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Dating with the stars
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Last week, I was skimming through the NY Daily News gossip column (gotta keep up with my celebrity news!) when much to my surprise, the very distinctive name of a friend of mine from high school stopped me in my tracks. She’s a budding actress who had a part in a film playing at the Tribeca Film Festival, and — according to the item — it seems she left the party for the film’s premiere with a high-profile (and very cute!) TV and movie star.
I have another friend who has had an on-again-off-again dalliance with a hot young actor who is currently starring on a hit TV series.
My initial response, of course, is “Why can’t this happen to me!” But these type of celebrity-commoner matchups aren’t as uncommon as it may seem. While some A-listers use their advantages to land equally high-profile partners (ie, Brangelina), others prefer to date outside the limelight. Think of Big Boi’s wife Sherlita Patterson; Julia Roberts’ hubby, cameraman Danny Moder; or Mel Gibson’s wife since 1980, Robyn (bless her heart). Chris O’Donnell is married to an elementary school teacher whom he met in college, and they have four children. Keri Russell. Nicolas Cage. The list goes on and on.
I recently read an article in the New York Times about just this phenomenon, in fact, profiling a matchmaking service that aims to help celebrities who are tired of the high demands of dating other celebrities find their match among everyday people. I wonder if this service would like to offer me a trial membership?
Would you want to date a celebrity? I know this may seem like a simple, easy question with the answer being “of course,” but think of all the additional stresses it could bring to the relationship — media attention and constant scrutiny, fending off groupies, a difficult schedule. Paparazzi harassment has been blamed in part for the recent breakup of “normal person” Kate Middleton and Prince William. Considering all the pros and cons, what would you do if the opportunity presented itself?
Or would it depend on the celebrity? ;)
I have a friend whose current boyfriend dated a fairly well-known actress in the past. Would you be able to date someone who had dated a celeb, or would you be too intimidated?
Do you think celeb-celeb or celeb-nonceleb couples are more likely to last? Why?
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By GA.man
May 15, 2007 8:32 AM | Link to this
Good morning i must admit….if it Halle Berry or Pam Grier I am down like four flat on a broken down Civic
will be back gotta run they making me earn it today
By SlimOne
May 15, 2007 8:34 AM | Link to this
Hey All
Honestly, I would probably breifly date a celebrity just to see how it is. However, I just don’t think i would want to date one on a long term basis. Of course if i dated a celeb and we were made for each other that would be one thing. But dating in the normal world is already hard, let alone dealing with not having privacy, always having to deal with rumors, competing for their attention and not getting lost in their world. The celebrity world is definitely of a different universe that takes much work and dedication. I also would probably have a really hard time trusting a male celeb because the stigma is that they all cheat. Then there’s the deal with having to constantly hear about it in the tabloids, news, and entertainment shows. Not to mention LL Cool J was the only celeb I can think of i’d ever want to date and he’s already married
By G
May 15, 2007 8:36 AM | Link to this
I think the biggest issue is lifestyle, that affects compatability. The everyday vs. star lifestyle is too different to find a consistent common ground. Yeah, things will be perfect when your “star” has getaway time. But when they have to work those other 8-11 months out of the year, things won’t be as smooth.
Lifestyles even get in the way when you have one partner that works out regularly, and the other doesn’t. Something/someone will have to give.
By Biff
May 15, 2007 8:38 AM | Link to this
Perfect question for this crowd of egocentrics.
Unfortunately the responses you see here are for the most part indecipherable.
By young lady
May 15, 2007 8:52 AM | Link to this
Of course as long as it is ** Mathew MC.. or of course * my one and only ENRIQUE IGLESIAS *
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 8:52 AM | Link to this
Morning All
Boy, boy if I could date Kem or at least chat with him on the regular! Those songs he makes are real life and he has truly fell down and got up stong!!!
By Sexione
May 15, 2007 8:56 AM | Link to this
Morning Folks!!
It would definitely depend on the man, our mutual attraction and interests. At the end of the day, celebs are just regular folks too….okay with more money and public exposure. lol
By Cinderella
May 15, 2007 8:56 AM | Link to this
Denzel is the only actor I’d want to date…(sigh)
I mostly have a thing for athletes. And I think they have a worst reputation than celebs. Celeb-celeb or celeb-nonceleb, relationships are hard period and I dont think it matters what the combo is, it’s either gonna work or it aint. Heck only 1/2 of nonceleb couples work.
By Dave
May 15, 2007 8:58 AM | Link to this
NO!
By MusingLee
May 15, 2007 9:06 AM | Link to this
Morn’in All,
I wouldn’t want to date someone only because they are a celebrity…If it just happened that way, sure I’d try it. But I wouldn’t join a dating site just to hook up with one…Sounds a little gold digger-ish to me.
Musing now armed with broken Hiro sword
By Elizabeth
May 15, 2007 9:08 AM | Link to this
To date a celebrity, it would have to be one that shuns the limelight like Matt Damon or Jodie Foster.
By Koz
May 15, 2007 9:12 AM | Link to this
Elisha Cuthbert - yummy
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 9:12 AM | Link to this
lol@MusingLee…You are too funny!!!:)
By MusingLee
May 15, 2007 9:13 AM | Link to this
A celebrity that shuns the limelight?!?
Elizabeth Isn’t that an oxymoron? LOLOLOLOL
By Mo (now known as Moeisha)
May 15, 2007 9:14 AM | Link to this
Morning ALL!! Hope everyone is having a great day!
