Entertainment, Advice, The Average Joe, and of course my own personal woes... What will I talk about? Who knows? I've decided that I need a larger space to record my countless rants. Like to hear it? Here it goes...

HIGH Waters

The flood is over! The land is dry. Why are his pants so damn high?
The hem of his pants were playing hula hoop around his damn ankles. Solution? Try on your clothes before purchasing them. Sometimes you may need to opt for a longer inseam and have your pants tailored to the right length. Inseams usually present a problem for those of us who are tall or short. Either way, we should not be able to see your socks while you are standing.

*Side note: Pants that are too long look sloppy instead of silly. There is no reason for your pants to drag on the ground. Last but not least, ladies... do not wear wide-leg/bootcut pants with heels. What's the point if your entire shoe is covered? I've seen many women trip as the seam of their pants have caught onto the heel of their shoe. If you bust your ass... we will laugh!
At the first sign of good weather... women and men alike shed their tube socks and sneakers for flip flops and sandals. Unfortunately there are many of you who neglect to get a pedicure... and for some, a pedicure is the least of your worries:
Yes! This is just a few of the feet atrocities roaming the city. Some have so much crust on their heels, they'll need a chisel to remove all that dead skin. Others have more corns, bunions, hammer toes and fungus ridden toenails than a little bit. Some just have ugly ass feet, no two ways around it. Chipped and worn off nail polish is also unbecoming. Lest we forget those of you who appear to be trying out for the Guiness Book of World Records for the longest toenails.

Men seem to be more self-conscious when it comes to revealing their feet... then again, maybe they are the only ones with enough sense to keep their feet under wraps if their feet look like hell. Women on the other hand seem to care less.

Listen! I understand that everyone can't have visually appealing feet, but damn it... please keep your dogs covered when they look as if you've been walking over hot coals all of your life. Sandals just aren't for everyone!!!

*1st photo taken by Street Correspondent, Kristen G.

F is for FUCK!

Well well well Ladies and Gentlemen... just when you think you've seen it all, someone or something manages to out trump everything else. Caution!!! The following is not for the fainthearted.


Censibility Street Correspondent Nicole C. provided this candid picture as taken by a friend.
What else can I really say about this? I guess when Jungle Fever hits... it hits HARD (pun intended).

Who would've thought that the F train offered a real ride? And no this wasn't even in the wee hours of the morning... more like 11:00pm during the week. As they say... "ONLY IN NEW YORK."

The next time you kill yourself trying to get a seat, think about what you're fighting to sit in. Oh and ladies, you may want to stand in lieu of sitting the next time you're wearing a skirt.

*As always, if you catch an atrocity in your travels, snap a pic and email it to Censibility and become a "Censibility Street Correspondent."

Hateration! The 8th Deadly Sin.

We're human! We love to share our triumphs with friends and family as well as our downfalls. Oddly enough, we are often blindly optimistic when believing those we put our faith in as a pal and  a confidant...really have our best interest at heart.

Newsflash people! It's not the rolled eyes of a passerby as you cruise down the street in your 2010 BMW, nor the faint whispers of "bitch" from your co-workers as you bustle to your desk with your new Louis Vuitton "Damier" shoulder bag in tote. No no no... they're not the ones you should worry about. It's those toxic bastards who we let infiltrate our worlds. Thats right folks!!! They normally rear their heads in the form of friends, family and even lovers. 

Hateration often festers and thrives amongst those who are too afraid to make moves for themselves in life, so they are insanely jealous and envious of those who strive for more... and need we say have more/outperform the "hater."  Like crabs in a barrel they'll attempt to hold you back with negativity. Misery loves company! These HATERS love to relish in your downfalls. When you are doing well, they are secretly waiting for you to fall.

