Check out some similar questions!

BrownDeceit · Oct 16, 2009, 10:12 AM

Lol. People say you look west african because you probably are. About 90% of the slaves came from west africa. And not all people from west africa are born with dark skin. My mothers side of the family is full of red bones for example. And ugh. Tatyana Ali is soooo gorgeous. I wanted to be her sooooo badly when I was younger. I'd try and dress like her and wear those hats she always used to wear. Lame. I know. Lol. And if your eyes are exotic (I'm thinking kind of like Amerie's?) that should make you appear to wider audiences too. I get what you mean when you say that. Who wants to be limited to just one group of men? No one! But I just love it when people who aren't supposed to be beautiful. Just beat the odds. Kind of like how not even light skinned women were considered beautiful, just because they were part black. But now society can't help but see their beauty no matter what color they are. I think it's the same struggle with dark skinned women. But we're still kicking down that door. But you can't deny beauty. Even if they say you're not supposed to be beautiful.

DarkSkinGirl · Oct 16, 2009, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by BrownDeceit

Lol. People say you look west african because you probably are. About 90% of the slaves came from west africa. and not all people from west africa are born with dark skin. My mothers side of the family is full of red bones for example. And ugh. Tatyana Ali is soooo gorgeous. I wanted to be her sooooo badly when I was younger. I'd try and dress like her and wear those hats she always used to wear. Lame. I know. Lol. And if your eyes are exotic (I'm thinking kind of like Amerie's?) that should make you appear to wider audiences too. I get what you mean when you say that. Who wants to be limited to just one group of men? No one! But I just love it when people who aren't supposed to be beautiful. Just beat the odds. Kind of like how not even light skinned women were considered beautiful, just because they were part black. But now society can't help but see their beauty no matter what color they are. I think it's the same struggle with dark skinned women. But we're still kicking down that door. But you can't deny beauty. Even if they say you're not supposed to be beautiful.

Yeah but other African Americans are saying this. That's what makes it so weird to me. I had a black man say I look like I'm from Africa, as if his ancestor don't. And he was waay darker than me. I just find it very annoying

BrownDeceit · Oct 16, 2009, 02:16 PM

There's nothing wrong with "looking like you're from africa" if someone said you look like you're latino. Would it annoy you? Don't let people brainwash you into thinking that there's anything wrong with looking like you're from Africa. Smh. Don't let this society brainwash you sweetie. Please.

Golden_Girl · Oct 16, 2009, 03:51 PM

I hear it all the time that I look like I'm from Africa, half of me is ethipian and so I always say thank you! I have been told I looked like I could have possibly came from quite a few regions in Africa. Because Africans from all regions are some of the most beautiful and diverse people with a variety of features and shades. I think African women look exotic and stand out to me with distinguished features, they don't look plain or anything.

DyanaGiselle I was only adding my observations and thoughts. It was nothing personal, I like to speak my mind and try and question in order to understand certain things that at times does not make sense.

Oluchi is a beautiful young woman. She does not need makeup or anything, she is just naturally beautiful. As for Angela Basset, she has always been one of my favorate actors. As an X-Men big fan and a comic book collector since I was a kid, I had always wanted Angela to be given the role as Storm for the Xmen movies. But was dissapointed when they did eventually came out with the xmen movie and the role was given to Hale Berry. I like Hale a lot too and she is a great actor as well. But, her personality did not fit who Storm really was and she looked nothing like Storm. Storm looked a lot like Angela Basset and even was an older woman with a strong personality like Angela, she's even built like her.

EggoMini · Oct 16, 2009, 03:57 PM

I totally agree that Angela would have been a better Storm!

DyanaGiselle · Oct 16, 2009, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by BrownDeceit

Are you done telling me that I look the same as I did when I was 14?

When did I ever say that?.

Originally Posted by BrownDeceit

Trying to drag others down doesn't change who you are on the inside. KNOW that. At the end of the day. You still have to deal with you. You will be the same

I never tried to drag you down, honestly I'm trying to understand you but you don't make any sense to me at times.

Originally Posted by BrownDeceit

You continue to try and attack me and the way you THINK I look

So I assume you're not too good looking because you said men didn't find you attractive. Um... my mistake?

Originally Posted by BrownDeceit

Whether you wish you were full hispanic and you dont want to be part black. I dont know

I like my black side, but my facial features are indian/ hispanic looking. So why shouldn't I just fully look it? If my facial features looked more black, I would literally brush my curls out, get a tan and try to fully look black. So its not me not wanting to BE part black. But yes, I want to LOOK more hispanic, and lightening will help me look it.

Originally Posted by BrownDeceit

Stop taking your insecurities out on me

Please point out where you think I come across as insecure. It will be highly appreciated. Thanks.

Originally Posted by BrownDeceit

I'll let you have the last word. Then after that will you just please shut up and leave me alone? I'll let you have your say

Lol. Ok thanks for letting me have the last word(s), although I never asked to have it. You're more than welcome to say what ever you want to say, we're both adults - so asking me to shut up and "leave you alone" is not needed.

