Thanks for that. I don't often watch vlogs (I prefer to read) but I like this Janitor. He sees things somewhat the way I do, or at least, in a manner I find refreshing.

K&R for common sense.

It's just hair. And if you're a no talent who's getting by on shock value, you're not going to get by for very long.

My family is multi-cultural, multi-racial. I go to a school that is diverse. The city I live in is also diverse. My neighborhood is diverse as are my friends. So, if I pick up on other cultural expressions or behaviors and act them out it isn't cuz oh I am trying to destroy some other culture in some way. It's just how it is in the hood.

[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]For the longest time, I've loved the churidar kurta and salwar kameez looks (basically a tunic or dress over tight or loose pants), popular in India and Pakistan. Afraid I'd look silly in the traditional styles, I decided to try to make my own modified versions, but was kind of afraid I might irk people from those cultures (before I ever heard the term "cultural appropriation&quot .
"It's okay to like stuff!"

Another line I just remembered is, "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery."

Already have the patterns and some fabric. The scissors and sewing machine come out this weekend!

I'm due for an ass kicking...quit being so nice.

If you don't adopt valuable aspects from other cultures, or, if you have no opportunity to learn from other cultures, you are vulnerable as a civilization.

Read Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guns,_Germs,_and_Steel

silly topic was when the media was all over the attire/accessories of young women attending Coachella this year. Horrors! The most popular style to be criticized was Bohemian/Gypsy -- IMO adorable! But bindis and henna tattoos and native American elements abounded and apparently was offensive. I didn't get it. I am not Italian but I cook and eat Italian food. Is that wrong? Where's the line, and who is it that decides? Stupid first-world outrage.

And considered this an absorbent practice it would be less divisive.

Imitation is the highest form of flattery.

Almost everybody in this country wore a poodle perm in the 80's. All that big hair was because we wanted afros. We tried darn hard to get kinky hair. Hours in the beauty shop with a head full of perm rods.

And all those tanning and spray tan salons. Sheesh. What's that all about pasty people?

A delightful blend is what we shall become as we all assimilate into our diverse American culture.

I like this guy by the way. He's cool.