tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486244714643027014.post6393735058715946934..comments2024-03-24T23:57:28.687-07:00Comments on Undercover Black Man: G.E.D.L. HughleyUndercover Black Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08704721024820668555noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486244714643027014.post-7164450166148983622008-11-13T18:17:00.000-08:002008-11-13T18:17:00.000-08:00^ Bless you for that wonderful comment, Geneva Gir...^ Bless you for that wonderful comment, Geneva Girl. If your daughter loves the dictionary, I think you've got a future writer on your hands. Because that's definitely how it starts.<BR/><BR/>I've read dictionaries for fun my whole life.Undercover Black Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08704721024820668555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486244714643027014.post-119808110215724222008-11-12T02:08:00.000-08:002008-11-12T02:08:00.000-08:00Can't believe that this conversation is still goin...Can't believe that this conversation is still going on. I must say that it has, in fact, changed my life. UBM, did you think you'd have such an impact?<BR/><BR/>I sit down every night to do homework with my six year old who goes to school in French. My French is okay, but this first grade homework is kicking my butt! Every night there are at least three words that I don't know. And, I didn't care that I didn't know. Who really cares what the French word for field mouse is? (mulot) <BR/><BR/>If there was something she didn't know in her English homework, I'd make her look it up. (She loves her dictionary!) I've sadly been lax with her French. If she didn't know a work, I said, "Ask your teacher." Talk about lazy parenting!<BR/><BR/>Then I thought about this blog and realized just how ignorant I was being. I'd be the first person calling somebody out for such lax behavior with English homework. And, yes, I'm one of those moms who sucks her teeth at the parents who don't read with their kids. Yeah, yeah, I'm a hypocrite.<BR/><BR/>So, we got out the dictionary last night and looked up every French word that we didn't know. She only missed three words and I, six. (Sad, isn't it?) She worked on her dictionary skills and I straightened out my attitude.<BR/><BR/>So, UBM, thank you for adding another 20 minutes to homework time and to your readers for making me see the error of my ways.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486244714643027014.post-61230060142133753332008-11-11T18:35:00.000-08:002008-11-11T18:35:00.000-08:00Maybe this is why Hughley's on CNN - Ted Turner th...Maybe this is why Hughley's on CNN - Ted Turner thinks his brainchild network doesn't have enough humor... here he is on Letterman last night: <BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bebk_ParlL8Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486244714643027014.post-43652137857152603452008-11-11T15:59:00.000-08:002008-11-11T15:59:00.000-08:00Damn, that's sad, but D. L. has leaned on that GED...Damn, that's sad, but D. L. has leaned on that GED joke for a minute. I hate when a black person jokes about ignorance and then the others play into it like Weber.Rusty Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08541427997691101555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486244714643027014.post-38732247918678566672008-11-11T14:23:00.000-08:002008-11-11T14:23:00.000-08:00Point made...and I'll admit, that I didn't get you...Point made...<BR/><BR/>and I'll admit, that I didn't get your point till the second read. <BR/><BR/>What else is a real shame is that most people can't laugh at themselves or admit that they're wrong. That in itself would reduce violence in this country by 50 percent.Destructionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435081526764245883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486244714643027014.post-50368313417356168662008-11-10T23:19:00.000-08:002008-11-10T23:19:00.000-08:00It's an oversimplification.....but I'm hope I made...<I>It's an oversimplification.....but I'm hope I made my point.<BR/></I><BR/><BR/>That you wouldn't pass the English component? Point taken ;-DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486244714643027014.post-18720270083400981872008-11-10T15:24:00.000-08:002008-11-10T15:24:00.000-08:00Fair enough UBM.(BTW, i think your Lil Ed comments...Fair enough UBM.(BTW, i think your Lil Ed comments section has been compromised.)<BR/><BR/>I love it when people say "I don't know"....then continue writing or talking. Do YOU know molecular biology....or are you one of those people who say things like, 'That violates the laws of physics', but can't name a single law besides, "What goes up must come down?" <BR/><BR/>Fact is, passing high school, especially public h.s. is pretty easy.... They parcel out a little info....drill u daily....then test you after 2 or 3 weeks. <BR/><BR/>After this, you can jettison that info....and repeat. Unit and Final tests are usually preceded by a Review sheet containing 50 to 99 percent of what's gonna be on that test. This info is again forgotten, never to be referred to again. One big Rinse and Repeat.