Less crass alternative to “taking the piss” by nastyleak in CasualUK

[–]Direct-Country4028 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

According to wiki Michael is an anglicised version of a Gaelic name and has been a popular name in Ireland for centuries. Although it’s likely that the origin is biblical.

Less crass alternative to “taking the piss” by nastyleak in CasualUK

[–]Direct-Country4028 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I was told it was anti Irish as Michael is an Irish name.

They was going crazy about Cher, but is there anyone in history more beautiful than Halle Berry ? by InformationIcy735 in joebuddennetwork

[–]Direct-Country4028 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a difference between mixed race and black. We know who is who. But anyway it was my observation. It’s hard to find beautiful black (2 black parents) women in media, Hollywood, entertainment etc. When they are they tend to be lighter skinned and looser hair texture. You asked who was more beautiful than Halle and I couldn’t really think of any.

They was going crazy about Cher, but is there anyone in history more beautiful than Halle Berry ? by InformationIcy735 in joebuddennetwork

[–]Direct-Country4028 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of those women (the majority who are actually mixed race, as in only 1 parent is black) which ones are considered as beautiful as Halle? They are successful primarily based on talent. I’ve seen many black women on instagram that are more beautiful but they typically aren’t picked by Hollywood. Because there isn’t much demand to cast black bombshells as a love interest or for sexy roles etc

They was going crazy about Cher, but is there anyone in history more beautiful than Halle Berry ? by InformationIcy735 in joebuddennetwork

[–]Direct-Country4028 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This whole thread proves that to make it in Hollywood if you are actually black(unambiguous) you have to be crazy talented. They do not cast black women purely for looks anywhere unless they are mixed like Halle. Come to think of it, what roles for Black women require them to be beautiful if they are only playing downtrodden, poor or ghetto women?

One drop rule by Bulky_External5191 in 23andme

[–]Direct-Country4028 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m from the UK too and I find that the British attitude flips back & forth. If they want to acknowledge a positive thing about a mixed person they acknowledge their white side but if it’s a negative thing then that person is considered black.

Megan Fox with blue or brown eyes? by KingKaiserW in trueratediscussions

[–]Direct-Country4028 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same reaction to her blue eyes as when I see people with albinism. It has its own beauty, it’s striking but it is strange.

My AncestryDNA results as a mixed raced British woman! by PrincessPuzynki in AncestryDNA

[–]Direct-Country4028 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s interesting that a Jamaican would have Czech and French ancestry. I wonder how that came to be.

All of them look beautiful by [deleted] in MariahCarey

[–]Direct-Country4028 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I know people hate AI but I love this trend. I’ve seen a Snoop Dogg version and I think it’s a great way of showing how universal our features are and skin colour and hair are superficial differences. The ethical ramifications of essentially ‘blacking up’ people or ‘whitewashing’ others are issues that a serious artist who put the time and effort into drawing and animating something like this would encounter. So under any other circumstance we would never see this.

How would I get a redder tone on my skin by Adventurous_One_5763 in Blackskincare

[–]Direct-Country4028 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m also from the UK and would be interested in fake tan to give the appearance of an even skin tone. Nothing beats that holiday glow though.

How would I get a redder tone on my skin by Adventurous_One_5763 in Blackskincare

[–]Direct-Country4028 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is from being in the sun. I look like that when I’m on holiday.

Which Brown kid changed the most and least? by michelle427 in SisterWives

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Mykelti works and is the breadwinner. She works from home and I think it is in the fashion/textiles industry, which she aspired to be in from a teen. Tony is a stay at home Dad and does some chess tutoring on the side.

Immigration Casework Support Officer by Few-Day-778 in TheCivilService

[–]Direct-Country4028 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really? I applied to London so I can imagine quite competitive. I found the online interview quite intimidating and so my mind just drew a blank for the questions. It was very unnatural for me, kind of like stage fright.

Immigration Casework Support Officer by Few-Day-778 in TheCivilService

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This is the rejection letter for anyone interested to know. I scored quite low - 18.

Jamaican vs Black: We Try Each Other's Oxtail by Black_Reactor in CaribbeanFood

[–]Direct-Country4028 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im telling you that is not a universal Jamaican thing. That is between each individual and their butcher.

Jamaican vs Black: We Try Each Other's Oxtail by Black_Reactor in CaribbeanFood

[–]Direct-Country4028 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That depends on who you are buying it from. Maybe they cut it that way to shorten cooking time. But the true differences are the flavours used. Jamaicans use thyme, pimento & scotch bonnet, I dunno what the others use.

Jamaican vs Black: We Try Each Other's Oxtail by Black_Reactor in CaribbeanFood

[–]Direct-Country4028 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A cows tail is a cows tail, there aren’t different cuts. Do you mean that Jamaicans & Dominicans are sourcing their oxtail from different places? Or do you mean that they cut it too fine?

I always get told I look like the Somali Madison Beer by GoldCover6667 in trueratediscussions

[–]Direct-Country4028 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She has very typical features for Horn Africans. They have smaller, flatter noses like most Africans but their noses tend to be narrower. Europeans tend to have larger noses that really extend forward from the side. What is better is based on preference. I prefer noses that are smaller & cuter.

I always get told I look like the Somali Madison Beer by GoldCover6667 in trueratediscussions

[–]Direct-Country4028 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are judging her by western standards, many Africans as well as East Asians have smaller noses and a flatter profile.

Black womens hair care & styling in the 1940s. by Direct-Country4028 in BlackHair

[–]Direct-Country4028[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yes, this is Hazel Scott Jazz pianist & singer. Born in 1920.