Chicago trip ends on ugly note (pics, no racist)

[Tre]

It had been a wonderful week with the family in Chicago. My daughter had been before, but it was the first time her mother had ever gotten an opportunity to visit some of the world's finest museums.

On our final day, I thought it would be great to introduce both to the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, so we drove out to Oak Park, which is a vastly different community than it was 20 years ago.  Those of you familiar with urban creep know what I'm talking about.  Section 8 has allowed the 'hood to infest once-genteel neighborhoods and towns all over America and sadly, not even a pristine, historically all-American village like Oak Park is immune.  

After a brief walking tour of one of the more historic sections of town, I wanted to share with them the experience of ice cream at one of the true landmark spots in Chicago, Petersen's, a little place I'd discovered back in the days when I used to get off the train at random spots and just wander after a week at Great Lakes.  

While looking over the selection of treats, a young woman came in and requested a chocolate sample. The scooper pleasantly obliged her and then the strange woman turned to me and asked whether she could 'borrow' two dollars (why is it always two dollars??) to get some food, because she was hungry. She even rubbed her tummy to denote the hunger. K was in the washroom and Mojo was looking at ice cream, so no one else other than the scoopers and I saw what was going on. I looked her in the eye as I ignored her question and went on about my business.

But she did not leave. Instead she moved a bit, watched as we placed our order, then repositioned herself and with desperate eyes held out her hand to me. I then pulled $2 from my wallet and said, "I'm going to give you this, but then you have to leave. You can't be here." She shook her head in agreement, took the money, said a quick 'thank-you' and ran out.

By this point, K was back and then asked me what that was about, of course. So, I had to explain, while at the same time making sure that my daughter knew that charity had *nothing* to do with my desire to enjoy a family outing in peace so that we wouldn't have to deal with the begging from a girl wearing Air Jordans while I'm wearing a pair of discontinued Pumas that I got for $30 at the second-hand store.

[dr.chimps]

It had been a wonderful week with the family in Chicago. My daughter had been before, but it was the first time her mother had ever gotten an opportunity to visit some of the world's finest museums.

On our final day, I thought it would be great to introduce both to the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, so we drove out to Oak Park, which is a vastly different community than it was 20 years ago.  Those of you familiar with urban creep know what I'm talking about.  Section 8 has allowed the 'hood to infest once-genteel neighborhoods and towns all over America and sadly, not even a pristine, historically all-American village like Oak Park is immune. 

After a brief walking tour of one of the more historic sections of town, I wanted to share with them the experience of ice cream at one of the true landmark spots in Chicago, Petersen's, a little place I'd discovered back in the days when I used to get off the train at random spots and just wander after a week at Great Lakes. 

While looking over the selection of treats, a young woman came in and requested a chocolate sample. The scooper pleasantly obliged her and then the strange woman turned to me and asked whether she could 'borrow' two dollars (why is it always two dollars??) to get some food, because she was hungry. She even rubbed her tummy to denote the hunger. K was in the washroom and Mojo was looking at ice cream, so no one else other than the scoopers and I saw what was going on. I looked her in the eye as I ignored her question and went on about my business.

But she did not leave. Instead she moved a bit, watched as we placed our order, then repositioned herself and with desperate eyes held out her hand to me. I then pulled $2 from my wallet and said, "I'm going to give you this, but then you have to leave. You can't be here." She shook her head in agreement, took the money, said a quick 'thank-you' and ran out.

By this point, K was back and then asked me what that was about, of course. So, I had to explain, while at the same time making sure that my daughter knew that charity had *nothing* to do with my desire to enjoy a family outing in peace so that we wouldn't have to deal with the begging from a girl wearing Air Jordans while I'm wearing a pair of discontinued Pumas that I got for $30 at the second-hand store.

Bam. Good call. Those asking for a few bucks get nothing from me if they:   a) smoke   or    b) have expensive shoes.   

[Tre]

You can identify her sneakers as this bitch eyes my daughter who was handling her business with the ice cream girl.

