts and stuff"-a sequel to the Vagina Monologues. It's an easy job, you just sit in a director's chair with a bag of cheese puffs and a megaphone and yell at people occasionally. I think shes a perfect candidate"
I LLOLed...
!!!:):):)
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