On topic Like Elizabeth said, if I were to date a celebrity I would prefer one that isnt in the limelight so much. One that doesnt mind keeping things personal as much as possible. Now I would love to get close to Larenz Tate, Carmelo Anthony, or Idris Elba…(sigh)…but its not something I strive for. If it happens, it happens…
Cinderella Denzel has the SEXIEST walk of any man ever!!!! whew
By cool breeze
May 15, 2007 9:14 AM | Link to this
i’ll take salma hayak please! yummy…..and she likes to cook.
By SWMarietta
May 15, 2007 9:15 AM | Link to this
I cannot think of a topic that would be less relevant for single people in Atlanta.
Yes, I would date supermodels and actresses but they are not hanging out at Sidelines!
By melo
May 15, 2007 9:20 AM | Link to this
@GAman, u can have Halle and have sex once in 6 months, if thats okay with you!!
By T-Mango
May 15, 2007 9:21 AM | Link to this
Good morning all-
If I dated someone who happend to be a celebrity it may be cool. However, one of the main considerations with that kind of relationship is availability. Celebs work alot…so that 1:1 time may be limited. If I’m working 9-5 and he’s gone a large percentage of the time building and maintaining our special friendship would be more challenging.
*So, *
If Jensen Atwood or Tank or Idris Elba calls, T-Mango will answer…(lol)
By melo
May 15, 2007 9:23 AM | Link to this
Matt Damon or Jodie Foster, one of these is a lesb, so are u bi Eli?
By MusingLee
May 15, 2007 9:27 AM | Link to this
Musing now walking to the water cooler like Denzel….now doing the “two finger” lick thing…Office ladies passing the fk out
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 9:37 AM | Link to this
lol
By it's okay
May 15, 2007 9:37 AM | Link to this
Sam Elliott or Tom Selleck - Retired NBA Star Michael Jordan….whooooooose these guy are totally handsome……..Sam makes me melt and Tom make me wanna say good gosh!!!! Michael - he’s just tall, dark and handsome…….I’d like a piece of all of these guys……
By BlatinoBrutha -
May 15, 2007 9:38 AM | Link to this
Morning, All!
Personally, I’m pretty sure I’d enjoy the thrill in the short term, but if feelings got strong, I think I would get real tired real quick of not having them available to me all the time. Dating a celebrity is like having a long distance relationship because they travel so much for work.
By MusingLee
May 15, 2007 9:40 AM | Link to this
Just to bring up old stuff for the hellz of it…Here is another example of Woman not wanting to date short dudes. I’m not short but this even offended mel. Now I know how demi feels.
By Mo (now known as Moeisha)
May 15, 2007 9:42 AM | Link to this
Musing you are funny!! The office ladies wont get any work done if you keep walking around Denzel-like through the office!!! LOL
T-Mango yes, Jensen Atwood is a hottie.
By Maia
May 15, 2007 9:45 AM | Link to this
Hello all, dating a celeb would be VERY difficult with all the eyes-on-you all the time just waiting for SOMETHING to write about you about…too fat, too skinny, UGLY? I am having a hard enough time trying to find a STRAIGHT non-celeb so I would probably pass on the whole celebrity dating thing..you know?
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 9:47 AM | Link to this
It is too early and ML has my side hurting!!! LOL too funny….
By MusingLee
May 15, 2007 9:51 AM | Link to this
Musing now walking like Denzel back to office, this time shirtless like LLCoolJ…chest covered in baby oil for some reason…gay dudes passing the fk out
WTFFF
Musing putting his shirt back on and speeding up the Denzel walk back into his office and locking the door
By Atl Lady
May 15, 2007 9:54 AM | Link to this
Good Morning All Musing All I can do is laugh at you this morning. That’s so funny and true at the same time. Mo said it right. That walk and smile will make a sane woman crazy.
On topic, it would be difficult because you would need to be at a certain level emotionally as well as financially. Financially, so when the person is working you can reciprocate with the long-distance visits and things of that nature. Emotionally because there is always someone who is willing to do any underhanded thing to steal your man. Celebrity or no celebrity. It maybe another actress trying to come up in the game or a groupie. You never know. It’s up to that celebrity to provide certain securities or boundaries to let you know where you stand with them in the relationship.
By abc
May 15, 2007 9:59 AM | Link to this
Even touring with celebrities was a pain, I can’t even imagine how awful it would be to date one.
By Cinderella
May 15, 2007 10:01 AM | Link to this
Musing you aint right!!! LMAO
By Sexione
May 15, 2007 10:02 AM | Link to this
Yes, Musing is clowning early!!! At 6’7” I can understand where those girls are coming from. It didn’t sound offensive to me, but heck I’m a 5’2” woman……..okay 5’5”-5’6” in heels..lol
Musing now getting felt up by the office women as he passes by
By MusingLee
May 15, 2007 10:04 AM | Link to this
Now sporting a “Remember the Titans” mini fro…
Off to meeting
Board members passing the fk out
By Charles
May 15, 2007 10:14 AM | Link to this
My God no! Someone mentioned earlier that people are too egocentric; celebrities are off the chain. I pray to God every night that my wife and I live long and healthy lives until we die.
Would you date a woman who puts clownish colors, perms, yellow, and red, gold, blond, etc., in their hair? Would you date an earring wearing man? It’s bad enough with an earring in one ear; some have earrings in both. Obviously, these people have serious mental issues which need to be addressed.
Presidential candidate Barak Obama had the opportunity to address the issue. He chose to focus his attention on litter in the streets. This is a reflection of the conditioned cowardice seen in most African Americans.
There is no way I would date a person with that kind of disposition; celebrities or otherwise. They are one and the same.
