Important Video: “Black Women Boycott Your Bashers”

Not watching it. I can already predict what's on it lol!

Hooray for Hollywood. "Think" grossed $33M on a $13M budget. Gross is not net to Sony, the production/distribution company, but it will probably make back the budget by COB next weekend. Critics loved it, a couple of tie-in articles appeared, one in the Atlantic, most likely placed by studio flacks. It opened against lightweight offerings and a worn-out "Hunger Games". Good scheduling move. The book will be reprinted with a film-themed tie-in. Publicity machine worked better than it has in years. Hooray for Hollywood. 

Like the Lewis Stone character, Dr. Otternschlag said in "Grand Hotel", "People come, people go. Nothing ever happens". Another sunny day in LA.

My sister just called me up and offered to take me to go see the movie for free. I declined and told her why, but she's going to and see it anyway and that's her right. 

If I ever write a book on relationships for men [given my high level of expertise in the matter, right up there with my expertise in lepidopterology and the Inuvialuktun language], I shall call it "Think like a woman, act like a man". It will sell six copies.

I saw the movie; to my credit I didn't pay for my ticket, but I honestly did not think that the movie was that bad. I actually think I prefer it to its white equivalent, 'He's Just Not That Into You.' And whoever that person is calling anyone women who have seen the movie self hating, you better keep that mess away from me, because it honestly makes you no different than these bashing black men. People have the right to partake in whatever they wish and still have progressive views as well as respect and esteem about themselves. You too would do well to give the women here the respect they deserve. 

Anyway, I was interested in seeing the movie to see exactly how the characters are portrayed, and I was on a whole happy with what I saw. I'm not a fan of Chris Brown, so it annoyed me to no end to see him in the movie. And Kevin Hart as the comic relief, I will say this ... No matter what he says about black women. Ultimately he makes himself look worst with how he presents himself. I honestly pity him, because he does not know how to do anything without being depreciating to any one. So I'm not surprised at what he says about black women, because he makes himself look even more pathetic with how he portrays himself. I feel it goes far beyond him being a comedian. 

But as we've discussed in previous topics, what a lot of us want to see in movies are more dynamic roles for black actresses -- seeing them progressive and desired and going through the trails and tribulations of the every day woman, not just the trails and tribulations of being someone's maid or sex toy. Whatever negativity there is aside, this movie actually provides some dynamic roles as well development and growth for all characters. Not only is the premise of the movie that women should vet men and demand respect from the men they consider for relationships, but It also shows the men to stepping up to the plate and being the type of partners that the women need. And there are tons of other positives examples I could list without *hopefully* spoiling the movie.

* There's an all star cast, giving work to black actresses (I don't remember the last time I saw Gabrielle Union in a major film!)

* All of the women in the movie are not just attractive but devastatingly stunning and psychically fit. 

* They are all professional women who are doing well for themselves.

* There is not a maid or mammy in sight among the main characters.

* Nor a jezebel or sapphire. There is no eye rolling, neck rolling, finger snapping. 

* They all have love interests, some more than one.

* No one is a doubty side-kick best friend. 

* Every one lives happily ever after in the end. 

This movie reminds me of those black marriage movies from the mid-to-late 90's like 'The Best Man' and 'The Wood', and there's another one that escapes me. Which are some of the last movies that showed black people in any kind of positive light. As people who are interested in marriage and relationships. As people who can be on the most part established, but just have one or two more things to figure out -- to be of course resolved at the end of the movie. So I also enjoyed that.

One thing I will note that I found very interesting was that of all the men, it was the white guy who was happily married throughout the movie, and the other white guy (and I'm not sure why it matters that he may have been Hispanic or Italian) was in the long term serious relationship. All the black men were just meeting their women for the first time. Except for Hart's character, but that's a spoiler. 

But other than that and the other critiques I've mentioned, I have very few issues with this movie. It's just your run of the mill rom com with black characters. There are one or two things that I won't mention because they are blatant spoilers. But  you know what, nothing is perfect, and I think this movie is a right lot better than anything Tyler Perry has put out. So to that I also give kudos. 

Personally I don't listen to any of those rappers, or I don't even know them, their music or their commentary so I can't really comment on that. As for the movie, I think that's a more book/cover issue. Kevin Hart is not the only person in that movie. And I don't think it was his co stars responsibilities to slap him on the wrist for whatever he said. He got backlash from the general public which he will have to deal with. At the end of the day, I feel the comments from these people say a lot more about themselves than the people they are trying to put down. I honestly would not go out of my way to support any of them, not because of the actors or artist, but because I will sooner pirate whatever movie or song I want to enjoy and enjoy it in the comfort of my own home before I rough it at the theater.

We were waiting on line to be let in, come to find out people had already been going up to the theater and the place was crowded by the time we got there. We had to sit all the way up front. But I actually didn't mind because I have 20/40 vision and no glasses, lol. 

oops--the guy who made the vid LOVED The Cosby Show, it was House of Payne which was the COON--he didnt like Urkel, but i dont consider Urkel a bad character, just a 'NERD'

WOW I just saw a vid on youtube called MODERN DAY COONS" not everything is a d**m joke---it's actually a rap thats not c/rap and very informative..dont know how to upload though--the guy i believe was a little hard on The Bill cosby show and Family Matters, but everything else was RIGHT ON---for instance POVICH with people from 'blackistan' etc.( dey luv y'all niggaz BET dey jus' luv.....)we gotta make better stuff

Unfortunately, it looks like "Think Like A Man" is going to be number one this weekend.

http://boxofficemojo.com/daily/chart/

I went to watch Lockdown last night (extremely lame movie) and saw scores of smiling Black women leaving the TLAM.  Overall, I don't think enough of us BW boycotted this movie to make a difference.

