Rosie Revisited
First Rosie was on Brian Lehrer. Then we blogged about it. Then she led a panel at WNYC. Then New York Magazine cornered her and blogged it. Here’s a clip from the New York Mag post: Perez got pretty slammed on the Brooklyn blogs for her comments. As much as I find Rosie Perez to…
First Rosie was on Brian Lehrer. Then we blogged about it. Then she led a panel at WNYC. Then New York Magazine cornered her and blogged it. Here’s a clip from the New York Mag post:
Perez got pretty slammed on the Brooklyn blogs for her comments. As much as I find Rosie Perez to be a decent actor, sexy and certainly part of NYC’s charm, I must say comments like these make me want to kick her in the shins, wrote one commenter on Brownstoner. We cornered Perez after the show, and she was happy to clear up what she worried was a hostile comment. What I really wanted to say was that, yes, I’m nostalgic for the past, but I’m also excited about the present and hopeful for the future,” she explained. “Things do change. Water always has to flow or else it becomes stale. But with change, you can bring along some of the good minerals that came from the top of the waterfall.” She said she’d read some of the blogs and seen the nasty comments. “I think it’s their guilt of being the gentrifiers. They don’t know how to take it,” she said. “But I had to look at myself and I realized it came off a little hostile, to be honest.
Her parting words? “Even if you’re in a bad mood, just give me a nod. We’ll do one better: Come to the Flea tomorrow, Rosie, and we’ll buy you a pupusa!
What's Your Take? Leave a Comment
I spent about a year in the “south”
Southerners are also very racist
So what’s the point? Very few neighborhoods have stayed the same over the years. But instead of being open and welcoming, we’re all xenophobic and so we miss out the benefits and delights of meeting new people and learning about new cultures. It really is a shame. Ethnic enclaves have their place but no one owns neighborhoods. It would be just so much nicer if we believed more in sharing turf instead of circling our wagons. And that’s on both sides.
I have two different black girlfriends who totally turn their nose up at my Brooklyn neighborhood and wouldn’t live here. (However unfair their assessment). White women aren’t the only demographic on the planet who want a certain quality of life and amenities. How absurd. Rosie needs to get a clue. She’s also taking an anti-environment stance as high density cities are better for the environment than suburban sprawl.
”
I knew we wouldn’t be disappointed with your response, What. As ignorant as Broklin.”
Why because you don’t agree with it?!? Plus I don’t buy that Bullshit you neighbors like you Dave! You come off as a Pompous Scum-Bag Asshat here at Brownstoner and I’ll willing to bet your neighbors can’t stand you! Matter of fact I’m willing to bet that someone is “Scheming” on you right this very second! You are a fucking retard Dave and you will have your Ass handed to you very very soon!
Oh to the rest of the Retards just keep on keeping on. Just pretend that this is your neighborhood and everyone “Loves” you! Keep on having Black Nannies pushing your kids around in predominantly Black Neighborhoods stirring up resentment!
The What (Keep on Keeping on!)
Someday this war is gonna end…
I was talking about your 11:34 rant when I called you a racist. Perhaps you need a rewrite but it sounded absolutely ridiculous to me.
Like this….
“If white people didnt jack up prices in these areas I would assume they would be filling up with asians and arabs. The Hassids have already taken over north bed stuy.
Posted by: Santa at May 8, 2009 11:34 AM
Absolutely ridiculous, uneducated and plain stupid.
Consider me done with this thread and this topic.
Nothing but a bunch of whiners and lunatics.
You all need to get over your over inflated sense of self-worth and just get on with it.
Peace. Out.
also pulling the “racist” card is weak and you know it.
this has nothing to do with race. white women and black women in the south act the same way. The “they” in my statement refers to “people from the south” not “black people”.
but think what you like.
WHAT…..I think you’ll be surprised by my comments on Caton Place.