The most important thing is to quarantine these diseased people.  First! You mustn't be naive. Recognize those who aren't genuine. I'll will give you one my favorite quotes by Maya Angelou, "When someone shows you who they are, believe them!" No matter how fake or phony, a person will always show their true colors. It's up to you to believe them and haul ass, or stick around and get kicked in the ass. The choice is yours! Second and most importantly... either rid yourself of the toxicity or deal with them with a long handled spoon.

We are all guilty of jealousy and envy. I certainly am! I will tell someone to their face that I am jealous/envious, but that doesn't mean that I hate them for having something I would like. Saying, "I wish it were me," isn't hating. However, trying to knock the person down because they have what you desire is the true sign of a Hater. They'll also be the first to exclaim, "I'm not jealous! What do I have to be jealous of?"

I "hate" on celebrities etc., because they have what is far from easily attainable to the average Joe. Hell, my eyes have watered up watching MTV Cribs. Hell yes I want a Lamborghini Murcielago and I will call the filthy rich person I see with one, a lousy fucking bastard! While I am not condoning my thoughts/behaviors, there is a huge difference when you hate on average people who don't have anything you aren't able to achieve yourself. It's even worse to consider yourself close to someone all the while harvesting ill feelings towards them.

We need to start becoming more conscious of our thoughts when they're toggling on the line of hateration. Rather than hating, use that energy as a source of inspiration and motivation to propel yourself to new heights, rather than marinating in stew of hate and misery. You can't achieve when you are too invested in what someone else is doing or what they have. Work on being the best that you can be and the rest will fall in place. If not... you'll only find yourself in the same stagnate pool of shit you've been standing in while the person you're hating on is moving on.

As for the victims of hateration, use your haters as fuel to go further and smell better. After all, they're your biggest fans... so make like Bonnie Raitt and "give 'em something to talk about." 

In the words of Barbra Streisand, "Don't tell me not to live, just sit and putter. Lifes candy and the sun's a bowl of butter. Don't bring around a cloud to rain on my parade."

Need some help on who to look out for? Head Blogger, Tiffany LeFever of ElleElleEye warns us of 8 People to Avoid! Click and check 'em out.

St. Patty's Day Debacle

Okay! I know this is rather late... but after going through the pictures in my phone, I felt it necessary to share the following crime of St. Patty's Day...
                                       Bodaciously Green...
MY GOD!!! Even her friend looks astonished at the rate she is putting away that drink.
Naturally when I saw the fishbowl drink, I assumed her group of girlfriends would be sharing it. It appears the bartender had the same idea based on the number of straws. I guess we were wrong... dead wrong.

*Word to the wise... if you are a big bitch/bastard, you need to be cautious of how you eat and drink in public, otherwise you risk looking like a gluttonous pig.
Here are a few tips to remember:
1. Take small bites and/or spoon/forkfulls.
2. Never wear your napkin on your chest or neck.
3. Do not wear colors that will easily show stains.
4. To prevent the problems associated with #1 or 2... only order
clear drinks and do NOT order anything adorned with sauces or butter.
5. Try to supress bodily functions i.e. belching, etc.
6. Most IMPORTANTLY!!! ALWAYS leave some food on your plate
and DO NOT eat the garnish.
 

"Telephone" Lady Gaga Ft. Beyonce

I know I am rather late with posting this video, but it is still worth seeing. Hopefully, Gaga begins to receive the accolades she deserves for her work. For those of you who haven't seen this racey video, or if you loved it so much you want to see it again... here it is!

Mo'Nique Let's Loose Back Stage at The Oscars

Mo'Nique is truly a character. Most of you likely didn't stick around for the post-award show interviews of the winners, thus missing this thoroughly entertaining interview of Mo'Nique. She quickly returned to her normal, brash, comedic self. Check it out:

For those of you who didn't catch Barbara Walters' final Oscar night show, the following are two of the most candidly revealing and hilarious interviews of the special. Mo'Nique discusses her "open" marriage and sexual abuse... Sandra discusses "beating the shit" out of Meryl Streep. In my opinion, they are a MUST SEE!!! Enjoy!

