What do you think of dreads? |
 Jul 7 2008, 04:54 PM
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So, im thinking about getting dreads but im still not sure about it.
One, i know everyone in my family would freak. Two, I dont want to cut my hair real short afterwards. most likely id be getting extensions but if you think about it its kinda a waste cause if i just grab a chunk of my hair and rub it between my hands i'd pretty much have the start of a dread. my hairs really curly and thick and like, 2 minutes after im done brushing it it has knots in it again. also, if i get extensions it kinda defeats the purpose of my wanting to get dreads. i want dreads because im so tired of having such a hard time with my hair. other than the poll, does anyone have any advice about a type of hairstyle that would work with majorly curly hair since im still not sure if ima get the dreads yet? fyi, ive tried so many different hair straighteners and products its not even funny. and it takes about 2 hours to straighten my hair which is time i do not have during the school year. oh! one more thing. theyd be in a ponytail or something and probably dyed several different colors. i hate having my hair on my neck and i like colors. C: |
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Jul 7 2008, 05:18 PM
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 Jooleeah <3 Group: Official Designer Posts: 687 Joined: Jun 2008 Member No: 662,481 |
I love dreads. They make anyone look sexy(unless they're just too ugly, then it can't be helped xD).
If it's your first time, you should play around a bit. Dreads are time consuming and they need constant taking care of(not to mention washing!). If you do decide to get them, go natural and get them done by someone who knows what they're doing. In the meanwhile, go check these out: Naturallycurly.com Curly Hair Help They have lots of hair styling ideas. |
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Jul 7 2008, 05:22 PM
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 Tick tock, Bill Group: Administrator Posts: 8,764 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 333,948 |
It REALLY depends on the person sporting dreads. I've seen them look great on people and I've seen them look terrible on people.
Not opposed though, at all. |
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Jul 7 2008, 05:45 PM
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QUOTE(superstitious @ Jul 7 2008, 06:22 PM)  It REALLY depends on the person sporting dreads. I've seen them look great on people and I've seen them look terrible on people. If you think youd look right with them, i'd do it. But i think there cool. What kind are you going to do? not like fake or real, i mean like "fluffy" or "rubberband"? because if you have medium length hair "rubberband" would look cool, but if you have long length "fluffy" would look good. But they both look good with medium or long hair, they just look better with the ones i put them with imo. [fluffy] [rubberband] |
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Jul 7 2008, 05:50 PM
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definately fluffy.
rubberband just looks wierd. and plus, i have longer hair. |
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Jul 7 2008, 06:13 PM
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Dreads are really cool if done correctly and taken care of properly.
But, it is also a pretty major decision because if you decide you don't want dreads anymore you can salvage some of your hair, but for the most part you'd have to cut it off. But, I love them. Especially really pretty colorful ones. |
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Jul 7 2008, 07:03 PM
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 DDR \\ I'm Dee :) Group: Mentor Posts: 8,662 Joined: Mar 2006 Member No: 384,020 |
Some people that don't take care of them end up looking gross and it makes you feel like you should plug your nose when you walk by them, lol. But for the most part I like them. I have seen some people that look terrible with them (I'd probably be one of these people).
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Jul 7 2008, 09:37 PM
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I like it when guys get long dreds and tie it up with a mustache and bushy eyebrows. Kind of gives them the Japanese look. I think it only looks good on Asians though XD black hair ONLY
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Jul 7 2008, 10:34 PM
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 <joke> inside </joke> Group: Official Member Posts: 2,283 Joined: Oct 2006 Member No: 470,590 |
QUOTE(superstitious @ Jul 7 2008, 05:22 PM) It REALLY depends on the person sporting dreads. I've seen them look great on people and I've seen them look terrible on people. Not opposed though, at all. yea, but i dont like 'em on girls  and i think short dreads are cute |
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Jul 7 2008, 11:55 PM
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HOLY f**k. I f**king love dreads. You have no idea. They're like the hottest things anyone can ever have. EVER. I'm getting wet just thinking about them...
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Jul 8 2008, 03:09 AM
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yuck
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Jul 8 2008, 05:07 AM
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I LOVE dreads! Get extensions to be on the safe side. Especially with family. ><
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Jul 8 2008, 02:46 PM
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 James killed the radio star. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 2,095 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 589,855 |
I went through a phase of wanting dreads, but decided against it, very wisely, I think.