By SeanJohnson
May 15, 2007 10:17 AM | Link to this
Sup Blog…Never really looked at a celeb and was wowed about the looks that much…except for Kenya Moore…Plus i would wonder how down to earth personality wise one would be…and if they can be a regular person…off the scene..So thats something that i would pass on…Now there has been a few news reporter females that i wouldnt mind dating..
By MusingLee
May 15, 2007 10:23 AM | Link to this
Would you date a woman who puts clownish colors, perms, yellow, and red, gold, blond, etc., in their hair?
Charles I would/have/do date a Woman with a perm…If you haven’t you’ve got a Woman with hair like a Brillo pad.
Charles rubbing hair through g/f’s hair….pulling back a nub
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 10:28 AM | Link to this
lol screaming…child go to your meeting!!!:)
By Mochalatte Peach with Extra Cream
May 15, 2007 10:34 AM | Link to this
Ok!! ^5 @ Lady J!
LOL @ Musing
By Atl Lady
May 15, 2007 10:43 AM | Link to this
Charles I don’t view his reponse as conditioned cowardice. I view his lack of response as recognizing that he doesn’t have to stoop to degrading anyone. What makes some people ‘special’ is their eccentricity. Most very creative people are a little off because that’s how their minds work and they view the world differently. Different is good sometimes.
By Charles
May 15, 2007 10:48 AM | Link to this
Who let the dogs out on 1380 waok radio and ajc.com? Charles, Charles, Charles, Charles.
Who let the dogs out? Charles, Charles, Charles, Charles.
Who let the dogs out? Charles, Charles, Charles, Charles.
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 10:49 AM | Link to this
Thanks Atl Lady!:)
By Mochalatte Peach with Extra Cream
May 15, 2007 10:51 AM | Link to this
I need a big hand clap for Atl Lady I was just about to comment on that “rude” post from Charles. I think everyone is entitled to his or her opinion, but come on now. Do we really have to offend to make a point? People are unique and special in their own way, and actually I find a small diamond earing quite sexy on a man! And I know I’m not on the the list to be considered a person with a mental defect. Next time, remove foot from mouth before speaking, it may prove to help your post!
By Sexione
May 15, 2007 10:55 AM | Link to this
Charles=Biff
AtlLady well said!! Obama showed his intelligence in not allowing himself to be lead down a dead end road! He showed that he would not be lured!! Obama in ‘08!!
By Demi
May 15, 2007 10:55 AM | Link to this
Charles is it safe to say, that you dislike blacks? If so why?
Morning to All
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 10:58 AM | Link to this
Mochalatte Peach with Extra Cream Way to Go!!!! Now Clapping!!! Great post!!! It is so hard sometimes to just be kind! Not offensive but kind!:)
By For Real
May 15, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this
What up Blog Fam!!!
I think the better question is would date a person that looks like a celeb?
Because I look like…
By Mochalatte Peach with Extra Cream
May 15, 2007 11:04 AM | Link to this
Thank you Lady J
By Atl Lady
May 15, 2007 11:11 AM | Link to this
Thank you Sexione and Mochalatte Just had to throw it out there.
By Laney
May 15, 2007 11:12 AM | Link to this
Mmmm, I like seeing Idris Elba’s name come up so much — his hotness is a frequent topic of conversation among me and some of my friends/coworkers who are also fans of The Wire!
SWMarietta, there are plenty of celebrities who live in Atlanta. Tons of musicians, plenty of actors — I would consider people like Outkast, Jane Fonda and Elton John, for example, to be just as high-profile as any other celebs! Plus, you never know where you might find yourself moving to, or on vacation smile
By Island Girl
May 15, 2007 11:13 AM | Link to this
Hello Everyone
Musing, LOLO
I briefly dated a celeb. I was younger and had no real expectations for a long term relationship at that time. When you become involved with an individual on the public circuit, you have to deal with the issue of spending/not spending time with each other because of travel schedules, constantly being around so many different people, etc. It is just too much.
By The Truth
May 15, 2007 11:13 AM | Link to this
Charles Barak is doing what all politicians do, and those in the public eye for that matter. They don’t take a strong stand on anything. Why alienate any group when you can talk about general topics like litter? I think the conditined cowardice is you coming on hear with those weak a* comments. Just another white boy whose scared of his shadow. We all apologize for the 1 brother that took your gf in high school or wupped your a* real good. I’m sure he wouldn’t have done it if he knew it would cause you so much grief.
Who let the racists out? Charles, Charles, Charles
By T-Mango
May 15, 2007 11:15 AM | Link to this
For Real
Drum roll please…
By Atl Lady
May 15, 2007 11:19 AM | Link to this
Truth Don’t go there! I see the blacksmith did a good job. You’re baaack! lol lol lol
By abc
May 15, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this
While the ‘08 Presidential field is still wide open, in spite of media pundit speculation based on fund raising, I don’t think Obama stands a chance. That’s a good thing though, he should complete at least one term as a nationally elected official before stepping up to to the Presidency. He’s not ready yet. Obama in ‘16.
By Ladylike
May 15, 2007 11:22 AM | Link to this
Good Afternoon Errebody!
Most people in Atlanta act like superstars anyway. This city just gives off a celebrity like vibe to me, and to be honest I see many celebrity’s in Atlanta. I’m pretty much accustome to how glamorous my hometown has become. Having said that, yes I would date a celebrity. They are “folks” just like anybody else, heck I’m sure I am a little difficult to deal with at times myself.