Monique



Sandra Bullock Part 1



Part 2

This year, just about everyone seemed to get it right. However, the following are a few notable mentions, starting with the best of the best.

Jennifer Lopez - Armani Privé

Only J.Lo could pull off such an architectural runway masterpiece. She looks drop dead gorgeous in this pale pink luminescent gown and she knows how to strike a pose... VOGUE!!!
Tom Ford
Mr. Ford wearing his own creation is tailored to the T. Complete with a pocket square and gardenia on his lapel. Now this is a well dressed man.






Demi Moore and Elizabeth Banks look fantastic in these similar styled, ruffled creations by Versace...
Cameron Diaz - Oscar De La Renta

Ms. Diaz finally got it right. For once she doesn't come off as a bleached blonde, babbling airhead. She looks like a polished, sophisticated starlet. Now if she could only land a role to match the look.





Vera Farmiga - Marchesa
Say what you will about the ornate flamenco like ruffles of this Marchesa gown, but I think Vera was absolutely stunning in this number. You had to see it live during the red carpet preshow to get the full effect of this dress. Normally it would be hard to pull this off unless you are a statuesque runway model, but Ms. Farmiga did one helluva job. Kudos for making a bold choice!!!


Those who almost had it right...
Molly Ringwald

Bravo Molly!!! No one has seen you since you blew out 16 Candles but you showed up and showed out in this violet gown. While she looks stunning for someone who has been absent from the scene for quite some time, my only critique is... get some sunlight. It's as if this is the first time she's stepped outdoors since the 80's. She looks like Casper the Friendly Ghost.
Queen Latifah - Badgley Mischka

The Queen always wears flattering gowns that compliment her figure. The color of this dress looks fantastic against her skin tone. Where did she go wrong? The bottom half of this dress seems a bit too stuffy. I'm no fashion designer but perhaps a more tailored front with a fishtail would've worked, rather than this mermaid style. If it were black she would've reminded me of Ursula (Little Mermaid).
Sandra Bullock - Marchesa

The top of this dress is gorgeous. The detailed beadwork, down to the capped shoulder is exquisite. However this dress is just too damn gold. She looks exactly like good ol' Oscar himself. Additionally the fabric of the bottom half of the dress looks a bit tawdry. She was almost there... perhaps a different color?
Zoe Saldana - Givenchy

I really wanted to root for this gown because Zoe is such a beautiful girl. Once again the top of this dress was stunning. The crystal and bead encrusted bodice along with the differing hues were lovely, but I just can't help but to think of those ugly cabbage like flowers when I look at the bottom of this dress. She still managed to work it nonetheless.

Agree? Disagree? Who were your picks?

2010 Oscars' Worst Dressed

I hate to admit it, but I was hard pressed to compile a list of the worst dressed. The vast majority fell on the line of safety. There weren't any major fashion disasters which gives me less to write about, but of course I managed to write a citation or two for a few.

Maggie Gyllenhaal

It was certainly an audacious choice for Ms. Gyllenhaal, but she fell flat (no pun intended). First of all the pattern looks like an evening in a jungle. Furthermore, the dress does nothing for her non-existent shape. Get it together Maggie, your brother looked better than you on the carpet. In addition, in the future, do everything necessary to appear youthful because that face says 50.










Miley and Trish Cyrus

Oh dear!!! This looks like a scene from Freaky Friday. Miley looks nearly as old as her mother and Trish is fighting hard to recapture the youth of her daughter. Who shall we start with?

Okay Miley... For once it would be nice to see her in something age appropriate for a 17 year old girl rather than that of a woman 20 years her senior. Both the dress and the hair are just way too old for her. Miley boo, if you are going to try to pull a dress like that off, at least fix your damn posture so you don't resemble Quasimodo. She doesn't even appear comfortable in the dress.
Trish... what can I say? You look like a discontinued, bleached-blonde, sun dried, Malibu Barbie. With that said... the dress couldn't be any uglier if she tried.

