DATING: Wonder Woman

CAUTION: My articles are generalized and not meant for any particular or specific situations. Taking my well thought out opinions personally may cause anger, sadness, loss of sleep, or bitterness.

Results may vary!

My friends know me as a man with a surplus of different philosophies. To others, I'm known as a womanizer because of the vulgar comments I make on twitter or my previous “Dating” posts. I will admit that I have a tendency to speak very harshly when it concerns the opposite sex. However, I want to stress that I have the utmost respect for females. The feedback I get is that I am a hater of women. I like to think that my criticisms of women of directed at the NEGATIVE women who, unfortunately, do exist. So, with this post, I plan to discredit these accusations and shy away from what I'd typically say about women via twitter. I will discuss what makes a woman cool to me. In other words, my perfect girl.

To start, there are 3 requirements this female and myself most have to work:
1) Friendship
2) Sex
3) Chemistry

1) When I say friendship I'm referring to a young lady I can do almost anything with. If I can ask my closest male friend to do it, I should be able to ask her to do the same. Examples of my expectations consist of watching a Kevin hart stand up and being able to laugh together, and of her accepting and getting along with my friends because I plan for her to be as important to me as they are. Furthermore, I should be able to trust her to watch my nephews or pick my sister up from work if I'm running late. She will let me borrow money TRUSTING that I'll pay it back with interest, and she will know everything I expect of her can in turn be expected from me. For example I'll help hang up Christmas lights at her mothers home, or come help shovel her car out of the snow before work. These are things I would do for my best friends if they should ever ask.

2) In a relationship, sex, for me, is very important because I am a sexual person. I prefer a woman that is experienced (but not too experienced) and not afraid to show her off experience. She loves sex just as much as I do, but it is not the basis of our relationship. Instead it is an added bonus.

3) The chemistry is what I think is most important. In my opinion; chemistry is when you can stay on the phone with someone and talk about nothing important, but still have a great conversation. There will be times when this "perfect girl" will do something "imperfect" but the chemistry is what will make me forgive her, even if I don't want to. There might be times when we will separate but we will always return back to each other and pick up where we left off as if nothing has changed. Chemistry is what changes someone from a friend and or sex partner into a life partner.


I’m not in a rush to find this perfect girl; I just hope she exists. Having a person like the one I described is bound to better you as a human being. They don’t change you, they just compliment you, open your eyes to know things, and help you live a more enjoyable life. It's even possible that this female could change my outlook on women and convert my admitted anti-women blog posts and tweets into pro-women. Maybe you should think about your requirements, and keep and open eye until you find that perfect person for you.

If you have any comments just leave them at the bottom and I will reply as soon as possible. Check back frequently to see my replies.

Also don't forget to follow us @FredE_Cornbread and @31percent

See You in 2011,


Cornbread

EVOLVE in ELEVEN!

Happy New Year from the guys at 31percent!!

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DJ V8

Cornbread

Piss on Week 12.29.10

Warning!! No one in the following blog post is actually being pissed on. It is simply an expression meant to describe how outrageous and unforgivable the actions of the following people really are. Anyone who finds this segment offensive has the right and the duty to be pissed on as well.

Sincerely,

Professional Rationalist

10. New Year’s Resolutions


If you have to wait until January 1st to start experiencing discipline with junk food or to stay in touch with friends then there is a serious problem. My 2011 New Year’s Resolution is to continue to piss on such idiotic habits.


9. Jordan


Brand Jordan has just undergone another terrible experiment. The prestigious sneaker brand has released a mix of Jordan VI, XVII, and XXIII. These shoes look like crap.

Team Jordan receives the business for thinking you have to combine everything.


8. Trick Daddy


After years of the scruffy beard it looks like Trick Daddy has finally decided to grow up. He gets the business for waiting until turning 37 to realize that he should invest in a pair of clippers.


7. LeBron James



I swear I’m not picking on LeBron, he’s just always engaging in piss-worthy activities. This time he stated that he does not like playing on Christmas day.