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 11:25 AM | Link to this
Who let the Dawgs out???? Truth, Truth, Truth!!! LOLOL
By Ladylike
May 15, 2007 11:25 AM | Link to this
Thanks Laney great topic!
By Donna P.
May 15, 2007 11:29 AM | Link to this
When I graduated high school in 1984, a girlfriend and I went to Los Angeles for the summer before we went to college. We both worked as secretaries for a law office and would go out partying at night. One night, I met Charlie Sheen. He was so cute and fun to be around. We “dated” for about a month. He was exciting to be with, always wanting to go out and have a good time. He spent money on me and my girlfriend. It was fun and I’m glad I did it. I wasn’t in love with him or anything like that. It was just a brief fling that I remember fondling. I recommend dating a celebrity if you want to. It is exciting to be around them and their entourage. I even had my picture taken by paparazzi with Charlie and it was in Star magazine. I am married now with children and love my life. No regrets on dating a celebrity briefly.
By Charles
May 15, 2007 11:34 AM | Link to this
Some people think that I am offending someone to make a point. Why be offended by the truth? The truth of God is always more taxing, offensive, and challenging than the partial truth which people understands.
You all should see me as your fortunate friend. Enemies are attempting to condition your brain to consider only fantasy, illusion.
White people should have compassion on the lady and not exploit her weaknesses.
I am going to lunch everybody; maybe a meeting later. I’ll see you later.
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 11:38 AM | Link to this
Okay Truth, go to the grind! I can’t even tackle it! lolol
By Demi
May 15, 2007 11:39 AM | Link to this
Truth I thought white men are past us serving up their white women by now…shoot, a women is a women so it’s all the same to me.
I agree abc, Obama in ‘16. ‘08 just isn’t ready for him at this time.
By Demi
May 15, 2007 11:42 AM | Link to this
a woman is a woman, my baad.
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 11:46 AM | Link to this
True abc & Demi! I do support in afar though but at this point it is still too early to call it!
By NCgirlfromATL
May 15, 2007 11:55 AM | Link to this
*I think the better question is would date a person that looks like a celeb?
Because I look like…*
Yaphet Kotto? Al B Sure? (bringing light skinnededed back, unibrow and all!)
LMAO!! Just kidding For Real! I’m sure you’re a very attractive man!
By Raqi
May 15, 2007 12:06 PM | Link to this
abc (11:21 comment) That’s exactly what my husband says. Along with the fact that his name will be a turnoff for the underbellies that live in hills and mountains that will associate his name too close to Osama. There will never be a president Obama, too middle eastern sounding. (I say there will be) Although he feels that the guy is very logical he is just not catchy. Really he says that as a joke but…
By lovelyliz
May 15, 2007 12:09 PM | Link to this
? If you’re going to fantasize, do it big.
If I could, and he wasn’t married because I’ve got a thing about that, I’d like to give it a go with David Beckham. What can I say, I got a thing for Brits and soccer?
As far as celeb relationships working or not, I don’t think they are any less capable of going long term than regular relationship. We just hear about their problems.
The biggest difference when it comes to cheating is that celebrities have more opportunities to do so. Most of us would do the same in similar circumstances.
By SlimOne
May 15, 2007 12:12 PM | Link to this
I just don’t understand when celebs do cheat, why are they out there raw-dogging chicks,especially if they’re married. Next thing you know some chick comes up talking about you my baby-daddy and i will need $20,000 per month to take care of this child.
By abc
May 15, 2007 12:13 PM | Link to this
Ain’t no way Hillary will get elected either. All her candidacy would do is open the door for another Bush as President, and that’s a scary thought.
By The Truth
May 15, 2007 12:17 PM | Link to this
Charles we don’t need friends like you. Have a good lunch and may something the size of that bs you layed on us get lodged in your throat. Also, when did god recruit idiots like you to represent him?
Demi its apparent all of them haven’t gotten over it.
On topic. The big thing about the celeb thing is the time apart. When I have a woman I want to see her, or at least know she’s there if I need her. Abscence does not make my heart grow fonder. Y’all can have Halle, give me Ms I enjoyed today with you baby. (Wait a minute, did I just say I didn’t want Halle? What the hell is wrong with me? J/K)
Also, I’m with you all on Obama in 16, or later. That dudes life would be measured in minutes if he got elected.
Hey all. Did you hear about the chinese cat that chopped off his moms head and walked in the police station with it? Its on the front of AJC.com. I thought I had anger issues. Dam
By T-Mango
May 15, 2007 12:18 PM | Link to this
NCgirlfromATL…Yaphet Kotto(LMAO).
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 12:21 PM | Link to this
@SlimOne…I feel you…I had no pity for Chris Rock even though he is my favorite comedian …In all the reports he confirmed they had some type of relationship so I am like “what about your wife”…So again to each their own in the midst of doing wrong…Wrong decisions equal heartache!
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 12:25 PM | Link to this
@Truth I could not even finish the article! That was terrile…
By SlimOne
May 15, 2007 12:25 PM | Link to this
This is a reflection of the conditioned cowardice seen in most African Americans
Hmm…I wonder who would illustrate “conditioned cowardice” if Charles was in a room full of those African Americans?
By Raqi
May 15, 2007 12:26 PM | Link to this
abc I feel that the two together will make a dynamic duo but who will be man enough to concede and allow the other to take first stand.
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 12:26 PM | Link to this
Meant terrible…
By abc
May 15, 2007 12:27 PM | Link to this
It’s not that I think the country’s not ready for Obama, I think it is; I think he’s not ready for the task. He may never be. He needs to go be a Senator, as he was elected to do, and we’ll see how he does.
