In this corner, reigning from the Deep South, wearing the Pink Victoria’s Secret sweats… is Kimberly.
On last night’s episode of Real World XX: Hollywood, Kimberly tore into Brianna for being “ghetto” (minus the fabulous). Many of you have reacted strongly to their conflict. zsm said:
“i can’t believe people like Kim still exist. she’s ignorant and racist. kim, i hope u don’t get caught after dark in the most ‘innercity blackville.’”
And there was a lot more where that came from. So I did what any other nosy-ass blogger would do about the sitch — emailed Kim to ask for an explanation. And now it’s been broughten:
“Let me start by trying to express my utmost appreciation for the overwhelming support and love I have received. I cannot possibly respond to all of the emails, but I do read them. Everything means so much to me, and it has served as such an encouragement.
The Real World is a social experiment. Seven VERY different people are put in a house from all different backgrounds and walks of life. The intro to the show, “To find out what happens when people stop being polite and start being real,” was written for a reason. Watching the show would be boring if everyone were the same or if everyone got along. I personally never had a problem getting along with people until I moved into that house.
Growing up in the South, one is taught to be polite and mannered. I was astonished at the behavior of some of my roommates. Does this mean their behavior was “wrong?” NO! This just means I was not raised the same way. Does this mean I went into the house being “judgmental?” YES! The point of the “experience” is to learn more about yourself, your roommates, and to develop an open mind and new ways of thinking. Unfortunately, you the viewers don’t get to see a lot of that because the show is edited for entertainment. That means that there will only be 1% of what was filmed shown on television.
Do I regret the things I said? No. This is because when one says they regret something, they wish it never happened. I personally am thankful I said those things because I was able to have my roommates explain to me that in other areas of the country it was unacceptable.
This brings me to all the lovely mail I have received…
First, let me say while I appreciate all of the grammatical errors and vocabulary that one would never find in Webster’s Dictionary, it is extremely ironic that authors of such emails are judging me based on preconceived stereotypes of a Southern girl. It is obvious that these people should have looked in the mirror long before they thought about judging me. As all of us know, that is not the way the world works, so we move on.
In conclusion, I hope that everyone finds it in their heart to stick with the show and see how all of the roommates grow individually as well as a whole. That said, I must warn you: it gets much worse before it gets better.”
Until next time, go green or go home,
Kimberly
www.teamkimberly.com
April 27th, 2008 at 10:57 am
YOUR DREAMS OF BEING ON E! ARE SHOT. YOU WERE ON THE STATION, BUT NOT IN A GOOD WAY. I HOPE EVERYTHING WORKS OUT FOR YOU.
April 27th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
oh gosh. everyone needs to chill out a liitle… she said some things that shouldn’t have been said, but i imagine others have made comments about white or black people - it just wasn’t aired arcross america, and the funny part is by the end of the season half of you people will be saying kim is one of your favorites from the show.. racism is always going to be a problem, but it’s what you make of it… this is just causing more drama and controverary and it’s not helping to fix the problem it’s just making it worse..
kim - i think your human and normal, and even though things were said that make you look bad i don’t think your an awful person like these people are saying. i think people are over reacting, and making it a big deal and that’s just making things such as racism worse - everyone is playing the “victem…” its just not needed.
April 27th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
OH… PS. this is considered so awful, and kim is such an awful person for saying these things but what happen when tyrie and davis got into an argument and davis dropped the “n” bomb…? was he an awful person? did he get attacked? i just think it’s ridiculous that people are saying she’s racist and such an awful person - she’s human. i’ve said things i’ve regreted at some point, everyone does… i don’t think it’s fair she’s getting attacked for it.
April 27th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Speechless. Thats what you have left me. Its so sad how prejudice you are. I have lots of beautiful friends a lot more beautiful then you and they would never say half of the stuff that came out of your mouth. I think you either need to be educated or go talk to a someone who is because the way you are talking i can see that your going to be getting in to a lot of fights. and next time you want to use the word ghetto look it up. ghetto is a way of living not an way to describe someone. maybe you should use a dictionary to learn how to use a word. some people dont have thing handed to them like you do and other people who live like you sometimes u have to step into someone eles shoes to realize what is going on in the world.