He gets the business for thinking that NBA players are the only ones that work on holidays.



6. Ralph Lauren


I like shawl collar sweaters as much as the next man, but Polo Ralph Lauren took it too far with the jacket. R.L. gets the business for thinking that this jacket is going to be easy to take off.


5. Samsung



Seriosuly? Samsung has launched a new “flip phone” called the Rugby II. They get the business for thinking that anyone is going to pay $180 for a flip phone in 2010. What’s next..Playstation 3 will have Atari joysticks??

4. Spokeo


Go to spokeo.com and type in your name, e-mail address, or phone number and it will literally show EVERYTHING about you including a picture of your house and average income.

I’m pissing on Spokeo for disclosing information that everyone isn’t supposed to know.

3. Ed Rendell


Pennsylvania’s Governor was actually upset that the Eagles game was postponed until Tuesday due to the snow. I’m not going to piss on him for thinking that football should be played under all weather conditions. He towed the line, showing that he wasn’t concerned with the safety of fans traveling to the game.

He not only crossed the line, but pissed on it when he argued with well known meteorologist John Bolaris about how much snow had fallen.


2. NYC Sanitation Worker


I heard that New Yorkers didn’t have manners, but this one tops them all. Watch as this tow truck mangles an innocent Ford Explorer. Allow me to make the snow yellow for the driver of the tow truck.




1. “Is It Cold Out?”


Just about every day between the months of November and February someone asks me if it is cold outside. Hellooo!! It’s the winter time. It’s going to be cold everyday.

Anyone who doesn’t realize that needs to be pissed on.

Movie of the Week: The Town

Accents make everything sound better. That may be the secret behind Ben Affleck's hit movie "The Town." The movie was not only wicked good (Boston slang), it had a fantastic plot and had excellent shots of the city of Boston. Not to mention 2 hours of dialogue with accents. That's wicked cool.

SPORTS: The Next BIG Thing

I have seen a lot of basketball players who were 6'8 or taller since I have fell in love with the game. I've had the pleasure of watching LeBron leap over defenders like they weren't even there. I was always amazed by the power of Shawn Kemp's dunks that followed an array of post moves. This list of players who toe the seven-foot line is endless. But very few of them are in grade school!!

Check out Philadelphia eighth grader Horace Spencer.

MUSIC: Yes that is Rev Runs Son!

Diggy Simmons is a problem. I was as shocked as your are. Yes he is the son of Rev Run, one third of the legendary rap group, RUN DMC. Yes he is a reality TV star. And yes he is an up and coming rapper.

Right before the holidays, the young man dropped off a gift for us all. Old school beats with a new school flow.

Enjoy. I sure as hell did.

DOWNLOAD BY CLICKING HERE

Dating: Ho Ho Ho (Cheaters)

CAUTION: My articles are generalized and not meant for any particular or specific situation. Taking my well thought out opinions personally may cause anger, sadness, loss of sleep, or bitterness.

Results may vary!

Throughout my life, I’ve been involved with a female who either is in a relationship or just getting out of one. There is one problem that continues to occur. Her (ex) boyfriend has a problem with me because I'm either cool or involved with “his” woman.

This topic is completely free of gender bias because people of both genders are known for doing this.

It is very common for a person to cheat. It’s not right, but it is common. And it’s natural for people to move on after the end of a relationship. However, problems arrise when the previous flame (or in the case of cheating, current flame) gets involved and approaches the new flame and gives them all the blame without evaluating themselves or their significant other.

I find this troubling because if your mate leaves you for someone else, it may be fair nto say that there is a problem with you, and maybe you need to improve. If you were doing everything right, there would have been no reason to leave. Unless your partner just wasn't ready to settle down, in which case, there really isn't much you could have done. Either way, there is no point for you (the victim) to go after your old partners new flame as the new flame did nothing wrong to you.

