Learn the brief history of "Mammy" a U.S. stereotype, especially in the South, for a black woman who worked in a white family and nursed the family's children.
Very good breakdown of how the Mammy character was a form of minstrel. Many people don’t know the resemblance. You showed out Bro! Thank you for all you do!
oh same! when i moved to canada from china at the age of 5, tom and jerry was one of the only shows i watched because i couldn’t understand cartoons that had dialogue. i actually rlly liked mammy and didn’t know why they drew the black people so strange. i just assumed they were some cartoon style
Another "GEM," it was a little sad watching this, history and truth can be cruel this is what these women had to endure. In the movies, around the 30's I believe Dorothy Dandridge's mother played a Mammy role in several films. We know her daughter was known as a "glamour girl" type, or at least the woman all men of all races lusted after even though life usually ended on a sour note for even beautiful "lighter hued" females.
That was *literally* what Rocko’s Modern Life all started with... the desire of linking the choice of the experience of “African Queen” on a treadmill.
What a bizarre (and rude) comment to make. I could write a long reply but why should I have to justify being black and British to UKIP types? Funny how no one asks those with white skin but lithuanian/Italian etc heritage to justify being born here. I won't reply again; people should comment upon the mportant video.
@@SlushPile never mind love. Ignorance will always rise to try to ruin a good time for everyone. Anyone with a lick of sense would know that Britain is a nation made up of Wales, Scotland, Ireland and England. It’s simple geography and nationality and has nothing to do with race and color.
I've lived in Australia my whole and, as such, was unfimiliar with the history of "Mammys" until I read Gone With the Wind. I remember feeling a deep sense of sadness for "Mammy". Having to look after the spoilt, narcisistic, sociopath: Scarlett O'Hara...just awful. It was also shocking to learn, when I watched The Help, that wealthy white woman living in Southern American states had very little to do with the upbringing of their own babies many decades after the American Civil War. There's no word/title in today's day and age that could accurately describe the massive role these incredible woman had in the lives of the white children they delivered at birth, breastfed and raised. No doubt the babies they raised had a far deeper connection and greater love for their "Mammy" than they did their birth mother.
I bet Edwin Epps was beat up with a shingle for putting on blackface while slaughtering blacks even if they bent to his traditionally masculine (in the most racist and misogynistic way) wills!
I think "daddy" is the male version of "mammy", I watched an old movie once, where a father was talking to his son who was angry with him and he called him "daddy" and his father got mad and hit him. It was an old western movie.
Sorry to interrupt but Mammy is English for Memme which literally means Nurse. The first settlers were old Blacks "Oud Kleurlinge" and the females were called Memme "Nurses". Not many whites had money but those who did would hire Memme to raise their children. These aren't the type of slaves you're thinking about it's like having a Indien medicine doctor living in your house. Now you know Nurses were Black females meaning Multiracial females.
I feel as though this is a particularly harmful caricature because it is on the surface level something that people can argue as sweet and wholesome. Mammy was a widely beloved character and that works as a cover for the fact that this stereotype is inherently on a deeper level degrading and harmful. There are many obvious outwardly negative stereotypes about black people that most anyone can see as harmful and bad, but this one wears a mask of positivity that would make it much easier for uninformed people to read as wholesome, and I feel like that makes it just that much more dangerous.
My white grandma wanted her Grand children to call her mammy and she had all kinds of things of mammy in her house and I just recently saw something about mammy and thought I would look into it I feel awful for even calling her that because she was most likely trying to be racist but I didn’t know at least I know now
Its a good essay/documentary, thankyou (just on a technical level maybe use audio compression on the background audio and on your voice and raise your voice levels a bit so your voice doenst compete with the background music)
It would be great if you could produce a longer documentary on this subject for future generations and how it correlates to current behaviour within the black community. As the word 'Mammy' is used within the lexicon to establish how some of our beautiful black women, behave in positions of power with a selfish and perverted mindset working for the white Man against their own people. Don't get me wrong, some of our black men need criticism too. But that's for a different video and conversation. Peace and blessings family.. 🙏🏾
Though I really appreciate your comment and support, my channel was created to illustrate lost information hoping that it stimulate thought and self initiative to do your own research. As regards to the length, I've taken in consideration, attention span. I read the books, give you the information in 5-10 minutes and enhance your own intellectual growth. This particular video in my opinion served its purpose. Other aspects of our community is still being addressed after 61 videos. Appreciate you watching my work. Peace unto you. 🙌🏾
But why is mammy now used as a way for other black women to disrespect another black woman because of a disagreement? Or when a black woman praises a black man for doing something legitimately good in the community she a mammy. Or showing respect to fathers nowadays people call you a mammy. Why im seeing this stupidity online all the time smh. I'm asking this as a black woman myself.
