Top Ten Reasons Why Some White Folks Fear President Obama

It is Friday and I am happy that this week in American politics is almost over. One of the things that has bothered me is the underlying current of racism in this election cycle. In an effort to bridge the racial gap for my readers, I would like to present my humorous take on the ridiculous notion that a Harvard educated, United States Senator is going to drastically change this country.

So, for your reading, I present my…

Top Ten Reasons Why Some White Folks Fear President Obama

10. Thanksgiving – Oven-basted Turkey changed to Fried Chicken and Collard Greens

9. Black folks will finally get their 40 acres and a Mule (a Condo and a BMW)

8. A rap version of the Star Spangled Banner by 2Pac

7. Sending white folks back to Europe by wooden boat

6. America turns into Janet Jackson’s “Rhythm Nation”

5. People will finally have to know what Kwanzaa actually means

4. Family reunions on the White House lawn

3. Wayne Brady replacing Letterman or Leno (White people love Wayne Brady)

2. Kool-aid will replace Coke and Pepsi

1. O.J. will be pardoned

This post was meant in good fun. Please feel free to add any comments you may wish to share with the rest of the group (as long as it is civil).

P.S. Thank you to my students at Towson University for helping with a few items on the list.

Have a great weekend!

For more info: on the anger and anxiety demonstrated by some Republicans on the campaign trail, click here.