Cultures & Groups - 14 December 2007

2007-12-14 10:10:15 · 18 answers · asked by Snookles © 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

I'm Afro-Caribbean living in England so I am not African-American. It was only through the internet that I found out about this watermelon stereotype used for Black people. Apparently we all love watermelon. Did this stereotype come from America because I've never heard of it until about a year ago.
To me it's like saying "Chineese people love apples" I just don't get it. Everyone eats apples. What's so special about apples? How can this be a stereotype?
Some stereotypes I can understand a little bit but not this one. How did it come to be?

2007-12-14 10:03:15 · 23 answers · asked by honest 5 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Your most irritating habit?
Mine would be talking too much-go figure!

2007-12-14 09:55:22 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

When you had your first "real kiss"?-Circumstances?

2007-12-14 09:53:19 · 72 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Consider these facts before deciding:

* When you go fishing and you catch something, that's good.
If you're making love and you catch something, that's bad.

* Fish don't compare you to other fishermen neither.
And don't want to know how many other fish you caught.

* In fishing you lie about the one that got away.
In loving you lie about the one you caught.

* You can catch and release a fish, you don't have to lie, and promise to still be friends after you let it go.

* You don't necessarily have to change your line to keep catching fish.

* You can catch a fish on a 20-cent frozen squid.
If you want to catch a woman you're talking dinner and a movie minimum.

* Fish don't mind if you fall asleep in the middle of fishing.

2007-12-14 09:36:23 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

What makes you jealous in a relationship?

2007-12-14 09:31:30 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Something sweet, something salty or something healthy?

2007-12-14 09:03:09 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

...or is it?

2007-12-14 08:29:01 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

my african american friend is finnaly getting married. (to a white girl). they dont have many friends so they want me to bring as many people as possible. i can bring my grandpa who is a funny guy, but he always curses and uses racial slurs. he doesnt hate those people though. but in his days, that was acceptable. i keep telling him that he cant do those things anymore. :\

is it OK to invite him?

2007-12-14 08:18:25 · 9 answers · asked by Orange Juice 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-12-14 08:15:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

I've realized recently that my skin has turned to parchment, and everything sags and looks gross. But I still weigh 99 pounds and have a lot of energy, so I didn't think so much about it. My teaching job this year has been a challenge, with kids stamping their feet at me and refusing to do what they're told, but I've been patient and hard-working. Today, though, was really rough. I had another episode with a child who is deeply disturbed and has been in a lot of trouble, but I keep on loving him and praying for him. I made it to the afternoon, and when we were practicing for our Christmas program, a child motioned for me. When I walked over to see what he wanted, he pointed to another boy and said, "He says you're old." I can't tell you how it hurt. I used to be the popular teacher; I've always had fun with my kids while I was helping them achieve. This boy doesn't even know me; he doesn't know I lie awake at night worrying about our kids. All he sees is that I'm old.

2007-12-14 08:14:18 · 33 answers · asked by Mountain Girl 4 in Senior Citizens

I'll use sports as an example. When the NBA was all white the league had certain rules. Then along comes Wilt Chamberlain, and nobody could stop him. The 3 sec. rule followed. But that didnt stop what was happening, eventually the league became almost all Black. So along comes new rules. Zone defense used to be illegal, but in order to make the new European players competetive they allow zone defense now. The reason: Dirk Nowinski is too slow to guard the likes of Kevin Garnett. Before the rule change someone like Allen Iverson would regularly drop 50 points on the likes of Steve Nash and Jason Williams. Zone defense makes matchups irrelevant and allows players who are weak on defense to stay on the floor.

Do you think rules are adopted in general life that have this affect?

2007-12-14 08:02:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

the one that excited you beyond words...that special something that you really wanted.

2007-12-14 07:51:32 · 48 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

I'm new to this Internet thing. I learned about computers when they only spoke "Cobal " and "Fortran" (called keypunch back then, only for science and business ).

2007-12-14 07:50:58 · 8 answers · asked by catspit 5 in Senior Citizens

on how to claim invalidity benifit, health care, sheltered housing, pain relief from arthritus, wills, Where to buy Al Jolson records, wide comfy shoes, pensions, cheap travel tickets. That ok now primalclaws1974? Oh and has anyone heard the new System of a Down album?

2007-12-14 07:49:19 · 24 answers · asked by Yoda 4 in Senior Citizens

that would be willing to host the first reunion of the stateside seniors -- it is scheduled for may 17-18 2008!!!! date and place decided by answers to a past question!!!