By SlimOne
May 15, 2007 12:28 PM | Link to this
Lady J did they ever find out if Eddie Murphy indeed is the father of Scary Spice’s baby? To me having a baby as a result of cheating is the least of potential worries…You go off, raw-dog a groupie or even another celeb, go back home and sleep with your wife not knowing if you’ve contracted something or not! Celeb status doesn’t equal intelligence.
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 12:32 PM | Link to this
SlimOne…It is quite on all ends nothing from the Rock crew or Murphy crew but I believe they both are but who am I…lol
By Demi
May 15, 2007 12:35 PM | Link to this
The Truth true that!! and it was a Japanese dude by the way, they’ve had strings of gruesome murders as of late…it’s like a fad or something.
I blame it all on anime!!!
By SlimOne
May 15, 2007 12:35 PM | Link to this
Ladies If you were involved with, lets say a famous athlete, Would you feel okay with your SO cheating and pretty much expect it, or would you be more like Doug Christie’s Wife
By Demi
May 15, 2007 12:41 PM | Link to this
Slim not you but it’s no different, than your cousin having a baby by your man…and you’re still dating him.
Rich or poor, most folk love them some DRAMA!!
And that is all to it.
By Raqi
May 15, 2007 12:42 PM | Link to this
Slim I think the Murphys and the Rocks are just like every other guy. They get caught up in the moment and don’t consider the pending consequences that their actions can render. Just like any other man.
By MusingLee
May 15, 2007 12:43 PM | Link to this
Back from meeting
Now Denzel walking through the front blog lobby and out the back door to lunch wearing an “Out of Time” untucked shirt and mini-Fro….Entire lobby passing the fk out
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 12:44 PM | Link to this
Slim1…Did you see the game last night…I only wish to be like Mrs Chritie…I will never find that dude!!:) And to your question being real I am sure I would try to tolerate as long as I could for the fame and fortune but leave with time…A typical woman right? lolol
By Raqi
May 15, 2007 12:44 PM | Link to this
Slim WiseDiva presented an entry on that very article a while back.
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 12:47 PM | Link to this
Now you know who I have came to respect is Kobe’s wife, she went through it and took steps back and really took on the wife role and got out of his shadow!!! I am too happy for them and I am a true Kobe fan!!!!
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 12:50 PM | Link to this
Now Out of Time is the movie!!! ML you are too funny!!! Suduction was the entire plot!!!:)
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 12:51 PM | Link to this
Meant seduction…and Mrs. Christie…any other errors please disregard! Thanks
By Linguist
May 15, 2007 12:51 PM | Link to this
Hey Blog Fam Long time no post! It’s been hellacious here at work…
On topic: Well, I agree with the poster that said “do it big”… so, if I had to date a celebrity, it would be my man… Lawd have mercy … LLCOOLJ … Would a relationship with him work in the real world? probably not… I can fight off maybe one or two women, but thousands??? I don’t think so! lololol
What’s up Truth? Miss me much? :)
By The Truth
May 15, 2007 12:55 PM | Link to this
Slim I don’t think Charles is coming back. I’m sure he’d like to save the world but he needs to save his own pathetic a*. LOL
Demi ROFLMAO I had to read that anime chit twice. That is hilarious. Your a sick dude.
I can’t believe I’m going to say this but it should be Clinton/Obama. She is definitely the more experienced of the 2 and has the biggest balls.
Fellas, can you imagine having a chick thats 100% down for you and you have to go home and tell her that you got some chickenhead pregnant or you have AIDS or some STD? I do not want to have that conversation.
NCgirl Yaphet Kotto? What have you been watching? BTW, I used to have a jones for NC girls. I don’t know what they put in your water up there but I can direct them to the Atlanta water supply if they need directions. They grow em real nice up that way.
By Sexione
May 15, 2007 12:55 PM | Link to this
You all are right, it won’t be Obama or Hillary in ‘08. And Raqi makes a good point re: Obamas name. abc you make a good point about opening the door for another Bush………..oh how I hope you’re wrong!!! Let’s all pray that that doesn’t happen!!
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 12:55 PM | Link to this
Slim Playing devil’s advocate, if there was a dude doing what Mrs. Christie does would that be boardline abuse?
By itsjustme
May 15, 2007 12:56 PM | Link to this
i just wanna date ludacris…. something tells me he has a personality outta this world!!!!! maybe it’s the creativity of his lyrics-who knows?
By melo
May 15, 2007 12:56 PM | Link to this
The biggest difference when it comes to cheating is that celebrities have more opportunities to do so. Most of us would do the same in similar circumstances-lovlyliz
Girl, speak for urself.In short that means u are predesposed to cheating!!
By SlimOne
May 15, 2007 12:57 PM | Link to this
Demi it’s no different, than your cousin having a baby by your man Still gross as h3ll. Uggg!
Raqi I would just assume the fact the people are always up in your business and things live well on after the fact in the media, that a celeb would be a little smarter than that given the circumstances. But i guess its like that tv show on CW, (use to be UPN) The Game. Did anyone watch that?
Lady J I think that huge planet on her finger might have had something to do with it. lol The most you could get with a non-celeb for cheating is some flowers, a lot of begging, and dinner. lol
By T-Mango
May 15, 2007 12:58 PM | Link to this
Slimone
Ladies If you were involved with, lets say a famous athlete, Would you feel okay with your SO cheating and pretty much expect it He!! No, not OK with that, or would you be more like Doug Christie’s Wife Nope. She’s like a parole officer.
