One year ago today, The Champ. Panama Jackson, and Liz, launched VSB.com. In effect, we started this gangsta sh*t…and this the mother*cking thanks we get?
Sorry, wrong video.
Anyway, what started out as a convo between The Champ and I as a way to keep our names out there in the public while we work on our book became a site where people come to laugh, cry, wax philosophical, wax ignancophical, to wax on and wax off.
It’s been the best of times, it’s been the worst of times. We’ve offended sensibilities, contributed to the upliftment of relationshipkind, loved all who’ve ventured nigh, and lost one, one – lose some to win some. VSB has become a little corner of the internet where the minds of men are examined a little bit more on a daily basis – sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse.
We are God grateful for what we’ve become and we are even more thankful for all of you who helped to make it so. Seriously, who’d a thunk we’d have a web presence in South Africa??
Not I.
But oh yes we do. Oh John the Rabbit, oh yes, we do.
The Champ, Liz, and I truly thank all of you who come here daily and comment or just lurk and read. We truly do. It’s quite obvious that our opinions aren’t always shared by the masses and we can piss people off with the best of them, but we also appreciate hearing perspectives as to why we’re wrong, and the fact that so many people of varied opinions think enough of us to share them here. In fact, I love it when you call me Big Poppa folks come here and tell me, ”Panama, that’s the most asinine thing I’ve heard in my life, you ole 3 arse ninja!”
(I really love that whole being called a “3” or “4” thing. It makes me smile on a daily basis.)
This site is nothing without the folks who come by on daily basis. So yeah, this goes out to you and you; this goes out to you…
We just love you all and want to hug you to pieces and pieces. We can’t though; Liz handed The Champ and I an “acting professional at work” pamphlet and right there in plain black-and-white it says we can’t go touching people all willy nilly lest we find ourselves party to a lawsuit.
Anywho..
So sincerely, from the bottom of our hearts, Thank you. Thanks for putting the word out on us and letting other people taste the goodness into our VSB world. I mean consider that in one year, we’ve been mentioned in some news media, been interviewed a few places, done a nude photo spread just been drop dead sexxy, and I’m pretty sure I’ve been offered more money by random African princes than ever before just because of VSB.com. By the way, I’m STILL WAITING on my first check from a Nigerian prince who really needed my help. Sucks, I was going to put a down payment on my Gulfstream 5 with the upfront money.
And peep, it only cost me like $5K to get like $400K.
Huzzah!
As a parting shot, I’d like to say to those folks who spread the word and gotten folks here, thanks for the hard work at making VSB a web-hold name. We’ve got less money than Davy Crockett, but we’re ten times handsomer.
Check.
Buuuuuut, I’d also like to send a special thanks to the folks who’ve managed to come to our site from very, very strange places (and searches), such as:
[the following web-searches have not been edited, they are real and represent a small portion of all the web searches that have landed people at VSB.com – and if I knew who you were, I wouldn’t change your name to protect the innocent, some of you people need Jesus and some staples.]
Hayseuss be a search engine.
Ahem.
“daddy come in me until you get me pragnet” – Hmm…VSB does not endorse bad spelling. Either that or the kids nowadays are doing some REALLY freaky stuff. Very Smart Brothas make the web say, “ay”.
“college has made me realize that I’m not very smart” – wow, it sucks to be you, padre. I really wish I knew which college you go too so I can make sure my kids NEVER apply there. You got to figure out AFTER you got in that you were dumb. Ole low admission standards lookin’ boi.
“girl piss on twalet” – I really have nothing for this. I mean, I’m not even sure why you’d be looking for this or if Twalet is really the name of a pr0n star out of Butte, Montana or something. Either way, may God have mercy on your soul.
Amen.
“Freacknick, my wife” – I just feel sorry for this guy. If you think you’re wife was SO out there that all you had to do was type in “my wife” and a major event (spelled wrong of course so I’m guessing he didn’t find what he was looking for – lawd never let him spell Freaknik right) and pictures and commentary of her would pop up, just serve her the divorce papers pal. And have a drink on me, on you, later on. I kind of just hope he didn’t find what he was looking for. I know he didn’t find it here.
“does be curly from aveda work on kinky dense hair” – VSB, where good hair tips happen. Btw, does anybody know the answer to this question?
“did saggin pants start in slavery days” – Seriously, how this ended up sending them to VSB is beyond me, but the answer is yes. Of course it did. It’s how so many slaves got caught trying to escape. Duh!
“daughter plays with dad nutsack” – this is just disturbing. May God also have mercy on your soul who ever you are you fick suck.
“dateless on Saturday night and things to do” – well, you’re already on the net so consider yourself doing about all you’re ever going to do. May I suggest finding a man in a chatroom and getting your cyber-bone on. Somehow though, I figure if you’re doing this search, you’re the kind of chick (or dude) who’s never going to have anything to do. I bet you read…a lot.