Thank you very much Sir for the explanation.. I am not American so I never understood the exact meaning of the term until you explained it. One thing I am still not sure of: is the term derived from the word mom, mother? Is it the same as saying Mommy?
You're very welcome and thank you for the comment and support. The word Mammy is like a mom, but its derogatory and it comes with a negative stereotype.
@@thedarkwarriorperspective7475 Thanks again. For some time, I thought this word is slang for mommy that is used by the African American community.. Now I realise that I got it wrong. Take care and stay safe.
I grew up in Hong Kong, so was largely unfamiliar with the caricature of the mammy. When I first saw the episodes that feature the mammy, I was a little confused as to whether she was the owner of the house they lived in, or worked there.
One of the most possibly thing of Mammy is that they are often describe as obese and has chubby faces, I think if the Mammy can go to do some exercise and turns her into a much more muscular and strong💪🏼, that'll be a more empowering ❤️Black Woman.
I don't understand why "Mammy" is a figure of shame, except that people tend to confuse individuals with their circumstances. Mammy should be as much a part of American folklore as Paul Bunyan or Johnny Appleseed: the strong, sensible, multi-talented, funny, caring Black woman who ran the house and was smarter than all the white people she worked for put together, and who in a better world would be running it. And who couldn't like the great Hattie McDaniel?
Yes very informative vid yet, wish it was longer (probably need to sub and explore your vids my braddah 🤙🏾). IMHO I feel like this stereotype of BW till this day is expected which is absurd and sad. With the aforementioned, it's caused a lot of mental health issues amongst us that I feel are undiagnosed due to us being told it's nonexistent (BW are strong and don't have time to address mental health). Shenans man smh🤦🏾🤷🏾😤😥
I’m Irish and most people have no idea “mammy” has this offensive history because “mammy” here is used by many instead of “mommy” however it’s from the Irish Gealic “Mhamaí”. I am curious how it became to mean this trope? Warning mini essay ahead, but I promise it ties together in the end: What I noticed portrayals of Irish domestic servants (both in British colonial times here, in Britain itself and in the US) were quite similar, with key difference been the Irish maid didn’t enjoy it & seen it as oppression (as a foreign class system is pushed on her, ethnically Irish people were seen as sub-human by many of the Anglo Protestant ruling classes). So I’m curious did the word mammy carry over through that association somehow? Perhaps English ladies notice their Irish servants talk about “mammy” back home or would call the lady of the house “mammy” if they were child minding and speaking about her to their charges. Anyway similar traits: being: jolly while singing, naïve, religious / superstitious, outspoken, exaggerated (child like) whinging, feisty, being able to stand up to men (especially servants), extreme house proudness (outside a service setting) and generally being ignorant / uncultured and using “poor grammar”. Gaelic is structured differently to English so when Irish people speak English it can come off as grammatically incorrect (especially back when Gaelic was still widely spoken) In modern times, in Ireland to stereotype an “Irish mammy” is more referring to a rural (regardless of class) or working class (if in cities) Irish mother who lives to service her children even as adults. Her adults kids never do laundry, they drop it off at her house., constantly cooking for them. Always worrying about them. This especially true for adult sons (similar to Italian or Jewish mothers stereotypes). However she majorly interfering in your love life and she also always knows if your “up to something” even if you’re in your 30s. Despite living to serve her family she also is portrayed as being a strict disciplinarian with relaxed parenting being an (I assume white) American thing. Those “yanks” (general word for all US people) let their kids run wild , the indulge ridiculous “ideas” and they let the kid parent themInstead of the parent in charge of the kid. To a lesser extent she thinks this about other Europeans. Also you must never talk back to her, in the 90s she would threaten you with a wooden spoon but today it’s