To be dead honest, I was going to go see this film over the weekend with friends, but now that I seen this vid, I won't be wasting my money. Sorry, not worth it. Seeing Kevin Hart's short behind calling me a broke ass dark hoe won't be in my plans. What is the matter with celebrity black men and the other non blk men that follow in that ignorance? I'm so happy I stopped watching TV altogether cause honestly, it does brainwash people into not thinking for themselves especially to black people, black women really. Its like we've been programmed into buying into this crap that todays entertainers, singers, actors fed us about ourselves and our well being. It honestly seems like in America, black women get treated like dirt from black men no matter what the issue, its not even worth having unity unless black men dig deep and figure out why they are programmed to say and do such ignorance!!! Goodness this makes me sick!! ugh!!!

What a good video. I already disliked and have NEVER supported most of the fools in this video, though a few have surprised me, ie Isaiah Mustafah. I was going to rent "Act like a woman, think like a man" when it came out on DVD, but now I won't even waste one cent of my money on that movie. It infuriates me when I see black women spending their money on things by men who disrespect black women and tear them down. And seeing what that punk Chris Brown said about that woman made me dislike him even more. And I never thought Kevin Heart was funny. And I never have, nor ever will support a rapper.

I won't take the "mother, sister, aunt" approach to black male disrespect. I have no problem disassociating my father from the black male collective.  I've said before that men treat the women in their family different from how they treat women who aren't. Like one of you might have a brother who is supportive and great to you but would be an asshole to me. Its just a bad position to work from.

Anyway I boycott a lot of things these days including products, brands, shows, movies, restaurants, and anything I thought lacked integrity (hell I boycotted Whole Foods). The difference here is how entitled Black entertainers and entities think they are to black dollars. In fact I never hear about using new marketing strategies or new products to capture black consumers. Instead they try to condescend or guilt them, especially black women, into spending based on a race in common. 

I wish more of these guys would come forward and be honest. The apology is worth no where near the money I save and the opportunity to support the alternative.

I didn't even know who Kevin Hart was until this article pointed him out. yeah I have seen him in a few things but no I don't find him funny or entertaining. I find it so funny that these people have to step on, degrade, and belittle  people to make themselves feel better and make them feel as if they have arrived. All they're doing is playing themselves. It's truly sickening that as a black woman herself nicki minaj would even go there when she is plainly walking around with fake blonde hair and makeup. Hypocrits!! All of them. My first boycott was Wesley Snipes and apparently these people haven't learned from his downfall in the bw's pocket book and lip service. If we keep it up they will learn.

Looks like the ladies are turning out.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/21/think-like-a-man-box-office_n_1442581.html

I meant to ay that goes to show we aren't all lemmings.

WOW!!! I have heard most of these ignorant comments except for Toure's. His is the one (and only) that surprises me. I was under the assumption that he was somehow... Not a moron? I am pretty much on board with all the ladies who said they ever liked Kevin Hart. Thankfully, I have never supported any of the people in this video. I can't see how any self respecting Black person would. In 2012 I find it  so hard to believe that there is no solidarity. Are some of us really still hung up on color complex issues and hair texture?I don't even know what Slim Thug is talking about. Him and Cassidy are inconsequential.  I do find it ironic though, that someone who looks like a gremlin (on a good day) would have the utter audacity to open his rotten mouth and talk about his CHILD like that. God help her. I'll take comfort in the fact that the ladies here feel the same way I do. That goes to show that lemmings. Keep up the good work Christelyn!!!

It's sick that these men forget that their mothers, sisters, aunts, are all Black Women. To think a father can say such negative things about his own daughter. Shame on you Lil Wayne. 

I have seen this video sometime back and it is thumbs up worthy. I love the comparison of Don Imus and Nicki Minaj. I never liked Kevin Hart never thought he was funny at all. I support those that support me. 

Successful black men are kind of extinct? Well I guess you can't blame me for looking elsewhere now, can you? Kevin Hart and Lil' Wayne are booty ass ugly. Thank goodness his daughter looks like her cute, dark-skinned mother instead of that creature. Fathers are supposed to be important for girls' self esteem. I feel sorry for Reginae because of the things her father says about dark-skinned women like her and her mother. 

YouTube is a godsend because I don't have to pay for my music. I even avoid Vevo since the sound on those videos is too low, so the artists aren't even getting Google revenue from me clicking on their videos. 

Why are people still using the term "good hair" in 2012? They sound like uneducated, self-hating slaves. 

Also, I want to share this on my facebook but I feel as though black women & girls will not be receptive to it or think I have some sort of hidden agenda since my boyfriend is white. Some people feel like you lose all your credibility when it comes to "black issues". They won't listen because they can just write you off as some self hating white man worshiper or something smh. I know people pay more attention to the messenger than they do the actual message sometimes.

After looking at this again....I have to admit that what the rapper slim thug said annoyed me the most! WTF is that bs that he's talkin? Some black men have the meaning of a good black man screwed up. Just because you are not in jail, it doesn't mean that you are hot sh*t. That doesn't even begin to make someone a good man because that should be a given! They expect us to kiss the feet of any black man who has a few dollars in his pocket and has some new shoes on? PLEASE, The REAL good black men (some of our dads, family members, acquaintances) don't say things like that about women because they don't want to or have to. Talk about being a womanizer!! Sorry, my boyfriend loves me and cooks ME dinner! I don't have to bow down to him. That statement is just another reason why black women need to expand their options.Some of these men need their egos deflated big time..Once black women stop babying them they will be SOL. You shouldn't have to fight over a man like a wild animal..this ain't no competition! Get a man who will try to win YOU over..not the other way around.

Is it bad that I'm about to see this movie tonight...? lmaoooooo