Originally Posted by BrownDeceit

Don't get too caught up in the hype of what is beautiful and what is not. There's really no such thing

You see, now that's the reason why you're not making any sense to me. You say "Don't get too caught up in the hype of what is beautiful and what is not"?. Hun, you're clearly caught up in it.

Golden_Girl · Oct 16, 2009, 04:04 PM

They need more black women super heroes like Storm. I think xmen should be recreated and have Angela Basset as the original Storm.

EggoMini · Oct 16, 2009, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by Golden_Girl

They need more black women super heroes like Storm. I think xmen should be recreated and have Angela Basset as the original Storm.

That would rock! I love comics.. have you read Alan Moore? I just started the Tom Strong series but I've read Promethea, LOEG, Watchmen of course. I loove him(A.M.).

Obligatory on-topic comment:

I really find beauty to be mostly structural.. an even-toned color of any shade doesn't make that much difference to my eyes.

IMO, It's like a house:

if a house is sound & well-built, beautiful, comfortable, smells nice, has good feng shui/positive energy, etc. the exterior paint color is really low on the list of considerations.

BrownDeceit · Oct 16, 2009, 05:35 PM

Omg. Angela would have been good for storm. But I love Halle Berry too!

afro13queen · Oct 17, 2009, 08:27 PM

*pops head back in again*
Angela Bassett would have been rediculously good for Storm... Halle just seemed kind of, I don't know, cold, as Storm... and that's coming from an 18 year with absolutely no history on the comics themselves... lol

Golden_Girl · Oct 18, 2009, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by EggoMini

That would rock! I love comics..have you read Alan Moore? I just started the Tom Strong series but I've read Promethea, LOEG, Watchmen of course. I loove him(A.M.).

Obligatory on-topic comment:

I really find beauty to be mostly structural.. an even-toned color of any shade doesn't make that much difference to my eyes.

IMO, It's like a house:

if a house is sound & well-built, beautiful, comfortable, smells nice, has good feng shui/positive energy, etc. the exterior paint color is really low on the list of considerations.

I haven't read much from Alan Moore, although I have seen the films "V for Vendetta" and "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen". I haven't read the Watchmen yet how is it? I love reading the Apocalypse, Storm, Spiderman, Xmen, Wolverine, I like Marvel comics.

I guess many people sensed it too:
Cult Sirens: Angela Bassett

First place: for Angela Basset
Second place: I would say if not Angela, then Iman the super model... besides she is also east african.
Third place: Naomi Campbell, but I'm unsure if she can act or not.

But, liked Hale Berry as Catwoman... well, that would have been a good role for Angela too... lol

afro13queen · Oct 18, 2009, 07:36 PM

DAYUM! They're like twins! And Angela has the body for it too! Halle has a more curvier, feminine look. Angela is more muscular, like the pic of storm.. WOW

EggoMini · Oct 18, 2009, 08:48 PM

Re: Angela as Storm.. I know right? Amazing! We need a time machine :P

Watchmen is grrrrrrreeeeeat GG. OMG, I even cried at one point! A first for me with a graphic novel! I just love everything that I've read by Moore so far.

Golden_Girl · Oct 19, 2009, 02:52 PM

Lol... well there's still chance for a "Storm" film, like the one they did for Wolverine (that Australian guy is so fine). Maybe I should try contacting the director & producer who has been remaking the Marvel comics into movies and push for the idea.. maybe even a petition or something from many people may persuade them to use Angela when and if they decide to make a film about Storm? Because although I like Hale in many other films, her role as Storm is very watered down and they used Storm very little compared to her actual leadership role in the Xmen. It really makes me want to kick the person who decided that on their knees. I know it sounds silly, but I always wanted to pose as a model for different comic book companies... that would be sooo cool.

I'll have to chek out Watchmen then Eggo, I have heard of it.

afro13queen · Oct 19, 2009, 04:17 PM

You make the petition, Im signing pronto!

Golden_Girl · Oct 19, 2009, 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by afro13queen

You make the petition, Im signing pronto!

OK, you serious? Cause I'll set up a site this month and see how to get it to them..

another good one would have been Nona Gaye (Marvin Gaye's daughter) from the Matrix who played Zee, but 1st still goes to Angela.

shazamataz · Oct 19, 2009, 10:10 PM

She's gorgeous GoldenGirl.. my vote goes to her, she looks like she has the 'attitude' to play Storm.

EggoMini · Oct 19, 2009, 10:45 PM

ITA! Nona seems like an exc. Choice too!

Golden_Girl · Oct 20, 2009, 08:24 AM

lo... yeah Nona does have the attitude of Storm as well. I loved her as Zee in the Matrix.

Pancitax3 · Oct 24, 2009, 07:34 PM

I'm half African half Filipino. My skin tone is almost like the singer Ciara. The reason I want to get lighter skin (to a light caramel) is because no one knows my bi-racial-ness. (or barely) I take most from my father (African) so I appear more "black." I don't want to sound rude or stupid but I always wanted to appear more Asian. I always had my Filipino friends come over and thought "oh they're so pretty" and Id look at myself and I never fit in. I guess I think having lighter skin would help. Society makes you think lightening is "bad" maybe it is. I don't know. But id rather me wrong and happy than right and unhappy.