And For the Record

I Knew Saaphyri would win VH1's "Charm School."
I never watched "Flavor of Love," so don't ask me why I watched "Charm School." I think it was the only thing on and my bf would always flip to the channel. And really, I've been so busy I haven't seen it since Goldie was kicked off back in May, I think...but I picked Saaphyri from day one. No comments really, on her, I just want to know why I got an e-mail announcement about it from Essence.

Essence is personal to me, as most magazines are to their loyal readers. It is supposed to be such an empowering and unifying tool for black women, all about "being your best self" and all that, as they say. So why did Essence get involved so heavy with...Charm School? A show about women who made themselves look like air-headed hoes for an old washed-up hype man.

I don't understand. I'm going to ask Angela Burt-Murray myself. I'm not trying to disrespect Essence, I'm just telling you my mouth fell open when Mikki Taylor appeared on my TV screen as a judge on the show.

Essence, do you all have a deal with Mo'Nique, who has been spreeeaaaddd across the cover of the magazine twice in the past year or so? Or do you have a deal with VH1? Which is it? Because instead of money tips and black skincare advice, I'm getting all kinds of e-mails with interviews with people named "Like Dat" and "Hottie."