“free fat giiiiiiirl pr0n” – LOL. This definitely ain’t the site for that. Though you have to ask yourself, if this is what you’re looking for, why would you go to any site that clearly wasn’t going to provide that?
“f*cking bamboo hard” – why, yes it is.
“hot girls touching hot boys weewee and both naked” – I’m kind of wondering how so many perverted searches end up at VSB.com. I’m starting to get a little nervous about this actually.
“how do you know if you’re a jumpoff” – if you have to ask, I’m guessing the internet isn’t even necessary to solve that riddle…
“how to get an Indian passport for a baby born in the Philippines” – um…yeaaah…
“I am black and black girls aren’t attracted to me” – Brotha, the internet can’t help you with your problem. I’m guessing this one is your parent’s fault.
“if guy was using a woman would he lay in bed with her for 30min after sex” – nope. He left after 29 didn’t he? Actually, it depends on the weather. If the weather outside sucks, he just might stay there despite his every inclination to leave. In that case, if he refuses to touch you afterwards or goes to sleep on the couch, he’s using you and hates himself the minute after he busts because you’re still there.
“invisiwig stores in Baltimore/invisiwigs in Columbus OH” – I don’t even know what this is.
“why do so many women hate Beyonce” – cuz they’re haters, that’s why.
“why are white women so lucky, they get the best Black men” – I have a whole slew of women who would vehemently disagree with you there toots.
“where to pick up girls in Cincinnatti?” – lol. There are definitely quite a few desperately seeking entertainment individuals that end up at VSB. VSB – where lonely people look online to find dates.
“what would you do if u think u are smart?” – start a website with my homeboy, call it Very Smart Brothas, and reign like a motherf*cker.
“what is the difference between a wifey, a jumpoff an a slide off” – Simple my dear Watson, a true pimp uses a slide off with his jumpoff because he doesn’t want to take any extras home to wifey.
“panama jackson + numerous searches about my life, childhood, friends, etc” – To this person who spent no less than two weeks trying to dig into (and ruin) my life – and trust me people, this person (and I know who it was and why) wasn’t doing it because they like me – go play in traffic and one yourself. Basically, go kill yourself, b*tch.
And finally,
“what is vsb” – Well, friend, it’s where good things happen.
Thanks for sleepwalking with your folks.
*cues e-confetti*
-VERY SMART BROTHAS bka VSB P, THE CHAMP, AND LIZ
Congrats people!!!!
I have a few theories on the sagging pants.
1. Boys wore hand-me-downs and the big brother’s pants were too big.
2. Boys’ parents couldn’t afford new pants. To avoid the clowning that results from wearing high-water pants, they left them loose on the waist so the bottoms could touch the shoes.
3. Jail. In jail the dudes didn’t want their pants too tight so as not to appear to be inviting that buck-me-up-futt stuff that happens in jails.
@Hostess, all three theories are very plausible. i just like to blame everything on slavery anyway.
@Panama Jackson,
So if you lose your job or your girl cheats on you are those considered to be faults of slavery? lol
@Double J,
I would say actually yes…you lost your job because you can’t escape the legacy of institutional discrimination, a remnant of slavery and America’s racist past (and present) and your gf cheated on you because she can’t accept the stability of a loving, committed relationship because of how the model of the black family was broken down during slavery which is still having devastating effects on the african american community today, and in her experience she has only seen and dealt with triflin ninjas and dysfunctional relationships, so she was apprehensive about your relationship and slept wit ur boy because, sadly enough, dysfunction was more familiar to her. Slavery is the cause of every evil known to the black man. I blame slavery for all of the tomfoolery and hardships we’ve ever had to endure, ie: lil wayne, flavor of love, diabetes, beyonce’s acting, etc, etc…I could go on but you get the point lol
@PrincesMo,
Oooh! Now do “House of Payne” and burgundy braids!
@PrincesMo, You know Beyonce and Idris Alba are in a movie that comes out in April?
@Hostess,
I know, Obessed is slated to be this yrs top blockbuster–NOT!!!! it’s an abosolute travesty; Beyonce is sure to blemish my image of the fineness that is Idris Alba forever lol!
@Hostess, ive heard a variation on the prison thing: the men who were up for it would invite other men to their junky trunks by letting the pants sag.
@charli skipper,
lmao!!! why did miss Ru have me DYING over that junky trunk comment?!?!
@charli skipper,
I’ve heard another variation on that. Inmates can’t have belts, shoe laces and a whole lotta other stuff that can be used to hang yourself/strangle others
@Me fail english?, Yeah, that’s the prevailing theory I heard growing up on the Wesssside of the Chi
@KindredSmile,
It’s true. Prison fashion infiltrated the streets as dudes finished up their bids and returned home.
