Cause they raping everybody out here
I've literally been searching the internet for hours. HELP ME PLEASE!
What happens after you go viral? How does Internet stardom change your life, and what unfolds when the world is captivated by you?
Few people can answer these questions, and amongst that small number is Kevin “Antoine” Dodson of “Hide Your Kids, Hide Your Wife”. Kevin turned into an overnight celebrity after his local news interview about the invasion of his family’s home became a meme via the accompanying auto-tuned hit “Bed Intruder Song” in 2010. His lasting icon status gained him widespread recognition and features in Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas and the BET Hip Hop Awards.
In this episode of The Anthony Sarandrea Show, Anthony and Kevin discuss how Kevin’s meme status brought him incredible opportunities over the last decade, the cut-throat nature of online fame today, and what it takes to catch international attention. Tune in to this fascinating episode for an inside look at an Internet superstar.
What You'll Learn:
How Internet culture has changed over the past 10 years with the increasing prevalence of viral videos. What Kevin experienced working with celebrities such as Flavor Flav and Ellen Degeneres. Why authenticity and a deep understanding of your own desires are vital in pursuing your dreams. And much more!
Favorite Quote:
“Show your talent ‘cause a lot of people say it's not what you know, it's who you know, [and] I believe that to a certain extent. Because when you do not display your talent, it only lasts for so long. And if you’re being authentic and you showcase your real talent, that's your gimmick, it’ll take you far.”
- Kevin “Antoine” Dodson
My narcissistic father is the portrait of The Narcissist’s Prayer.
That didn’t happen- & if it did, it wasn’t that bad- & if it was, that’s not a big deal- & if it is, that’s not my fault- & if it was, I didn’t mean it- & if I did, you deserved it.
He owns up to NOTHING, everything he has ever done is a direct & cosmic response to the faults and failings of anyone and everyone else.
If I have ever made a point, ever proved to him that his shit life and shit situations are directly his doing, he would talk circles around me until the dead horse is beaten so far into the ground that it’s buried.
I developed coping skills to tune him out so that I wouldn’t succumb to his guilt trips and tirades
Steve Irwin, Gordon Ramsay and Antoine Dodson are to thank.
Any time my “father” would begin his bullshit, I would repeat his bullshit in my head, borrowing the accent and/or verbiage of any of the above gentleman. I would repeat it like my NDad was speaking, so that his venomous tongue lost its poison.
NDad- “You know, I was on the way to the casino once, but your mom called and said she was going school shopping for you. She had the audacity to ask me for money to help, so I skipped my casino fun. Just for you! So you technically owe me lost wages.”
My brain (In Steve Irwin voice)- “Crikey! I’m a horrid addict, can’t not gamble a day to save my life. Crikey, I’m just a bloomin’ idiot to think this Sheila would owe me money.”
NDad- “I didn’t have to live in the trailer park. I lived there so you would have a stable home since your mom moved twice.”
My brain (In Gordon Ramsay voice)- “I’m a fucking idiot sandwich. I’m such a panini head because I truly think you’ll believe that I ever did anything to ever benefit you. Fucking arsehole, I am.”
NDad- “Your mom has no sense of humor. She used to get so upset that I wouldn’t get a job, then she would be upset that I wouldn’t babysit you. Wouldn’t you consider watching a baby a JOB? I would, yet I was the bad guy because I wouldn’t babysit you.”
My brain (In Antoine Dodson voice)- “Hide ya sense, hide ya reasoning, because I’m bullshitting everybody up in here.”
It may not work for you, but it worked for me, and I am blissfully coming up on a year of NC here soon.
Mr Dodson said that he didn't need to come and confess because, I quote "we gon find you and you can run and tell that homeboy" so I am wondering if he was correct.