likely 3 days of ignoring you. This is something I seen in American and British media portrayal of Black mothers, the “look” of death is very much a thing in Ireland too. Typical angry Irish mammy phrases include: “Counting to ten”, “I’m warning you boy” or (“madam” for a girl), “you’re making a show of yourself”. I haven’t heard these exact phrases in American media but I do notice similar phrases seem to apply to WOC / “ethnic” white mothers compared to WASP mothers or Upper-middle class English Mothers (who are portrayed to be more liberal towards their child). I bring that up because part of this stereotype hits on similar Black “mammy” tropes, happily serving her family but other tropes fit American and British media portrayals of non WASP American mothers such Black, Latina, Italian & Jewish mother stereotypes. While Irish people of course never went though anything close to Black communities all over the world, a lot of similar white supremacy ideas were held on us, as Irish people were often considered “not white”, both because of colonialism and seeing us as below them but also due the fact many Irish on west coast (due to Iberian links) phenotypically are prone to tan, had dark curly hair and brown eyes (what Irish-Americans call “black Irish”, we don’t use that as we have actual African-Irish families here who started migrating in the 1990s). This was highlighted when British scientist in Victorian times dig up our graves of measure our skulls to prove we were non-Caucasian and possible non-human. I just think the portrayal of servants (inc slaves) and the portrayal of mothers isn’t coincidentally the same, it’s mean to separate “civilised” white people from the “ethnics” and especially from POC. While “ethnic whites” still benefited from white supremacy, the intention was to showcase we didn’t belong because we shared traits with communities of colour. So to sum up, I think “Mammy” may of being applied to Irish women before it made its way across the Atlantic. It’s also worth noting the Irish were sent to Caribbean penal colonies for minor crimes (before they set up Australia) and this why some Caribbean words have Irish roots (like the Jamaican “Colleen” which means girl in Irish), so “mammy” way of travelled that way too
Bruh open your mouth when you speak, made it 2 minutes in before bailin on this mumbler. Show a little pride in being educated enough to enunciate what you have to say.
Very good breakdown of how the Mammy character was a form of minstrel. Many people don’t know the resemblance. You showed out Bro! Thank you for all you do!
No, thank you for seeing my intention and supporting my mission.
There was a mammy featured in Tom and Jerry! As a non-american dude, I was always wondering why they were hiding her face when I was a child ?
Isn't "Mammy" ,a derivative of the mammary glands ? Plantation owner's used to use a wet nurse to nurture their children.?
oh same! when i moved to canada from china at the age of 5, tom and jerry was one of the only shows i watched because i couldn’t understand cartoons that had dialogue. i actually rlly liked mammy and didn’t know why they drew the black people so strange. i just assumed they were some cartoon style
Yeah I’ve always thought the lady on Tom and Jerry is like a mammy .. the one who you can’t see her face
Another "GEM," it was a little sad watching this, history and truth can be cruel this is what these women had to endure.
In the movies, around the 30's I believe Dorothy Dandridge's mother played a Mammy role in several films. We know
her daughter was known as a "glamour girl" type, or at least the woman all men of all races lusted after
even though life usually ended on a sour note
for even beautiful "lighter hued" females.
You're absolutely correct. Unfortunately, when telling our stories, it can be a little grim at times.
Black queen
Yes indeed.
That was *literally* what Rocko’s Modern Life all started with... the desire of linking the choice of the experience of “African Queen” on a treadmill.
Black mammy
Great information brother and the visual was dope . it gives the uninformed a look into the black face and how we were depicted as well #SALUTE.
Salute to you as well my brother. You're absolutely right. Appreciate the comment. ✊🏾
I have a neighbor that is like her she will treat everyone as her own it's good to know how this woman was
nigga what
@@jiminstinyhands7776 wtf?
@@aminamusemewa94 ????????