If your partner cheats, you just need to think about that relationship and ask yourself, "Do I really want to be with someone who would cheat on me?" I hope the answer is no. Most likely the person your old flame is cheating on you with doesn't know you. It isn't personal. Therefore, there is no reason to approach or blame them.

NOW, there is an acceptable time for you to approach the new flame. If that flame just happens to be a "friend" that ruins your relationship purposely to steal your mate.

In conclusion, if your significant other is involved with someone new, there's no need to place blame or attack the new flame. In cases of an ex those feelings must simply be contained and you must recognize that you lost that battle. If your partner is cheating, you're still not granted the right to blame the person that's being cheated with. After all, he/she has NO attachment to you and can't be held fully responsible. That situation is the fault of your partner at which point you need to take it up with him/her and re-evaluate your relationship.

Happy Holidays,

Cornbread

P.S. If you want to ask me a specific question, just leave a comment and I’ll try to get back to you. The easiest and most direct way to contact me is through Twitter. Follow me (@FredE_Cornbread and @31percent.

A LiL Holiday Cheer

It's that time of year again. Peace on earth. Joy to the world. Happy holidays and all that good stuff. Here are a couple of videos to get you in the gift giving mood.


The Roots Perform “The Christmas Song”


A Christmas Story with Snoop Dogg


Antoine Dodson

Piss on Week 12.23.10

Warning!! No one in the following blog post is actually being pissed on. It is simply an expression meant to describe how outrageous and unforgivable the actions of the following people really are. Anyone who finds this segment offensive has the right and the duty to be pissed on as well.

Sincerely,

Professional Rationalist



10. Christmas Rhymes


WDAS Soulful Christmas and Boyz II Men’s Christmas album…Acceptable.
Anything after that, including Jim Jones Christmas songs…Piss-worthy.
Sorry Jim, but you can’t gangbang on Christmas.


9. Chris Brown


Chris Breezy completed his 52-week domestic abuse program and posted a picture of his certificate.

He gets pissed on for treating it like a Master’s Degree.
Hey Chris, tell Rihanna to stick it up on her refrigerator.


8. Sheek Louch


The rapper from Yonkers, NY just released an album cover in which half of his face is represented by a gorilla.

He gets pissed on for not realizing that his face alone would do the job in terrifying potential buyers.


7. Randy Moss


Randy Moss recently called a radio show pretending to be a listener by the name of ‘Woody.’

He gets the business for not having the courage to bash his coach under his true name.


6. Giants Fans

As if I really needed ammunition to dislike Giants fans, Eagles own Winston Justice reports that a Giants fan shoved DeSean Jackson’s mom because she was cheering to loud after her son scored the winning touchdown last week.

Giants’ fans get pissed on for poor sportsmanship.


5. 50 Cent


Not only did two men break into Fiddy’s $9.9 million home, they had the audacity to drink a bottle of wine before finally getting caught.
I’m not pissing on the burglars for trying, but I will give the business to 50 for not hiring a tighter crew of security guards.


4. To Be Continued…


For years hip-hop music videos have been treating us like suckers. They give us a music video for the hit single and they end it with a cliff hanger donning the words, “To Be Continued.” The only problem is that part two is rarely unveiled.

I’m pissing on the likes of Cassidy, Busta Rhymes, etc. for keeping me on the edge of my seat for nothing.


3. Maino


The rap artist that brought us the irritable hit, “Hi Hater” is now tracking down his haters in the mall. Maino gets pissed on for confronting a Tweeter about a negative comment she made on Twitter. In the words of this young lady..”It’s Just Twitter!!”



2. “Who Dis?”


Picture this..You receive a phone call from a phone number you are not familiar with. You answer the call in a polite tone. And the person on the other end says, “Who Dis?” I beg your pardon?!? You just called my phone and you have the nerve to ask, "Who Dis?" Dis is the person who is pissing on your sheer ignorance.



1. Prince


I am a huge Prince fan, but after years of denial I have come to the realization that Mr. Purple Rain himself must be pissed on for wearing heels among other suspect articles of clothing.

