Will chivalrous expectations last?
I was very happy to make it out to the wonderful Atlanta Film Festival. If you’ve never been, I would definitely recommend it, even if you are not a huge fan of films. There was literally something for everyone, including films/shorts on music, art, comedy, history and many other genres of film were represented. The attendees were as diverse as the films that were featured.
One of the featured shorts that stood out to me in the African American Shorts showcase was Train.
Train (2009) Darius Clark Monroe, Executive Producer
It was a short, yet powerful film about what men go through when they have to decide how to handle difficult situations in regards to chivalry. I am being intentionally vague as not to give away the entire premise, but it made me think hard about what single women expect from men.
If a man is not interested in a woman romantically, we still would expect some sort of chivalry from them. With all the confusing gender roles that can create dating and relationship issues, how will things shift? Will women continue to expect chivalry? If there is a need to step in and take on a protector role, what would you think of a man who does not consider it his duty to act?
When we are all learning the “new gender roles” how do you think we will progress in what we expect from one another? I know none of us have crystal balls, but what is your educated guess considering what you have seen and heard?
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Leggs
April 27th, 2010
4:32 pm
No, just indicates that you “viewed” the evite today.
I got a response from somebody I had no idea who they were and asked for their blog name….I almost choked when she replied she’s the “guest of honor.” Best laugh today!
DreamsMaterialize
April 27th, 2010
4:33 pm
Maybe it isn’t a misinterpretation. Maybe you can come across that way sometimes and just can’t see it yourself.
Possibly, possibly not. Same can be said of anyone.
You know I ain’t got no job so whether here or there is fine with me now.
Are you looking for a job? What are you looking to do? I’ll keep my eyes open.
go to Arizona to picket governor’s office coz of this new immigration law they passed. Yeah Juan Crow laws have to be stopped.
For Real (My Towels Are Kinda Scratchy)
April 27th, 2010
4:35 pm
Dayum 1 day of marriage and Carlito is a pu$$y killer
Lurker may I suggest Corolla as your new moniker.
BlackMagicWoman
April 27th, 2010
4:37 pm
“A husband should be adding you to his home…”
Um no we should get a house together. Nobody should add anyone!
CARLITO…leave those kitties alone or I will get you!
I love cats!
ELIJAH…you are crazy!
Melo
April 27th, 2010
4:38 pm
@Leggs??
I saw u also have male_lurker on there..u gotta be careful with some of these pple!
Isn’t male lurker the YEEEaAA troll??
Leggs
April 27th, 2010
4:40 pm
@Melo ~ this particular lurker everyone seems to get along with. He’s not the one in all caps! We know not invite him anywhere.
For Real (My Towels Are Kinda Scratchy)
April 27th, 2010
4:43 pm
Elijah: I’mma need you to come back at DK a little more foreful. Your “We’re not following for the bananna in the tail-pipe trick” ain’t working.
lurker
April 27th, 2010
4:44 pm
For Real…why Corolla? I have a nick name similiar that I started to use…my mommie called me that as a baby. Do I know you?
AmazonRed™
April 27th, 2010
4:45 pm
Raqi – I love how you and the husband had developed that long term plan together. I think I remember seeing blueprints or something about the lake house a while back.
I have a couple girlfriends in my subdivision who say their houses aren’t large enough for two. We’re talking 2000 square feet.
Yes, it may not be a mansion but it is large enough for you and another person to live comfortably for a while.
Some folks can be real short sighted, especially when the ego gets in the way. I’d rather have a lake house in 15. Or be able to have no job like you and be okay.
Melo
April 27th, 2010
4:46 pm
@For Real??
Rosie O’donnel is the only one I know to be kinda angry and forceful,of those types..most of them are just cool and friendly!
DreamsMaterialize
April 27th, 2010
4:52 pm
“We’re not following for the bananna in the tail-pipe trick” ain’t working.
HAHA this is too funny. That old Eddie is priceless.