@Me fail english?,
I heard that too.
@charli skipper,
I’ve heard this from a few former inmates. They told me that, ‘you was an out of pocket ho if you wore your pant’s sagging, and anybody could just run up on you and take it from you.’
Congrats!!!
*fortune cookies*
It is late, I got work in the morning, I have to take a power shower, and I know the above post needs ALL my IG faculties.
I will say I love Be Curly by Aveda, it rocks!!
this one did jump out at me:
“how to get an Indian passport for a baby born in the Philippines”
i don’t believe you!
lol.
nighty night e-folk!
@shri fry rye, hey hey, i don’t need more people. i have no clue why that got folks here either! lol.
NOT fortune cookies!! i.hate.you! lmbo
and speaking of not quite asian (read: filipinos), i could really go for some lumpia and pancit right about now.
@Gem is DTM,
Girl, don’t get me started on pansit. Dammit, I skipped breakfast!
lol. filipino food = another reason i miss socal
@Gem is DTM,
and speaking of not quite asian (read: filipinos)
Or as Karen Walker would say: “They are Asians, but they’re not cocky about it”
yesssssss!!!!!! lmbo i <3 you for <3′ing Anastasia Beaverhausen
@Gem is DTM,
*snicker*
where’s beverly leslie to make things complete?
*hmmm…rethinking this as some he might be scary @ some folks*
Much like most of the year’s worth of Panama’s posts, I skipped most of the entry and came to make a comment that may or may not have anything to do with the topic.
Happy anniversary fam.
@Dorian G., wow…not a fan of the Panamian one I see. sheesh…lol. sounds like one of those times you unnecessarily tell folks stuff just to be an ass.
thank you dorian g.
@Panama Jackson,
Nah I like your post man, its like listening to a Mystikal song tho, you don’t understand half of what you just heard, except that you know its hot and wanna hear some more lol
@Dorian G.,
DANGER!!!!!!!
@YGB,
he was an angry angry man! lmao!
RUDE!
@Dorian G., *rain pryor sad face*
@charli skipper, NOT *rain pryor sad face*, why??
Dorian G. , that how u feel? lol.
Thanks for the laughs u guys aren’t going away r u? I just couldnt survive the 9-5 w/o the shenanigans that go on here! Keep up the good work
@PrincesMo, we don’t plan on going away…then again, the fat boys broke up and then marcus got played by jacqueline. so who knows. lol.
sike.
@Panama Jackson, And, we did get a Black president. Anything is possible.
Congrats to you all! Can’t wait to see you guys soar even more. *muah*
@Wise Diva, thanks. and i can’t believe Liz had to call me at 1230am…when you all KNOW i live with my girl to verify my identity…on twitter.
lol. actually, that was quite funny.
Congrats VSB!
**Throwing Confetti**
You keep me laughing and entertained. Keep up the good job!
@Leila, thanks.
*catching confettie that Leila is throwing*
i hate vacuuming up confetti.
Happy Anniversary VSB…. where ish happens…. repeatedly.
Good ish fam..
*throws confetti*
*does the stanky leg*
THANKS EVERYONE for puttin up with us.
@Liz, I suppose today is the only day where a Celebratory Stanky Legg is in order
@Liz,
Awwe yeah! Get it Liz!
*sippin in my snuggie w/ that stanky leg on the rug see*
http://www.snuggiepubcrawls.com/
@WuDaMan, LOLOL!
despite PJ being a ’3′, Champ having an unfortunate effect on women, and Liz being an AKA— CONGRATS ON STILL BEING AROUND, even in this TET!!! (those “despites” were all j/k’s…sorta hehe)
VSB has often been the cause of serious time wasted and/or well spent. becuz of VSB, i’ve linked with my other half (*waving at e-twin), found e-love (*batting eyes at e-boo*), recruited an interventionist (*side-eying BBMo*) and linked minds with some very cool VSSs (too many to name!). VSB is the nexus that brings us all together!! the tomfoolery that goes down here is some of the best i’ve ever participated in. if it weren’t for VSB, i may have never found B. Scott!!! it’s like circle of life up in this piece– and i am truly and eternally grateful!!
so thank you, VSB. you have changed my life!!
@Gem is DTM,
TET?
@tnt, Tough Economic Times
@Gem is DTM, what my e-twin said!
A few other e-s I found on here:
e-ignorance (and those that faciliate it, luvvie,pbg,alise,aif,gemmy)
e-ho sh*t of all kinds
e-CHUUUCH (and other religious services)
I will say though, the church references, all the random side convos that take place, and even Champ’s “no” after a question, are all things that crack me up faster than Whitney can say Bobaaaaaaaaaaayiloveu.
I truly love ALL of you!
