Hamilton Nolan: "Don’t Make That Rap Video"

Gawker editor (and the man behind the Northwestern posts) Hamilton Nolan shares his thoughts on why funny rap videos just aren’t that funny.

Andover kids. Celebukids. College kids. Old people. And—especially—Kreayshawn. Let me stop you right there. Whew! Glad I caught you. Hey, small tip: do not push that button. Do not touch that mic. Do not make that rap video.

Yeah, I know, it would come out awesome. Your idea is awesome. Totally. Whether a funny joke rap video that would be funny because it’s white kids rapping like they were black people (ha), or a completely serious stab at hip hop from someone with a heartbreaking lack of creativity, originality, or skill, your idea is great. And your passion? I really admire that. You don’t see that everywhere in this world. So cool that you’re not not afraid to run out and pursue your dreams no matter how many people wiser than you advise against it. You’re post-racial! You’re a free thinker! You don’t let the world put you in a box based on nothing more than prejudices against painfully embarrassing music!

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