Really Now....

So apparently Soulja Boy Tell 'Em and company have a new dance. Well, at least new to me since I don't keep up with what folks are crankin these days. As far as this video is concerned, I have some good things and some bad things to say.

Good thing: While his lyrical dexterity leaves much do be desired, this kid can make up a dance. I don't know about anyone else but it would take me an obscene amount of time to even come up with a concept for my own dance let alone the steps. So props to him for being creative with the footwork.

Bad thing: I have to wonder do Soulja Boy and others of his ilk know that they are fulfilling about 86.5% of stereotypes about black people by doing stuff like this? And to add insult to injury they put this on the internet for all the world to see. So to all black folks just take time out of your day to make sure you do at least one thing to counteract this kind of foolishness. Just go in the middle of the biggest mall you can find and read a book. Ride through the nearest suburb you can find bumping some Mozart or something. You get the picture.

And finally, I think it's safe to say that there is nothing left to crank so please stop. He can get away with this because he's still a kid but a 35 year old has no business cranking anything except a full time job. This PSA has been brought to you by Mia and the good folks at Can I Kick It. Thank you and goodnight.