April 27th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
I think that it is sad to hear what Kim said about black people. Although she seems to be well spoken, she is very ignorant and obviously was not raised correctly. I believe that she has lived a very sheltered life and has not spent very much time in diverse situations. I do feel that racism exists but to hear those kinds of ignorant comments being made by a young person was very upsetting. Kim really needs to spend time doing some researching. She has a lot of growing up to do if she plans on going anywhere in life!
April 27th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
man u guys cut her some slack..u guys are getting mad at her and judging,calling her racist, and ignorant because of what she said..u all are doing the same thingso that makes u the same ignorant…judging someone before knowing them…this is a “reality” show..and we all know they are gonna edit stuff just to make more drama and ratings.
April 27th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
First of all let me start with the fact that BOTH Kim and Bri said things that were racist. In response to Kim’s racist comment, Bri replies with the term “white b***h”, while banging her hands on the fence. I think most people didn’t hear that part due to the fact everyone was shocked by Kim’s ignorant comment. It’s actually sad to see not only ONE racist but TWO live in the same house. But what was even worse than either of those comments was when Kim attempted to belittle Bri about her being a stripper. I believe it was episode 1 when Kim asked Bri to show her how to “work the pole.” NOT ONLY IS SHE A RACIST BUT SHE’S ALSO A COMPLETE HYPOCRITE!!! Great combination KIM!
April 27th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Kim disgusts me. She gives women and caucasians a bad name. People like her are the reason there is still racial tension in this country.
It doesnt matter that what the television audience sees is only 1% of what really goes on, you still made outlandish statements and make yourself out to be ignorant and a “dumb blonde”. I dont care where you’re from or how you were raised you should know that you dont demean people because of their professional, ethnic, racial, or social backgrounds!
April 27th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
I am from South Carolina and Kim is proof that we still have a big race problem here. She is what many of the whites are here and it’s sad. Thats Southern Hospitaility for ya!
April 27th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Ummm…like none of you people has ever said anything mean to someone when you are pissed? She never said that people of color are stupid-hello!!!! You people are being prejudiced for calling her a racist in the first place. Lighten up…talk about touchy.
April 27th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
WOW!!! Your comments on the show were horrible, but reading your comment to the hate mail is just as terrible. We know the show is about being real, but it is sad that there are people that still think like you. Also, you stated, “I personally am thankful I said those things because I was able to have my roommates explain to me that in other areas of the country it was unacceptable.” You are using being from the south as an excuse. I am from South Carolina ~ born and raised. Comments like that is NOT / NEVER was acceptable in the south either. Maybe you were raised like that, but don’t blame it on being from the south.
April 27th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
I’m from the Ghetto and by being an Educated African American is All Fine and Everything but by writing that on this blog still doesnt change the way people like Kim are whatever her name is that called her roomate GHETTO AND ETC….We have to Over come people like that and make Our Futures Better to prove them wrong….but now i think MTV shouls replace her,because by letting her stay on the show there message is we Don’t mine Racial Words and Nothing will be Done….if an african American said a Racial word towards a White roomate he/she would be facing the Jail Time & ETC………
April 27th, 2008 at 11:20 pm
Your response in no way embodied an apology and its slightly sad that this isn’t a lesson that you have learned earlier, so I assume you have just lived a very insular life in whatever town you hail from. In your anger the things that you blurted out revealed how fundamentally ignorant you were and from your response it doesn’t seem as though you have grown from the experience. Its sad that you ended up being a representation of a stereotypical ignorant southern Caucasian, but I hope that the country doesn’t take your example to reflect poorly upon anyone but yourself. Also, I don’t think anyone judged you on a preconceived stereotype but instead you proved to those watching that you fit into the preconceived stereotype. It was your behavior that so neatly placed you in that box.
April 27th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
The definition of racism is an individual believing that they are superior due to the color of ones skin. With what Kim said was awful, but her true racism did not show until this so called apology. She is basically telling people that because she was raised in the South and that it’s the Real World that she should be exempt from criticism. Maybe Kim should take an African-American studies class before she starts calling people ignorant and uneducated. By the way this is coming from a white male from Kansas who is an African World Studies minor in college. So to Kim thanks for making white people look stupid.
April 28th, 2008 at 12:56 am
Sweetie….let me enlighten you a bit. The Ghetto has some of the most loving, family oriented people you may ever meet. The Ghetto is a place where people are poor in a monetary sense but rich in so many other ways that you can not put a price on.
At 44 years old, I only learned an appreciation for the GHETTO after living in one and loving the people I met and eventually called friends and family. And yes I am black.
So before you young ladies (and I mean BOTH you and Brianna) toss that term around…KNOW what it means and what it is all about. To make the word Ghetto sysnonamus with BAD BEHAVIOR is wrong.
There are so many thing in the suburbs that white america hides….so is it right for me to call you a child molesting, wife beating, alcoholic etc…because of where you come from? No it isnt!!!
But seeing as I have lived in both surroundings maybe I just have a better understanding of what to say and not to say to someone?
God Blessa
April 28th, 2008 at 1:29 am
Okay, so Kim called Brianna ghetto. There was in no way any inference that “ghetto” meant “urban African American”, whether in the context Kim used or whatnot. People are so quick to pull the racist card when they see the chance to.
I am not African nor Caucasian. However, I do admit that my friends and I call non-classy people “ghetto”. This is in no way referring to “urban African Americans” (as Will put it). Stop making that assumption.
April 28th, 2008 at 4:22 am
Kim seems like she just grew up ignorant, its not really her fault. Just another ignorant person, throw her in the pile with the others.
April 28th, 2008 at 5:16 am
It is unfortunate for those in America that believe there is no longer a problem with race. It is a huge illusion and although Kim your comments were hard to hear, you were being honest. The problem lies with those who are always PC but behind closed doors, they are as racist as the KKK. Racism still exists in America, in fact it exists in the entire world. Just because one who says things that aren’t racist in public doesn’t mean he isn’t spitting out racist remarks in private. So Kim, I’m glad that you’ve learned from this experience and opened up many people’s eyes to the problem. People will try to crucify you of course but remember it’s about your experience and your growth. Your responsibility is to yourself, your true self. This problem lies so much deeper than the comments you’ve made. Hopefully this will bring attention to the problem in a positive way. PACE
April 28th, 2008 at 11:36 am
How is saying ‘ghetto’ a racist comment? Also, is saying somewhere is ‘balcville’ really that racist? No because most of the urban areas in this country are populated by blacks. 80% of black people live in urban areas. Brianna is black too. So all this added up means that nothing Kimberly said was racist. Brianna is ghetto, simple as that. All you people looking for racial issues and overtones need to get over it and yourselves. You are the biggest problem with this issue. And consider this before you judge- I live in Detroit, the #2 blackest city in the US, so I know what I’m talking about.
April 28th, 2008 at 11:55 am
you must feel like the girl in the well putting the lotion in the basket. That is going to be tough to climb out.
April 28th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Kim, where do I begin? Your attempt at an apology was horrid! You write like a spoiled, “hold my breath till I faint” kind of child. You thought it was going to be all about you on this. Even the responses you feel that you should give thanks to for supporting you are weak. You know why? Because your behavior wasn’t that of the “southern belle” you portray yourself as. I’ll get to the comments you made to Bri in a minute. First, Ms. Belle, you laying up in bed with some guy you just met a day or two ago, doesn’t go over well for the “southern belle” image you try to claim. Your attempt at trying to be a “southern belle” is drowned by your hunger and need for attention, from every guy in the house. Second, the night that the ignorant comments were made, you were acting as though the house was exclusively yours and had an attitude of what you say goes. The proper thing would have been to dis-invite some of the guests you over-invited (to make it fair), and allow others to have their guests there too. Not take over the place as if no one else mattered. Your attempt at getting attention worked, you completely overreacted in the situation. Unless you were coached from behind the scenes in order to get ratings, but even still, you have to think morals “southern belle”, and how far you would go for the limelight. I guess you showed what YOU would do for that klondike bar, huh? Third, the way you look down your nose at Bri is sad. Just hope there never comes a time Mz. Southern Belle, that you have to think outside the box in order to get that journalist job you want so badly. If they ask you to get on the pole, would you do it? Would you tell anyone you did? I don’t think so. Oh, but, wait, in a way you already did by those racists comments you made on national television. If you could do that and blemish your “southern belle” persona, I just wonder what you would do behind closed doors? See that’s the difference between being an adult as opposed to being a sneaky, step on anybody to get what you want person, nose in the air, wannabe southern belle. Bri was forthright about what she did in her life. Not to say she was proud of what she has done, but she knows where she’s been and where she’s trying to get to, and above all being up front and keeping it REAL. Speaking to what I guess she assumed were her friends(?). You on the other hand requests that she be “normal”. That’s funny. Would it had been “normal” for her to tell you “don’t get redneck?” or made reference to your community with something like hee-hawville? I don’t think you would have appreciated that. Or, maybe that’s the “normal” you spoke of. Looking at the on-air apology, that was so flippant and phony, and you ended it with “i love you”. You really showed just how much you were concerned about anyone’s feelings except your own. Take a look at the clip for yourself, you breeze through your “I’m sorry and I love you” with this “look down your nose” air about you. Think about it, with all the feedback you received, is there the slightest possibility that you may have been off base with your comments and attitude? Perhaps not, after reading your sorry excuse for an apology, it sad to think that you actually believe what you wrote. You talk about being a journalist, you have to change your way of thinking and seeing real world.
April 28th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
I think everyone needs to lay off of Kim a bit. First of all, she called her “ghetto”. Who hasn’t used that term?? AND there are so many other terms she could’ve used, that I’m shocked everyone is making such a big deal out of her using “ghetto”. Everyone at one point or another has made a racial comment…the only difference between that and this is that Kim said it on public television. I praise Kim for going on T.V. and completely being herself. She’s not trying to put herself out there as someone she’s not. This is the “Real World” and these people are being real. Why wasn’t it a big deal with Sarah said that the first impression she got from Dave was as being a typical high school jock? Probably because they’re both white. Plus, they’re all put into really stressful situations, and nobody other than those on the shows can say how they’d handle it.
And to those who continue to judge Kim based on this blog and the character MTV created for the show, you are pretty much doing the same exact thing that you’re criticizing her for.
April 28th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Whatever big deal she said it and theres is no turning back. for future reference think before you speak!!!! just take care of yourself and remember your on T.V! you never know!!!!!
April 28th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
I am a white female who was born and raised in Columbia South Carolina. Kim is from Columbia as well. I just want to let everyone know who is looking at these blogs that myself, and several others in the state are very embarassed by Kim’s behavior. This is not how we wanted to be represented at all. This is not how we act. There are some people like Kim who do still exhist, i’m not denying that, but people like that are everywhere. It is not just here. I think what Kim did was absolutley wrong. Obviously her family did nto raise her with “manners” because if she had any manners or tact at all she would not have said the awful things she did on national television! To you Kim, It is because of uneducated people like you that the world thinks so poorly still of the South. You should be ashamed of the way you represented our state, and the way you have made African American people feel everywhere!
April 28th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
Everyone needs to seriously move on. Kim is an awesome person. All you are seeing is like a small fraction is going on. WE ALL SAY GHETTO. GET OVER IT! I don’t care what other people call me or call my race. I am very secure with myself and with everyone with whom I come in contact with….Black, White, Hispanic….whatever and I from SC and I am proud of it. Those of you judging “The South” you are being JUST as stereotypical as what you say Kim is. There are issues everyewhere but saying things like I am reading on here and Bashing someone for just being who they are…..thats whats wrong with us all today Nothing is ever good enough and we all are trying to get one up on the next person. Leave her alone bc she did nothing wrong. You have all made a racist comment sometime in your life and if you say you haven’t you are a liar. It happens…but we aren’t perfect and neither is she. COME ON! Get off KIM! She was drunk and trying to push buttons. She is not racist and she is probably the most down to earth person you will ever meet. MOVE ON!
April 28th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Life Goes on!!!
April 28th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
She is so dumb. Why would you say that no one cute comes from the inner city of detroit? Have you ever been there? I’m guessing not, if you’re calling it an inner city. So many stereotypes from this girl. She just makes her self look stupid.
April 28th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
kim,
i think that there was nothing wrong with what you said this show is about being real and thats what you are.. i love u and keep being yourself..if people get like that to you then u need to stick up for yourself and thats what you did.
April 28th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Kim,
I can contest with you 100% about people’s preconcieved notions about Southern white girls. I have grown up in the south all my life, and personally, I find it apalling that we are still looked at as “the racial south”. It’s almost as if people I meet presume I am an uneducated racist upon hearing I am from Georgia when actually, they couldn’t be furthur from the truth. I think I speak for the majority when I say we have all at some point been put in a situation where we have become hostile with another person. I can only imagine those feelings to be intensified when you suddenly find yourself living with this person, allowing the invasion of your personal space. The words you chose, as has been said, were probably not the best choice and I can see the negative connotation the word “ghetto” might have to the viewers. As you mentioned, the whole story is never given; this is a show intended strictly for entertainment, and god forbid people see the just side of the argument. It just wouldn’t be as interesting! I respect you for publicly addressing this issue. I am sure you are under an enormous amount of pressure, having your every move scrutinized by the public eye. But remember, keep your head up. This was one mistake, and without them, how could we learn the important life lessons that help us grow as humans? Keep the southern pride alive, girl.
April 28th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Hey sweetheart, I heard F O X news has a spot for you next to Bill O’Reilly and Rush Limbaugh is looking for a co host. I think you would be a perfect fit. Good Luck trying to make it…Jesus teaches us to forgive and love those that hate you so I won’t say anything else but I’m praying for you.
April 28th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
People keep offering up the definition of ghetto. In this case, and this is just my opinion, it does not matter what it really means. It was the way she used it. She doesn’t even know what it really means. She intended for it to be hurtful and offensive. I think that if you intend for something to be hurtful, then the real definition of it doesn’t matter. You are choosing to offend somebody. And she absolutely knew what she was doing.
Just as people have the right to think Kim’s antics are no big deal, people also have the right to be appalled by them. I hear a lot of talk about people needing to get over it, and that there are much bigger things going on in the world. It is true, there are much bigger things going on in the world. But clearly, if you feel the necessity to take the time to point this out to all of us who need to “just get over it” then why are you here? There are bigger things going on the world just as you said.
April 28th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
THIS IS JUST A SIMPLE CASE OF SOME WHITE PEOPLE THAT WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND WHY SAYING “DONT GET GHETTO ONE ME” IS A BAD THING TO SAY TO A BLACK PERSON ITS A SHAME HOW SOME PEOLE DONT THINK THIS IS A BIG DEAL
April 28th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Kim,
The “ghetto” and “blackville” comments you made on last weeks episode make me feel embaressed to be from the south. I was brought up in a small southern town, much like yours i imagine, and never in a million years would i even think of saying things like that. I am fully aware of the way the south works and how as young ladies we are broght up to be polite, however we are also tought to bite our tonuge. Something you must hae forgoten about. Using being brought up in the south is a awful excuse for saying such ignorant things. You have completly embaressed yourself and should be ashamed.
By the way, i almost had to shut my t.v. off because the sound of your voice was like nails against a chalkboard.
April 28th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
Just leave Kim alone, and whoever said she wouldent be a reporeter on E , that was dumb do you know how many famous people have made mistakes in the past.. clearly not.
April 28th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
After seeing your audition tape, it’s clear why MTV put you on the show; to start conflict with other women. And you did.
Just so you know, because I don’t think you’re as intelligent as your parent’s money has led you to believe, you represent a good portion of what is wrong with young women today. Superficial, catty, snobby, and in no way “polite and mannered” were the behaviors you displayed on your audition tape. The comments you made were comments I would expect from a 13 year-old girl not a 24 year-old woman.
