I'm getting a divorce...

[BigFoot_BigThumb]

I had someone try to 419 me. I hacked his email account and actually found replies from people sending their bank information. People are always trying to get rich quick. I like how you guys are able to save money, and make something out of yourself from nothing. A lot of people in my church came from "the village". No running water. No lights. If they did have lights, it was off most of the time because the city's power system sucked. But then I know some that grew up in the city, and they look at the other's like especially the South Africans and Kenyans. And you guys do this with only help from family and friends, because the government doesn't give you ANYTHING! But anyway. I wish Blacks in America were as determined as you guys are. IMO, we, in general, are too hungry for a quick fix or someone to hand us something.

I got one of those emails telling me that he got my info from a friend of mine that worked at he British Embassy.  NOw c'mon, I don't know NOBODY that works at the British Embassy. 

Now I really love the ones that I got that told me that God sent this person my way and with God's blessing we can both have a better life.  With all of the money I have been offered through that scheme, if it was legit, I'd be a billionaire.

A young lady not too far from here went to prison for falling for one of those schemes.  She got caught holding the bag for about $75,000.  She pleaded for leniency trying to use her family as the reason.  I didn't feel the least bit sorry for her because she was very, very stupid.

[~aLl_Gr0wN_uP~]

THis whole scenario could have been avoided if AGU had just looked before she sat.  Women, take the time to look or at least feel.  How hard is that?

yo... it was the middle of the night. the LAST thing i was thinking about was the seat... i was trying to get back to my dream of taye diggs....

[Fenix]

I had someone try to 419 me. I hacked his email account and actually found replies from people sending their bank information. People are always trying to get rich quick. I like how you guys are able to save money, and make something out of yourself from nothing. A lot of people in my church came from "the village". No running water. No lights. If they did have lights, it was off most of the time because the city's power system sucked. But then I know some that grew up in the city, and they look at the other's like especially the South Africans and Kenyans. And you guys do this with only help from family and friends, because the government doesn't give you ANYTHING! But anyway. I wish Blacks in America were as determined as you guys are. IMO, we, in general, are too hungry for a quick fix or someone to hand us something.

Glad you said that.

I look at things this way. Blacks in America (great movie title BTW) have been enslaved and down-trodden for so long that it is hard for a lot of them to overcome the covert racism that is still running through most of America, especially corporate America.

Nigerians on the other hand have not experienced slavery before. They cannot comprehend that someone would look down on them and view them as no less than slaves. I will admit that there is a reverential view of the "white man" in Nigerians. However, the motivation is to be LIKE that "white man". 

Yes we were colonized by the British, but we were never forcefully enslaved in our own land. What drives a lot of Nigerians to be the very best that they believe they should be.

That is the reason for a lot of success in the Nigerian community in America.

[BigFoot_BigThumb]

yo... it was the middle of the night. the LAST thing i was thinking about was the seat... i was trying to get back to my dream of taye diggs....

You are so wrong.

[B3Wannabe]

Nigerians on the other hand have not experienced slavery before. They cannot comprehend that someone would look down on them and view them as no less than slaves. I will admit that there is a reverential view of the "white man" in Nigerians. However, the motivation is to be LIKE that "white man".

Indeed. And I think this is what we don't understand.

My wife just threw in the towel with a lot of our church members. She's friendly and all, but she, and some of the other Americans in our church, just doesn't understand their thinking.

[Fenix]

Indeed. And I think this is what we don't understand.

My wife just threw in the towel with a lot of our church members. She's friendly and all, but she, and some of the other Americans in our church, just doesn't understand their thinking.

See that is the sad thing. Our two cultures should come together and encourage one another and strengthen one another. Instead we misunderstand and harbor a mutual lack of trust towards each other. Africans look down on AAs cuz they feel there is no excuse and that they are just lazy. AAs will look down on Africans cuz they feel we are too uppity and are no better than some jungle savage.

I cannot tell you the number of times i have been asked if i have beds in Africa or if i see a lion on y way to school in Nigeria.

LOL on a side note there are 2 completely parallel conversations going on in this thread. My fault really.

[B3Wannabe]

See that is the sad thing. Our two cultures should come together and encourage one another and strengthen one another. Instead we misunderstand and harbor a mutual lack of trust towards each other. Africans look down on AAs cuz they feel there is no excuse and that they are just lazy. AAs will look down on Africans cuz they feel we are too uppity and are no better than some jungle savage.

I cannot tell you the number of times i have been asked if i have beds in Africa or if i see a lion on y way to school in Nigeria.

LOL on a side note there are 2 completely parallel conversations going on in this thread. My fault really.