I personally think they're pretty cool, but personally couldn't deal with them. For one thing I'd probably lose my job, which would be unfortunate. If you want them, though, go for it. |
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Jul 8 2008, 03:00 PM
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 PhreakinN.e.r.d Group: Member Posts: 6 Joined: Jul 2008 Member No: 665,423 |
dreads are sexy as long as you can keep them neat
QUOTE(SilentLaugh @ Jul 7 2008, 11:34 PM) yea, but i dont like 'em on girls and i think short dreads are cute i don't either, for some reason guys dreads almost always look neater than girls' idk, but as long as they're neat they look great
Reason for edit: posts merged -karmakiller
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Jul 8 2008, 06:58 PM
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 I just like to smile, smiling's my favorite :-) Group: Official Member Posts: 3,008 Joined: Dec 2007 Member No: 601,399 |
well, some people work them and others.... dont. it all depends on your face shape, hair color, hair type, ect.
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Jul 8 2008, 07:17 PM
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 durian Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 13,124 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 3,860 |
Are you talking about dread locks? I think those are ew.
 But anyways, have you considered chemically straightening your hair? The only downside is that when you do it, your natural hair grows out at the roots so it might look bad once your hair grows out again. But some people have said that the straightening lasts for a year. Of course it'll probably cost $200+ to do it, if you want it done professionally. As for hairstyles.. Eh not really, sorry. ;x |
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Jul 8 2008, 07:37 PM
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QUOTE(Just_Dream @ Jul 8 2008, 07:17 PM) Are you talking about dread locks? I think those are ew. But anyways, have you considered chemically straightening your hair? The only downside is that when you do it, your natural hair grows out at the roots so it might look bad once your hair grows out again. But some people have said that the straightening lasts for a year. Of course it'll probably cost $200+ to do it, if you want it done professionally. As for hairstyles.. Eh not really, sorry. ;x I don't have that kind of money.  to be honest, i've never had my hair cut at a salon because i never have any money and my parents are too cheap to pay for me to get my hair cut. |
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Jul 9 2008, 06:35 PM
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I like dreads. Not on females though.
&& they only look good on certain people. |
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Jul 9 2008, 11:29 PM
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QUOTE(RylieDinosaur @ Jul 8 2008, 12:55 AM) HOLY f**k. I f**king love dreads. You have no idea. They're like the hottest things anyone can ever have. EVER. I'm getting wet just thinking about them... Whoaaaa 
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Jul 17 2008, 06:19 PM
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QUOTE(RylieDinosaur @ Jul 7 2008, 09:55 PM) HOLY f**k. I f**king love dreads. You have no idea. They're like the hottest things anyone can ever have. EVER. I'm getting wet just thinking about them... wow... especially that... i like dreads i got them alot last year but it really does depend on who does them...and i mean i got natural and so did/do my friends but thats us... |
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Jul 18 2008, 10:06 PM
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dreeadd lookk okk..
QUOTE(AsH-lYnn @ Jul 17 2008, 07:19 PM) wow... especially that... i like dreads i got them alot last year but it really does depend on who does them...and i mean i got natural and so did/do my friends but thats us...  litt c u DUURAGG.. 
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Jul 18 2008, 10:07 PM
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 ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 14,309 Joined: Nov 2004 Member No: 65,593 |
shake dem dreads
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Jul 19 2008, 04:52 AM
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wat...
.. howw da fukk u shakk demm dreeed...litt c summ PIX... 
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Jul 19 2008, 12:25 PM
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 The Resident Drunk Group: Head Staff Posts: 8,623 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,266 |
I definitely don't think that dreads are a good look on girls. They require A LOT of hard work and maintenance that a lot of people aren't used to doing. If I were you, I would talk to a West Indian person, because they would definitely tell you more about it than we could.
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Jul 19 2008, 01:33 PM
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QUOTE(DoubleJ @ Jul 19 2008, 01:25 PM) I definitely don't think that dreads are a good look on girls. They require A LOT of hard work and maintenance that a lot of people aren't used to doing. If I were you, I would talk to a West Indian person, because they would definitely tell you more about it than we could. wtf... aintt blakk ppll noo boutt dreeed.. braadd da beztt mangg.. 
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Jul 22 2008, 04:27 AM
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 =] Group: Member Posts: 1,910 Joined: Jun 2005 Member No: 156,614 |
Idk, dreads are ok. But the problem with them is that a lot of the times, I see people that have dreads that are disgusting due to the fact that they did not take care of them properly...