@@jiminstinyhands7776 wht up with ur reply
@@aminamusemewa94 im confused what it look like? lol
A sobering watch. I'm black British so most of the content was new to me.
Im just happy your we're able to tune in and enjoy. Please subscribe and share.
If your black you are not British
Your 'knowledge' is out of date; I am black, British and sitting in my home in England as I type 🙂
What a bizarre (and rude) comment to make. I could write a long reply but why should I have to justify being black and British to UKIP types? Funny how no one asks those with white skin but lithuanian/Italian etc heritage to justify being born here. I won't reply again; people should comment upon the mportant video.
@@SlushPile never mind love. Ignorance will always rise to try to ruin a good time for everyone. Anyone with a lick of sense would know that Britain is a nation made up of Wales, Scotland, Ireland and England. It’s simple geography and nationality and has nothing to do with race and color.
Degrading !! Bless her soul her plight was not in vain we shall avenge her and treasure her memory 👑honour and RASPECT dear Ancestor. Superb video 💯♠👑
Yes we will sis!! Thank you very much. ✊🏾❤🖤💚✊🏾
I've lived in Australia my whole and, as such, was unfimiliar with the history of "Mammys" until I read Gone With the Wind. I remember feeling a deep sense of sadness for "Mammy". Having to look after the spoilt, narcisistic, sociopath: Scarlett O'Hara...just awful. It was also shocking to learn, when I watched The Help, that wealthy white woman living in Southern American states had very little to do with the upbringing of their own babies many decades after the American Civil War. There's no word/title in today's day and age that could accurately describe the massive role these incredible woman had in the lives of the white children they delivered at birth, breastfed and raised. No doubt the babies they raised had a far deeper connection and greater love for their "Mammy" than they did their birth mother.
You did learn and felt for her. Removing the history is not the solution.
Black face is creepy
*Pixel Galaxy * Chan I’ve never seen a dark skin black person look like the caricature stereo types...
I bet Edwin Epps was beat up with a shingle for putting on blackface while slaughtering blacks even if they bent to his traditionally masculine (in the most racist and misogynistic way) wills!
@@misssincere5762 that's why it's a charicature it's not real
I think "daddy" is the male version of "mammy", I watched an old movie once, where a father was talking to his son who was angry with him and he called him "daddy" and his father got mad and hit him.
It was an old western movie.
Sorry to interrupt but Mammy is English for Memme which literally means Nurse.
The first settlers were old Blacks "Oud Kleurlinge" and the females were called Memme "Nurses".
Not many whites had money but those who did would hire Memme to raise their children.
These aren't the type of slaves you're thinking about it's like having a Indien medicine doctor living in your house.
Now you know Nurses were Black females meaning Multiracial females.
I always called my white Mamaw “Mammy” and I didn’t find out till I was in my twenty’s what it ment 😬
You Irish?
@@danielbergonzi7319 part Irish
It's only bad in certain context
I feel as though this is a particularly harmful caricature because it is on the surface level something that people can argue as sweet and wholesome. Mammy was a widely beloved character and that works as a cover for the fact that this stereotype is inherently on a deeper level degrading and harmful. There are many obvious outwardly negative stereotypes about black people that most anyone can see as harmful and bad, but this one wears a mask of positivity that would make it much easier for uninformed people to read as wholesome, and I feel like that makes it just that much more dangerous.
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this is fkn sad
My white grandma wanted her Grand children to call her mammy and she had all kinds of things of mammy in her house and I just recently saw something about mammy and thought I would look into it I feel awful for even calling her that because she was most likely trying to be racist but I didn’t know at least I know now
Appreciate the info !
You're very welcome fam. Appreciate the support.
Its a good essay/documentary, thankyou
(just on a technical level maybe use audio compression on the background audio and on your voice and raise your voice levels a bit so your voice doenst compete with the background music)
Great information brother, really enjoyed this😊😊✊🏾✊🏾
Thanks fam. You always have my back. Appreciate you!🙌🏾🙌🏾👊🏽
Thank you for this video and the entire channel!!! Immediate sub. 🙏🏾
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I got a BLM ad watching this 💀
Hattie McDaniel is one of my favorite actresses the first black woman to win an Oscar for her roll in gone with the wind
It would be great if you could produce a longer documentary on this subject for future generations and how it correlates to current behaviour within the black community.
