Saturday, October 27, 2007

Remember Back In The Day When Black Children Knew How To Behave?


Time out my foot!!!

1. Have you ever been called downstairs from upstairs or the back of the house, or from the front of the house to get the remote, change the channel, get yo momma's cigarettes or fix her a glass of ice water?
2. Have you ever been hit with an extension cord, a switch, or the nearest shoe?
3. Have you ever had to pick your own switch off the tree and ya moms sent you back because the one you picked was too little?
4. Have you ever been burned on your ear with a straightening comb?
5. Have you ever been hit in the head or knuckles with a comb or hair brush?
6. Have you ever been told to 'Shut up or I'll give you something to cry about while big momma beat you with a belt ~ pronouncing every syllable, 'Did-n't---I---tell----you---not---to-do--!--- That---no --- more?!'
7. Your ponytails or plaits were so tight, you got those little bumps around your scalp.
8. The White people in the school office (principal, secretary, etc) were afraid of your mama?
9. You were scared to go home when you had a bad report card?
10. Alcohol, peroxide, cocoa butter, and Vaseline were the main items in the bathroom cabinet. And that red hot water bottle hanging behind the bathroom door?

Bonus: You were never 'on punishment' - you would just get a whooping right out of the shower.

Check out part 2 next time!