There are questions that have plagued the human psyche since the beginning of time. Which came first—the chicken or the egg? If a tree falls in the woods and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound? Paper or plastic?
Black culture is truly no exception.
Where are those kids from the Miseducation of Lauryn Hill interludes? I need to know.
— Lee Mo (@Musica_LeeMo) May 28, 2017
In fact, they're even better.
There are questions that have stood the test of time, making us toss and turn every time we mutter them. They have also curated some of the best heated discussions at cookouts, offices, brunches and, of course, our social media timelines. Who knows if we'll ever have the answers? Personally, I think the mystery is way better than the closure we'd receive if someone provided deciphering details. Black culture is all about fellowship and fun; questions like these only strengthen the transcendent bond we've shared for generations and generations. While this post won't cover them all (a series is definitely a possibility), I've gathered a few of those thought-provoking questions here, to really get your brain moving.
1. Where did Judy from Family Matters go when she travelled up the stairs for the last time?
2. Can we even be mad at Tasha, the Chase Bank Teller?
3. Does Piccolo from Dragon Ball Z get a black pass?
4. Why on earth would Lloyd say "she's 5'2'' but I want you"? Why was that even up for debate?
5. What was in that box Melania Trump gave to Michelle Obama? Did Michelle even open it to find out?
6. Does mo' money truly equal mo' problems?
7. To that same effect, is it finally safe to trust a big butt and a smile?
8. Who told the Obamas that they could live their best lives, wearing less and going out more?
9. How did Nelly receive that text Kelly sent in the "Dilemma" video if she was typing on Microsoft Excel?
10. Exactly what was in that fax Aretha Franklin sent to Dionne Warwick? Is Patti going to intervene?
11. How could Beyoncé wear both a blouse AND a gown in "Partition"?
12. Will we ever know what "promithes" were broken?
13. Who won Skate Wars the night the Ones forfeited in ATL?
14. How did Jay-Z survive losing 42 bricks?
15. What was running through Cissy Houston's mind during that Aretha performance?
16. Why aren't our legends immortal?
17. Will Freaknik ever have a successful comeback?
18. If it wasn't for sensationalized journalism, do you think we'd still have Tupac and Biggie?
19. Was Cleo's girlfriend mute in Set It Off? Why didn't she say anything?
20. Where are the founders of Black Planet today?
21. What came to be of Shirley and Barbara after they had their woman-to-woman moment?
22. Can the nay-hoo be our official calling sound?
23. In Bruno Mars' recent Morris Day-esque persona, who exactly is Julio and what's his job title (other than serving scampi and getting the car)?
24. Maxine Waters/Kamala Harris 2020 anyone?
25. Who won the boy: Monica or Brandy?
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