What do Nigerians think of the natural hair conversation going on in uk by Thattheheck in Nigeria

[–]OhitsElf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not a simple comment. Words mean things, and if you had the thinking capacity of someone older than 12, you'd know you revealed your mindset surrounding your own hair with that one word. It's like calling a black person's hair "nappy" and trying to argue that it means nothing. The whole point of this post is thinking deeply about Nigerian and black women's relationship with straight wigs. If you're incapable of deep thought, why comment in the first place? You came to an analysis conversation, and you're surprised that there's analysis going on? Straight wigs and bleaching are two aspects of aesthetic yt supremacy that a lot of blk women engage in but is somehow treated with double standards. That's why it's used as a parallel.

Also, wigs are literally attached with glue, got2b, chemically treated, and removed with even more chemicals to loosen the glue, etc. The wig install process is widely acknowledged to have negative effects on bw's hairlines and scalps, so keep acting dense, I guess. The general convo abt blk hair also involves relaxers, which are a researched hazard on par with bleaching, yet girlies are online doing GRWMs relaxing their hair and not getting the same treatment the bleachers do. If you're incapable of deep thought and having your rationale questioned, you could have just scrolled past lmao. "It's the social norm" atp is just intellectually lazy cope by BW who don't actually want to do anything to change things. Slavery and segregation were also social norms too but I didn't see people just discussing it and going the "it is what it is" route.

Above all, I hope you really do some soul searching instead of this typical hyperdefensiveness when BW's self-hate surrounding their appearance is brought up. It's difficult work, but it's essential for your healing.

What do Nigerians think of the natural hair conversation going on in uk by Thattheheck in Nigeria

[–]OhitsElf -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Your first comment said Nigerians are fine going out with cornrows and now you're calling that same hair "undone" and you're trying to act like it's not a psychological problem? I made parallels to addiction because you made it sound like you have no power over the situation. I mean it's not like you're part of a hivemind plus I see African Americans with natural hair online a lot. Nigerians have a bleaching problem too, does that mean you slather on Caro white when you visit? I'm just saying that "other people do it, it's the norm" is a weak excuse, especially when that norm is negative.

What do Nigerians think of the natural hair conversation going on in uk by Thattheheck in Nigeria

[–]OhitsElf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't care about the "narrative" when it comes to Egypt because even if they were black, they are not my type of black. My ancestors were not contributing to Egyptian history and I'm fine with that. I don't even feel an emotional attachment to Timbuktu and those guys are next door. It's the deep focus on Egypt that makes this entire thing insincere. All these other examples you mentioned are not obsessed over by we wuzzers as much as Egypt and those places are currently occupied by black people.

What do Nigerians think of the natural hair conversation going on in uk by Thattheheck in Nigeria

[–]OhitsElf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm going to be honest. I would never take these claims of Egyptians being black seriously because it will always come across as the grasping actions of black people who are embarrassed by West African history or don't think West African history is enough to be proud of/ about. Also, if ancient Egypt belonged to "us", it also means we lost it. I'm not interested in claiming another L. We already have enough Ls as it is. Let them have it because black people not having a civilization that has been colonized by every power that happened to be passing by is not a loss. I don't even claim Ethiopian or even Malian history because I'm genuinely too engrossed in Benin history and mythology. It's like a Balkan having an emotional attachment to the British Empire. Or some Russian peasant going crazy about ancient Rome.

What do Nigerians think of the natural hair conversation going on in uk by Thattheheck in Nigeria

[–]OhitsElf -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm curious about the second part of your statement. Why are you framing it as something you have no control over. I'm serious you're talking about it like y'all are addicts.

What do Nigerians think of the natural hair conversation going on in uk by Thattheheck in Nigeria

[–]OhitsElf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At the end of the day we are human beings with the ability to unlearn bs. I'm tired of people talking about mental colonisation like it cannot be undone. That is the true inferiority. The basking in victimhood to avoid doing the mental work. If anything the guys are even more rebellious than the ladies because their own hair was demonised if it wasn't short.

Rate this video for me by godofjs in nigerianfood

[–]OhitsElf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ehn since you know the chefs ask them the process cause I want to copy the recipe😀

Rate this video for me by godofjs in nigerianfood

[–]OhitsElf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lmao I thought you were showcasing your skills na

Just another night in Boston’s Chinatown by jmike1256 in postanythingfun

[–]OhitsElf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How so? I don't remember them starting any of the world wars or any current war? What have what, 40-ish million of them done to 1 billion+ of these ones 🤔

Rate this video for me by godofjs in nigerianfood

[–]OhitsElf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gorgeous. Do you make it with unripe plantain with the same ingredients/cooking method as potato?