Charlize Theron - Christian Dior

Oh Charlize, what were you thinking? This dress would've been fantastic if it weren't for the deflated look of her bosom. You can't help but stare at her chest and not in a good way. The top of this dress is reminiscent of Madonna's coned shaped bustiers/bras circa 1980's.

Last but far from least...
Gabourey Sidibe - Marchesa
Marchesa certainly deserves an award for trying their best to construct a gown for Gabourey. Everyone in the media seems to be skipping around the mulberry bush when it comes to Miss Sidibe. However, I will say what they won't... This is one BIG bitch. GOD DAMNNNN!!! Why are they all afraid to say it?
This dress is terrible. Between the dress and the wig, she looks like a fat, black Scarlet O'Hara from Gone With The Wind... or more like Mammie.

Not even Marchesa could successfully glamorize this girl. While it was nice that they added a capped sleeve, a woman of this monstruously obese size needs a full sleeve. She looks like a smiling GORILLA. At the very least she could've attempted to lose weight before the awards. I know her shoes had to have a 3-inch wide heel with some Nike Shox technology in them.
On the red carpet, Gabourey said, "If fashion was porn, this dress is the money shot." More like the WIDE -SHOT Gabby... this dress certainly spans further than the average "money shot."

Wondering what it took to make this dress? Take a look at the following photos to get an idea.
A few bolts of material, several large spools of thread and a team of sweatshop workers.
P.S. Gabby, please stop wearing those cheap, shiny ass wigs. Buy a damn "lace-front."
From New York to Georgia, Walgreens' seems to be home of the Big... the Bold... and the BUSTED!!!

Although it isn't necessary to get dolled up to go to your local pharmacy, it is imperative to take a look in the mirror before you leave home. If not, the following could very well be you!!!



First of all... Why in the hell is she picking up this big ass child, nonetheless to place her in this tiny shopping cart. Newsflash parents of the world, if your child is too large to fit in the front portion of the cart (which is designated for a child)... then they are too damn old and too damn big to be riding in the shopping cart as if they just stepped off the short bus.

Now for the real business at hand... Why? Oh dear God WHY do some women refuse to wear their actual size? If it weren't for those massive white bloomers her entire ass would be exposed. I know you're probably thinking that her gut only fell out because she was lifting a 70+lb kid. Wrong!!! Her unfab flab was hanging out long before that, it just took me awhile to snap the pic.

Solution to this unflattering wardrobe malfunction? Don't squeeze your big ass in something two sizes too small.

Nexxxttttt!!!
Even in his death people have spotted "The King," so it shouldn't be too far fetched to believe that Censibility Street Correspondent, Kristen spotted The Godfather of Soul in an Atlanta Walgreens...

I think this woman is lost (Yes! I did say "woman"). She somehow found herself in the beauty aisle when clearly she needs to be in haircare. Worry about face later honey, because your head looks like a rabid animal that was dragged down a dirt road after being hit by a Mack truck.

Salt N Pepa - "Push It"

Long before their reality show, they were a powerful rap trio straight out of Queens, NY in the 1980's. The following song helped propel them to star status. Notice the asymetrical hairdos... gotta love the 80s.


"Push It"
Here ye! Here ye! To all of my fellow New Yorkers... Are you as sick of hearing about and seeing Governor Paterson as much as I am?

Everyone enjoys a juicy scandal, however none of Paterson's indiscretions are even remotely worth the amount of media attention he is receiving.  Not even the thought of him fumbling to find the "wet-spot" on his mistress was tabloid worthy.


Last week the news cut into my daytime soap opera with an announcement from Gov. Paterson himself... a long winded explanation as to why he has decided not to continue his campaign for reelection.


Who GIVES a flying fuck??? I'm am so sick of seeing this retched looking blind bastard every time I turn on my television. Furthermore, would his PR rep please have him put on some dark sunglasses? Must we always have to look at his eyes swirling around in his head? Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder had/have the good sense to wear sunglasses, so what the hell is his problem? 