2007-12-14 07:47:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

2007-12-14 07:43:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

My 84-year-old Mom is driving me CRAZY. She has lived with my husband & I for most of the past 25 years. She has terrible health history with cancer, heart disease, sclerosis, and this year an illness caused by the bacteria c.dif which has resulted in multiple hospitalizations. She takes a ton of medicine all of which I now dole out since she is unable to keep them straight. She however will not function on a schedule. She wants to read til 2 or 3AM, then sleep until 12 o 1PM, which makes it impossible to get her meds dispensed. She won't get dressed until 5 or 6PM, she won't eat on a regular schedule, she will not drink enough water to hydrate herself but when she gets sick I'm of course on the spot to care for her/stay at the hospital/etc. Despite repeated conversations & all out arguments with her she will NOT cooperate and we end up arguing about it on a nearly daily basis. HELP?

2007-12-14 07:28:32 · 16 answers · asked by CJ1 1 in Senior Citizens

Do y'all know of any gay porn where there is lots of kissing and talking? I really get off on on that stuff. Mmmmmm....2 dudes kissing is sooooooo hot!

2007-12-14 07:26:31 · 6 answers · asked by bill j 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Im Blasian. And when people meet me, they still call me african american. Its not that I'm ashamed-I'm not. I accept I'm black, I'm proud of my black side (My dad is dominican) But he isnt from africa, my mom sure as hell isnt from africa, so why do people call me "African american?"

2007-12-14 07:10:35 · 23 answers · asked by A friendly Jihad 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

A dinner speaker was in such a hurry to get to his engagement that when he arrived and sat down at the head table, he suddenly realized that he had forgotten his false teeth.

Turning to the man next to him he said, "I forgot my teeth." The man said, "No problem." With that he reached into his pocket and pulled out a pair of false teeth. "Try these," he said.

The speaker tried them. "Too loose," he said. The man then said, "I have another pair...try these." The speaker tried them and responded, "Too tight." The man was not taken back at all. He then said, "I have one more pair of false teeth...try them."

The speaker said, "They fit perfectly." With that he ate his meal and gave his address. After the dinner meeting was over, the speaker went over to thank the man who had helped him. "I want to thank you for coming to my aid. Where is your office? I've been looking for a good dentist."

The man replied, "I'm not a dentist. I'm the local undertaker."

2007-12-14 06:54:53 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

ok,well MT and i have a healthy sex life and partnership but i am always horny(that song was rubbish by the way)anyway maybe you cant help me out here but its getting on my nerves abit now.i dont take viagra and as far as i know its not slipped into any food i eat or drink.
and its getting to be abit of a pain in the *** for MT aswell...

is there anything,anyway to stop me being turned on all the time?

and seriously it is a serious problem for us both.

2007-12-14 06:45:10 · 2 answers · asked by Rune 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

On Law & Order CI, Nicole, my favorite villain, used this expression. I would like to know the origin from the UK or anyone who knows the answer.

2007-12-14 06:43:57 · 10 answers · asked by mydearsie 7 in Senior Citizens

Hello everyone, do I get a welcome in this forum?

2007-12-14 06:39:01 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Or are but aren't public about it?

2007-12-14 06:37:08 · 18 answers · asked by lucy diamond 6 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Are they gay or straight?

2007-12-14 06:32:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

if this is too personal tell me and i will delete the question.

2007-12-14 06:31:02 · 19 answers · asked by Rune 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Take for example a female. Would you say she is bi/lesbian-CURIOUS if she's never been in a relationship with a girl, but wants to be? I don't agree with this.

If she's also never been in a relationship with a male is she bi/straight-curious?

I don't think you need to have a RELATIONSHIP with both sexes to say you're bisexual.

So are all people who have had no relationships at all straight curious, bi curious and lesbian curious all at the same time?

Are all straight people now, who are or have been in relationships, before all that were merely straight curious?

What do you think?

2007-12-14 06:28:37 · 6 answers · asked by Beletje_vos AM + VT 7 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Are they still hanging with the dodos? Or are they hiding from the the pink tutu hippos?

2007-12-14 06:18:13 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

Umm Hey...Im gay...Im 16...I live in alabama..My best friend knows...my other friends know..exept for like...3...theyre all girls...i have some friends that are guys...but..theres NO way im telling them....and one of my best friends thats really into the bible and stuff...found out today...so..shes like "you CAN CHANGE" "no i cant..i was born this way...and im staying this way" "u need to at least be BI".."ugh..ok..ill try..." (im not really going to try..because i have tried billions of times..and its never worked..im not BI!!.GRRR...well..anyways..i type too much T_T...getting to the question: SHOULD I COME OUT COMPLETELY AT SCHOOL???(my family is NEVER going to know..because they are stubborn people who can't accept stuff like this)

2007-12-14 06:18:08 · 5 answers · asked by yugioiguy 2 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender