So I grew up cracking up because of the humour of Booga Booga, Frank Delima, Andy Bumatai, Rap Reiplinger and nasty Mel Cabang (nah). These guys were hilarious. Their acts usually consisted of razzing people because of their race, racial stereotypes and other everyday activities of Hawaii. Even that song Mr. San Cho Lee was SO funny and oh so true. These were times when we could laugh about such things and not fear being labeled racist or sued for racial insensitivity, etc.This was true comic relief. People in Hawaii have struggled with the high cost of living and trying to make ends meet. Hawaii has it's specific issues such as the Occupation of Hawaii, Sovereignty, Crown Lands, Akaka Bill, OHA, lawsuits challenging privileges of Hawaiians, and a multitude more. These are issues that may take us on long journeys before we can see change, yet we have to be persistent and we all just have to ku'e one step at a time.Whenever I hear or see Rap, Frank,or any of our local comedians I just have to laugh because it 's like a conditioned reflex, if that makes any sense. I just have to smile and laugh. At that moment I'm given permission to let go of my conscious oughts, shoulds, rights, wrongs, etc. and truly enjoy the moment, chillax. This is true comic relief.Soon after, however I think of those who may be offended. Am I bigot and a rascist. I guess I am even though I'd like to think that I am not. I strive to live aloha, but sometimes it's a challenge.The song Mr. San Cho Lee ends "it's amazing we can all live in the same place". Can we?Check out the Legendary 1960 comedian Kent Bowman (www.youtube.com/watch?v=okDAHbmZSKc)
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From cookie to clothes to cut and like dat, but couldn't resist Obama kine ...like dat too! Kaohi