Comments on: A Geographical Mapping of Rapper Ludacris’ Hoes http://hoppingintopuddles.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/a-geographical-mapping-of-rapper-ludacris-hoes/ But oh, that magic feeling...nowhere to go... Sat, 26 Jul 2008 03:20:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU By: Michael http://hoppingintopuddles.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/a-geographical-mapping-of-rapper-ludacris-hoes/#comment-431 Michael Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:18:34 +0000 http://hoppingintopuddles.wordpress.com/?p=177#comment-431 I would agree. Most of the hip-hop that I enjoy the most come from the more serious, "socially conscious" rappers like Mos Def, Lupe Fiasco, Blackalicious, the Roots, and rappers of that ilk...but guys like Ludacris, Method Man/Red Man, Eminem(!), Dre, De La Soul, and Outkast are also engaging in entirely different ways. I find Snoop to be quite funny. I would agree. Most of the hip-hop that I enjoy the most come from the more serious, “socially conscious” rappers like Mos Def, Lupe Fiasco, Blackalicious, the Roots, and rappers of that ilk…but guys like Ludacris, Method Man/Red Man, Eminem(!), Dre, De La Soul, and Outkast are also engaging in entirely different ways. I find Snoop to be quite funny.

]]> By: kittymao http://hoppingintopuddles.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/a-geographical-mapping-of-rapper-ludacris-hoes/#comment-428 kittymao Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:05:54 +0000 http://hoppingintopuddles.wordpress.com/?p=177#comment-428 Nice- and Hilarious. I really enjoy Ludacris and feel that Humor plays a big part in his work... in fact, many of my favorite rappers have a HUGE sense of Humor, from Method Man and Ol' Dirty to Snoop and Dr. Dre! Nice- and Hilarious.
I really enjoy Ludacris and feel that Humor plays a big part in his work… in fact, many of my favorite rappers have a HUGE sense of Humor, from Method Man and Ol’ Dirty to Snoop and Dr. Dre!

]]> By: Michael http://hoppingintopuddles.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/a-geographical-mapping-of-rapper-ludacris-hoes/#comment-427 Michael Wed, 19 Mar 2008 05:59:00 +0000 http://hoppingintopuddles.wordpress.com/?p=177#comment-427 Well, those places are like top-secret, classified places...you probably have to play the song backwards to hear those shout outs. Well, those places are like top-secret, classified places…you probably have to play the song backwards to hear those shout outs.

]]> By: crystalgable http://hoppingintopuddles.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/a-geographical-mapping-of-rapper-ludacris-hoes/#comment-425 crystalgable Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:49:08 +0000 http://hoppingintopuddles.wordpress.com/?p=177#comment-425 Great post. I've always loved maps and this one is extremely funny. I'm surprised he didn't include area 57 and cloverfield: the area formerly known as central park. LOL! Great post. I’ve always loved maps and this one is extremely funny. I’m surprised he didn’t include area 57 and cloverfield: the area formerly known as central park. LOL!

]]> By: Michael http://hoppingintopuddles.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/a-geographical-mapping-of-rapper-ludacris-hoes/#comment-416 Michael Sat, 15 Mar 2008 21:42:01 +0000 http://hoppingintopuddles.wordpress.com/?p=177#comment-416 Oh yes...it is no doubt offensive. This is what that geography major said about it: "I’m a female and a feminist. I dislike the usage of the word ‘ho’. However, as a geography major, I find this song hilarious, and had to map it." It's offensive...but it's so absurd in it's "offensiveness" that it crosses the line into being ridiculous and funny. I mean, c'mon...he's rhyming with area code numbers in his rap! I don't feel too bad because I'm laughing AT Ludacris' expense. You almost can't help it. And yes, Mayer is a bit pretentious and just sort of...cocky. He is actually extremely funny a lot of times. I do see what you're saying about him though...and I wouldn't really argue with it. All I'm saying is that in the last few years of his career, he has proven to be a pretty damn proficient guitarist at least. What bothers me are music "critics" and bloggers constantly cutting him down as that "Body is a Wonderland" guy. Yes, it's a horrible song, but, as you know, he's actually made some good music since. Oh yes…it is no doubt offensive. This is what that geography major said about it:

“I’m a female and a feminist. I dislike the usage of the word ‘ho’. However, as a geography major, I find this song hilarious, and had to map it.”

It’s offensive…but it’s so absurd in it’s “offensiveness” that it crosses the line into being ridiculous and funny. I mean, c’mon…he’s rhyming with area code numbers in his rap! I don’t feel too bad because I’m laughing AT Ludacris’ expense. You almost can’t help it.

And yes, Mayer is a bit pretentious and just sort of…cocky. He is actually extremely funny a lot of times. I do see what you’re saying about him though…and I wouldn’t really argue with it. All I’m saying is that in the last few years of his career, he has proven to be a pretty damn proficient guitarist at least. What bothers me are music “critics” and bloggers constantly cutting him down as that “Body is a Wonderland” guy. Yes, it’s a horrible song, but, as you know, he’s actually made some good music since.

]]> By: orvillelloyddouglas http://hoppingintopuddles.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/a-geographical-mapping-of-rapper-ludacris-hoes/#comment-412 orvillelloyddouglas Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:49:42 +0000 http://hoppingintopuddles.wordpress.com/?p=177#comment-412 This is an interesting observation about Ludacris, although I do think it is offensive for him to use the term "hoes". John Mayer is definitely a talented artist I like the hit song from his latest CD. Although something about Mayer's personality really irks me. Mayer comes across as pretentious at times and acts like he knows everything. He reminds me of George Clooney and not in a good way either. This is an interesting observation about Ludacris, although I do think it is offensive for him to use the term “hoes”. John Mayer is definitely a talented artist I like the hit song from his latest CD. Although something about Mayer’s personality really irks me. Mayer comes across as pretentious at times and acts like he knows everything. He reminds me of George Clooney and not in a good way either.

]]> By: Michael http://hoppingintopuddles.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/a-geographical-mapping-of-rapper-ludacris-hoes/#comment-411 Michael Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:26:51 +0000 http://hoppingintopuddles.wordpress.com/?p=177#comment-411 Yeah, and he seems to avoid the entire Midwest. Seems like Nebraska is a surprise hit with Luda...almost half the state! Yeah, and he seems to avoid the entire Midwest. Seems like Nebraska is a surprise hit with Luda…almost half the state!

]]> By: rokkuramu http://hoppingintopuddles.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/a-geographical-mapping-of-rapper-ludacris-hoes/#comment-409 rokkuramu Sat, 15 Mar 2008 03:45:58 +0000 http://hoppingintopuddles.wordpress.com/?p=177#comment-409 Hilarious. I guess he hates GA, just passed straight through it didn't he? Hilarious. I guess he hates GA, just passed straight through it didn’t he?

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