Cool Grey XI

"Just my thoughts....just how I was feelin at the time" - Jay-Z

Watch and leave a comment...

DATING: Social Relationships vs Love

CAUTION: My articles are generalized and not meant for any particular or specific situations. Taking my well thought out opinions personally may cause anger, sadness, loss of sleep, or bitterness. I truly believe

Results may vary!

Not many things irritate me because I don't generally care enough to let things get to me. There is one thing that really gets under my skin - people who display their relationships and all their problems via social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter (Btw, make sure to Follow @FredE_Cornbread and @31percent). I'm going to start off by apologizing in advance to the ladies because this is mostly directed to you. Not all of you, but a good amount.

Now, my main problem is with people who create status updates and tweets complaining about their significant others. No need to put your business out there people. The only thing it does is make you look petty, and probably makes your mate angry. This won't help your problem. How about you be an adult and try to work out the problems in the privacy of your own home? No need for outside interference. Additionally there is no need to talk about how much you love your mate. It looks very childish if all your status updates and/or tweets are about one person. Not to mention that it looks clingy and borderline stalker-ish.

Something else I have to point out is the relationship status. I personally don't like them because I don't think there is a purpose in letting everyone know you're in a relationship. I'm not against them. If that's what you like, that's fine. Just know that a Facebook relationship status won't stop anyone from cheating. Only the person themselves can do that. So, if your partner doesn't want to have "In a relationship" on his status, don't assume that's because your mate is cheating. I truthfully don't know why it’s so important to some people. Please don't base your relationship off that status.

A lot of people think that having a Facebook account and being in a relationship can get complicated. I completely understand why. You may have someone that is attracted to you and they might write on your Facebook wall or tweet something that the person you're involved may object to. I believe that this is out of your control. I think the easiest way to deal with this is by treating Facebook like real life by giving your significant other space and not taking everything personal. Not every status will be about you. If you see something on your mates wall, or time line that you don't agree with, leave it alone unless it truly troubles you. Then ask if it can be worked out peacefully.

So, in conclusion, don't let either Facebook or Twitter play a huge role in your life or relationship. If you do, things might not end well.

Sincerely,


Cornbread


P.S. If your relationship status says married, but you've only dated for a few weeks, just take it down please. Don't insult the people who have actually joined in Holy Matrimony. Thank You.

Fashion: The Bow Tie

Bow ties are hit or miss. Either you can look really sharp, or really silly.  James Bond wore bow ties and looked as smooth as eggs.  Pee Wee Herman wore a bow tie and looked...well he looked like Pee Wee Herman.   A bow tie is meant for a stylish gentleman, but at times can come off as a wacky gimmick.  There's not a lot of things I hate, but one thing I can't stand is when someone wears clothes to be funny.  Leave that for Halloween, every other day of the year you should either look comfortable and/or fly.  Recently bow ties have made a major come back, and are worn with more than just the classic tuxedo.  

Here's a tutorial GQ did with Swizz Beatz on how to tie a bow tie.



Dhani Jones - How To Tie A Bowtie



Pee Wee Herman

Turkey Call

Its the last Monday before the holiday. Many of us would like to call out and veg out on the couch. Push through people. Three more days until you get to hang with your friends and family. Instead of calling out, make a Turkey call. It's so much more fun.


How to blow a turkey call

Start em young...

Recently I've run across a lot of fly people. Surprisingly, some of them were under the age of 10. Most people look back at childhood pictures and laugh, but thanks to fashion forward parents, some kids have a head start on style. In the future these kids might have a major influence in fashion, or at least a solid understanding of how to exude confidence and self worth. Either way its very cool to see a lil kid in shoes you wish were your size.




