tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post6488580140528875359..comments2023-09-27T07:40:50.535-07:00Comments on Mes Deux Cents: Essence Magazine's 25 Most Influential of 2007Mes Deux Centshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697034868111011343noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-60308943344836621752007-11-19T18:34:00.000-08:002007-11-19T18:34:00.000-08:00Janie,And she's EVERYWHERE! I can't believe no one...Janie,<BR/><BR/>And she's EVERYWHERE! I can't believe no one is advising her to stay out of the spotlight every now and then. It's been constant Beyonce for the last 5 or so years.<BR/><BR/>I will say I like the song she performed last night at the AMA's. The country twist on it was interesting.<BR/><BR/>And speaking of Beyonce, I have a post about her tomorrow. (lol)Mes Deux Centshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10697034868111011343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-44303305782697612402007-11-19T17:34:00.000-08:002007-11-19T17:34:00.000-08:00After my son's birthday party I had to come back t...After my son's birthday party I had to come back to this! Clearly, Beyonce and her ever apparent butt cheeks are having the WRONG influence!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13405532893901601517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-45815434866633957932007-11-17T18:33:00.000-08:002007-11-17T18:33:00.000-08:00Hi Janie,"I know she doesn't always sound like the...Hi Janie,<BR/><BR/>"I know she doesn't always sound like the sharpest tool in the shed"<BR/><BR/>Thanks for saying that, so I don't have to! (lol)<BR/><BR/>There is nothing wrong with being A beyonce fan, I like some of her music too. But to include her and exclude Cathy Hughes or Tavis Smiley? That's strange too me. I guess I used Beyonce in this post to illistrate that point.<BR/><BR/>It's nice hearing from you!Mes Deux Centshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10697034868111011343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-75646686560712759742007-11-17T18:28:00.000-08:002007-11-17T18:28:00.000-08:00Lisa,I as much as I hate to admit it, you have a p...Lisa,<BR/><BR/>I as much as I hate to admit it, you have a point. I'm sure Beyonce does influence kids. And to a certain degree she has an influence on adults as well. <BR/><BR/>I guess it's that they omitted people who are more influential than her that irks me.<BR/><BR/>Also I don't trust the fact the Essence is owned by Time, Inc. I suspect their choices may reflect a money making agenda rather than who has a positive influence on African America.Mes Deux Centshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10697034868111011343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-26602391407712356062007-11-17T17:39:00.000-08:002007-11-17T17:39:00.000-08:00When I see the headline "25 Most Influential", my ...When I see the headline "25 Most Influential", my interpretation is "how do these people influence your worldview, perspectives on reality, ideas, goals, thoughts, etc."<BR/><BR/>Each represents "influence" differently, if we understand influence as the EFFECT that something or someone has on us and/or others.<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry! I looooove me some Beyonce!! She represents an aspiration for excellence and work ethic to me!! She looks good, sounds good and ain't leavin a stone un-turned!! I know she doesn't always sound like the sharpest tool in the shed, but I ain't mad at her for her diligence, determination and desire!!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13405532893901601517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-13179838508925719432007-11-17T16:33:00.000-08:002007-11-17T16:33:00.000-08:00Actually, I can see how Beyonce would be considere...Actually, I can see how Beyonce would be considered influential. We have to think outside the box (for us) on this one guys. . . <BR/><BR/>When I look at my own daughter, Beyonce is extremely influential - clothes, styles, attitudes, personalities. . . Kids pick up on so much. <BR/><BR/>Beyonce does not influence me, but she honestly is influencing a whole group of African-Americans.Brown Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766796383603919960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-5536156588541405492007-11-17T09:49:00.000-08:002007-11-17T09:49:00.000-08:00Tami,The list is really lacking, there are so many...Tami,<BR/><BR/>The list is really lacking, there are so many people that should be on it that are not, Farai Chideya and Robin Roberts come to mind.<BR/><BR/>I agree about the Rutgers basketball team, what is that about?Mes Deux Centshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10697034868111011343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-74859841633148240832007-11-17T09:46:00.000-08:002007-11-17T09:46:00.000-08:00Browngirl,I really, really don't get Beyonce being...Browngirl,<BR/><BR/>I really, really don't get Beyonce being on this list (among others). <BR/><BR/>I think Essence has been going down hill since Time, Inc bought it. This is just another sign of it's declining importance.Mes Deux Centshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10697034868111011343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-75194955254465351892007-11-17T09:18:00.000-08:002007-11-17T09:18:00.000-08:00I, too, would like to know what criteria Essence u...I, too, would like to know what criteria Essence uses for "influential." Gina, Charlie Rangel, Cynthia Tucker, Shonda Rhimes, Sharpton and Jackson--influential. The Rutgets Women's Basketball Team? I respect these women, but does being the victim of an ugly slur make you influential. Beyonce is certainly influential in pop culture, but I'm not sure all of her influence should be celebrated. Barry Bonds? The Jena 6? So, beating down a kid makes you influential?<BR/><BR/>What about Condi Rice? I don't agree with her politics, but she is undeniably influential.Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12940502776699227686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842906968815125638.post-14417359278527646102007-11-17T08:38:00.000-08:002007-11-17T08:38:00.000-08:00that was so funny b/c the pic of beyonce opened af...that was so funny b/c the pic of beyonce opened after i read your question. that said it all. i do appreciate the talent she brings to the music industry, but yeah, influential may be reaching...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com