I have fortune cookies for the creative minds behind VSB:
PJ: Good health will be yours for a long time! *your lucky number is 3 (hehe)
Liz: The one you love is closer than you think.
Champ: Fortune deez.
lmbo @ “e-ho sh*t of all kinds”
I Hate My Job Ho Ish
I’m On My Break Ho Ish
I Want Shri Fry Rye 4 Lunch Ho Ish
I Really Only Work 5hrs A Week Ho Ish
The Innanet Is My Sanity Ho Ish
VSB or Bust Ho Ish
VSB: Where Random Religions Happen Ho Ish
Moderate Deez Ho Ish
PJ Gives Me ADHD Ho Ish
Champ Is The French to My Toast Ho Ish
E-twins Unite Ho Ish
Shatani Hair Seminars Ho Ish
Ima Show YOU Boo Boo Ho Ish
and e-twin, i just knew you were gonna say “are all things that crack me up faster than Whitney can say “show me the receipts!” LOL
oh, and yes, i quit you for your fortune cookies. lawd don’t take me now!!!!!!!!
@Gem is DTM, LMAO @ Shatani Hair Seminars Ho Ish and
Ima Show YOU Boo Boo Ho Ish
Shat, you betta incorporate your wisdom!
and possibly my fav: PJ Gives Me ADHD Ho Ish
realest ish you eva wrote! lmao, I thought EYE was random.
And because Champ loves his morning meal, really, there is a video dedicated to him on youtube, so:
Dear Champie, you breakfast!
@shri fry rye,
LMAO!! That song cracks me up!!!
You the cheese on my baguette, The jelly on my bread The French on my toast, Where the hos at
@N.I.A. twitteringsinceyesterday…., YES! the visuals are so disturbing, youtube gives too many people wings!
@N.I.A. twitteringsinceyesterday….,
i told some dude he was barely breakfast on the innanets the other day. tee hee! if he had got the joke we coulda been soul mates! but instead i kicked him to the curb, cuz VSB is the place for ridiculous deal-breakers!
ps. i had some bangin por fry rye today!!!
Happy Anniversary VSBs and my soror Liz!
I don’t comment often, but I read the blog daily.
It’s the most informative, entertaining ignorance ever.
And I love it!
Thank God I didn’t have to do a crazy search to find you. All I had to do was read an article in Clutch Mag.
e-hugs and besos all around!
@Right Her, aw thank ya Soror!
@Right Her,
…I read the Clutch Mag article, too, and that’s how I ended up here. Good press will get you everywhere.
Thanks to Panama, The Champ and Liz for the ignant-insight…I appreciate it
Congratulations on your 1st year’s success. To many more…
@Resident GRitS,
what is this clutch magazine business of which you speak? i ended up here by clicking a link from Stuffblackpeoplehate and just never left!
@shatani, clutchmagonline.com
we love Clutch!
@shatani, me too! the e-world is so small
i really feel *lucky* to have stumbled across the site…i was over at another blog -a belle in brooklyn- when this site was referenced…and it was no turning back…
first off-that photo of you pan. (if that is you? not sure) was like whoa (sexy) and had me read on…
then champ’s style of writing really sucked me in…
i miss the post on the weekends when I’m trapped at work…I always check-in and even try to spread the gospel to my peeps…
keep up the hard work…here’s to hoping this sites really brings the two of you bigger, better and wonderful things…
yay vsb!!!
yaaaaaaaay!!! congratulations vsb * pop calabash of palm wine * this website truly makes me happy and whatnot. don’t ever do me like stuffblackpeoplehate and bail on me, thanks.
side note: panama, why you calling my cousin prince abiyemi akunleye of ijebu central village out like that? you know our internets back home be mad slow, maybe he didn’t get your reply yet – or maybe western union’s on strike.
and the search topics: hilarious!!! makes me feel better about the deliberative democracy reading i have to do right now.
Congratulations on a year of pretty freakin’ awesomeness!
*pulls fake champagne bottles with skimpy confetti*
well, I tried. I’ve been ghost for a while, but glad to know something has been thriving in this wack arse state of the economy.
Cheers!
happy anniversary, vsb!
oh, and i know the answer to your question….
““does be curly from aveda work on kinky dense hair” – VSB, where good hair tips happen. Btw, does anybody know the answer to this question?”
the answer is no. if you dont have a curl pattern naturally, no product will create one. stop trying to be tracie ellis ross and love whatchu got!
thats all for now, catch ya’ll in the mornin!
@shatani, LOL!
*strokes my tracee ellis ross-esque hair*
@shatani,
- you may not have a curl pattern like tracie, but everyone has a curl pattern. just your curls (like mine) are hella small. embrace some kinky curly curling custard and shake your lil pen-spring curls all over the place like girrrrrrrrrrrrrl lemme fix my hurr (shout out to beyonce).
