Well in the interest of spreading the luv here is my take on these lovely questions...
Hi,
I am naughty and I am sitting in for our weekday anchor ,NJQT. TO answer your question,
Dear Mr X (A good name at the moment! )
Speaking for ALL black women as I am often want to do, I thank you for your kind comment about our grace under poundage. Just like watching Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers dance, It probably looks easier than it is. I am glad you asked me, instead of doing this in RL. Just as polar bears look cuddly, I assure you that most women (black or not) if confronted with your comment (Well meaning or not) would leave you missing a limb ( it might not be one of your choosing) We have always made do with whatever was given. Because so many of us suffer from low metabolism (Golly gee Batman it may be my glands after all) We see no reason not to strut our stuff get our nails done, our hair fixed and exhibit whatever inner sexiness we can muster. Because the train of life is a one way fare, why wait ... When all else fails the answer in our case is usually either " Cause I got it like dat" or "Its a black thing you wouldnt understand" LOL!
Question 2,
Oh my...Toto we are not in Kansas anymore! Who are these people you hang out with, dear? Not smelling what you allege is so offensive, it could be a number of things. Since it has been said you are what you eat, the aroma could be the sum total of all of that good soul food. It might be bad hygiene, (I assure you that is NOT a cultural affect) OR perhaps you are reacting to a scent not your own.There are even those who think like the late great James Brown that you "Got to be Funky!" and as the Brothers Johnson might say"...Funkiness is somethin' all of us release!" The less said about that the better... Hugs!
My final thoughts... ROLL, JORDAN, ROLL! :biggrin1: