Kelly Smith Weblog Aficionado: Just a guy vs. Life

Unbelievable.... Sitting at an informal military gathering, many drinks were purchased and downed. One superior Officer, (in rank only.....because he has been in longer than me and the system hasn't flushed the turd), made the statement, "Yes, I know I am cheap...but hey, I don't apologize for being "Niggardly" (Italics and underline is indicative of his inflection on the word). Being the only Black Officer in the Officer call, and one of three in the battalion I just looked down and pondered my drink. A hush fell over the members of the table..... I chuckled. He says.... "Let me guess, Smith...you think I am prejudiced because I said, "niggardly"? I reply..... "No Sir, I think you are prejudiced because you assumed I didn't know what the fuckin' word meant." He was mad. I couldn't make this up folks.

Afro-Saxon An Afro-Saxon is a white person, who despite his genetics, tries his best to dress, talk, and act, like the stereotypical "Homeboy". Here is a transcript of my lunch order. He will be called a White Afro-Saxhon Homeboy. (W.A.S.H) The guy I saw had light brown hair, blue eyes, and was obviously caucasian. I will call him W.A.S.H. I walk up to the counter..... [W.A.S.H] "Whuddup Homey, whut can I git foya today?" [Me]... pausing in disbelief ...."Umm...I'll have a large Philly Cheese Steak with pizza sauce, and hold the onions. I also have a coupon for a free small one." [W.A.S.H] "Cool..cool...You want fries or sumpin else wit dat?" [Me] "Yes, I'll take a small fry." [W.A.S.H] "You don't want no drank?" [Me] "No thank you." [W.A.S.H.] "You fa sho? The lemonade be TIGHT!" [Me] "No thanks, I'll just have the sandwiches and fries....