The Urban Gentlemen posted an article about this 4yr old named Ethan who is a sneakerhead


Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's son, Maddox Jolie


Chase Fields in true religion kids jeans (sidenote: mohawks look better on kids than adults)


young kid in Madrid from The Sartorialist


Diggy Simmons


young kid in NY from Street Etiquette


Fabolous's son, Johan Jackson in an all white summer outfit on the beach

Im Only 19, But My Mind Is Older

Think back to April 25th. The year? 1995! Where were you? What were you doing? How old were you? Me, I was 13, residing in the 06010 and walking out of Strawberries (local record store) ripping open the new Mobb Deep album titled ‘The Infamous'. To this day, many have argued who is the best story telling MC of all time. Some say B.I.G., some say Tupac or Jay Z. What is so often over looked is how old the artist is when these stories are written and laced on wax. For those that don’t know, on that day, Mobb Deep was residing in Queens NY fresh off their 20th birthday and telling the world a story among many called ‘Trife Life’. Now for a profession where the greatest are referred to as ignorant, I would love to see an average 19 year old tell a story like this…




Trife Life lyrics:

Check it out now..
Word up Son, shit is ill kid..
Knahmsayin? Bein that we livin the motherfuckin trife life
Don't have another day right?
It's only right
Let me put you on to what happens Son, never believe this shit
Kick that shit

[Prodigy]
It's just another day, drownin my troubles with a forty
That's when I got the call from this brownskin shorty
She asked me where's my crew at? Said we could do whatever
She got her crew too, and said that we should get together
I said, "Aight -- just call me back in a hour
so I can take a shower and gather up the manpower"
Then I hung up the horn
And I thought to myself that it might be on
Cause this trick ain't pick up the phone to call me in years (Why?)
Ever since I left the hoe lonely in tears
Ain't no tellin what her friends puttin up in her ears
Ideas of settin me up, I'm not tryin ta hear
(Check it out, Son) So we take the gats for precautions
Plus this trick live in Brooklyn, home of the coffin
She might got a whole batallion of Bucktowners
Waitin for us to get up off the train and surround us
Or maybe, I'm blowin this shit out of proportion
But this shit do happen, to niggaz very often
So fuck it, a nigga gotta do what he meant to
My crew got my back, fuck the world is my mental
We put together five soldiers, the bitch called
My blood curdled, told me to meet her on Myrtle
Got to the plaza, we're waitin for the G train
We put a plan together, just in case the beef came
Now we Bed Stuy bound
Far from home and on unknown ground
But together we six deep, with five heats, nuttin sweet
First nigga frontin gettin lifted off his fuckin feet
It took eternity, we reached our destination
My heartbeat is racin like a cardiac patient
We finally got to Myrtle outside the train station
I saw not a soul, told my peoples to be patient
But hold up, thats when a black caravan rolled up
My legs then froze up, I grabbed my pound
Told my man, "Eyes open cause it might go down"
Said he don't like the way the shit is startin to sound
Evey angle of the car was smoked out and tinted
So we couldn't tell if the enemy was in it
It mighta been TNT, I wasn't tryin to wait and see, we
jetted thru Marcy cause Dee's ain't baggin me
Word Son, they got us on the run, Dunn, see yo

[Chorus]
Check it out, check it out, check it out, yo
Trife life got me thinkin like an animal
No doubt, no doubt, no doubt, no doubt yo
What can kill you is what you don't know

