Candy Bracketween?!?

Yes, you can blame The Today Show on NBC for this post. They put out this bracket. Americans must love brackets. I like them. But do we care about that? We care about what Halloween candy reign supreme according to me, Outspoken_Diva. Because on this platform only my opinion counts. Plus, Halloween candy is nostalgic for me. It's the one time of the year, we got to eat candy, without restrictions.

Round 1

York vs 3 Musketeers

3 Musketeers

Chocolate & Mint is not enjoyable for me.

Mounds vs Almond Joy

Almond Joy

I'm not a fan of coconut. But my mom, Muh Diva loves Almond Joy.

Twix vs Reece's

Reece's

This one is hard. It's Caramel & Cookies versus Peanut Butter. Peanut Butter it is.

I hate Twix got out early

M&Ms vs Skittles

M&Ms

I can't remember the last time I had Skittles. But I know I had M&Ms at the beginning of the pandemic shelter-in-place because of boredom & stress.

Milky Way vs Snickers

Snickers

I am not a fan of chocolate candy without nuts or crispy cereal.

Twizzlers vs Starbursts

Starburst

I've had cravings for Starburst. I usually eat Twizzlers only because they're around.

100 Grand vs Baby Ruth

100 Grand

I don't remember 100 Grand. But I know I'm not a fan of Baby Ruth

Payday vs Butterfinger

Butterfinger

Peanut Butter is the best version of peanuts.

Round 2

Almond Joy vs 3 Musketeers

3 Musketeers

The Battle of the Dislikes

Coconut vs Plain Soft Chocolate

Reeces vs M&Ms

Reece's

M&Ms are just one note. Reece's has two flavors.

Snickers vs Starburst

Starburst

I like Snickers a lot. But I prefer fruity candy over chocolate.

100 Grand vs Butterfinger

Butterfinger

Again I don't remember 100 Grand. I may not have had one.

Round 3

3 Musketeers vs Reece's

Reece's

I don't like soft one-note chocolate.

Starburst vs Butterfinger

Starburst

Butterfinger gets caught in my teeth.

Final Round

Reece's vs Starburst

Let me just say the facts. I Love Peanut Butter. And I could eyeball this bracket and knew what candy would win. 

So, Congrats to Reece's. You're not my favorite. Heath Bars, Laffy Taffy(Except Banana), & Pixy Stix(I have no, zero self-control with Pixy Stix.) come before you. But you are still tasty to my taste buds. And we thank The Today Show for not putting those on this bracket. My tastes bubs don't need to know they miss them.

Oh HERE are the results of The Today Show's official brackets. I'm kinda not shocked. People love that candy. It is popular. And if you dare fill out this bracket, let me know your results. 

Happy Halloween!!!

As Always Talking to You in Adult Terms!

Sallie's 45 Divas (Answering Questions)

 

Yeah, the answered videos are ready. I had some time recently to film. Cherish the moment. I never know how to fill my free time. Maybe next time I might get some reading done. Lord knows I need to read a few books to fulfill my goal.

Q: Saw this meme floating around. Do you agree?

A:  Heck Yeah!!! Remember I answer this as a woman who has never been to jail. But I need it all in writing(notarized), copies of the writings, & my own lawyer. And I want the Lori Loughlin & Felicity Huffman treatment. I don't trust the government not to fool me out of my freedom. They could be more in cahoots with my pimp, Sallie Mae & her bi-racial niece, Navient(Freddy Mac's daughter) than they already are. Trusting them could lead me to death row. In my deal, I want promises that after that week, I walk away free of debt and owe no man.

This Post's Video Q&A 

Don't forget, if you have any questions, email them to C.OUT.SPOKEN.DIVA@gmail.com or leave them the comment section below or on the social media site where you see this post. I will answer them.

As Always Talking to You in Adult Terms

Child...Don't Ask(Answering Questions)

This post should have been the 2nd or 3rd Answering Questioning video on this blog. Oh well, it is here now. I know you asked the question. I answered it. Oh, you didn't see it on the blog. Here's why. Hope I'm not too stern. LoL

Don't forget, if you have any questions, email them to C.OUT.SPOKEN.DIVA@gmail.com or leave them the comment section below or on the social media site where you see this post. I will answer them.

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A Fictional Character? That's Very Telling... (October Awareness)

Let me be honest. I am writing this post in September. I am writing this in September because this is when I saw the foolishness. And maybe by October, there will be people who will think this post is overkill. I won't because speaking against Domestic Violence(DV) and harmful attitudes about it is never overkill.

There is a show many (including me) watched this summer called P-Valley. I talked about it HERE. Domestic Violence is a part of one of the storylines in that show. Spoiler Alert!

A character, Keyshawn a*k*a Miss Mississippi points a gun at a man who cares for her, Diamond so that he would stop beating on her abuser(who is also racist, by the way), Derrick. It was painful to see. But Social Media lost its collective mind. And forgot one real fact,

There are Keyshawns among us every day.

Seeing the comments about the situation made me sad.

"She's a dumb b*tch"

"The List of People Who Can Go to Hell: 

5. Keyshawn"

"Give Hailey the gun back, your silly *ss don't know who to point it at"

Those are the few I could stomach to share. 

I am sad because they are not reserved just for that character of this show. I know they are not. This is how some people talk to and about domestic violence victims in the real world.

And it is a shame. No matter how much advocates, like the writer's room of P-Valley, teach & preach about the psychological perspective of DV victims, numerous people still want to finger wag the sufferers.

But folks like P-Valley because it "keeps it real". But that storyline is not fake, as well. And actual victims, the Real Keyshawns saw & heard the comments on the vlogs & podcasts, the GIFs, & the tweets. But the other sad reality is that some of it came from current & surviving victims, also. My heart goes out to them all.

This Mindset Has to Stop!!!

*sigh*

Can't believe this was the direction this October Awareness post had to go. You know what... while you're being mean to a fictional victim of Domestic Violence, make sure your loved ones and/or you are doing self-checks for breast cancer. Also, ladies, go get your mammograms. Be proactive in your awareness of Breast Cancer & Domestic Violence.

Save the Tatas

Keep Your Cruelty to Yourself

As Always Talking to You in Adult Terms!!!