As the word 'Mammy' is used within the lexicon to establish how some of our beautiful black women, behave in positions of power with a selfish and perverted mindset working for the white Man against their own people.
Don't get me wrong, some of our black men need criticism too.
But that's for a different video and conversation.
Peace and blessings family.. 🙏🏾
Though I really appreciate your comment and support, my channel was created to illustrate lost information hoping that it stimulate thought and self initiative to do your own research. As regards to the length, I've taken in consideration, attention span. I read the books, give you the information in 5-10 minutes and enhance your own intellectual growth. This particular video in my opinion served its purpose. Other aspects of our community is still being addressed after 61 videos. Appreciate you watching my work. Peace unto you. 🙌🏾
@@thedarkwarriorperspective7475
Thank you!
I will be sharing your video.
@@rodneycottone3255 you're very welcome. Appreciate your viewing.
But why is mammy now used as a way for other black women to disrespect another black woman because of a disagreement? Or when a black woman praises a black man for doing something legitimately good in the community she a mammy. Or showing respect to fathers nowadays people call you a mammy.
Why im seeing this stupidity online all the time smh.
I'm asking this as a black woman myself.
Well put together, very informative
Thank you very much Sir for the explanation.. I am not American so I never understood the exact meaning of the term until you explained it.
One thing I am still not sure of: is the term derived from the word mom, mother? Is it the same as saying Mommy?
You're very welcome and thank you for the comment and support. The word Mammy is like a mom, but its derogatory and it comes with a negative stereotype.
@@thedarkwarriorperspective7475
Thanks again.
For some time, I thought this word is slang for mommy that is used by the African American community.. Now I realise that I got it wrong.
Take care and stay safe.
That's true too, but like many words in this nation, it has a double negative connotation.
@@abdulrahmanabdulaziz8742 you're very welcome. Glad I can help. You too as well.
The term 'Mammy' originally came from Ireland.
The origin is not in question. It's the usage in America.
Can you please tell me the film where Hattie McDaniel was hanging the laundry? Thank you.
The movie was entitled " Judge Priest " 1934. You're welcome.
@@thedarkwarriorperspective7475 Thank you so much. I'm a new subscriber of your channel. :)
@@newbiechu7024 You're more then welcome and thank you so much for the support and comment.🙌🏾
@@Civilized23 Your welcome. Keep up the good work. 😊😊😊
@@newbiechu7024 will do. New material is coming soon.
New subscriber. You're a great teacher. Thanks.
What they done to people so horrible, so hatefull so devilish. Like big black momma in Tom and Jerry. Funny but stull rascist.
It’s both funny and racist because it came from the early 20th Century
I grew up in Hong Kong, so was largely unfamiliar with the caricature of the mammy. When I first saw the episodes that feature the mammy, I was a little confused as to whether she was the owner of the house they lived in, or worked there.
That's what's bothering me about Dulce Sloan. It feels like she's feeding into that stereotypical role.
Wow. And I thought MAMMY was a TERM of ENDEARMENT. I was SO WRONG.
One of the most possibly thing of Mammy is that they are often describe as obese and has chubby faces, I think if the Mammy can go to do some exercise and turns her into a much more muscular and strong💪🏼, that'll be a more empowering ❤️Black Woman.
There still around too.. modern day mammies are everywhere in black communities
They don't necessarily have to be heavy or dark in this era
@@RareJewel777 indeed
I don't understand why "Mammy" is a figure of shame, except that people tend to confuse individuals with their circumstances. Mammy should be as much a part of American folklore as Paul Bunyan or Johnny Appleseed: the strong, sensible, multi-talented, funny, caring Black woman who ran the house and was smarter than all the white people she worked for put together, and who in a better world would be running it. And who couldn't like the great Hattie McDaniel?
You know all this by being there, and experiencing it?