<BR/><BR/>To pass the G.E.D. you've got to store 4 years worth of material in your brain at one time. After being away from the whole education system or process for several to many years. It's an oversimplification.....but I'm hope I made my point.Destructionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435081526764245883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486244714643027014.post-68649857598091656782008-11-10T15:23:00.000-08:002008-11-10T15:23:00.000-08:00I took that GED when my father was so sick of my s...I took that GED when my father was so sick of my shenanigans and I almost became a emancipated minor (he didn't think I would take the bait to go out on my own).<BR/><BR/>It was laughably easy, sorry. I breezed through it like it was a second grade spelling contest. <BR/><BR/>My scoring scared Poppy, and he quickly made me a deal to stay at home and stay in school, haha!Invisible Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08299734445263175345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486244714643027014.post-13536910764687546142008-11-10T14:43:00.000-08:002008-11-10T14:43:00.000-08:00I don't know, I hear the molecular biology section...I don't know, I hear the molecular biology section is tough too.sakredkowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652250985982301492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486244714643027014.post-82038985653489302452008-11-10T14:20:00.000-08:002008-11-10T14:20:00.000-08:00^ The math would probably kick my ass, but the res...^ The math would probably kick my ass, but the rest I'm sure I could handle.Undercover Black Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08704721024820668555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486244714643027014.post-22049988900618363312008-11-10T14:02:00.000-08:002008-11-10T14:02:00.000-08:00To Everyone:9 out of 10 Adults in this country cou...To Everyone:<BR/><BR/>9 out of 10 Adults in this country could not get out bed and get an 80 or better on a G.E.D. test.<BR/><BR/>Try it yourself.....and know REAL shame......and learn NEW Respect.<BR/><BR/>Any takers?Destructionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435081526764245883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486244714643027014.post-12809821561595545902008-11-10T09:29:00.000-08:002008-11-10T09:29:00.000-08:00Chickaboom is totally after my heart. I especially...Chickaboom is totally after my heart. I especially like her advocacy of the word nincompoopery. As I recall, that particular form of the word was used very effectively in the classic movie "Life With Father" by William Powell. Unforgettable.<BR/>And she is right, standards are standards. I confess my expectations for CNN are very low, however, and frankly I don't bother much with them.sakredkowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652250985982301492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486244714643027014.post-51391821416443687892008-11-10T08:09:00.000-08:002008-11-10T08:09:00.000-08:00I'm thinking that it's not so much a crime that D....I'm thinking that it's not so much a crime that D.L. doesn't know the meanings of "cantankerous" or "rancorous", but that he felt the need to reveal that information to the rest of us. If I were the host, I'd keep that to myself, and trust that my viewers would either figure it out for themselves or take a peek at dictionary.com during the commercial break. Nothing wrong with admitting it, but he's got to work on his vocabulary on HIS time, not mine.<BR/><BR/>Did Dr. Drew use "cantankerous" incorrectly? McCain certainly gave off a "you kids get off my lawn" vibe, and he certainly maintained a rancorous campaign, in word and deed.<BR/><BR/>WTH. I'm just waiting for "nincompoop" to make a comeback. Just so I can shout "what complete nincompoopery!" and not have to dumb it down and ruin the magic. ;)<BR/><BR/>PS. Expecting more from those in the media is not an unfair expectation - color has nothing to do with it. It is nincompoopery to suggest otherwise. If a book came out full of grammatical, spelling, or historical errors, you'd criticize the editor and/or publisher, wouldn't you? I would.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486244714643027014.post-15233177305025250042008-11-10T08:04:00.000-08:002008-11-10T08:04:00.000-08:00You're red hot in the A.M., UBM.... Thanks, Invisi...<EM>You're red hot in the A.M., UBM.... </EM><BR/><BR/>Thanks, Invisible. Ain't nothin' but a hot-tub party in the House of Love.<BR/><BR/>;^)Undercover Black Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08704721024820668555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486244714643027014.post-61554149635690482652008-11-10T08:03:00.000-08:002008-11-10T08:03:00.000-08:00^ I dunno, Vince, but I do know the opposite of th...^ I dunno, Vince, but I do know the <EM>opposite</EM> of that word: "Palinesque."Undercover Black Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08704721024820668555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486244714643027014.post-89758388675336310852008-11-10T07:57:00.000-08:002008-11-10T07:57:00.000-08:00lyndon said...Sesquipedalian is a great word and i...lyndon said...