HUMOR for HUMOR'S SAKE

OK, so your favorite neighborhood socialite was having a bad morning today until a friend of mine put me on to a couple of spoofs that Affion Crockett did, both involving Lil Wayne. Now, to all you Lil Wayne fans out there, you're just gonna have to deal with this as I am in full agreement of what's going on here (and I know a whole lot of people who agree too). However, I've seen that some fans of Weezy F. Baby (what the hell!) are even laughing.

Nevertheless and without further ado, here they go. Feel free to make comments, and don't laugh to hard if you're at work, your co-workers may look at you like you're crazy...

LIL WAYNE & JUELZ SANTANA


LIL WAYNE & JAY-Z

Do you feel like a CHAMPION today?

NEED I SAY ANYMORE???



Kanye West "Champion Video" Official Directed by NEON from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.

in an ABSOLUT world

Now that I've recovered from my hangover due to spending too much time at Jessica Rosenblum's party on Wednesday (THANK YOU JESSICA FOR A GREAT TIME!!!) I bring you a blog that has to do with an alcohol sponsor (yeah, that makes sense!)

I'm sure you have all seen the BE KANYE commercials (online or really late on TV) or the ads (on the train). Well, here's part two of the installment...

COME {Mc}FLY WITH ME! [PART 2?!?]

Who woulda thunk it??? If I knew there would be a part 2 to this, I would have included everything in part 1, however, it seems like there's a certain level of high sensitivity here that needs to be looked at.

Now, I'd like to preface this by saying TO EACH THEIR OWN and obviously, people are entitled to their own opinions. BUT with the decrease of common sense in today's world, I do feel that I can drop my two cents on this particular situation. Didn't I just say everyone's entitled to their own opinion??? I mean this is America right??? But I digress...

In today's athletic world of sports, especially basketball what's going on in this ad is what EVERYONE waits to see, a spectacular play and someone always gets the bad end of the deal. Whether it's the theft of a homerun, a teeth clacking hit in football or someone getting banged on in basketball it's that type of play that gets you out of your seat and remains fodder for conversation for a couple of days with your friends. So when you have a company selling a product that boasts a lighter weight to jump higher to (hyper)dunk on people now they're being accused of being homophobic? When it happens in a real game (see the previous post at the bottom) is the dunker homophobic? How about the dunkee?

With the issues that are ACTUALLY out there concerning everybody, how much sense does it make to spend this much time on an ad that has to do with basketball? If you think this ad is homophobic where is YOUR head at? How about this... change the thinking of society and this would NOT be thought of as homophobic, it would be thought of as what it is, someone getting dunked on. Focus on actual hate crimes, bad economy, actual discrimination whether it's blatant or undercover instead of a game.

Make this world a better place, for you and me...

-FIN-

COME {Mc}FLY WITH ME!

News from the Swoosh:

The Hyperdunk, designed by Nike creative director Eric Avar, is one of the lightest and most innovative basketball footwear products Nike has ever produced. Debuting on the feet of Nike athlete Kobe Bryant on April 10th, the Hyperdunk will hit retail outlets in the US on July 27th.

While designing the Hyperdunk shoe, Avar took design inspiration from a Nike concept shoe created in the late 80’s for movie character Marty McFly [played by Michael J Fox] in the film Back to the Future II. Looking at the Hyperdunk’s overall shape, distinctive heel counter and midsole, these features all hearken back to this original concept shoe.

As part of the launch, Nike will introduce limited colorways leading up to the retail debut of the Hyperdunk. One of those limited products is the Hyperdunk 2015.

The Hyperdunk 2015 will continue this tribute to the original concept shoe by borrowing some of the iconic coloring that made the shoes so striking. The upper of the Hyperdunk 2015 features the same matte grey and white colors that appeared on the original. It also features the grey and teal speckled midsole that jumped off Marty McFly’s original footwear, as well as glow in the dark panels that give the shoe a futuristic feel.

Additionally the Hyperdunk 2015 will feature call outs to the film including graphics from McFly’s hover board on the sock liner and a few more subtle references for people to discover on their own.

Consumers will be able to find the Hyperdunk 2015 at Nike House of Hoops (in NYC) as well as Niketown and other select Nike retailers.

Here's the funny thing about the McFLYS --

The ad campaign... (give it a few seconds, it'll load and it's worth the wait!)



Nike's done it again... they've found a way to reach their audience with what they call the lightest basketball shoe EVER. And let's face it, the only reason we still watch basketball is to see people get banged on. Remember this?



and it's already the OFFICIAL show of the US Olympic basketball team, Kobe... (lol)

Yes, Kobe wears the McFlys.

let's see how the sales do...

GIRLS GONE WILD?!?!?!?

In case you've just landed on Earth a couple of minutes ago, I'm sure that you heard about the brawl that happened last night in sports. No, not in baseball. No, not any football players going crazy (or at least not any that we know of). But, YES, in the WNBA!

So, er, um... what do you say about this???

WEST-WARD Movements

A favorite of many, the savior of hip-hop (hey, Nas said it in COMPLEX Magazine, I'm just a reporter here) and Mr. Never Down on Himself, Kanye West is in the news again. Not to worry though, as he shows he humanitarian side working with Nike at the end of August. Of course he had to put his own spin on the message... or else it just wouldn't be 'Ye.