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Jul 22 2008, 12:10 PM
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QUOTE(PrIncEoFSeXaPpeAL @ Jul 19 2008, 11:33 AM) wtf... aintt blakk ppll noo boutt dreeed.. braadd da beztt mangg..  thats what i was thinkin...[[me bein black and havin dem and all...i mean seriously...]] |
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Jul 22 2008, 12:18 PM
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. ish Happens . Group: Member Posts: 244 Joined: Jul 2008 Member No: 665,362 |
^^Don't they doe!
haha sorry...  |
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Jul 22 2008, 12:21 PM
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 Killed by the weakness, but forced to return. Group: Member Posts: 123 Joined: Jul 2008 Member No: 666,374 |
Only on a SELECT few do dreads look good on people. My personal favourite, Captain Jack Sparrow.
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Jul 22 2008, 12:25 PM
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. ish Happens . Group: Member Posts: 244 Joined: Jul 2008 Member No: 665,362 |
^^ahhh yeah...hes ok...
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Jul 22 2008, 12:27 PM
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Killed by the weakness, but forced to return. Group: Member Posts: 123 Joined: Jul 2008 Member No: 666,374 |
Okayy? Just okayy? f**kkk, he's amazingness.
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Jul 22 2008, 12:47 PM
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. ish Happens . Group: Member Posts: 244 Joined: Jul 2008 Member No: 665,362 |
i guess...smh no...not really...nobody famous in my opinion look all the great with dread...girl or boy...
now johnny depp in general does look good[[i guess that who you were talkin bout]]... whos Bob Marley? |
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Jul 22 2008, 12:57 PM
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 Treasure Pleasure Group: Head Staff Posts: 11,193 Joined: Oct 2005 Member No: 281,127 |
How can you not know Bob Marley?
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Jul 22 2008, 05:49 PM
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Killed by the weakness, but forced to return. Group: Member Posts: 123 Joined: Jul 2008 Member No: 666,374 |
Bloody hell, HOW DO YOU NOT KNOW WHO BOB MARLEY IS??????
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Jul 22 2008, 06:09 PM
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durian Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 13,124 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 3,860 |
QUOTE(fredatemespleen @ Jul 8 2008, 05:37 PM) I don't have that kind of money. to be honest, i've never had my hair cut at a salon because i never have any money and my parents are too cheap to pay for me to get my hair cut. Where do you get your hair cut, if not at a salon? Anyways, one of my friend's dorm mate cut my hair and it was pretty good for a guy who has only cut his own hair and his girlfriend's hair. Fortunately I have straight hair (with a slight wave at the end). Honestly I think you should save up money to go to a decent salon so that you can ask them what kind of hairstyles would work with your face and how to fix your hair up. As for hair straightening -- prices depend on the chemicals they use on you, plus it takes time to do. My boyfriend's sister offered to do the straightening on my hair if I pay for the chemical, which costs about $100 (at least that's what she told me). Plus she says that depending on the hair, it could last at least a year. It lasted at least a year on my sister in law. For dreads... doesn't that mean you wouldn't be able to wash your hair?
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Jul 22 2008, 06:41 PM
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^last time, my cousin's friend whos in beauty school cut it for me.
I'm not really sure about straightening my hair cause i kinda like it curly and its starting to look nicer since i learned some stuff from the links that berrypop(i think) posted. :D and yea. i kinda decided not to get dreads after my mom told me she'd chop my hair off if i did. and i know she will. >_< |
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Jul 24 2008, 07:34 PM
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 i'm yemi, i-i-i rock. Group: Member Posts: 22 Joined: Jul 2008 Member No: 668,679 |
everyone in DC has dreads..so i'm really used to them. i think it looks right on the person, it's cool, if not...just don't do it because it's a tedious process.
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Jul 28 2008, 11:29 AM
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i think they're alright..
but i wouldn't ever get them |
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Jul 28 2008, 06:20 PM
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. ish Happens . Group: Member Posts: 244 Joined: Jul 2008 Member No: 665,362 |
QUOTE(Anarchy @ Jul 22 2008, 04:35 PM) Exactly! Woman, get out of your cave. Im not in cave...I've seen that picture just didn't remember his name...how do ya'll know him so well... |
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Jul 28 2008, 06:21 PM
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 :3 Group: Member Posts: 422 Joined: Feb 2008 Member No: 622,527 |
they remind me of Predator.