[Havoc]
OK check it, you're on your way to your girl's crib
But the bitch live in the 'Bridge
You ain't really sweatin it, cause little do you know
The niggaz in the 'Bridge be settin it
You thought you was safe and tried to walk the backstreets without heat
on the 41st Side (settin it) of 12th Street
The side where niggaz don't give a fuck
The side where if you come through frontin, kid you gettin bucked
On your way, to apartment 3A
with a phat herringbone, let him slide, no days
Son get the heat, cause I'm about to stick em
(Fuck that shit, yo if that nigga front, yo hit him!)
Aight bet, so just hold it down
while I cock back the long three pound
You're upstairs bonin, not knowin that I'm scheamin
Just the right time kid, it's twelve in the evenin
You're leavin out the buildin as you kiss your girl goodbye
Thought you was safe and got caught by surprised
"What's goin on?", as I reply,
"Shut the fuck up and don't make this 'to another homicide"
He tried to play tough so I put one in his brain
Even though I took his life, all I wanted was the chain
Come through truck without heat, how you figure?
When you in the projects keep your fingers on the trigger
But fuck that we're juxin, if you got what we like you gets tooken
Put you on your back, send you on your way, yo good lookin
Now be catchin the cap that holes in ya Lewis in Brooklyn
Gettin to' up from the flo' up, hit the dress sto' up
Got the 80-0 in case a nigga wanna roll up
Get'cha motherfuckin shit swoll up
Now it's back to Queens to serve fiends
Makin G's by any means, my eyes on my enemies
Sippin Hennessey, with my mind on some crime shit
One-time searchin me but never ever find shit
It's the everyday, get the loot then breeze
Though my goal is to leave outta state, push ki's
But all this bullshit holdin me down, I can't leave
Fuck a 9-to-5, I get the loot with ease
Don't even need a degree to earn a six-digit figure
I get mines slingin on the corner with my niggaz
Pullin the trigger when the drama appears
Cause that nigga worse enemy is FEAR
So yo....

[Chorus]

No doubt, so what can kill you is what you don't know..
[ad lib to outro]


DJ V8
^TM Your Dreams

Piss on Week 12.13.10

Warning!! No one in the following blog post is actually being pissed on. It is simply an expression meant to describe how outrageous and unforgivable the actions of the following people really are. Anyone who finds this segment offensive has the right and the duty to be pissed on as well.

Sincerely,

Professional Rationalist


10. Sal Alosi


Jets strength and conditioning coach stuck a knee out to slow down a Dolphins gunner during last week’s game. Being suspended the rest of the season and fined $25,000 for his actions was not enough.

He had to be pissed on this week.



9. Coupon Restrictions


Whether it be it be a “Buy One Get One Free” at Wendy’s or a 20% off sale at Macy’s, we all have experienced the embarrassment of trying to purchase something with a coupon only to find out that everything worth purchasing is excluded.

I’m pissing on coupons for making me take the time to cut along the perforated lines and not giving me a deal as promised



8. Brooks Brothers


So I’m at Brooks Brothers trying on a sweater that I wanted to purchase and a sales associate intentionally walked into the dressing room as I was changing to see if I was stealing anything.

My morals forced me to leave the sweater in the store and leave Brooks Brothers with a dosage of urine this week.


7. Bellagio Burglar


I’m not pissing on the thief for robbing the Vegas casino of $1.5 million. I’m pissing on him for stealing $1.5 million in casino chips. What in the hell are you going to do with casino chips you moron!!


6. Young Chris


Former Roc-a-fella artist Young Chris had an event sponsored by Heineken in Philadelphia this week where he performed his new song “Break a B*tch Down.” Then he introduced the crowd to his mother…Pissed On

5. Don King


The famed boxing promoter was caught in Cleveland’s airport with ammunition in his luggage.
He gets the business for hiding it in his luggage as opposed to his fro.

4. Amtrak


In an era where attention to National Security is at an all-time high, Amtrak has taken the liberty to allow passengers to travel by train with guns.

They get the business for not realizing that they are riding on a slippery rail.


3. Cheap Alcohol


Come on guys, we are all adults. Cheap liquor was cool when we were 18 and didn’t know any better. But as we become older and wiser, allowing our taste buds to suffer the wrath of Steel Reserves or Bankers Club vodka is a piss-worthy offense.

2. Memphis Bleek


Memphis Bleek has been the right-hand man of Jay-Z since day one. And since day one no one has seen a picture of him without a hat or a doo-rag on his head. I, the Professional Rationalist, am offering a reward to the first reader that posts a link to a pic of him without headgear in the comment section for this week’s segment.

In the mean time, he’s just going to have to get pissed on.

1. Un-Beweavable


Warning Ladies!! Weaves are extremely flammable. If you let your store-brought locks get too close to the flames like this chick, you too will be pissed on.