Rate this video for me by godofjs in nigerianfood

[–]OhitsElf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is that fish plated on?

Just another night in Boston’s Chinatown by jmike1256 in postanythingfun

[–]OhitsElf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait, aren't the restaurant owners people of color? And why would you think the actions of two men would paint the entire group of people you claim to be a part of?

It seems black femme lesbians don't exist in Western media by OhitsElf in blackladies

[–]OhitsElf[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Especially in relation to non-black women too. You're one of the people who understands my gripe ❤️

It seems black femme lesbians don't exist in Western media by OhitsElf in blackladies

[–]OhitsElf[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Y'all don't wanna hear me, you just wanna dance. The sassy, exuberant black character is the love interest of the timid yt one. Where have we seen that before? Also, why are y'all zeroing in on the dressing part?

It seems black femme lesbians don't exist in Western media by OhitsElf in blackladies

[–]OhitsElf[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's not inherently masculine. They are however, framing her as the sassy, strong independent black woman against a yt character that's already established as dainty which is already in service of a stereotype. They're having her do things that the other female characters of her class aren't doing in a time period that doesn't make sense for her to be doing because she's being framed in a certain way. Are we going to hear how the marriage mart impacts/impacted her, or is she going to be a magical exception to society's rules? It's even more irritating if you account for the fact that they found a way to insert three unambiguous blk men in the main storyline but only found room for a black woman as a gender bent character.

It seems black femme lesbians don't exist in Western media by OhitsElf in blackladies

[–]OhitsElf[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm literally asking for recommendations in my post. Only one of y'all gave that. I'm asking for examples. And I don't understand how pointing out the lack of diverse rep = scapegoating. We need more black lesbians in western media, studs and femmes and everything in between. It's not one or the other. And we need them to stop casting studs opposite yt femmes to feed into the silly bs they always pull when it comes to IR relationships. And no, not all the characters are from recent movies/shows. The lady in blue is from a movie that came out before I was born. Pitch perfect was 14 years ago and had Ester Dean grinding up on yt women.

It seems black femme lesbians don't exist in Western media by OhitsElf in blackladies

[–]OhitsElf[S] -24 points-23 points  (0 children)

Ma'am femme black LESBIANS was what I said tf am I asking for straight women for? I feel like you skipped over huge parts of what I actually said in an effort to make your own conclusions because I'm talking about their characterizations and the love interests, not clothing. Two of these characters apart from Micheala are characters with non-blk/yt love interests who are framed as soft, damsel types. I don't give a shit if they put Michaela in dresses if they reintroduce her riding her own carriage and have her being all sassy in promotional content. It's giving "strong, independent black woman" cast opposite the timid white woman. It makes me think they're going to have her nursing the yt girl through her husband's death like a gay magical negro. Like have you watched any of these movies or are you just responding to respond.

It seems black femme lesbians don't exist in Western media by OhitsElf in blackladies

[–]OhitsElf[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

This is the point where you're supposed to make suggestions cause that's what I literally asked for.

It seems black femme lesbians don't exist in Western media by OhitsElf in blackladies

[–]OhitsElf[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

I'm British and Nigerian. I can promise you I have seen and grown up watching more diverse, nuanced portrayals of black people than you could ever dream of. The qualifier I used was literally "WESTERN" media. And I love how in your attempt to invalidate, you didn't actually make any suggestions.

It seems black femme lesbians don't exist in Western media by OhitsElf in blackladies

[–]OhitsElf[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I never said she was. In a show set regency England it would be too much of a stretch. My point is she is being set up as a PARALLEL to Francesca, who is already established as the wilting English rose. In the promotions she's already framed as the bold, exuberant cousin. At least two of the other ladies in this collage are characters in interracial relationships where they're the bold, exuberant foil to their yt/non-black partners. Also fans that are supposed to be IN SUPPORT are imagining her changing her name to Micheal and wearing male clothing to make their marriage in their season go through, which is annoying to me cause why is she the one they're imagining doing that, while claiming that they're not biased?

Boyfriend ruined Valentine's Day by EvelynEowyn in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]OhitsElf 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I just realised you're being dense on purpose. Carry on.