[XFACTOR]

Did people find it weird that you were taking pictures of a little girl?

[bradistani]

chicago!? can you account of your exact whereabouts between so-and-so and whatsit o'clock please ?

[Parker]

In theory, she could be wearing sneakers that someone donated. I've donated Air Maxes, Air Flight Lites, Reebok DMXs, Reebok Pumps.

[The True Adonis]

Maybe she is the best basketball player at the homeless shelter. 

[The True Adonis]

Here is what I say to anyone asking for money.

"I will give you the dollar but first I’d like you to tell me that you are a false prophet. I’d like you to tell me that you are, and have been, a false prophet, and that God is a superstition."


Its always interesting to see their reaction to that. 

[chaos]

I only give someone money if they have a kid with them.

[Nails]

If you weren't there, she would have beaten your daughter for pocket change....

I used to give bums cash all the time , until I bought a bum a burrito once and then he asked for $2 after I handed him the burrito at the drive thru.... Worst part was I went to 7-11 to grab a soft drink 5min later and when I got back to my car, some fucking prick stole my car stereo .... Fuck karma, fuck dead beats, fuck helping a hungry motha fucker

[Irongrip400]

Why give her any money? Seriously, that's retarded. This bitch is on welfare, and has been taught that praying on white guilt will get her money. She's worse than a street corner bum, because she leeches off the system and doesn't put shit back into it. And before any of you guys get all, "how do you know she lives in government housing?".  C'mon, you all know...

[Tre]

Why give her any money? Seriously, that's retarded. This bitch is on welfare, and has been taught that praying on white guilt will get her money. She's worse than a street corner bum, because she leeches off the system and doesn't put shit back into it. And before any of you guys get all, "how do you know she lives in government housing?".  C'mon, you all know...

I didn't have any doubt that she's a welfare queen-in-training, because I grew up in the 'hood and know their scent.

Unfortunately, because time was a factor (had a plane to catch in 3 hours) and because I had my family with me, the path of least resistance was to pay the protection money so that we'd be allowed to enjoy our ice cream in peace.

My daughter doesn't get to interact with many black people on a regular basis, so experiences like these can't help but to shape her view of the world. I haven't raised her to 'hate the poor' like so many do.  In fact, a couple days earlier, we'd bought a pack of cloths while stopped at a red light from a group that was (supposedly) selling them for a local Little League team.  The little boys had uniforms and everything.  KNOWING how strapped they are for youth sports resources on the South Side, I felt comfortable in making a small contribution and I told her - and her overly entitled mother - WHY it was the right thing to do.  Our worst field here in Sac is better than anything those kids see day in, day out. 

[G_Thang]

My daughter doesn't get to interact with many black people on a regular basis, so experiences like these can't help but to shape her view of the world

This oreo shit with figgs and o'tre is going too far.

 

[bike nut]

I didn't have any doubt that she's a welfare queen-in-training, because I grew up in the 'hood and know their scent.

Unfortunately, because time was a factor (had a plane to catch in 3 hours) and because I had my family with me, the path of least resistance was to pay the protection money so that we'd be allowed to enjoy our ice cream in peace.

My daughter doesn't get to interact with many black people on a regular basis, so experiences like these can't help but to shape her view of the world. I haven't raised her to 'hate the poor' like so many do.  In fact, a couple days earlier, we'd bought a pack of cloths while stopped at a red light from a group that was (supposedly) selling them for a local Little League team.  The little boys had uniforms and everything.  KNOWING how strapped they are for youth sports resources on the South Side, I felt comfortable in making a small contribution and I told her - and her overly entitled mother - WHY it was the right thing to do.  Our worst field here in Sac is better than anything those kids see day in, day out. 

I sure hope and pray that you're not raising a naive/innocent/trusting child that one day decides to take the train to the Austin neighborhood to see what all the fuss is about.....and ends up being a statistic.

Lord, oh Lord I hope not....

