I just saw an old clip of Donald Glover’s standup, talking about when Obama was running for president he was ‘a black candidate’ – when he got elected he was suddenly ‘mixed’.
I was a Willie Mays fan when I was a kid, and I told anyone who would listen that Willie would have broken Ruth’s record first if he hadn’t missed almost two full seasons while serving in the military. Looking back now, that might have been true, but Willie certainly wouldn’t have gone on to hit 755 like Hank Aaron did. I did come around to truly appreciating Hank’s achievement and his skills, especially after learning about all the hate he had to endure en route to setting the record. I wasn’t aware of all that when I was a kid.
Thank god I live the way I do. Hank Aaron was a beast at baseball. Obama was our first black president (and one of the greatest presidents in history, imo). Blues/Jazz/R&B/Rock (ESPECIALLY rock!!)/Hip-Hop is where some of the best music can be found. Serena and Venus Williams are the greatest women’s tennis players in history. If I’m wrong, I don’t want to be right.
For those who have actually read Henry Aaron’s comments, know that he did not like being called “Hank”. He would say, My name is Henry. You see that Mr. Knight was aware of that.
What saddens me the most is that conversations comparing people based on how much melatonin their skin produces as the main reason to compare them in the first place even take place. It shows just how far society still has to go, especially in the US where it is really extreme. Beneath it all is the fact that many children still learn from adults that anything that makes a person different is to be used to discriminate and even hate someone instead of being something completely normal and that everyone is “different” in their own way, which should be celebrated. I have travelled the world enough to know that what makes people “different” is also what makes people special and wonderful. It is this huge amount of diversity that can make life so great to begin with.
By the way, for those of you who do not yet know this: the whole concept of different human “races” is nothing more than a social construct meant to divide, sow hatred and to hold power over other people. Genetically, scientifically, biologically we are all one human species.
henshaven Premium Member over 3 years ago
Ha ha ha! “A pitcher of margaritas!” Keith, you kill me!
Darsan54 Premium Member over 3 years ago
I’d like to think Ruth would be happy for Aaron.
Nyckname over 3 years ago
And weren’t the walls further away in the newer stadiums?
Vince M over 3 years ago
I just saw an old clip of Donald Glover’s standup, talking about when Obama was running for president he was ‘a black candidate’ – when he got elected he was suddenly ‘mixed’.
Teto85 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Rest In Power Mr Aaron.
ChessPirate over 3 years ago
I notice you didn’t include Rap in that list of musical genres… ☺
Pgalden1 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Well done Mr Knight.
B.comics.61 over 3 years ago
I was a Willie Mays fan when I was a kid, and I told anyone who would listen that Willie would have broken Ruth’s record first if he hadn’t missed almost two full seasons while serving in the military. Looking back now, that might have been true, but Willie certainly wouldn’t have gone on to hit 755 like Hank Aaron did. I did come around to truly appreciating Hank’s achievement and his skills, especially after learning about all the hate he had to endure en route to setting the record. I wasn’t aware of all that when I was a kid.
ViscountNik over 3 years ago
Ya hit a homer yourself with this one, Keef!
Mary McNeil Premium Member over 3 years ago
And Henry Aaron IS still the all-time home run leader under his own power ! Rest in Power, Hank !
Màiri over 3 years ago
It’s very nice to see a new cartoon from Keef.
conndor4x20+5 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Hank Aaron had number 44 on his shirt and as I looked him up, there was even a picture with this number on his bat.
Obama was the 44th president.
Nice coincident!
TwilightFaze over 3 years ago
Thank god I live the way I do. Hank Aaron was a beast at baseball. Obama was our first black president (and one of the greatest presidents in history, imo). Blues/Jazz/R&B/Rock (ESPECIALLY rock!!)/Hip-Hop is where some of the best music can be found. Serena and Venus Williams are the greatest women’s tennis players in history. If I’m wrong, I don’t want to be right.
reedkomicks Premium Member over 3 years ago
For those who have actually read Henry Aaron’s comments, know that he did not like being called “Hank”. He would say, My name is Henry. You see that Mr. Knight was aware of that.
ɴᴀᴛᴇ ᴡʀɪɢʜᴛ (ᴅɪsᴛᴏʀᴛᴇᴅ ᴇᴅɪᴛɪᴏɴ) over 3 years ago
fiNaLLy A nEw STriP! :D
Imagine over 3 years ago
What saddens me the most is that conversations comparing people based on how much melatonin their skin produces as the main reason to compare them in the first place even take place. It shows just how far society still has to go, especially in the US where it is really extreme. Beneath it all is the fact that many children still learn from adults that anything that makes a person different is to be used to discriminate and even hate someone instead of being something completely normal and that everyone is “different” in their own way, which should be celebrated. I have travelled the world enough to know that what makes people “different” is also what makes people special and wonderful. It is this huge amount of diversity that can make life so great to begin with.
By the way, for those of you who do not yet know this: the whole concept of different human “races” is nothing more than a social construct meant to divide, sow hatred and to hold power over other people. Genetically, scientifically, biologically we are all one human species.