Here's what this is all about:

Music takes center stage on the heels of the official registration opening for the Nike+ Human Race, the world’s biggest one-day running event taking place on August 31, 2008. The race brings together the power of sport and music to inspire and connect runners from every corner of the planet. Participants in this unprecedented event will experience an exclusive music performance by some of today’s top artists in each of the 25 designated race cities. In Los Angeles, nine-time Grammy Award winning artist Kanye West will headline the run’s post race concert for the grand finale of the 25-city Nike+ Human Race. Runners will take to the streets passing the city’s most famous landmarks before ending at the LA Coliseum to see West take the stage.

the learning Kurve:: PART 2

So folks, this weekend I headed over to 5th Street & 2nd Avenue and guess what I find??? A sign that says the following:

"DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL WE WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL 7/22..."

What the hell is that about?!?!?!?!?!?!

Did they open?

If they did, what happened that the had to be closed back for a little less than a week?

Are they conscious???

Am I going back?

If so, when?

It's a good thing that there are at least 310 restaurants in that area so I didn't have to go hungry. I will say this though, I am willing to give them another chance, although the have slipped a couple of notches on the priorty scale. We'll see what happens and I'll be sure to keep you updated.

HOT GIRLS, COOL GUYS

Pure genius.

Understandably, some may be upset by this campaign. However, if it don't apply let it fly...

From the offices of MEE, Mr. Viral Campaign, the King of Cultural Licensing and all-around COOL GUY, Marc Ecko has headed a new push for the rhino (b/k/a known as Ecko Unlimited) with ecko:manufacturing. The smarts behind this are so simple! Show a bunch of scantily clad, attractive women to guys between the ages of 14 and 24 and convince these guys that the clothes are being made by these women. How do you convince guys of this, tell em that's what happened. At that point guys really don't care whether it's true or not, just show more of the women! (Sorry I had a moment there...)

Plus, to add more fuel to the fire (and probably to piss off the haters some more) take things a step further and do something like this (click here. Whether this actually happened or not, it breeds more publicity), a job discrimination letter from a "morbidly unattractive" (that's a direct quote) individual; or even a job posting for a "Zipper Tester." (Personally, I find this hilarious).

So, this will be the first in a long line of kudos for Mr. Ecko who tagged up Air Force One, put an asterisk on Barry Bonds' 756th homerun ball and set up to open a huge store in Times Square (HURRY UP WITH THAT ALREADY MAN!!!).

REVERENDS GONE WILD

If you all would allow me to get into my "POLITICO" mood for a moment (I mean damn, it is an election year), what the h, e, double sippy straws is going on with "men of the cloth" in the public eye who are supposed to be supporting Sen. Obama?

First, Rev. Jeremiah Wright sappzzes out on America. Then Rev. Michael Pfleger goes spazzola on Hilary. And finally, in the apparent never ending downward spiral department, Rev. Jesse Jackson goes all double "n" on Obama referring to human legumes and ignorant terms for knee grows. I mean, what the (you know the rest of the statement)?!?!? And don't even let me go into the whole New Yorker scandal (ignorance at its best...)

But then again, here's the real question. How does it feel to know that, after all of this madness swirling around the Illinois senator, he's STILL gonna be our next President???

HOLD DAT!

SUteiSHI SAMBA

OK, so apparently I'm on an asian food kick right now or that's all the information coming across my inbox right now...

Regardless, the next spot for your friendly neighborhood socialite's restaurant run is SUTEISHI (24 Peck Slip, New York, NY 10038, (212) 766-2344) and you should be able to tell by the name and the picture what kind of food you can expect there.

Anyhoo, as always, feel free to take a look at the menu and part 2 will have a review of the food and atmosphere. It looks like a beautiful evening spot with a view of the Brooklyn Bridge and the water (just don't look directly into the water, this is still NYC).

And I promise, I'll start trying the food and give a full report on these places. All of the Part 2s may get tiring, lol!

the learning Kurve

Being a Socialite ensures a few things. One of them is the fact that you you're going to have a whole lotta friends (Thanks D.M. for the word on this one!).

Another is that you need to know about the new places to eat + drink. So, word came across my inbox about a BRAND NEW!™ place, in the East Village, that is set to open today called KURVE (87 Second Avenue, at 5th Street; 212.260.8018).

As you may be able to tell from the picture on the right, one of the goals of this Asian Eatery (that's their term, not mine) is to make an immediate visual impression on its patrons. So, to those of you who are into the aesthetic thing, you don't even need to read anymore, just head on down there...

Now, for those of you who care or don't care about aesthetics and want to get down to the nitty gritty of things (FOOD + DRINK DAMMIT!) I've had a chance to jack the menu (only because it's posted online). From what I can see, you don't have to worry too much about your friends' eating habits as they cover the gamut of food types (vegetarian, seafood eater + downright carnivore) to offer an apealing choice of food (+ drink).

As Mr. Mystery, I give this the thumbs up as a place to try right now, but feel free to stay tuned to PART 2 because I'll be there to sample KURVE's offerings this weekend.

Maybe I'll see you there, and if I do you'll see me... you just won't know it...

Come on IN!

WELCOME!

It's summer in NYC and you are now ready to experience the random rants of an undercover socialite (not sociopath... just thought that should be straightened out).

It is here where you have a chance to hear about some interesting things in our culture. Posts in here can be informational, satirical, comical, inspirational and possibly downright silly, but the point here is to essentially share thoughts over the internet (a.k.a. the new meeting system).

So, once again, WELCOME, get comfortable and stay tuned...

You never know when a new post will show up, but I will sure to keep you entertained in my own way.