[wes]

If you give a man a fish,he will eat on that day.........if you teach him to fish,he will never go hungry.

[slate]

black girl has a solid build
since you are a schmoe extraordinaire you should have kept her mobile number- i am sure she had one- for future business

[Tre]

I sure hope and pray that you're not raising a naive/innocent/trusting child that one day decides to take the train to the Austin neighborhood to see what all the fuss is about.....and ends up being a statistic.

Lord, oh Lord I hope not....

Her mother dislikes poor (black/Latino) people...not realizing that we're poor, too.

I've completely fucked up here by trying to do my best to provide for my daughter (and her mom).  My parents and grandparents all worked to provide a middle-class lifestyle for us.  There were precious few extras, ever, so I learned early on not to give a shit about brand names and the like. While other kids got fancy new clothes, my parents were saving every penny to be able to take my sister and me on eye-opening summer vacations throughout America. 

I work hard, but have made it too easy for Mom to give her too much and have also done it directly myself.  So as a result, she knows nothing at all about hardship. Mom does work hard with her business, too, but make no mistake - if I hadn't given her the initial capital she needed, she wouldn't be miss bigshot around town. 

The genie can't be put back into the bottle.  There's no way to start over.  But I can take her to places and show her what the fuck is really out there for people who aren't so privileged as she's been.  All I can hope is that an impression is being made.  I don't want her to be a bleeding heart.  But I want her to know how to spot a welfare queen...and how to properly hate those fucking bitches and the system that's created them.

[Nails]

If you give a man a fish,he will eat on that day.........if you teach him to fish,he will never go hungry.

Yes Wes!!

Her parents showed her how to be and panhandle .... It's a skill she will uses her entire life

[pedro01]

Did people find it weird that you were taking pictures of a little girl?

The fuck is wrong with you?

I recall a member saying that to me one time - over a pic of my own daughter.

Where is PT now by the way?

[flipper5470]

I used to love Chicago...my wife and I would pop in for a weekend a few times a year, hit the museums and Michigan ave and have some fun...it was unique.  Now Michigan ave is like any mall you'll find, the crime rate is skyrocketing and you have some deadbeat bugging you every 10 steps. We had a chance to go this year for free for a meeting with a vendor...no thanks.  It's a depressing place to be...

[Coach is Back!]

Cliff notes please.

[The Abdominal Snoman]

In theory, she could be wearing sneakers that someone donated. I've donated Air Maxes, Air Flight Lites, Reebok DMXs, Reebok Pumps.

This...It's not like people are donating clothes from the 1950's. And if nobody "gave", shit would be taken.

[Parker]

I didn't have any doubt that she's a welfare queen-in-training, because I grew up in the 'hood and know their scent.

Unfortunately, because time was a factor (had a plane to catch in 3 hours) and because I had my family with me, the path of least resistance was to pay the protection money so that we'd be allowed to enjoy our ice cream in peace.

My daughter doesn't get to interact with many black people on a regular basis, so experiences like these can't help but to shape her view of dark skinned black women. I haven't raised her to 'hate the poor' like so many do.  In fact, a couple days earlier, we'd bought a pack of cloths while stopped at a red light from a group that was (supposedly) selling them for a local Little League team.  The little boys had uniforms and everything.  KNOWING how strapped they are for youth sports resources on the South Side, I felt comfortable in making a small contribution and I told her - and her overly entitled mother - WHY it was the right thing to do.  Our worst field here in Sac is better than anything those kids see day in, day out. 

fixed

[bigjim]

She was eyeing your daughter hard. Bet if she had been by herself or with friends she would be missing a couple of teeth and her shoes and cell. 

[G_Thang]

She was eyeing your daughter hard. Bet if she had been by herself or with friends she would be missing a couple of teeth and her shoes and cell. 

 

nope, salli grew up in chicago and has her grill in tact.  o'tre and wiggs are taking this oreo gimmick thing too far.  both are Homo negros.