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“What The Eff?” Wednesday?: Gary Coleman’s Head to Body Ratio

Thembi Ford — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:40:46 +0000

Gary Coleman has gradually made his way onto the short list (ha) of people whose behavior I don't understand. On the one hand, he's a deliciously quirky pop culture icon responsible for a catch phrase that, if used in the perfect situation, is still funny twenty-five years after its inception (yes, there is a time and a place for a 'whatchu talkin' bout Willis...I just haven't personally observed one recently). On the other, he's demonstrated violent and aggressive tendencies repeatedly and of course there was that whole homosexual love affair/rap album debacle. Bottom line - this man continues to bring in the paychecks, whether the joke is on us or on him. His most recent venture: Fry Cup Fortune for New York Fries.

“What The Eff?” Wednesday: Disturbing Strokes, Indeed

Thembi Ford — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:31:18 +0000

I hate the internet so very much. Seriously, I start off looking into something that is borderline scholarly and end up finding types of despair that make me realize that I have no business looking on the internet with an empty stomach. I started out at Mental Floss (a nerd site) where I discovered this tickling re-interpretation of the opening credits to Diff'rent Strokes called "Disturbing Strokes." It's entertaining to see how much different music can change the intentions of Mr. Drummond. Check it out:

Wow.

Thembi Ford — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:52:45 +0000

I know I’m just showing my age by not really knowing much about Plies except the unfortunate fact that his name is supposed to be “you know like a strong tool,” as he said in one interview. Negro, don’t you…

"What The Eff?" Wednesday: La Pequeña

Thembi Ford — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:00:00 +0000

For those of you who have been reading for a while, you know that I post something that makes you confused/upset/sad/afraid/giggly/fearful every Wednesday. I try to be kind and dismiss my ridiculous whims, so for a long time I let…

I Love You Ping Ping!

Thembi Ford — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:41:00 +0000

He Pingping from Inner Mongolia, China’s autonomous region, the world’s smallest man sits on the lap of Svetlana Pankratova from Russia, the Queen of Longest Legs, as they pose at Trafalgar Square in London, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008. Pingping, born…

I Love You, My Weng Weng!

Thembi Ford — Sat, 10 May 2008 22:36:00 +0000

I wasn’t a blogger back in April of 2007 when this video, “Weng Weng Rap” was released as a YouTube meme, but it’s actually pretty hot in a “What The Eff?” sort of way. First of all, I absolutely adore…

Obscure Black C-List Actors: Tony Cox

Thembi Ford — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 14:01:00 +0000

Deciding to become an actor isn’t easy when you’re overweight, or black, or… 3 foot 6 inches tall. But somehow that’s the decision Tony Cox made. He is THE black dwarf in Hollywood, which is impressive because there

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