@puff,
no, everyone doesnt have a curl pattern…some people have a z type configuration that doesnt make little coils, pen-spring or otherwise. for those people, nothing with the word “curly” in the name is gonna give them a curl.
@shatani, Speak the truth, shat! Ain’t no hood magic gonna turn a Z into a S
@KindredSmile,
Speaking of hood magic (I’ve been waiting for some way to segue this completely unrelated fuck’ry), but have yall heard of baby toupees? Yep, weaves for follically challenged babies. Is this the next big thing?
dropping hair science on em– i see you shat!!
@shatani,
Aveda be curly works for me, very well. So does Garnier curl conditioning cream. But you’re right, shat
, you have to have some curl formations in there.
On a side note, why do most of the natural hair sites focus on denser curl patterns? It has frustrated me for years. I’m tired of not being considered truly natural (even some VSBers commented that I wasn’t some time ago!) cuz my curl pattern is a lil less tight than others. Trust, Tracey Ross uses a crap load of products and ‘techniques’ to tame that mane. We could all use some help.
@iloVEGrits,
i think it was sort of a backlash because for a good while (and for some people still) the prevailing notion was that you could go natural if you had that “good hair”…meaning that you have pretty ringlets of varying sizes.
me? i just think if youre not using chemicals then your hair is natural. its really that simple. every curl pattern (or lack thereof) comes with its own set of hassles! and yeah, tracee does use mad products to get her look…all im saying is that i could use all the products in the world and still not get HER look. lmao…and i am perfectly alright with that. i just wish everyone could get on board with what they got and make it look fabulous…
@shatani,
let me clarify…if youre not using chemicals to “permanently” alter your texture/curl pattern, then i would consider you natural…im really not so militant about it as some are. i just dont particularly care THAT much! lol
@shatani,
You’re right about militant. I saw some group on facebook bragging that you can’t be down with their “natural hair” group if you use Pantene and some other stuff, as if these chicks is pickin fruits and berries to wash they ish. U don’t know what they put in that olive oil before they bottled it.
@Me fail english?,
LOL!! yeah, some people are a little extreme with it, but that Pantene Relaxed and Natural is pure garbage. And EVOO is the truth….
@Me fail english?,
im with NIA…not because its chemicals, but because PRN sucks hard! lol…i wouldnt fault somebody else though, if it works for them so be it…imma stick with my EVOO and shea butter!
Lol. My hair is relaxed (like every few months when I’m not being cheap. It’s a recession!) And I use Garnier, Diez en Uno or Silicon. Haha, hood status! Not that anyone asked, I just felt like sharing. Yay!
@shatani, ““does be curly from aveda work on kinky dense hair” – VSB, where good hair tips happen. Btw, does anybody know the answer to this question?”
the answer is no. if you dont have a curl pattern naturally, no product will create one. stop trying to be tracie ellis ross and love whatchu got!
so true so true….i went through countless products, carols daughter, miss jessies, curls, etc to find that out… all of that shyt is overpriced pink oil moisturizer or gel concoction..best shyt I came across the burts bees avocado pre treatment, good conditioner (curls asian tea tree joint was fire!) and good old fashioned curl activator!
@shay_d_lady,
“all of that shyt is overpriced pink oil moisturizer or gel concoction..”
Yep….don’t believe the hype!!!
@shay_d_lady,
“good old fashioned curl activator!”
Truth. Care Free Curl Gold Moisturizer is the BOMB. Don’t be afraid of the name. It does wonders for the natural curls. Non greasy…too bad it isn’t sold anymore (or is it???). I used it in college and wasn’t ashamed!
@iloVEGrits,
i never tried carefree, but i used the s-curl moisturizer spray and loved it…especially in the summertime. its mainly glycerine, no biggie….we cant judge a book by its cover! lol
Delurking to say congrats on 1 year!
@claire, yay for delurking!!!
@claire,
welcome!!!
*shooting gold stars*
now that you have delurked you expected to comment early. and often
CONGRATS VSB.com
and to the readers that have yet to share, “sharing is caring” and its alot more fun when you can laugh at VSB off-line with friends, or when you partake in the occasional e-flirting cause your S.O reads it too!
YAY!
Congrats, Boys and Girl.
*ahem*
vsb is on the scene
ninjas always say what the hell does that mean
V is for very, pure and legit
the champ steady welcoming you and sh*t
S is for smart, bright and alert
PJ’s here as a relations expert
B is for the brothas taking the crown
and the very smart sista who holds ‘em down
on and on, to da breakadawn
Happy 365, vsb, i’m gone…
nope.
Ain’t no more to it…
@maximillian,
*snaps*
@maximillian,
that was the shiznit!