If you have to police your SO, then there is no trust and insecurity on your part. Now, true… the groupies and other vultures are everywhere. However, if things are cool at the house and the man truly lives by his marital vows as bond-he may look at other merchandise, maybe even think about it at a later date, but he won’t touch it. I do believe that a man can be faithful…just depends on the man-
By SlimOne
May 15, 2007 12:59 PM | Link to this
Ling the first person you’d probably have to fight off would be me. I loooovvvveeee me some LL. lol
By Jewel
May 15, 2007 1:02 PM | Link to this
Good afternoon Everyone!
Fun topic! I do not think my sweetie would approve, but if I were to date a celeb, my choice would be either Delroy Lindo or James Pickens. LOL! Both are two distinguished, grown and very sexy African-American men. And that’s all I have to say about that. Said in my Forrest Gump impersonation…
Speaking of celebrities…Ladies THE CAVEMAN IS COMING!!! I guess ABC had abosolutely nothing better to fill a time slot.
Have a Powerful, Productive, Prosperous and Positive Day!!! And remember…
By Linguist
May 15, 2007 1:05 PM | Link to this
Slim You are my girl… but …. don’t go there … k? …. He’s mine .. got that?? … Now here .. (said while air punching) take that with ya.. and keep it moving… :)
By SlimOne
May 15, 2007 1:07 PM | Link to this
Lady J I think it’s both insane whether it’s a female acting like that or a man. You will run yourself rabid trying to keep up with what someone else is doing or not doing and I don’t want to live like that. Of course i’m only outside looking in, but that would get on my nerves. Then not being able to look the opposite sex in the eye is poposterous.
Did anyone happen to see that Oprah show about the husband that had his 13 year old son video tape him abusing his wife? The video lasted for 52 minutes!
T-Mango i agree with you. I personally don’t know how those women do it. There was a special on celebrity wives/girlfriends and most of them said what stays on the road should stay on the road…but when at home everything better be about them. Then Snoops wife even said that you may have had him for one night but he’s coming home to me.
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 1:10 PM | Link to this
Silm too funny but she is ghost now…One time you would have thought she was apart of the team! lol
By NCgirlfromATL
May 15, 2007 1:10 PM | Link to this
NCgirl Yaphet Kotto? What have you been watching? BTW, I used to have a jones for NC girls. I don’t know what they put in your water up there but I can direct them to the Atlanta water supply if they need directions. They grow em real nice up that way.
LOLOL!! Sorry, but 4Real left that one wiiiiide open! And thank you for the compliment!
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 1:11 PM | Link to this
Slim that chick gives her kids to her mom during the season so she can go to work!! lolol To funny!!!
By melo
May 15, 2007 1:12 PM | Link to this
Lady J I think that huge planet on her finger might have had something to do with it. lol The most you could get with a non-celeb for cheating is some flowers, a lot of begging, and dinner. lol-Slim
I am feelin really small!!
By Raqi
May 15, 2007 1:13 PM | Link to this
Slim I saw some of that show and to me it seemed like the other woman gave the guy what he needed. And by that I mean while his woman was very lackadaisical with his good news and accomplishments the other woman stood back, watched and fulfilled his need to be glorified.
It happens everyday.
Just making it easy for the clean-up woman
Now he was dead wrong for cheating and then lying about it. But all the man wanted was for her to show some interest and offer an “atta-boy” to his already boosted ego.
By The Truth
May 15, 2007 1:14 PM | Link to this
Ling I thought you left me baby. Give me your bosses number and watch some of that workload get shifted elsewhere. LOL Welcome back and smooches.
I can honestly say I’m not star struck. For me the baddest chick out there is the one I’m with. As long as I can handle my thang and take care of the house its ok here.
The worst I would do is ask her if she wanted to get down with me (3 some). If not I’m not straying anymore. Its to risky out there. I just heard another horror story. I’m scared straight. LOL How would you ladies feel if your man told you he really loved you but wanted to do a 3 some with you? Hold on, I need to put in my earplugs for this one. Its gonna get loud. LMAO
By DuShawn
May 15, 2007 1:14 PM | Link to this
If I could date any celebrity it would be Sue Johanson. That’s the old white lady from that TV show Talk Sex with Sue Johanson She is so sexy and I know she would be great in bed.
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 1:17 PM | Link to this
Truth I have done a lot under the sun but NO to the 3some!!! I can’t get with it!!! That won’t go on my resume!!! LOLOL
By Atl Lady
May 15, 2007 1:27 PM | Link to this
Charles Such venom! You can’t handle a difference of opinion? I don’t have to comment on the ignorance of others to acknowledge that it’s there. To say that I’m ‘pasteurized’ because my overall tactical approach is different from yours is ludacris.
By War Eagle
May 15, 2007 1:31 PM | Link to this
with all the bed jumping going on-I would not marry a celeb. Celebs change partners like they change underwear. Dating one? Maybe Sandra Bullock but I would prefer a singer. As for Obama-NO WAY! Don’t want the nation to be turned into an Islamic State and that African Church he belongs to sounds too much like Robert Mugabe. I prefer Rudy because he will bomb the Muslims off the planet and then we shall have no more wars.
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 1:32 PM | Link to this
@Raqi…What show are you refering to?
By SlimOne
May 15, 2007 1:38 PM | Link to this
Ling no…you’re my girl and all but Momma Said Knock You Out! lol
Lady J yeah i know. I even think she use to go into the locker room with them too right?
melo why such a long face? Don’t feel small. Just make sure you get some exotic flowers and not some 3 day old carnations. lol
Raqi Yeah you are right about the other girl. However, that is still no excuse but that does leave the door open for cleanup chick. He was wrong for discussing that over the phone in front of that singer woman anyway. That only gives her more fuel or ammo.