I'm probably going to Hell in a handbasket for this post, but I'm sure I'll be in good company.

The Faces of Swift

Multi-award winning country singer, Taylor Swift, has proved to be quite the breakout star. While I think her music fares closer to pop rather than country, she is a proven force to be reckoned with. With bippity boppity diddies like "Love Song" and "You Belong With Me," she virtually became an overnight success.


Swift has been nominated for approximately 89 awards of which 59 were won. Amongst her wins are 4 Grammys, 6 AMAs, and 6 CMAs.


With that said, Taylor Swift has gotten on my last damn nerve with that repetitive, dopey, mouth gaped open, "I'm so shocked" dumb ass look every time she wins an award. The look is seriously tired already. C'mon heifer, stop looking so god damn surprised as if you haven't already won fifty thousand awards.
Take a look at a montage of the never-ending Faces of Swift:

As you can see, it has reached a point in which her look is no longer bashful and modest. I can understand the shock the first few times, but one would think that after 50 wins, you would be used to the shit by now. I wonder if those who are in the same category each time she wins is as sick of this stupid, short-bus grin as I am. 

Congrats on all of your success Taylor, but please spare us from the wide-eyed doe look. Just get your ass on stage from now on and collect your bounty, give a speech and saunter off.

Best 2010 Superbowl Ads

Following the advice of my friend Frank, I decided to post a few of the best commercials from Superbowl Sunday.


E*Trade (My #1 pick)

These E Trade baby commercials never grow old. MILKA-WHAT? Baby girl was ready to cut a bitch.


Doritos

Doritos gave us many ads to choose from but this was by far their best. That little boy slapped the taste out of that man's mouth.


Doritos

A Doritos' samurai? Priceless!

Have your own favorites? Feel free to comment and share the link with other readers.

Best 2010 Grammy Performances

Here are my picks for the best performances of the evening during this year's Grammy Awards.

LADY GAGA (w/Elton John) Best Performance of the Night.

Her performances never fail to impress. Too bad she has been consistently cheated out of awards that she deserves.

PINK

Another amazing acrobatic performance!

Andrea Bocelli and Mary J. Blige (Haiti - Bridge Over Troubled Water)

This was a fantastic pairing for this song. Excellent.

Michael Jackson Tribute (Earth Song)

This was really a beautiful tribute and they all sounded amazing... especially my girls Celine Dion and Jennifer Hudson.

Best Dressed
Worst Dressed
Here is my list of red carpet winners from the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards:
LADY GAGA
While you may not agree... Gaga walked the carpet like a true piece of abstract art in this Armani Privé confection. This galactic, almost angelic look is a far cry better than some of her previous demonic looks. Would you really expect anything less from her?

Common
Common added style and flair by contrasting prints. The maroon and white polk-dot silk scarf popped against the grey plaid suit. The pocket square helped solidfy this fresh look for the Grammys.

PINK
Reminiscent of a mermaid, Pink was glamorous in this scalloped Tony Ward creation.

John Legend
John created a lengendary look by pairing a thin black tie and a pewter mesh sweater with his silver suit.

Keri Hilson
This is the best I've ever seen Ms. Hilson look. She slightly resembled Diahann Carroll. This Dolce & Gabbana gown made her look like a statuesque, special edition Barbie.  She certainly wasn't going to win based on her vocals, but she was definitely a winner on the red carpet.

The Jonas Brothers
While there were better dressed men on the carpet than the "Jonas Brothers," I feel they are finally beginning to distinguish themselves as individuals. I only wish that Nick hadn't gone for such a formal look (He looks like he is going to his bar mitzvah), especially with the bow-tie. These are 3 fairly young guys and they should've had a little more fun with their look, but kudos either way.
 
CLICK HERE for my worst dressed list.





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