As for your argument with Brianna. Nothing new for me from a “blonde Southern belle” as you claim to be and nothing new from MTV. I hope you did learn from your experience on this show and continue to grow. You need to if you wish to become a self-respecting woman.
Signing off from “Blackville.”
April 29th, 2008 at 12:11 am
I’m not really mad, because like a few other people have said on this blog everyone has said something out of the way before but how that was the 1st thing to come out of ur mouth and u kept saying over and over “let’s not be Ghetto”. After that I was like whatever she mad.. But then u went back in to the house and was say things like inner-city “blackville” that’s when I kinda was lke whta the hell…
But like I was taught while growing up “Cant take back what you said” but I just wish u could have atleast said something to the effect of “I kno what I said was rude” but u mainly said whatever I could careless…
It’s nt gonna stop me from watchin the show but It just makes me think less of u…
~Sorry!
April 29th, 2008 at 1:11 am
Kim,
I am a white, college girl from a well off suburban town. I have to say that I was offended by your comments. I think that you are putting the white community to shame. I knew the stereotypes of the south but I thought that people there still knew better.. what the hell did you learn in high school. I would think that someone who was taught to be “polite and well-mannered” would definitly know better and not say such offensive things. You do not seem polite or well-mannered. Also, that was the most horrible response, it sounds like your trying to defend yourself when honestly you should just admitt that what you said was WRONG. When you said that you learned that saying those things are unacceptable to say in other parts of the country, that was also offensive and probably the one of the worst things you could have said in response to your comments. It is not acceptable to say those things in any part of this country. I really hoped that you learned something from the real world. I also think you should write an apology. It doesn’t mean that you are regretting what happened it just means that you realize that those things are not acceptable to say ANYWHERE. If you don’t want to write an apology for your sake, do it for the sake of your career. No one is going to want to watch you host any news entertainment show. Also for the sake of where you are from, your hometown. Your giving it a bad rep. Good Luck. Hope you smartened up and learned something and opened up your mind.
April 29th, 2008 at 5:54 am
Kim,
From your website i thought that this experience with diversity had humbled you, had opened your eyes to the error of your actions and words and had forced you to reevaluate your views and mindset. As you’ve stated and as many of your fans in your defense have stated, you’re a product of your upbringing and background and although that does not always excuse your actions it does help to explain. Thus, most people would not be looking to blame or point fingers if you’ve proven to have grown as a person, learn from your experience and expressed genuine concern and apologies for those that you may have offended or hurt by your comments. With all that being said, I wanted to let you know that i withheld judgment because according to your website you had opened your mind and changed, but this half hearted, non-apology proves that you haven’t come as far as we all hoped. You’ve thrown away a valuable opportunity to redeem yourself. I sincerely hope that you see why your actions may be offensive, off putting and hurtful and find it in yourself to make amends for your sake. Do it for your career if nothing else because people do not want to watch a racist, loose canon entertainment reporter. We already have Joan Rivers for that.
April 29th, 2008 at 6:03 am
Kim,
If you’ve truly learned from this ’social experiment’ as you claim you have then you would not be attempting to defend your actions. I’m sure it’s hard to have an entire nation watch and comment on things you’ve done or said in unguarded moments but true self reflection requires you to take in criticism and turn them into positives in your life. Forget being so defensive, what’s important is to realize where you may have gone wrong and identify ways in which you could have handled each situation better. You don’t have to take my advice, but i speak from experience and this can only help you.
April 29th, 2008 at 11:09 am
Your response to your television appearance tells me more about you than any four minute clip ever could.
You don’t want to grow. You want to insult people. You really don’t want to learn about others, why they feel the way they do about your behavior. You want to continue to parade around with a superior attitude all the while trying to be a martyr.
If you really want to grow, learn about what it is to be privileged. I’m not talking about economic wealth; I’m talking about white privilege. Best described here:
http://www.amptoons.com/blog/archives/2005/12/02/privilege-is-driving-a-smooth-road-and-not-even-knowing-it/
You put yourself in the public eye. You said those very racist things that were hurtful to many people. Don’t act shocked when people lash out at you – YOU put yourself out there……
April 29th, 2008 at 11:09 am
Funny that all of you are on here bashing Kim. Did anyone check out the poll MTV has going where 51% of the voters think Kim was actually right?