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Jul 28 2008, 06:22 PM
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 asdfghjkl; Group: Official Designer Posts: 1,121 Joined: Jul 2008 Member No: 665,416 |
totally depends on who's got the dreads.
&HOW DO YOU NOT KNOW WHO BOB MARLEY IS?  lmfao |
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Jul 28 2008, 06:33 PM
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The Resident Drunk Group: Head Staff Posts: 8,623 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,266 |
QUOTE(PrIncEoFSeXaPpeAL @ Jul 19 2008, 02:33 PM) wtf... aintt blakk ppll noo boutt dreeed.. braadd da beztt mangg.. If you actually took some time to understand what the f**k I was saying, then you would know that growing dreads means a lot to west indian people. It was really originated there, and it is something that they take pride in. They would be able to give the best insight on the process, meaning, how to maintain them etc. |
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Jul 29 2008, 08:26 AM
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QUOTE(DoubleJ @ Jul 28 2008, 07:33 PM) If you actually took some time to understand what the f**k I was saying, then you would know that growing dreads means a lot to west indian people. It was really originated there, and it is something that they take pride in. They would be able to give the best insight on the process, meaning, how to maintain them etc. LINK...  U WRUNN SUCKAA....
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Jul 29 2008, 11:57 AM
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:3 Group: Member Posts: 422 Joined: Feb 2008 Member No: 622,527 |
i dont particularly like them and im sorry but i HATE when those random white chicks get dreads.
they still remind me of predator. |
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Jul 29 2008, 12:18 PM
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^ WTH u talkkenn boutt.. u lookk lykee u gott sum dreeadd...
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Jul 29 2008, 12:34 PM
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:3 Group: Member Posts: 422 Joined: Feb 2008 Member No: 622,527 |
pshhh nawww
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Jul 29 2008, 12:34 PM
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pssshh H3LL YE... u lookk lykee inddiaa 2... n D2J saii dreed comm fromm inddiaa...
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Jul 29 2008, 12:38 PM
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:3 Group: Member Posts: 422 Joined: Feb 2008 Member No: 622,527 |
well im not indian.
ftw, i'm hispanic. oohh what. that's like me saying you look african. |
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Jul 29 2008, 12:45 PM
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HAHAHAH.. nah.. u lookk inddiaa n mexii.. suu..
u no u haree lookk lykee dreedd.. dunn lye..
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Jul 29 2008, 12:50 PM
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:3 Group: Member Posts: 422 Joined: Feb 2008 Member No: 622,527 |
-__-
indian and mexican? i think not. |
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Jul 29 2008, 05:29 PM
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QUOTE(PrIncEoFSeXaPpeAL @ Jul 29 2008, 09:26 AM) LINK... U WRUNN SUCKAA.... Do you even know what a west indian is? stfu please |
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Jul 29 2008, 05:32 PM
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QUOTE(xstarstruckk @ Jul 29 2008, 10:38 AM) well im not indian. ftw, i'm hispanic. oohh what. that's like me saying you look african.  |
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Jul 29 2008, 09:09 PM
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QUOTE(DoubleJ @ Jul 29 2008, 06:29 PM) Do you even know what a west indian is? stfu please aintt comm frumm eazztt...souuth...weeztt w/e inddyya.. cuzz aintt com frum inddyaa boi..  u winnaa showw princc wron.. shoo LINK puhh lezz.. 
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Jul 29 2008, 09:54 PM
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The Resident Drunk Group: Head Staff Posts: 8,623 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,266 |
I'm not about to explain to you what it is. Google it dumbass.
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Jul 30 2008, 06:43 AM
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hahah javoon...
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Aug 5 2008, 03:19 PM
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dreads are cool!!
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Aug 5 2008, 03:21 PM
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The Resident Drunk Group: Head Staff Posts: 8,623 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,266 |
I mean they are alright ya know! I don't like it when people don't understand the true meaning of them though.
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Aug 8 2008, 06:26 PM
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. ish Happens . Group: Member Posts: 244 Joined: Jul 2008 Member No: 665,362 |
I take that back...I like kinky twist...not dreads...dreads suck...highly at that...there ugly and disgusting on white people...Im so tired of seeing them everywhere...smh...eww
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