@maximillian,
you better say that…
@maximillian, aw thank u maxy!
@maximillian,
OKAY!
@maximillian,
ohhhh i feel a freestyle cumming on…..o.k maybe not
@maximillian, YES. Yes. I likes.
spittin that hot fiyah, son!! i see you!!
@Gem is DTM,
Speaking of hot fiyah…
That Dylan mixtape is out and it’s a double CD!
“sarcasm… s-a-r-c-a-s-m… sarcasm”
HEre here now…let’s all give a big shout out to the whole VSb fam, it’s thanks to people like you all that i realise that it’s alright to be dysfunctional with a tinge of unattainable visions of grandeur!!!!
After becoming a regular on this blogg, it became obvious that my perspective was bound to change, here let me give you some highlites of some of my last weeks convo that had me thinking “this sounds like some ish that a typical VSBer would say”:
1. Friend – “When engulfed in darkness always head towards the light at the end of the tunnel”
Me – “Ye, but what if it’s an apraoching train”
2. Friend – “Look man, trust me, the grass is greener on the other side”
Me – “Ye, but i wonder how much manure it takes to keep it that way?”
3. Friend – “You’re an A-Hole!”
Me – ” Well then i hope you love *nal”
So to the VSB crew congrats and keep it coming, and like Mookie always “Do the right thing”
@sisanda, LMAO @ the third convo.
@sisanda,
Between you and Wudaman, I don’t know who takes the cake for most random posts ever. I heart you guys.
Seriously, who’d a thunk we’d have a web presence in South Africa??
HERE WE AAAARE!!!!!!
(channelling the waitrons at the Spur, Gaborone on your birthday as they bring out the cupcake with the sparkly firecracker thingie on it…”
WHO’S BEF’ DAYEEEE??? YOUR BEF’ DAAAAYEEEEE!!! HAAPPEEEE, HAAAAPPEEEE, HAAAPPEEEEEEE BEF’DAAAAYEEEEE!!
@superwoman,
I am saying that 10 times a day for the rest of the week. It’s officially my new favorite congratulatory phrase.
Whose bef dayyyeeee? MY bef dayeee!
***cue in the Tone Tony Toni*** Today is a special day, a year since you came my way Anniversary, It’s your anniversary, Anniversary… VSB won’t be no secret at the end of the day, Anniversary. Anniversary… sing it wit’ me… HAHAHAHA… ok enough of that.
Congrats on the successful year and shyt. Prayerfully many more insightful, ignant years to come. Yay VSB!!!
Thought I’d de-lurk and let you know that you also have web presence in Zimbabwe. VSB…too funny…
@*InsertSomethingOriginalHere*, yay for African delurking!!!
@*InsertSomethingOriginalHere*,
lol. Welcome!!!
*shooting gold stars*
come back now, ya hear?
@*InsertSomethingOriginalHere*,
Maybe it’s just me…nut your pseudonym is the most original shizznizz I’ve heard in a long time.
Felicitations VSB! I hope you enjoy many years of blogging.
Happy anny n sh*t. The card is in the mail.
Happy Anniversary guys…all the way from South Africa! I am officially de-lurked. I look forward to many more years of wisdom from the VSBs.
@Neemster,
*i can see it gon’ be lots of delurking today. checks gold star supply*
welcome!!!
*shooting gold stars*
don’t be a stranger and sh!t.
how you gon tell somebody NOT to be a stranger and you been M.I.A. (and i don’t mean the sri lankan who flies like paper and gets high like planes)??
@Gem is DTM,
lmao!!!
because. that’s why.
don’t being a regular and Co-Sparkly Chief Officer of the welcome wagon get a sista no leeway? geez.
*puts on stern face and pulls gem to the side*
why you gotta be puttin’ me all on blast and sh!t? ain’t nobody noticed. you gotta be the one…i was just sitting quietly in the corner minding my own business and here you go….
@SouthernGirl,
don’t worry about it co- cheif… as you can see, i’ve been MIA (cuz no one on the corner got swagger like moi) as well. don’t let gemmie bully you. she’s been calling me out too **stern eye to the Gemster**
Congratulations guys!
I have only really been around for a little while reading this blog,maybe Feb., but you guys do invoke thought on some interesting subjects. I hope you guys keep it going. Good job VSBs.
Okay that is enough of swinging from the sack.
If you get a chance investigate why church goers are freaks or the topic someone else came up with about why people miss out on good things because we are in the fray.
Congratulations Panama, Champ, and Liz on a great year!! And thanks for providing hours of entertainment on the job. Keep up the good work!!!!
Holy ish–some of the those web searches are downright disturbing.
Happy Anniversary to you all. Throat punches of love, all around.
*sniggle*
@miss t-lee,
“Holy ish–some of the those web searches are downright disturbing.”
