What is Ms. Thang?
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A sarcastic term for haughty, puffed-up women (especially women of color) who think that they are really something when, in fact, they are not.
Detroit Councilwoman Monica Conyers, of YouTube fame, is their 2008 national poster child.
Quintessential traits:
1. Regardless of economic status, Ms. Thang possesses an obnoxious personality (she is loud and rude). PRIDE blinds her from seeing how repugnant she is to the rest of society.
2. She often experiences an inner conflict when complying with people in authority (especially men), or obeying laws that she considers "wrong." Complying with societal norms can also rub her the wrong way.
3. Ms. Thang demands respect (while simultaneously treating people disrespectfully).
4. She lives life with a chip on her shoulder and, like radical Muslims, makes a freewill choice to be offended about practically everything. (If, however, she did her Ms. Thang routine in the
5. Those who engage Ms. Thang in discussions/debates quickly discover that she gives no deference to logic or the actual facts--she just wants to win. Rather than be pinned down with the truth (and concede a point), she constantly changes the subject, resorts to personal attacks, or proffers conspiracy theories with no supporting evidence.
6. Ms. Thang wants things her way. As such, she often uses illegitimate means such as manipulation, intimidation and/or domination to achieve her goals. She is not to be confused with the concept of a "strong woman"--strong women are not automatically unpleasant (e.g. Lady Margaret Thatcher) but Ms. Thang is.
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Like other aberrant personalities in American society, Ms. Thang comes in two basic forms: rich and poor.
"Poor Ms. Thang" has grand dreams of getting rich by winning the lottery, or catching herself a wealthy man via overt sex acts. Though she may not have enough money to pay her bills, she amazingly finds the cash to get her nails done and buy cigarettes and/or wine coolers. She is sometimes known by other names such as: "trailer trash", "puta", "ho" or "loud-mouthed skank."
Since the ideas of initiative and diligent work are anathema to her, Poor Ms. Thang often develops hatred for those people better off than she. Ironically, these are the same people whose taxes pay for her food stamps and/or welfare and/or rental assistance and/or day care and/or job training and/or educational assistance and/or FEMA debit card and/or earned income credit, etc.
One of her dreams is to appear as a guest on "The Jerry Springer Show" and take on the whole audience in a shouting match. Depending on her race, her idols may include:
"Rich Ms. Thang" is better groomed than her poor counterpart, and often wears overpriced clothing to prove it. She likes to show off her nice car, jewelry and other material prosperity in the hope that it will force people to respect her. Respect, of course, is earned but Rich Ms. Thang thinks she is owed it for merely being rich and/or a minority and/or a woman, and having overcome obstacles to success in our current day "racist, sexist America."
While Poor Ms. Thang is highly pretentious, Rich Ms. Thang's level is off the chart. If she possesses a college degree or, (God help us) and advanced degree, the pretension exhibited increases exponentially.
Using the late Congresswoman Barbara Jordan as a model, she often speaks as grand and lofty as possible in an effort to patronize those listening. Rich Ms. Thang may pronounce aunt as "ont" or refer to black debutantes as "Nuuuuubian princesses." It's all very contrived.
One of Rich Ms. Thang's dreams is to achieve high political office. Once elected, the space between her and a TV camera is a very dangerous place for pedestrians and small children.
Depending on her race, her idols may include: former Congresswoman Cynthia Mc Kinney (D-GA.), the late
Rich Ms. Thang often has a knee-jerk reaction to people of differing races and, if black, plays the
Ms. Thang points out that "hate has to be taught" when bashing white racist groups. That's true. Ironically though, when SHE teaches hate, she feels justified because she is merely "righting" the wrongs of the past, or because America supposedly "owes" her. (It doesn't).
These are both bogus excuses for stirring up strife and division, and it just goes to show that some people have way too much time on their hands. Stop trying to impress us Ms. Thang, because actions speak louder than words.
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Ms. Thang Quiz 2009
Please (truthfully) answer True or False to each question:
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SECTION 1
1. If given a choice, you would prefer to be the center of attention.
2. There is little, or no, advice that anyone can give you about how to run your own life.
3. At least once every two weeks you tell someone "I've got it going on."
4. When something has gone wrong at work, or at home, it is always someone else's fault.
5. You are pretty convinced that you know how to do your boss's job better than he does.
6. You've told co-workers and/or your boss that you could do his job better than he can.
7. Over a three month period you make nine big mistakes and your boss makes one. It is not fair for him to rate your performance negatively since he made a mistake too.
