You Scared, Bro?: A Study Of Black Folk Dying In Films

The other day I was watching a movie and a Black character in it made it till the end of the film. I was like “Oh, my god. He’s actually gonna make it to the credits!” I didn’t know how to feel. I also spoke too soon because he ended up dying three minutes before the film ended. I mean, come on. As a Black dude ever since I was little I would hear people joke about how Black people always die in movies. It doesn’t matter what type of film it is. They will not make it till the end. God forbid it’s a horror film. Jeez, as soon as anyone of any race sees a Black guy they already know that they wont make it.

Its pretty much a given that Black people, men specifically, will kick the bucket long before anyone else. I started thinking about this and Cam pointed out a few more characters in films that were killed or totally dicked over so I decided to make a quick list of some of them. This isn’t some mission statement from me wanting Black folks to live more often in movies. But…yeah. It kinda is.

What The Fuck Are Dirt People?!

Rape. It's what's for dinner.

“What the fuck are dirt people?” I’ve been asked this question countless times which means that they have not taken over. Yet. This crazy bastard Lord Humungus was my first introduction to these mofos. He's a high level one though hence the muscles. When I was little I watched a lot of B Movies. In these movies it seemed cheap to make a film about the bleak future we have to look forward to. I always noticed a running theme in these (besides the lack of lotion). And that theme was fucking Dirt People! These things aren't a figment of my imagination like starting a family, having a full-time job, or one day getting abs. I am just letting you all know that if we aren't careful, we will suffer some dirty ass wrath.

Rosscast Episode 149: Its Funny Because Its Not

Rosscast Episode 149

The Rosscast

In this episode I update the whole Erykah Badu and her ass nonsense, my last day at work, kids tasering themselves in class, I talk shit about kids, read from lists telling men how not to get laid and ways to get laid, and I also debut a new single from future hip-hop icon Botany Hill featuring Andrea Henry called “The Road” (download here) I also discuss Josh Smith and his show The Way Up. Click here to download the show and click here to subscribe through iTunes and listen. Enjoy!