tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23364844.post8844993856020997278..comments2023-05-06T05:59:23.675-04:00Comments on The Chronicles of Afro Chic: Spice Responds...afro chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03026419365430620872noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23364844.post-79565263963359014732009-08-30T12:16:07.571-04:002009-08-30T12:16:07.571-04:00That is a very very poor excuse of a response. It ...That is a very very poor excuse of a response. It addresses nothing.<br /><br />..and another thing: TRIBE was blasted all up and down the place for this issue a couple years ago. Why is the same thing not happening for SPICE?! Somebody gots connections in the media or something??shellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18095333804245070164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23364844.post-30092524153784995812009-08-28T09:04:29.387-04:002009-08-28T09:04:29.387-04:00Anonymous clearly you have some issue with me pers...Anonymous clearly you have some issue with me personally. I did NOT have my blog when I registered in TRIBE in 2005 for Carnival in February of 2006. I started my blog in August of 2006!!! At that time I was just a masquerader asking to be accommodated and the request was granted; that is my point.<br /><br />You seem to not be an avid reader of my blog or else you will know that I have Trinidad Carnival Diaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00740546075922616502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23364844.post-54084300753643253772009-08-28T08:50:37.942-04:002009-08-28T08:50:37.942-04:00For the record, despite my having the perfect boob...For the record, despite my having the perfect boobies for SPICE, I have chosen not to play with them. My small crew and I are going elsewhere. :)<br /><br />As for Michelle...girl, in case you missed the mmeo, this blog is all about <b>ME</b> and my experiences and as such I could blog on whatever the rass I want. LOL.afro chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03026419365430620872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23364844.post-47970079301053675802009-08-28T08:35:23.751-04:002009-08-28T08:35:23.751-04:00Sauce: What's your point?
You had to ask to g...Sauce: What's your point? <br />You had to ask to get your bra size. Maybe you're a blogger, wouldn't you say that requires some PR brown nose?? Nevertheless the bottom line is that it has happened with your "never can do wrong" tribe in the past (albeit except YOUR personal experience). So why bash a band that's only a year and half old? Basically I can't stand the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23364844.post-76777268721303773862009-08-28T08:16:09.471-04:002009-08-28T08:16:09.471-04:00"Based on the availability of sizes to us on ..."Based on the availability of sizes to us on the frontline costumes we are only able to offer frontlines at the specified sizes (which can be seen on our website) This issue is beyond our control."<br /><br />AC you need to file that pathetic response from spice under G for GARBAGE.<br /><br />Spice's days in the carnival business numbered and michelle you are seriously Hottiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01052537199511202473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23364844.post-42231684127600946512009-08-27T21:30:12.315-04:002009-08-27T21:30:12.315-04:00I must admit that yes the size restrictions by Sp...I must admit that yes the size restrictions by Spice is a form of discrimination...so i say if you don't like what they do just don't play mas with them. (i know i'm not playing with them for sure) <br /><br />The costumes are their products and they can offer it to whatever sizes of people they want. If you don't like it well then simply don't support them. <br /><br />I'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23364844.post-17422077640944164232009-08-27T19:42:32.450-04:002009-08-27T19:42:32.450-04:00TRIBE had TWO sections with a size limit, Tales of...TRIBE had TWO sections with a size limit, Tales of Benguela and Nylon Pool frontline. After that debacle they did not make the same mistake twice.<br /><br />Reality CHECK:<br /><br />I was signed up in <b>Tales of Benguela</b> which went to 40D, I got a 36 DD because <i>UNLIKE</i> Spice the section leader, Bridget Pouchett, was more than willing to give me my bra size when I asked her at the masTrinidad Carnival Diaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00740546075922616502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23364844.post-91971141239514307732009-08-27T17:03:22.574-04:002009-08-27T17:03:22.574-04:00Buh ay ay! How Michelle sounding so bitter? Come t...Buh ay ay! How Michelle sounding so bitter? Come to a personal blog whose contents are the discretion of the owner's and you want to criticize? Is your own blog full of profound musings on the subjects you mentioned?Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06354300348538662246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23364844.post-80419680793764330262009-08-27T16:24:37.655-04:002009-08-27T16:24:37.655-04:00So all you TRIBE people, is TRIBE therefore forgiv...So all you TRIBE people, is TRIBE therefore forgiven now? Sauce you obviously contradicting your statements by saying in one breath you go with a band that accepts your money and size but 3 years ago they discriminated the same way. Do you need a reality check? Please I eagerly await your reasoning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23364844.post-42683049373870686262009-08-27T00:05:59.055-04:002009-08-27T00:05:59.055-04:00Just wanted to add my two cents.
