So I’ve been growin my beard in for about a month. The joint’s pretty thick. I really look like I’m from Philly now. But what’s funny is that people who see me on the street are starting to address me with, “As salaam alaikum.” I don’t correct em, but it’s funny. Is there some unwritten that any Black man with a full beard is probably a Muslim?
Speaking of Muslims, ever wondered where the so-called “curse of Ham” as it relates to slavery originated? Well thanks to Jeremy at Parablemania, we have an answer. I can’t wait to use this information.
Not that I support that player’s suspect gamesmanship, but I may hafta get a NY Rangers #16 jersey. For obvious reasons.
So we’re reading Romeo and Juliet and I’m having trouble deciding whether I’m gonna hip the kids to all the double entendre in Shakespeare. I’m sure it would pique their interest and get them to read a lot more carefully, but I’m not sure that’s really the route to go. Iono yet.
Couldn’t make this up on my best day. S.J. cop charged with barnyard sex.
April 25th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
In other hockey jersey-related items, am I the only one who’s always wished to see Miroslav Satan traded to the New Jersey Devils? Y’know…just for the comedy goldmine that would be his jersey? I am? Oh…never mind, then.
April 26th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Beard = Islam, eh? Interesting, given that the majority of Black men sport facial hair. And Obama, who 15% of the electorate think prays facing East, doesn’t.
The curse of Ham piece was always a stretch to me, but a staple of Southern Baptist and Mormon segregation. Wonder how many cats like Strom Thurmond slept w/ the damned?
On Shakespeare, I’d teach the dual meanings, could help engender interest and enhance language appreciation- you can always allude to recent or hip hop analogs.