Poker Facebook.

In Kid Cudi's "Make Her Say", Common says the words--

"Her poker facebook I already read it."


I can't tell if the genius of that line was completely intentional on his part. Teachers treat every possible connection to literary-genius in a novel as intentional, so I'll do the same.

The context of the line is key- the hook of the song is "Make her say Oh / When I Poke Her Face". This gives the "poker face" in Common's lyrics an assumed sexual connotation.

"Facebook I already read it" then adds the level of reading her face like a novel, "Poker Facebook" then adds its sexual connotation- adding another level.

A feature on the website Facebook is the ability to "Poke", giving Facebook a context in the pun- yet keeping "poke", "poker", and "poke her" all as compatible as each other in the overall context of the line.

Then add the original pun of the original lyric by Lady Gaga herself.

"This Perfect Life."

Well, Charles has been dropped from Interscope. I feel like that will only add to the legacy of Charles and this album. My only issues with the release are with featured rappers ruining their respective songs, the song Baby, and the "nigga anthem" that is Post Lynching Ceremony (though I see the point of it for the message of the song, it's one of the few yet major flaws that keep this from being a perfect release).

I love "Ghosts", really enjoy "Cable In The Classroom", and ofcourse already dug "Barbara Walters", "Reminder", and "All Alone". "Tears Of Fire" was so close to joining "Ghosts" among Charles' best work, but Crooked I is just unnecessary and derails the road to the perfect life.

Go download it!


http://www.megaupload.com/?d=099S14LO

Rising Icon.

The man of the moment KiD CuDi takes center stage on the episode of BET’s Rising Icon showcased here. Aside from the musical performances, short little insights into KiD CuDi’s background and upbringing ultimately offer a greater perspective on the rising star. His inaugural album Man on the Moon: End of Day hits stores today, Tuesday, September 15th.

Source: Nah Right

Everything I Am.

The guy is a genius.

From any point of view I look at it, I feel like this was a great move.

For one, it made me actually care about a VMA moment- or get some sort of feeling besides disgust from an MTV broadcast. That is a rare thing.

He's also got Twitter mentioning his name thirty times a second. Sure, these are all clueless morons who deal with the politics of their everyday worklife a helluva lot worse- but they know, man.

You guys are lucky he even SHOWED UP, remember this?



I understand his point of view more than anybody's. I do disagree with his opinion on Beyonce's video, but if he feels that way then absolutely stand up for it. It's for the sake of history. A VMA is a joke of an award- but somebody has to care about gym class, right? He's a passionate guy who actually gives a shit about music.

This is what Pink said on Twitter: "Kanye west is the biggest piece of shit on earth. Quote me."

This was my response: "@Pink Make some good music you manly hack. Kanye atleast cares about his craft, all you do is fit an image, Kanye creates his."

A little personal, and a little hyprocrital considering my opinion on the backlash at Kanye, and she'll never read it, and I only have 220 followers (maybe 7 of them being real people)- BUT, it's reality.

The voice of America.

The guy is creating entertainment for you. He's also creating the best music found in the last two decades of mainstream production. Stop with your scripted responses and open your mind a little bit.

He's not here to please you, fit a mold, or recreate somebody else's path to success- and that's why he's great.

Grey Sage.

If nothing else, this confirms that I should've bought that damn jacket.

Rosado.

Chicago was fantastic. The greatest city I've ever been to, atleast at this point in my life. Obviously NYC is my destiny, but that is an impossibility for atleast the next 600,000 dollars.

Hannah's family and friends were all great. Her mother in particular is just adorable, the chemistry between her parents is interesting to watch.

I've noticed that my sense of humor and personality seem to fit in around Hannah. Where-as here, the same one liners would go stared at.

Returning to work was terrible.

White Castle was crap! I have to try some Krystal Burgers next- somebody has to of perfected this supposedly fool proof concept.

I got my first three tattoos while on vacation, honoring Kanye and Elvis C.

I'm determined to get an argyle print half-wristband on the top of my wrist.

Moving to Chicago woule be fantastic, but I don't know what I'd have to do to make the concept seem realistic. I think just succeeding at the long distance thing for a while is the best path.

If Mancow can succeed in Chicago, it's more than doable.

Maybe a radio demo will push through!

Watch a black man punch me.

I might be turning into a fan of fast food "angus" and "sirloin" burgers. They're adorable. They're little real burgers. A gourmet burger from a small town sophomore. I wish I could be a food elitest, the best meals I've ever had were at either an Olive Garden, Papa Ginos or TGI Fridays.

I'm going to Chicago a week from Tuesday. My first time being in a major market after learning whar a major market was. I just had a typo in that sentence, but decided to keep it.

It's frustratingly entertaining watching pre/post sportsgame interviews or press conferences. The coach or player has media training, as if the media wasn't helping them through the process by asking nonsense questions. The formula is anything to set up an answer about how young or experienced the team is (how much potential they've got or how much they've accomplished).

That's why the Patriots are the bad guys. They follow the same rules, but mock the system by converting fourth downs againsts teams they are blowing out. Tom Brady has the biggest smile on his face as he compliments every team they play, then looks completely pissed on the field and mercilessly embarrass them.

I can't wait for the season to start. Gambling, fantasy football, high definition sports, Madden, pizza and beer commercials. Sundays are the highlights of the week.