Dushawn um…bruh…I think you might want to keep that a secret. lol
By Raqi
May 15, 2007 1:43 PM | Link to this
LadyJ - Slim asked about The Game.
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 1:49 PM | Link to this
The Game is real life being on the Field or in Stone Mountain!!! People cheat and temptation is there!!! I thought so Raqi…Thanks
By Raqi
May 15, 2007 1:53 PM | Link to this
Slim it did not start with that phone conversation. It started when he went home to share his good fortune and she belittled it. All she had to do was support him. Not agree or even really care just verbal support. That’s all he was looking for.
I deal with a man daily that is allllways endeavoring to do something to make his life and ours better. Even when I don’t really think it’s the right thing I still support him. No one, man or woman, wants to come home everyday to somebody that constantly steals their joy.
By MusingLee
May 15, 2007 1:59 PM | Link to this
Now sprinkling holy water on Dushawn…
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 2:03 PM | Link to this
MusingLee You are a bad boy!!!!:) Too, Too funny!!! I was like come on Dushawn use what she says but not with her!!! lolol
By For Real
May 15, 2007 2:08 PM | Link to this
EWWWWWW DuShawn got MLD
By SlimOne
May 15, 2007 2:08 PM | Link to this
Raqi I missed the very first part when he told her about the deal. She was so consumed with her school. If anyone should be jumping for joy at a new oppurtunity or good news, it definitely should be your SO. But this ‘affair’ deal started back at the video shoot, not just when he told her to come celebrate with him.
By Demi
May 15, 2007 2:09 PM | Link to this
I can honestly say I’m not star struck. For me the baddest chick out there is the one I’m with. As long as I can handle my thang and take care of the house its ok here.
Yep Yep!!
Du I agree…if she was 30 years younger
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 2:13 PM | Link to this
You are right Slim1…Again Choices!!!!
By DuShawn
May 15, 2007 2:14 PM | Link to this
Yall trippin. Don’t sleep on those sexy senior citizens. I’ll knock the dust out of some old punani. Leave me alone with your grandma if you want to…
By MusingLee
May 15, 2007 2:16 PM | Link to this
Demi & Dushawn your wangs gonna fall off messing with that old lady…Ewwwwww
Crying in the office corner after images of old lady getting busy stuck in Musing’s head
By Mochalatte Peach with Extra Cream
May 15, 2007 2:16 PM | Link to this
^5 @ Raqi. A man loves to feel appreciated and needed. It’s just in their nature. And if they are not then they feel like we don’t need them which then leads them onto someone who does. It’s all in The Game. I’m sorry I missed it, because I wanted to see that episode. But that’s okay, cause I was ROTFLMAO @ Steve Harvey this morning and the Strawberry Letter. Was anyone listening to that?
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 2:17 PM | Link to this
Dushawn!!!!! Not my grandma!!! to funny!!!! LOL
By NCgirlfromATL
May 15, 2007 2:18 PM | Link to this
DuShawn You work it out on that old white lady, mayne! Don’t let them hate on you like that! But, be careful! You know she might be a freak of epic proportions. She might have you trussed up like a turkey, with an old sock in your mouth, sitting on the side of Old National Hwy, in some black socks, sandals and a diaper, trying to hitch a ride to a Popeyes to get her some dirty rice!
Now, there’s a visual! LOL!!
MusingzelWashington I know King Kong ain’t got nuthin’ on you, but you’re leaving a cologne trail through the office. Ease up off the Hi Karate tomorrow, please!
By Mo (now known as Moeisha)
May 15, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this
Ya’ll are off da chain in here!! LOL
Truth no 3some…I am too selfish when it comes to that kind of intimacy to want to share it with a third party!
Dushawn you’se a wild boy for the Sue Johansen thing!! LOL
By SlimOne
May 15, 2007 2:20 PM | Link to this
DuShawn well don’t be surprised if Sue pulls a trick or two out on ya! Anyone that watches that show knows she’s quick to pull out a toy. So be afraid…oops i meant prepared
By Atl Lady
May 15, 2007 2:24 PM | Link to this
Dushawn I know a couple of old ladies that might give you a run for your money. lol lol lol
Back to the topic at hand. I wouldn’t mind spending time with George Clooney. I just want to spend a week at his house on Lake Cuomo in Italy. Now Shemar Moore is some serious boy-toy material although he’s in his 30s. Let’s not forget about Morris Chestnut (he married a Georgia peach). There are just some men who I just want to spend time in their space.
By For Real
May 15, 2007 2:26 PM | Link to this
Dushawn You better leave those grandma’s alone before you get stuck in some Jerry Springer and we gonna have to pour some hot water on yall..
By Demi
May 15, 2007 2:27 PM | Link to this
Don’t sleep on those sexy senior citizens.
A good example is Patty La Belle, Sue looks like dry grape…demi past the f/k out, after Sue plays pick up the soap
By SeanJohnson
May 15, 2007 2:28 PM | Link to this
@ DuShawn…u are a better man than me..even when i get old …i still dont think i will be able to hit a grey goose…lmao…
By Sexione
May 15, 2007 2:28 PM | Link to this
Yes, off da chain!!!
Truth hellz no!!! Like Mo, I am waaayyy too selfish for all that. PLUS, you wouldn’t have enough energy for another chick along with me!! No Superman cape, or Spidey powers, or Viagra could prep you for that!!