I pick with Africans about the lion thing, just because I know the answer! LOL! At first though....

Some of my church members have gotten into fights with Americans over these disagreements. Usually, it was an American that started it. They'll call the African "jungle" something, and then it's on. Out comes the machete! I just start laughing! You can see the determination in their eyes, these dudes start getting physically upset again. I remember one lady sat outside our church just to fight another lady because she had said something wrong to her during service....but this happens with African Americans too.

I was surprised that they told me it's rare to see a gun in Nigeria. The Nigerians are the crazy ones with guns. When I say I want to visit South Africa, they say "Ham Mercy! You will get shot, now!" But anyway.

There are two different discussions going on. But you guys crack me up! I can't wait to see how it REALLY goes down, when we move to Africa in a few years. I know you guys are holding back on me!

[Fenix]

I pick with Africans about the lion thing, just because I know the answer! LOL! At first though....

Some of my church members have gotten into fights with Americans over these disagreements. Usually, it was an American that started it. They'll call the African "jungle" something, and then it's on. Out comes the machete! I just start laughing! You can see the determination in their eyes, these dudes start getting physically upset again. I remember one lady sat outside our church just to fight another lady because she had said something wrong to her during service....but this happens with African Americans too.

I was surprised that they told me it's rare to see a gun in Nigeria. The Nigerians are the crazy ones with guns. When I say I want to visit South Africa, they say "Ham Mercy! You will get shot, now!" But anyway.

There are two different discussions going on. But you guys crack me up! I can't wait to see how it REALLY goes down, when we move to Africa in a few years. I know you guys are holding back on me!

OMG you too???

In any case you'd be surprised how there are very few Nigerians who have held a gun in their hands. I mean, what for?

As for that "now" thing, i don't even know where that came from. We say it at the end of almost every sentence. Either that or "o," as in, "You will get shot-o". LOL funny sturves.

You'll have a blast in Africa, things are so much cheaper than here and you'll live like a king.

[B3Wannabe]

OMG you too???

In any case you'd be surprised how there are very few Nigerians who have held a gun in their hands. I mean, what for?

As for that "now" thing, i don't even know where that came from. We say it at the end of almost every sentence. Either that or "o," as in, "You will get shot-o". LOL funny sturves.

You'll have a blast in Africa, things are so much cheaper than here and you'll live like a king.

Exactly-O!!! Dude you guys have me cracking up! Sometimes I just watch them talk, and then they stop and laugh when they see me looking, because they know I'm trying to learn their dialect! I even learned a few Igbo phrases, but I haven't delved into the language too much. I'm learning Swahili. It's much easier.

[recee]

yo... it was the middle of the night. the LAST thing i was thinking about was the seat... i was trying to get back to my dream of taye diggs....

THAT WAS A GOOD ONE!!! Taye Diggs!LOL


 

[temejo1]

I had someone try to 419 me. I hacked his email account and actually found replies from people sending their bank information. People are always trying to get rich quick. I like how you guys are able to save money, and make something out of yourself from nothing. A lot of people in my church came from "the village". No running water. No lights. If they did have lights, it was off most of the time because the city's power system sucked. But then I know some that grew up in the city, and they look at the other's like especially the South Africans and Kenyans. And you guys do this with only help from family and friends, because the government doesn't give you ANYTHING! But anyway. I wish Blacks in America were as determined as you guys are. IMO, we, in general, are too hungry for a quick fix or someone to hand us something.

Hasn't anyone noticed that B3 is a hacker???  LOL LOL

[chevonee]

***just joking***
Be Kerr-ful AGU honey....you gone need dat pair of thighs....LOL

[T-Block]

***just joking***
Be Kerr-ful AGU honey....you gone need dat pair of thighs....LOL

          Von Von, I'm gonna pray for you dear, LOL.   

[kodacolor]

My mom was thinking about installing a urinal in the downstairs bathroom since my dad uses that bathroom for everything anyway.  Lol.

But my thing is pee first, poop later meaning if you have to go that bad squat-n-aim!  Then put the seat down and do the rest of your bidnass

yo... it was the middle of the night. the LAST thing i was thinking about was the seat... i was trying to get back to my dream of taye diggs....

Lol.  Idina's gonna get you for that one!

[under13]

But my thing is pee first, poop later meaning if you have to go that bad squat-n-aim!  Then put the seat down and do the rest of your bidnass

[Fenix]

[under13]

why is the dude with the bat looking at the black dude, like he 'bout to do somethin?

[nessalynn77]

This was a funny thread, I'm glad it came back up, lol.

[kodacolor]

 

[axeman1]

...if this fool don't stop leaving the toilet seat up....

The greatest NON issue of the 20th century still lives on.