Word. I thought the one dude who had beef with Panama must’ve known him personally. But that’s next level disturbing to find that he did searches on the life history of “Panama Jackson”. Didn’t have a gov’t name or anything! This is why I don’t blog. Too much celebrity…
@Me fail english?,
Yep…I’m telling you…the innanets is crazy son!!!
Congrats VSB!!! Been reading the blog since last March…not too many things on the interweb prevents my A.D.D. and you all have. I mean where else can a brotha go to get laughter, encouragement, offended, remorsefulness, self-reflection and appreciation for the thoughts of others.
Thumbs up & shyt…wait that didn’t come out right…
And to think, I found the site when I googled: “How to be a smart brotha and still maintain your gansta.”
…That sounds like a great book title, too (mental note).
That google is a muthashagga…
Anyway, keep it up and I thank all the VSBs & VSSs out there, too…you are appreciated.
@AkShone,
Thumbs up & shyt…wait that didn’t come out right…
Well, it won’t come out at all if the thumb is up…
yaaaay!!! congrats loves!!!
Congratulations Liz, The Champ and VSB P.
Anniversaire heureux le futé!!!
Congrats Champ, Panama, and Liz!!!!!!!!!!!
“does be curly from aveda work on kinky dense hair”
The answer is no if your intent is to stretch out or elongate your curls. This product is meant to enhance the curl pattern of looser curls. You can always purchase it from Aveda, give it a try, and if you don’t like it they’ll be more than happy to give you your money back. I know a lot about curly hair products because I’ve tried so many. If anyone has questions I might be able to help.
you and i need to sit down and talk curls over coffee (or cookies or crepes)
@Gem is DTM,
Sounds like a plan.
@Gem is DTM,
I vote for crepes!
Wait… never mind.
Congrats! I love this blog and shyt
Congrats VSB!!
Onward with the debauchery! lol
Happies to The Champ, Giiiiiiiiiirl he a 3, and my fabulous soror Liz!!!!
This site is:
the cats pajamas
the bees knees
*i have no idea how these are related to being fantastic…so what*
So congrats and shiggity!!
@This Just In…that girl is fancy…aye!!!, thank ya, Soror!
it’s been a year already? wow. happy bloggerversery!
From the small 2520 contingency, happy anniversary!
@luvtheshoes, Yes!! we love 2520s!!!
@luvtheshoes,
lmao!
@luvtheshoes,
lol@ “On behalf of the entire white community…”
Times they are a-changin’
@Me fail english?,
“On behalf of the entire white community…”
Well I wouldn’t go so far as to say the ENTIRE white community…just the small population who reads VSB. Heck, I’ve thought about turning some of my fellow 2520′s onto the website but then I realized they don’t really understand too much and I’d end up spending too much time translating.
Congrats on 1 year! I found this blog one day after my friend sent me a link to the “stuff black people hate” blog and I saw this site listed on the blog roll.. I kind a thought you guys were going to be similar you know very smart but also on some im so smart Im better than you foolishness and I was pleasantly suprised.. I started reading every day but never really paying attention to the comment section but oh when I discovered the comments were on and popping and that you guys actually discussed your opinions with your readers I was hooked. Thank you guys for helping me pass the day at work and for providing (for the most part) thought provoking topics and opinions that I then use to incite riots, I mean discussions at work and at home..
“how do you know if you’re a jumpoff” – if you have to ask, I’m guessing the internet isn’t even necessary to solve that riddle…
Classic, from start to end.
Congrats and all that. Entertaining, informative, and ridiculous . . . the way I like my days to be.
*side eying and side stepping lurid searches*
yay!!!!!
*shooting platinum anniversary stars*
though i haven’t been commenting much lately i’ve still been reading everyday. y’all are my favorite waste of time when i should be doing something else (read: working) and the sanity that keeps me from stabbing myself in the neck with a pencil as i jump out the window on the slow days.
keep up the good work and sh!t.
Aaaah Happy Anniversary! I can’t believe it’s been a year already! I’ve been reading from Day One, and now I’m awestruck by how much time I’ve spent on this site. You all rock my socks – keep up the good work.
Bon Anne VSB!!! I know you have many years to come
Happy Anniversary VSB!!
I too came here cuz of the Clutch article. Been lovin it e’ery since. Yall crazy. Me likes crazy!!
But Champ, dude, stop callin me. I thought I explained to you that it was only gonna be that one time. Those late night voicemails wit you beggin and cryin??? Not s-exy.
I would say more, but I got too much work to do. Thank God for a job in these TET!!
Outtie 5000 G!!
Happy Anniversary! I’ll try to post more frequently. My homegirl Sista Toldja put me onto this blog cause she knows I love and perpetuate nonsense on a daily basis.
