Comments on: Making Kwanzaabot Proud

By: AxelDemon

AxelDemon — Sat, 30 May 2009 00:02:28 +0000

i once heard a girl say kwanzaa was jewish. and she’s half black.i wanted to punch her in her face, but i was at school…..maybe next time. oh and the name for every day of kwanza has a meaning, Imani is the only one that comes to mind, and that means Faith. I have i friend named imani…..

By: Philosopherott

Philosopherott — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:09:46 +0000

Really???…Really???,,, that is the way that you want to go with that one???
Cultural awareness???… yeah?…
There is no such thing as culture so how can i be aware of it. Are you trying to get me to believe in the existence of a hopeless nothing? i feel that this is a plot to bring the universe to it’s knees.
You will be thwarted!

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:16:42 +0000

I hate all of you.

By: The Fighting Lexicographer

The Fighting Lexicographer — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:13:53 +0000

Its like my triforce tattoo. My new slogan is “If you don’t know already, no amount of explaining is going to make it relevant to your life.” It’s a work in progress…

By: Joshua I

Joshua I — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:36:28 +0000

Quick, the ominous knife rights are up for grabs! To the capitalization mobile before we lose this $10 brand!

By: okkevin

okkevin — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:03:07 +0000

There used to be a church around my way that was called Imani Fellowship or something like that and the slogan of their church, no joke and it was right under the name of the church in pretty script, was “Where Imani means faith”

I guess when you get asked something so many times, it becomes your slogan.

By: OK Chris

OK Chris — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:33:26 +0000

First, Kwanzaa is in December for much the same reason as Christmas, i.e. it’s piggybacking off of the mass apeal of a totally unrelated holiday. However, it’s also because of the whole “offering the first fruit of the harvest” thing, though it is a little late in regards to that. Also, Calvin’s shirt just says “Blanka Wear”, though your suggestion is pretty good. I’m still waiting to see the “Robot is the Future” shirt I bought him for Christmas.

As for imani, I believe it stems from a similar root word, though I can’t be certain. Given the diasporic qualities of African cultures, however, I’d say it’s likely. Please forgive me for that last sentence.

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:42:19 +0000

Now that I’ve went to wikipedia, are there etymological connections to imani (faith) in Kwanzaa and Islamic imam (faith)?

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:34:54 +0000

Also, what does Calvin’s shirt say? Is it “Blanka wears Prada?” And lastly, how do I inherit the magic powers? Could you put me on your will, and, if necessary, die during Kwaanzaa? I’m not saying any time soon, mind you, but I definitely call fives on that one.

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:31:35 +0000

I ask plenty of questions! Perhaps even pertinent ones! Like why do you have a link to the timing of Christmas but nothing for Kwaanzaa? I mean, we actually know something about why Christmas is in December. If you can think of a better way to convert the heathen than by appropriating their holidays, I’d like to hear it!