8. Being contentious is a sign of strength.
9. Your current male supervisor (for reasons you do not understand) reacts to you just like most/all of your past male supervisors.
(If you answered "True" to #9, please answer #9A).
9A. It must be sexism and/or racism.
10. America hasn't changed much since 1950.
Score 1 point for each answer to which you responded "True."
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SECTION 2
11. Many people have heard you say something similar to: "I'm not going to take nothing off of nobody."
12. When you initially don't get your way, you are willing to cause a loud scene in public as a means of getting what you want (manipulation).
13. Your teenage children have told you that you embarrass them in public.
14. Behind your back, your co-workers or neighbors or family call you "Ms. Thang", "
Boomsheeka " or "that loud-mouthedBiotch ."
15. You consider criticism of a female politician's actual voting record as sexism.
16. You consider criticism of a minority politician's actual voting record as racism.
17. You consider criticism of a minority clergyman's sermons as racism.
18. Shows like "COPS", "America's Most Wanted", and your local news are racist for showing pictures, or giving descriptions, of criminals.
19. The main purpose of government is to "level the playing field" for poor people, women, and minorities through any of the following means: legislation, disproportionate taxation, wealth redistribution or judicial fiat.
20. Even though corporations pass along all their tax burdens (and all tax increases) to consumers, corporations still do not pay their fair share of taxes.
Score 2 points for each answer to which you responded "True."
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SECTION 8 :P
21. You're a lesbian.
22. You're not a lesbian, but you have close friends who are.
23. Your chronic, simmering anger shows that you really care about important issues.
24. When you see a man whose ass you could kick, you mention that to other females as a sign of strength.
25. The government invented crack cocaine, and the CIA distributed it in poor neighborhoods to commit genocide against people of color.
26. Rich people do not pay their fair share of taxes.
27. The government invented AIDS, and the CIA released it in poor neighborhoods to commit genocide against people of color.
28. Poor people pay more than their fair share of taxes.
29. Basically men (especially white men and
Joooooos! ) secretly conspire to deny opportunities to women and minorities.
30. During most all verbal exchanges, you eventually ask: "You think you're BETTER than me DON'T you?"
Score 3 points for each answer to which you responded "True."
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0 Well done! You are a worthy role model for all women. Please seek out positions of power in government, industry, academia and media, and work for the Rule of Law, individual rights, entrepreneurial growth and less intrusive government. Whenever possible, pass on your pearls of wisdom to help younger women achieve your unpretentious lifestyle.
1-5 Not too bad, but you need a slight attitude adjustment. Obviously your knowledge of Western Civilization, American History, and business etiquette has been lacking or one-sided. Discovering the whole truth for yourself will help dispel erroneous thought processes that hinder you from thinking logically. Life is what you choose to make of it, so choose wisely.
6-10 You have drunk a little too much Kool-Aid. Remember that pride comes before a fall, so learn some humility. Don't gauge your self-worth on what you have achieved, or (so far) have failed to achieve. Living in America is a blessing. Maya Angelou is not really as insightful as you think she is.
11-15 You have developed into a caricature. The way you choose to act rubs people the wrong way, but they try to take it in stride. Your negative attitude has caused nice, decent men to avoid you, but you're still hopeful about a romantic future. Keep in mind that it is always OK to be heterosexual.
16-20 You have moved from caricature to clown. People regularly talk trash about you and, if you're employed, complain to your supervisor about your unprofessional behavior when dealing with clients/customers or co-workers. Invitations to social events and family get-togethers have tapered off. You attribute these reactions to envy OR jealousy.
21-25 Being around you is a real pain in the butt. You're co-workers lie awake at night wishing that you would get fired, get transferred, quit, move away, or die. You attribute their reactions to envy AND jealousy. In the mean time you research EEOC guidelines to see if receiving a bad performance review is grounds for a sexual harassment lawsuit.
26-61 You're an embarrassment to your family and everyone who knows you. People avoid you like a leper with AIDS. Your children are beginning to wish that you were not their mother. As far as you're concerned, you are normal and everyone else is screwed up.
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