throwback: TLC – “What About Your Friends”

TLC was such the muse. i can remember on HALLOWEEN in my CATHOLIC middle school, getting dressed up as our favorite singers and groups. i believe me and LA’KEA and another friend (i cannot remember at the moment) dressing up as TLC. i was CHILI, of course…not like i had a choice in the matter and not like i didn’t want to impersonate her for the day either.

i remember bringing condoms for our “costumes” (of oversized LEVI “UNBUTTON MY FLY” tees and bright colored denim shorts), since TLC was all about safe-sex and me being the rebel and perfectionist at such an early age i decided it was only fit for us to wear them like they did (pinned to their t-shirts). where did i find these condoms? oh the neighborhood bodega of course. that’s where we picked up our quarter waters and cool ranch DORITOS to eat on the way to school, early in the morning.

i remember proudly showing the school counselor who was more than liberal, MR. STEPHEN DUFFY. students could talk to him about any subject and he would listen without judgement. when i told him proudly what i brought to school, he (with a million questions) eventually asked me to hand it over.

at the time, i didn’t get what the big deal was at that moment…especially having a one pregnant middle school girl in our midst. i thought at least he would appreciate my intelligence in the matter. no dice.

anyways, heres the video.