This size discri...Just wanted to add my two cents.<br /><br />This size discrimination issue has been going on for many many years. I am just glad that with he advent of the ease of mass communication that we can share our opinions on such issues and get the word out.<br /><br />I have a very distinct memory of going to Barbarossa's mascamp to view costumes ... back in the day when u used to go and look at Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00552050803746893295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23364844.post-24223678881324602002009-08-26T21:22:59.382-04:002009-08-26T21:22:59.382-04:00Figures, their response didn't really answer a...Figures, their response didn't really answer anything. It was written in the very patronizing standard form letter style. <br /><br />Dictating size to ensure a certain look (small/thin) is certainly discrimination. <br />I do see size discrimination as a societal problem. <br />Does anyone else see that racism is next? <br />Bands saying "these sections will only be available to peopleKarabanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00881680916332169863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23364844.post-43153182109858156322009-08-26T16:42:35.527-04:002009-08-26T16:42:35.527-04:00Michelle, why are you complaining about the conten...Michelle, why are you complaining about the content of a PERSONAL blog? If the topics of discussion fail to appeal to your intellectual interests, don't be lame, just keep it moving doux-doux, especially as this "1 minute of fame" blog is too miniscule for your taste!<br /><br />It's so funny how the biggest trolls fit into the smallest holes!<br /><br />Done talk!Tr|n|gYa|https://www.blogger.com/profile/06851053472021867993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23364844.post-88826408200365654872009-08-26T16:34:48.858-04:002009-08-26T16:34:48.858-04:00STEUPS@ Michelle!!!!!!!STEUPS@ Michelle!!!!!!!Davicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18013337010827108701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23364844.post-26318346054404523962009-08-26T16:32:21.672-04:002009-08-26T16:32:21.672-04:00Oh Michelle I am CERTAINLY not playing in Spice! I...Oh Michelle I am CERTAINLY not playing in Spice! I never registered with them, I am in a band that welcomes my money and my bra size!<br /><br />And when TRIBE had a similar issue with Size Restrictions for TWO sections it was not trivial to Terry Joseph who wrote an editorial on it or the many people who wrote to the newspapers to complain. They were labeled as RACIST for not allowing anything Trinidad Carnival Diaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00740546075922616502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23364844.post-84498518905520901632009-08-26T16:16:26.515-04:002009-08-26T16:16:26.515-04:00Be quiet Michelle and go somehwere. If you don'...Be quiet Michelle and go somehwere. If you don't like the post, move on...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23364844.post-18133657985068516882009-08-26T15:59:12.200-04:002009-08-26T15:59:12.200-04:00It seems that all of you have been stricken with i...It seems that all of you have been stricken with ignorance; no, rather stupidity, when it comes to the fact that quite simply the incessant attacks on a carnival band is unnecessary and trivial in that sense. Why? Tribe has launched. IP has launched and many others will. Why not take your hard earned money there. Will your blog even gain enough traffic for 15 minutes? 10 minutes? 5 minutes? or 1 Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11646998586249781586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23364844.post-20954134593136132972009-08-26T14:53:55.092-04:002009-08-26T14:53:55.092-04:00That sounds like a big, heaping (and steaming!) lo...That sounds like a big, heaping (and steaming!) load of donkey you-know-what. As other people have noted, they planned it that way or chose a supplier who couldn't accommodate. I find that to be real nonsense. So you are willing to sacrifice the money that women with larger busts -- like myself! -- would be willing to shell out to pay because of poor planning? Please!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06354300348538662246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23364844.post-43242284307522018912009-08-26T13:34:49.907-04:002009-08-26T13:34:49.907-04:00It's "beyond" their control because ...It's "beyond" their control because they planned it that way. They ordered improperly, or they CHOSE to do business with a supplier who couldn't do better, or whatever the reason is. Ultimately they made a business decision to sacrifice medium and large sized women because they felt it better served their bottom line. An organzation that is supposed to be run by women should beIsland Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393104847881745138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23364844.post-57611975734629221642009-08-26T13:34:48.709-04:002009-08-26T13:34:48.709-04:00It's "beyond" their control because ...It's "beyond" their control because they planned it that way. They ordered improperly, or they CHOSE to do business with a supplier who couldn't do better, or whatever the reason is. Ultimately they made a business decision to sacrifice medium and large sized women because they felt it better served their bottom line. An organzation that is supposed to be run by women should beIsland Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393104847881745138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23364844.post-66097045576052524342009-08-26T09:58:00.965-04:002009-08-26T09:58:00.965-04:00AC, you need to send this to the papers yes!AC, you need to send this to the papers yes!mjsbunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06390450939004494340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23364844.post-32226776514228622952009-08-26T09:30:59.156-04:002009-08-26T09:30:59.156-04:00"only able to offer", "beyond our c..."only able to offer", "beyond our control"??<br /><br />Are these costumes CUSTOM MADE or coming already sized from CHINA?<br /><br />That is the lamest, most pathetic excuse EVER.<br /><br />Lets say for argument's sake the costumes do come from China at that size, they can, if they choose to get the bigger bras made in Trinidad and decorated.<br /><br />That is what Trinidad Carnival Diaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00740546075922616502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23364844.post-7370002272787356262009-08-26T09:30:06.969-04:002009-08-26T09:30:06.969-04:00Big fat steups... Circumstances beyond their contr...Big fat steups... Circumstances beyond their control my arse.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08961394308781644374noreply@blogger.com