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blackbutterfly · #46 (**permalink**) 04-19-2006, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jamaicayute

Why do I notice a trend where peopel "bash" these movies. I mean some will be trashy, but such is life, we have a choice? Nigeria has something good happening here. Its your own, love it, accept it. Do not reject it and allow foreigners to come in "invest" and take away creative control. Then is when it will be really bad.

In any event, that is what some people want, outside acceptance by others.

You are ONE SMART COOKIE! Preach, Mon! We will not appreciate it until someone else comes and wrest it from our hands.

jamaicayute · #47 (**permalink**) 04-19-2006, 09:57 AM

Some a you all need to stop dissing your native product. Are you waiting for Europe and Hollywood to accept it before you fully respect it. Well the gritty feel of these movies appeal to me

emerald87 · #48 (**permalink**) 04-19-2006, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by blackbutterfly

I tell you, no matter how rough my day might be when I come to NJR, I am guaranteed a laugh!=

Una don bury me under my desk for heaaah, o. These are my lessons...and probably not half as funny

I have learned that even when I don't have a specific job, me too fit drive mercedes benz, Rav 4 or 5 or na wetin, Hummer etc

I have learned that water in a home swimming pool is a waste

I have learned THERE IS NO TRAFFIC IN LAGOS...no go slow and nobody trying to sell you MTN card

I have learned that the rich only shop in supermarket -they no sabi Yaba

I have learned that it doesn't matter what furniture I have in my mansion. All that matters is that I have a mansion

I have learned that after 10 years of marriage, if my husband throws me out I leave with two little over night bags - already packed!

I have learned that as part of the upper class, I no dey chop eba,o....Rice and Chicken all the way, baby!

I have learned that in homvies, nobody uses bathroom,o

I have learned they don't pay light bill, o because the television is always ON

I have learned that I don't have to fight for a man when I have Baba who can help me land him

I have learned I don't have to hold a job as long as Sugar Daddies dem dey kampeeeeeeeeeee

hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha u no go kill me ooo

mealone · #49 (**permalink**) 04-19-2006, 12:06 PM

1. i've learnt that i can keep orange juice and ribena in my bar and drink them with wine goblets.

2. i have learnt that i can be driving a 1985 beetle(volkswagen) and i can be claiming to have $50,000,000,000 in my bank account.

i'll be back

blackbutterfly · #50 (**permalink**) 04-19-2006, 12:13 PM

I have learned that as part of the upper class, I must own at least five wigs: blond, red, curly, straight and Afro

I have learned that if I come home from America, I must cuss, drink and smoke incessantly. Also, my baxide (like Jamaicayute would say) must hang out, down and low!

I have learned that if I am not married by 30, I am an old, decrepit spinster who is bound to be come a home wrecking ashewo with no husband or children for her existence on God's green earth.

I have learned that if I dedicate myself to educating myself and setting up a career NO man will marry me for fear that my eye too open, o.

I have learned that since I have spent all that time in school and building a career, I no go sabi how to make Jollof rice and Pepper Chicken.

mealone · #51 (**permalink**) 04-19-2006, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbutterfly

I have learned that as part of the upper class, I must own at least five wigs: blond, red, curly, straight and Afro

I have learned that if I come home from America, I must cuss, drink and smoke incessantly. Also, my baxide (like Jamaicayute would say) must hang out, down and low!

I have learned that if I am not married by 30, I am an old, decrepit spinster who is bound to be come a home wrecking ashewo with no husband or children for her existence on God's green earth.

I have learned that if I dedicate myself to educating myself and setting up a career NO man will marry me for fear that my eye too open, o.

I have learned that since I have spent all that time in school and building a career, I no go sabi how to make Jollof rice and Pepper Chicken.

this one is classic

#52 (**permalink**) 04-19-2006, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbutterfly

I have learned that as part of the upper class, I must own at least five wigs: blond, red, curly, straight and Afro

I have learned that if I come home from America, I must cuss, drink and smoke incessantly. Also, my baxide (like Jamaicayute would say) must hang out, down and low!

I have learned that if I am not married by 30, I am an old, decrepit spinster who is bound to be come a home wrecking ashewo with no husband or children for her existence on God's green earth.

I have learned that if I dedicate myself to educating myself and setting up a career NO man will marry me for fear that my eye too open, o.

I have learned that since I have spent all that time in school and building a career, I no go sabi how to make Jollof rice and Pepper Chicken.

You dis gal, don't let me kpafuka hia with suppressed lafta, na wa 4 you

. The wigs lesson is seriously kicking because it's sooo true.

#53 (**permalink**) 04-19-2006, 01:02 PM

I have learnt that the only thing Nigerians eat is Eba and Efo, Jollof rice and Fried rice.
I have learnt that all mother in laws are wicked or witches.
I have learnt that coffins know how to fly.
I have learnt that anytime a cat passes by my house it must be a witch.
I also have leanrt that if i be Gov. pikin, that I must study overseas and ride benzes and Jeeps.
I have learnt that all people living in the village are illetrates and drunkards.
I have learnt that Warapa (epelepsy) is a supernatural thing and not a medical problem, infact all sickness are caused by awon AYE.
I also learnt that it is either the driver, the gateman or the houseboy that gave Madam pikin belle and that Oga usually sleeps with the housegirl or the Madam making use of the houseboy, driver or the gateman.

mealone · #54 (**permalink**) 04-19-2006, 01:04 PM

i've learnt that the outside of a house will look like the almighty WHITE HOUSE, but the inside of it will look like bingo's residence.

emerald87 · #55 (**permalink**) 04-19-2006, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mealone

i've learnt that the putside of a house will look like the almighty WHITE HOUSE, but the inside of it will look like bingo's residence.

lololololololololololololololol ah my belle ooo

jamaicayute · #56 (**permalink**) 04-19-2006, 03:39 PM

I have learnt be careful of the girl from the village who is wearing a red wig.

zenke · #57 (**permalink**) 04-19-2006, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mealone

i've learnt that the outside of a house will look like the almighty WHITE HOUSE, but the inside of it will look like bingo's residence.

zenke · #58 (**permalink**) 04-19-2006, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jamaicayute

Some a you all need to stop dissing your native product. Are you waiting for Europe and Hollywood to accept it before you fully respect it. Well the gritty feel of these movies appeal to me

Na talk u talk sha!

mealone · #59 (**permalink**) 04-19-2006, 04:06 PM

i've learnt that if i just decide to move from the village to lagos kperen like this, na to become ashawo/agarancha or drug baron, it's like noborry ever makes it through honesty when they go from village to lagos!!!

Simisola · #60 (**permalink**) 04-19-2006, 04:13 PM

I've learnt dat if a man's igbo and business man, then he's into rituals and don use all his younger ones take do sacrifice.