<BR/>Sesquipedalian is a great word and it means given to using long words or a word that contains lotsa syllables.<BR/><BR/>Does anyone know if there is a very long word that means, 'using very long words when short ones would suffice...'?Vince Spencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10761454912786879102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486244714643027014.post-56285266611889352742008-11-10T00:57:00.000-08:002008-11-10T00:57:00.000-08:00You're red hot in the A.M., UBM.... :-)You're red hot in the A.M., UBM.... :-)Invisible Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08299734445263175345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486244714643027014.post-9325257039215239642008-11-10T00:55:00.000-08:002008-11-10T00:55:00.000-08:00You can stylistic fragment to your heart's delight...You can stylistic fragment to your heart's delight. I should've seen that comin'....<BR/><BR/>Whatever. <BR/><BR/>Does it change my point?<BR/>Nope.<BR/>It means you have perfect grammar, yet you're still judgemental.<BR/><BR/>Somebody's GOT to demand excellence - And you chose to start with a talk show host? <BR/><BR/>Maybe I do need sleep.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486244714643027014.post-48075958264418627692008-11-10T00:28:00.000-08:002008-11-10T00:28:00.000-08:00^ You ain't called me out on shit yet.How about ci...^ You ain't called me out on shit yet.<BR/><BR/>How about citing some examples of my putatively poor punctuation?<BR/><BR/>And please be punctilious.Undercover Black Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08704721024820668555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486244714643027014.post-79641903146118558662008-11-10T00:21:00.000-08:002008-11-10T00:21:00.000-08:00What road?Is it THAT unfair to call you out on pun...What road?<BR/><BR/>Is it THAT unfair to call you out on punctuation? Is it petty? I mean, you called out a guy over not knowing the meaning of some words....And did so in a fashion similar to a 7th grade school girl laughing at some kid wearing Kmart clothes.<BR/>I'm just trying to make a point.<BR/>Nobody cares whether you use fragments, or whether anybody else here spells shit correctly. So who gives a Flying F if he really has a horrid understanding of vocab??<BR/><BR/>I don't.<BR/><BR/>Cuz it's judgemental. (Note the fragment).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486244714643027014.post-56116391561322532072008-11-10T00:12:00.000-08:002008-11-10T00:12:00.000-08:00^ You really want to keep going down this road, me...^ You really want to keep going down this road, mel?<BR/><BR/>If so, then please Google the phrase "stylistic fragments."<BR/><BR/>Then ponder the concept, and perhaps get a good night's sleep. We can re-engage in the morrow.Undercover Black Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08704721024820668555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486244714643027014.post-5877559572888405692008-11-10T00:03:00.000-08:002008-11-10T00:03:00.000-08:00UBM said:"I disagree, mel. Somebody's got to deman...UBM said:<BR/><BR/>"I disagree, mel. Somebody's got to demand excellence. Or at least competence.<BR/>Cantankerous" is a word that any English-speaking high school graduate should know"<BR/><BR/><BR/>Would it be fair to say that those same high school graduates should also know what a fragment is?<BR/>"Or at least competence."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486244714643027014.post-16992969147722733502008-11-09T23:54:00.000-08:002008-11-09T23:54:00.000-08:00Not as shameful as being a judgemental asshole...I...<EM>Not as shameful as being a judgemental asshole...</EM><BR/><BR/>I disagree, mel. <EM>Somebody's</EM> got to demand excellence. Or at least competence.<BR/><BR/>"Cantankerous" is a word that any English-speaking high school graduate should know.Undercover Black Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08704721024820668555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486244714643027014.post-10643046293091140982008-11-09T23:35:00.001-08:002008-11-09T23:35:00.001-08:00isn't it very possible that Hughley did know exact...isn't it very possible that Hughley did know exactly what those words meant, but decided to make a BAD joke about not knowing what they meant?<BR/><BR/>I mean, haven't we heard this joke many times before?<BR/><BR/>Michael Fisher, you are an asshole. You need to grow the fuck up. You do pick fights, and you constantly do it over the stupidest of shit. <BR/><BR/>Your, seemingly, vast intelligence is contsantly undermined by your baby like antics on this website.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486244714643027014.post-18810314058482638122008-11-09T23:35:00.000-08:002008-11-09T23:35:00.000-08:00I think the word that Dr. Pinsky was looking for w...I think the word that Dr. Pinsky was looking for was truculent. It would have been more accurate than any of the other words he came up with.quirkychickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04353130475402887985noreply@blogger.com