DuShawn ooohhhh, you so nasty!!! lol
By Raqi
May 15, 2007 2:29 PM | Link to this
Slim you may correct. I have only seen the show twice. But I do know this…it is not necessary for me to know that another bee is hovering around my nest for me to want to safeguard what’s mine. I am down for what’s mine even if nobody else wants it and from what I saw she was not down for him. My husband does not have to be informed that another guy is trying to get at me in order for him to pay me some attention. The character did not go there on her own she had some help.
As for me my home is my happy place and if I can’t get and give what I need there then…Houston we have a problem. But we could discuss this all day long.
But for the record there is never an acceptable reason for anyone to cheat.
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 2:30 PM | Link to this
@Atl Lady…So ture, one invited me to a Pole class and I was like you are not about to show me up!!! I am 27 and she is almost 60 but she is a bad sister and love younger guys!!!:)
By Musingzel Washington
May 15, 2007 2:35 PM | Link to this
Now walking pass NCgirls office….pants flowing from the wind of the AC…NCgirl passing out and releasing a loud poot bubble.
By Charles
May 15, 2007 2:35 PM | Link to this
I’m back everybody. We had a great lunch. Last Friday I made the mistake of telling the bloggers the gist of our conversation at lunch.
I don’t spew venom. The truth sometimes is sharp and piercing. Differences of opinions do matter. They must make sense given the situation. Example: I know the boy was home at noon. He was there with us until midnight.
It is the lawyer’s opinion that the boy stole money from the bank at two o’clock pm.
In my opinion, the boy is innocent.
It is the opinion of the lawyer that the boy is guilty.
A blogger wrote “Hmm…I wonder who would illustrate “conditioned cowardice” if Charles was in a room full of those African Americans?”
That’s the example of the conditioned cowardice I’m talking about. I am not intimidated by anyone as many of us are. God did not make me that way and prevented others from doing so. Speaking of in a room full of African Americans, I gathered a group of us together on an occasion and said, “if I catch you kissing these white folks butt like this again, you are going to kiss mine…” Some said that they were just friendly like that.
Dating anyone is a serious challenge these days especially among African American.
By GA.man
May 15, 2007 2:36 PM | Link to this
Dang…get gone for a minute now we pouncing on gradmas
lololol
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 2:36 PM | Link to this
@Raqi you post is on target…While there is not one explanation for cheating it is a choice that one makes regarless of explanation…It happens bc they chose to do it bc one knows it is wrong…On the episode he knew it was wrong from the start and chose to continue the flirt which become physical by choice no matter what his SO was doing right or wrong at home…It is still a choice…Great Post!
By DuShawn
May 15, 2007 2:37 PM | Link to this
It’s no secret. I’m slimy like that. Let me spend some quiet time with your grandma. By the time you come back me and granny will be bucket naked, covered in Ben Gay and Icy Hot, sweating and breathing hard as hell.
By MusingLee
May 15, 2007 2:38 PM | Link to this
For Real dang Man that’s messed up…LOLOLOLOL..hahahaha
demi Wake yo’azz up mf…your rents due..and don’t pull that falling down the stairs ishh either. (said in my Prince Akem voice)
By For Real
May 15, 2007 2:39 PM | Link to this
NCgirl Yaphet Kotto oh that’s funny. Ask Ling what I look like she apparently knows me. At least that’s what she thinks…
LadyJ I am a big Kobe fan too.. his wife is fine as h3ll.
Just thinking of Nona Gaye always excites my pocket rocket.
For Real now being asked to present his powerpoint
By NCgirlfromATL
May 15, 2007 2:40 PM | Link to this
Now walking pass NCgirls office….pants flowing from the wind of the AC…NCgirl passing out and releasing a loud poot bubble.
Daaaaaaaaang Musingzel what died in you?!? You been eating hot garbage? Sippin on that pot liquor?!?
Reaching for my gas mask, while I dial Homeland Security (aka, Top Flight Security of the World, Craig! Of the World!) to put them on alert for a walking dirty bomb…he walks like Denzel, but sir, he is no Denzel!
By Atl Lady
May 15, 2007 2:43 PM | Link to this
Lady J See Dushawn don’t know anything about that. He thinks our sex drive goes down as we age instead of up. He forgot about the old lady that killed her senior citizen playboy boyfriend because he had more than one woman. All of them well over 60.
By For Real
May 15, 2007 2:48 PM | Link to this
Musing Has NC’s poot bubble burst? If not maybe it’s her thought bubble instead….
By NCgirlfromATL
May 15, 2007 2:48 PM | Link to this
SJ Grey goose!* LMAO!!
Ling Fill us in on 4Shizell…who does he look like?
On DuShawn’s weekend list of things to do: Wash car, pick up dry cleaning, run by Home Depot and pick up case of motor oil, rope, duct tape and red mail box reflectors with the sticks…ask them if they still carry those heavy duty Jewel purses for date w/ old lady.
Du Youse a freak! Oooooooow (in my Cameo voice)
By Lady J
May 15, 2007 2:49 PM | Link to this
@Atl Lady…Child I don’t mess with those sisters!!! They got years on my behind and make me go crawl under my mama’s bed to hide!!!! They got it going on!!! I am just trying to learn! And now they are more open with their sexuality and it is scary!!!
By GA.man
May 15, 2007 2:50 PM | Link to this
ok Atl Lady you find me a older woman that wants a man and i’ll bite
By MusingLee
May 15, 2007 2:50 PM | Link to this
It’s ok NCgirl I won’t tell nobo