You keep me laughing…and hitting the treadmill (I dont wanna be a 3). Congrats!
@BK Dee,
LMAO.
@BK Dee,
I came here by way of Sista Toldja as well… Ah! The e-world is indeed small!
Congrats to L’Champanama.
here’s to 365 more!
@8th Wonder,
L’Champanama
Best moniker ever.
Its only been a year? Ive always felt like this site has been around for much longer and Champ and PJ are like the cool uncles i see at all the family functions drinking and trying to “school the young folks”.
That said, Im glad you all made it a whole 365 and im glad i could be along for the ride.
NOT uncles!!! lol
all they need now is some bermuda shorts, mandals, and bbq utensils to hold down the grill.
congrats and thanks for the welcome oasis….
i need a nap
Loving the site…pure hillarity!!…..been needing a new distraction for some time now.
**(Lord help me be thankful for my job in these TET…and thank thee for sending me to websites that help me gettest through my long boring day…amen)**
Congratulations….n shyt…..
Congratulations Gang. *pours out likuh* for the VSP who ain’t here. *leans into a killer shuck n jive*
Congratulations!!!
I have always know there was this strange, almost magnetic attraction to this website… and now I can understand why: we are birthday twins!
So Happy 1 year of existence, verysmartbrothas.com, trust me it gets easier when you hit the 3-0. How do I know? I just got there this morning.
Meanwhile, those searches are crazy as hell… How do people come up with that stuff?
@Ms. Sula,
Hey Ms. Sula… Happy Birthday! Got NE wishes?
@WuDaMan,
Thanks Wuda… Yup, I’ve got some. You sure you want to know them?
@Ms. Sula,
ANTY UP! Sorry I got excited…
@Ms. Sula
Happy Birthday!!! Ill have a shot in your honor tonight!
@V Renee,
Thanks darling. Please do… As I will not have any today.
@Ms. Sula,
Yes, as someone said up top Happy, Happy Bef-Dayeee!
I will enjoy a sandwich and watch some College Hill in your honor.
@Me fail english?,
Thanks Me Fail. Please enjoy your sammich and College Hill.
I’ll do the same with my fruit tart and My Boys.
@Ms. Sula, Happy Birthday Ms. Sula!!
@Miss Patterson,
Thank ya kindly Miss Patterson.
@Ms. Sula,
awwww…..*shooting birthday gold stars*
have a good day!
@SouthernGirl,
Thanks darling.
*hides precious gold stars in a special place*
Congrats Potna’s!
Found this site a long time ago but being tha “keep in tha corner and watch” type dude I can be at times, I decided to lurk for a long time. But when I did post I was welcomed with open e-arms by everyone (specially tha ladies). Might’ve had something to do with handle (and tha truth) lol. But I digress…
It quickly became my favorite place to waste time and debate the aspects of male/female compatibility and to e-flirt with my babygurl. Congrats guys!!
Haven’t posted much lately but I’m still around. Much success in tha future.
busy day today at work, so i wasnt able to contribute my usual expert wisdom, humor, and resonate effect on women to today’s comments. with that said, i sincerely thank everyone and sh*t for all of the love, well-wishes, and nut-huggery. honestly, ya’ll help to motivate us more than you can imagine, and we really appreciate that.
hopefully we can continue to honor the spirit of springer and riley into 2010.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! YOU GUYS (and Gal?????) ARE FABULOUS!
Keep Bangin’!!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY VSB!!! e-hugs! (no nut-huggery from me, thank you very much)
Happy Anniversary and shyt!
Happy 1st Birthday!
OK, here is overit/shri fry rye’s list of things she forgot to mention:
BeCurly by Aveda makes your hair “festive”, don’t knock it!
A few VSS’s I forgot to mention, Shatani who makes me laugh with her out of control comments, Saks 5th Ave, Southern GURRRRRRL he a 3,( i have to add that after girl now). That gurl is POISON (ivy st) who went MIA after I done gave her a new name, BB-we-want-MO! who has made my e-life so much brighter with all her crafty creations, and ShayD with your out of control stories!
Let me tell ya’ll NOW, when I’m at work I got 1 eye on the recession, and one eye on the screen. I might have forgotten some thangs/people, but dang, if I love you, you will know it lol.
Double kisses!
@shri fry rye,
awww, thanks muffin! and you shole is right! dont nobody have a story like shayD gots a story! mutha has LIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVED!!! (c) wendy williams
Ok so Im like a week late.
Miss you guys a lot, but I been on the grind trying to find a new job, not like there is anything wrong with the one I have but hey you know time to move on and ish.
Im glad I found you a year ago, its been entertaining, educational, and a whole barrel of monkeys fun. Which begs the question, is a barrel of monkeys actually fun?
Continued success on all this tomfoolery and dropping science. from one of the first VSS’s