Thug Life

[Jangle]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...671984&fref=nf

[Historian]

Good Post, Jangle!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...671984&fref=nf

Many times this “thug life” persona is based on appearances derived from following the fads celebrated by one’s peers.

I hope this obviously brilliant young man chooses pre-med (lol). But seriously, this kid approaches genius quality! In fact, whenever I see the fortunate ones like him, I cast my mind back to the very smart teens who, for one reason or another, will never realize whatever dreams they have.

Of course, he should fully understand why he “has been judged and overlooked by his appearance.” Hopefully he will not be in the wrong place at the wrong time with his hoodie, shoes and swagger.

Luck has also played a minor role, as seen in the party he chose to skip. I notice that his mother is a principal and so she, no doubt, plays an integral part in his life.

Truly outstanding teen with a bright future!! I really hope he makes it!

[Islandman]

Of course, he should fully understand why he “has been judged and overlooked by his appearance.”

Historian while I understand where you are coming from, I really don't see anything thuggish about this youths appearance or demeanor. He expresses himself well , shows no overly aggressive attitude, and dresses fairly conventionally for a teenager. He has dreadlocks, that's about it, which is not exactly radical these days.

However given where he is from and the reality that he is a young black male, he could certainly , as you suggest , be a victim of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

[Historian]

True Words

Historian while I understand where you are coming from, I really don't see anything thuggish about this youths appearance or demeanor. He expresses himself well , shows no overly aggressive attitude, and dresses fairly conventionally for a teenager. He has dreadlocks, that's about it, which is not exactly radical these days.

However given where he is from and the reality that he is a young black male, he could certainly , as you suggest , be a victim of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

True words, I’man, and I see nothing thuggish about him as well. I was focusing, I guess, on the subject line of this thread (lol).

But I fully agree with everything you’ve said above.

[Lazie]

Must agree with Islandman, didn't see anything thuggish with this fellow.

[Mosiah]

He is black, has locks and a Muslim name. Ergo, THUG! Or terrorist!

[Jangle]

Thuggerist. He checks off all the correct boxes on a job application to be denied an interview. It is just the reality of a black man living in America.