Maybe she did step out of line. But honestly Bri did too. None of you actually know exactly what happened in the events leading up to that, all we know is what MTV showed us. I’m guessing they were both a little drunk and emotional. This whole show is about putting people together to learn and for the viewers to see the drama.
All of you need to take a deep look at yourself. Its reality tv.
April 29th, 2008 at 11:28 am
i am hurt by the use of the word “BLACKVILLE” and i think she need to realize that she hurt alot of people by sayin that
April 29th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Its just crazy man, um 26 years old and I live on the gulf coast and lived and grew up around white people my whole life. The way you used the word ghetto was almost like you were saying *##%#*! And its real ~%%?~# up because I dont have a grudge or a problem with white people some of my closest friends are white and they know how to talk to me and I know how to talk to them. When you say certain things you really should think first,because I know right now its alot of people that wish you ill will,but if you made a mistake take the blame I mean everybody see your true side when you get mad thats all of us. Im a black man 26 in america, I wasnt a slave, I wasnt in a civil rights movement, Im not in a gang. Im just trying to live life. But I came into this world being hated. So watch your mouth and think about the good guys.
April 29th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
She doesn’t regret the things she said? She isn’t sorry for her offensive statements? I guess hoping for an apology was hoping for too much. At least we can all be assured this oblivious woman will never have the type of job she dreams of. Karma is a Kimberly!
April 29th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
As an African-American, I really wasn’t offended by what you said on the latest episode. I was disappointed, but not offended. I mean its not like you said the ‘N’ word. However, the things you said were immature and I understand why other African-Americans would be offended.
With that said, I feel that it’s a little early in the season to label someone a racist. I hope nobody is trying to harm you because I think you’ve become a better person since you left Hollywood.
So regardless of what the show airs, I wish you the best.
April 29th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
This is what America approves of.
Any other way and everyone will be shouting
and jumping.
April 29th, 2008 at 5:43 pm
Well, I think that you were being Dramatic that night
You were yelling and making a fool of yourself for no reason
You could have just pulled Brianna a side to talk to her.
Think before you speak because one day you will not be in the Real World House
Good Luck
April 29th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
Dear Kim-
Could you please swallow your pride for about 2.5 seconds and listen to what people are trying to tell you. I don’t care that you used the term ghetto, that didn’t bother me as much as you saying, “lets act normal”. Who are you to justify what normal is? But then to make matters worse you say an outrageous comment about inner city black ville? Skin color doesn’t matter honey, I don’t know what century you are living in. I’m white, but some of my best friends are from all different races. Kim, have you ever even been friends with an African American person? They are great people!! It hurts to know that there are still people like you in this world, and you have no right to judge anyone! Only god can judge didn’t you ever learn that? Smarten up honey, the public won’t embrace you with an attitude like yours. And if you want to talk about grammatically correct, why don’t you look in the mirror? Is black ville in the dictionary? I don’t think so. You should really consider a sincere apology and not use The Real World being an experiment for the reasons of your actions.
Use your head a little more and think before you speak!!
- Kimberly
April 29th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Oh and Kim one more thing!!
Nothing pisses me off more than a person like you who uses things that people do to piss them off. Also someone who acts all cool with someone and once they start fighting, brings out the other persons worst qualities makes them feel bad about themselves. You know Bri has certain anger issues and instead of you walking away and solving the problem by having a few of the guests leave, you went in and got the whole house involved. Grow up, stop causing problems, no one cares about your strong opinions. OK now I’m done
- Kim
April 29th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Kim, WOW! You take a little jab at all those haters with your “grammatical errors and words Websters Dictionary has never heard of” comment, and yet you forget your own use of “BLACKVILLE”.
Ironic? NOt really. It just show cases your ability to overlook your own shortcomings and hone in on everyone else’s.
You act sweet and innocent, you attempt charming, but come off ignorant, two-faced and b***hy!!