For Real (My Towels Are Kinda Scratchy)
April 27th, 2010
4:53 pm
Lurker: “I have a nick name similiar that I started to use…my mommie called me that as a baby” – Let me guess your mom used to call you Fiero
Leggs
April 27th, 2010
4:53 pm
I’m throwing the bag of quotes in the air. Whoever catches first (no elbowing), please post an end of the day quote.
lurker
April 27th, 2010
4:53 pm
Let me guess your mom used to call you Fiero
For Real – Hilarious!! Some days ya’ll are funny
Poppa Grande
April 27th, 2010
4:55 pm
Melo
Apparently there is a Georgian senator introducing a bill to say they want to see Obama’s birth certificate.
I think that is such a waste of time and money! Especially when I heard that Newton County plans on cutting out middle school sports. This follows school systems that plan on cutting music.
Those jokers at the capitol need to work on the budget!
Carlito
April 27th, 2010
4:58 pm
BlackMagicWoman, you can have both of the cats
SlimOne - What's my motivation?
April 27th, 2010
4:58 pm
So somebody is throwing a blog shindig and didn’t invite me? Mmmm huh
Carlito
April 27th, 2010
4:59 pm
Leggs, I have a few quotes:
“A bachelor is a selfish, undeserving guy who has cheated some woman out of a divorce”. Don Quinn
BlackMagicWoman
April 27th, 2010
5:00 pm
“Apparently there is a Georgian senator introducing a bill to say they want to see Obama’s birth certificate.”
They should make his stupid a$$ pay for said bill! We have had 43 presidents….and now because you don’t like the color of his skin you want to see if he is American born. GTFOH
Carlito
April 27th, 2010
5:00 pm
“Never invest your money in anything that eats or needs painting.” Billy Rose
BlackMagicWoman
April 27th, 2010
5:01 pm
CARLITO….you know Julia loves her kitties! She is not giving them up.
Leggs
April 27th, 2010
5:02 pm
@SlimOne ~ I really want you there…what’s your addy. Perhaps you have mine. Shoot me yours so I can send the evite to you.
Carlito
April 27th, 2010
5:02 pm
“Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much”. Oscar Wilde
Here is my real end of the day quote:
“Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we
didn’t.” – cant remember where I heard it
Leggs
April 27th, 2010
5:02 pm
Thank you, Carlito!!!
For Real (My Towels Are Kinda Scratchy)
April 27th, 2010
5:03 pm
Leggs: Here is a quote for you “If you ain’t dead, den you got problems – Paw-Paw”
Carlito
April 27th, 2010
5:03 pm
BlackMagicWoman, if I can get them out of the house do you want them?
Leggs
April 27th, 2010
5:04 pm
LOL, thank you For Real!
For Real (My Towels Are Kinda Scratchy)
April 27th, 2010
5:05 pm
or the converse of that quote is “If you ain’t got problems, den you dead – Paw-Paw” sorry about that I was 10y.o when he told me that but it is sooooo true.
Carlito
April 27th, 2010
5:05 pm
“You think you’re gonna live forever, but you won’t. Someone’ll kill ya. Someone’ll kill ya with a knife.” – Carl from Aqua Teen Hunger Force.
Carlito
April 27th, 2010
5:07 pm
“I’ve never had consensual sex that I did not pay for”- Carl from Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Melo
April 27th, 2010
5:10 pm
@Slimone??
how u gon be invited when u keep ur CT secret?
Leggs
April 27th, 2010
5:10 pm
Carlito, Melo and i’m swiss are triplets from different mothers!
Leggs
April 27th, 2010
5:12 pm
An Italian, an African and a Whiteboy ~ there’s a fabulous joke in there but too damn tired to work with it.
Carlito
April 27th, 2010
5:12 pm
Why does every keep saying that. LOL, I did not say anything perverse today.
Leggs
April 27th, 2010
5:25 pm
That’s how it usually works, the most perverse person doesn’t even realize they’re being perverse.
Much like sassy mouth folk don’t know when they’re being offensive!!
Carlito
April 27th, 2010
5:27 pm
So, what did I say today? LOL
Jeff
April 28th, 2010
6:53 am
It’s difficult to be a chivalrous gentleman when women don’t act like ladies.