soul & marginalia.

Sooooo part of my post-dissertational detox and re-assimilation program is catching up on cool stuff I’ve been meaning to do while I focused on a PhD instead. This includes finally watching a season’s worth of Awkward Black Girl episodes (which I also am…as if that was news). Anyway, my favorite episode so far is #6 “The Stapler.” Of course it’s hilarious.

If you haven’t been watching, go catch up on Season 1: http://awkwardblackgirl.com/ I’ll wait.

Here are my thoughts on the first season thus far.

1. J is hella awkward—as we know—but I can’t take the lying. I need her to own a larger portion of her awkward, which also includes being *awesomely awkward. Also—she and Nina could definitely get along. What they need is either a common goal, or more likely, a common enemy. Let’s see how this unfolds.

2.White J is a serious cutie pie. And the frontrunner as far as I’m concerned. Let’s see him at dinner and at the movies. I mean, he was an art major. And he wears sweaters when it’s sunny out. That’s serious points right there… And he’s got wit. Baddabing.

3. I sympathize w/ Fred. He seems like a decent cat. Here’s my theory: Fred is ambi-awkward. He’s a weird dude in a cute, socially acceptable package. While possessing a modicum of cool—he doesn’t spill into the hyper- comfy, uber-comfortable realm—Fred also hangs w/ the awkward kids. Darius (baby voice), White J, hell the whole birthday party was full of anxious, hyperaware cats. Unfortunately for Fred, he blends too well and will consistently have to prove his loyalties. As he moves between social tides, I wouldn’t be surprised if Fred often feels pulled between worlds. Poor Fred. Let’s hope he finds an ambi-cool, socially attractive girl to balance their union. That heffa Nina is too nasty to work.

4. Not only do I know all of these people, I am all of these people lol! I’m so glad that nerd is en vogue, JUST LIKE I SAID WE WOULD BE BACK IN MS. FRIERSON’s class in 1992! It was 7th grade and somebody got mad about me not sharing my paper or some foolishness like that. And I said nerds were gon rule the world. Or something like that…so yeah. Take that.

5. I’m definitely going to submit music to the show. I can already hear “Crush” in the background. Can’t you hear it, too: http://music.jdgreensoul.com/track/crush-pt-1-2? Oooh or Night or Sleepwalking… Yeah, I’ve got some links to compile :)

6. So, once I’m finally done dissertating, here comes something else for me to think all deeply and philosophize about. Thanks a LOT. It’s good to know that (black folks + keen observations) x social anxiety = hilariously awesome cultural commentary. Yes, I worked that out.

Concluding thoughts—

I’m really glad to see these characters exist in the world. And develop. It’s been a decade since I’ve given two blips about characters on a tv show and who’s gon hook up with whom. ABG gave me back something I didn’t even realize was missing (my stapler - lol). ABG is nerdporn of the highest order and I dig it. And I heartily recommend it.

Now, on to Episode 7!

What say you? But PLEASE don’t post spoilers for the rest of the season or I might have to bust out some hardcore lyrics on that azz.

Back to the lair,
JD

p.s. If you’ve got the duckets, donate to their show. You can hit use PayPal to give the gift of AWKWARD from their homepage: http://awkwardblackgirl.com