FUNNY TO ME: TLC's "Virgin Diaries"

Last evening, TLC premiered its new show The Virgin Diaries chronicling the life of adult virgins. I am ecstatic to report that I watched it. One couple tickled my fancy because the two had never been intimate and were marrying as virgins. Isn't that the cutest thing?! Needless to say, I was amazed by their story. I know I shouldn't be shocking and its probably a reflection on my own sexual experiences for me to even admit it but whatevs. Don't get judgmental on me now.

Ok ok ok before you all judge me (I know some of ya'll already have) for finding this show funny, I believe "waiting" is a beautiful decision people should make. I am happy to say I know a few virgins and I know how difficult it is to wait while living in a society where people get rich and famous for releasing sex tapes.

I think the media needs to switch gears in terms of selling sex to a younger audiences. I yearn for young girls to learn to have confidence in themselves outside of the juices marinating in their vag and to stop seeking validation from men. I want young girls to know they can wait and still be "popular" while maintaining their dignity and self respect. Further, I also believe people make better decisions when they aren't wearing the "sex blinders" that come along when people have experienced good sex from a partner who is no good for them.

If you missed the show, you did yourself a disservice. Check out the clip below.



I enjoyed watching the show. It gave me hope that there are people who still believe in old traditions. Thats not to say, I didn't find it HIGH-larious. Their first kiss? It looked like they were about to EAT each other's face.

Like I said, its funny to me.

African American Music Appreciation Month

Our celebration of African American contributions to the industry continues with....

TLC 

From the moment the trio burst on the music scene in brightly colorblocked baggy clothes covered in condoms, TLC made a powerful statement.  Dubbing themselves "Crazy, Sexy and Cool," TLC shined a light on the importance and impact of female empowerment. After their first album Oooh...on the TLC Tip, released in 1992, was certified quadruple-platinum Tionne "T-boz" Watkins, Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes experienced unparalleled commercial success. Billboard magazine ranked the group as one of the greatest musical trios of all time. In the 1990s, T-boz was diagnosed with sickle-cell disease and become a spokeswoman for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America. Between 1992 and 2003 the band accumulated ten top ten singles, four number one singles, four multi-platinum albums, and four Grammy Awards.  In 2002, group member Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez was killed in a tragic car accident while visiting Honduras. After her death, the surviving members of TLC chose to go on hiatus. For the trio of beauties, fame and spotlight brought legal troubles and personal tragedies but they persevered and went on to become respected as one of the best female groups of all time. Take a moment and have a music break with me by listening to some of my favorite TLC hits. 

"What About Your Friends?"


"Waterfalls"


"No Scrubs"


Raise your hand if you LOVED their dance routines. *Raises BOTH hands* I'm about to get up and do a few 8 counts. Wanna join me?  Shouts out to all the people who STILL "don't want no Scrubs!" *Giggles*

Did you have a favorite TLC member? Did you relate to the lyrics of one member more than the other? What is your favorite TLC song? I'm listening...