Yes very informative vid yet, wish it was longer (probably need to sub and explore your vids my braddah 🤙🏾). IMHO I feel like this stereotype of BW till this day is expected which is absurd and sad. With the aforementioned, it's caused a lot of mental health issues amongst us that I feel are undiagnosed due to us being told it's nonexistent (BW are strong and don't have time to address mental health). Shenans man smh🤦🏾🤷🏾😤😥
I agree. Hopefully it will get better.
I’m Irish and most people have no idea “mammy” has this offensive history because “mammy” here is used by many instead of “mommy” however it’s from the Irish Gealic “Mhamaí”. I am curious how it became to mean this trope?
Warning mini essay ahead, but I promise it ties together in the end:
What I noticed portrayals of Irish domestic servants (both in British colonial times here, in Britain itself and in the US) were quite similar, with key difference been the Irish maid didn’t enjoy it & seen it as oppression (as a foreign class system is pushed on her, ethnically Irish people were seen as sub-human by many of the Anglo Protestant ruling classes). So I’m curious did the word mammy carry over through that association somehow? Perhaps English ladies notice their Irish servants talk about “mammy” back home or would call the lady of the house “mammy” if they were child minding and speaking about her to their charges.
Anyway similar traits: being: jolly while singing, naïve, religious / superstitious, outspoken, exaggerated (child like) whinging, feisty, being able to stand up to men (especially servants), extreme house proudness (outside a service setting) and generally being ignorant / uncultured and using “poor grammar”. Gaelic is structured differently to English so when Irish people speak English it can come off as grammatically incorrect (especially back when Gaelic was still widely spoken)
In modern times, in Ireland to stereotype an “Irish mammy” is more referring to a rural (regardless of class) or working class (if in cities) Irish mother who lives to service her children even as adults. Her adults kids never do laundry, they drop it off at her house., constantly cooking for them. Always worrying about them. This especially true for adult sons (similar to Italian or Jewish mothers stereotypes).
However she majorly interfering in your love life and she also always knows if your “up to something” even if you’re in your 30s. Despite living to serve her family she also is portrayed as being a strict disciplinarian with relaxed parenting being an (I assume white) American thing. Those “yanks” (general word for all US people) let their kids run wild , the indulge ridiculous “ideas” and they let the kid parent themInstead of the parent in charge of the kid. To a lesser extent she thinks this about other Europeans.
Also you must never talk back to her, in the 90s she would threaten you with a wooden spoon but today it’s likely 3 days of ignoring you. This is something I seen in American and British media portrayal of Black mothers, the “look” of death is very much a thing in Ireland too. Typical angry Irish mammy phrases include: “Counting to ten”, “I’m warning you boy” or (“madam” for a girl), “you’re making a show of yourself”. I haven’t heard these exact phrases in American media but I do notice similar phrases seem to apply to WOC / “ethnic” white mothers compared to WASP mothers or Upper-middle class English Mothers (who are portrayed to be more liberal towards their child).
I bring that up because part of this stereotype hits on similar Black “mammy” tropes, happily serving her family but other tropes fit American and British media portrayals of non WASP American mothers such Black, Latina, Italian & Jewish mother stereotypes.
While Irish people of course never went though anything close to Black communities all over the world, a lot of similar white supremacy ideas were held on us, as Irish people were often considered “not white”, both because of colonialism and seeing us as below them but also due the fact many Irish on west coast (due to Iberian links) phenotypically are prone to tan, had dark curly hair and brown eyes (what Irish-Americans call “black Irish”, we don’t use that as we have actual African-Irish families here who started migrating in the 1990s). This was highlighted when British scientist in Victorian times dig up our graves of measure our skulls to prove we were non-Caucasian and possible non-human.
I just think the portrayal of servants (inc slaves) and the portrayal of mothers isn’t coincidentally the same, it’s mean to separate “civilised” white people from the “ethnics” and especially from POC. While “ethnic whites” still benefited from white supremacy, the intention was to showcase we didn’t belong because we shared traits with communities of colour.
So to sum up, I think “Mammy” may of being applied to Irish women before it made its way across the Atlantic. It’s also worth noting the Irish were sent to Caribbean penal colonies for minor crimes (before they set up Australia) and this why some Caribbean words have Irish roots (like the Jamaican “Colleen” which means girl in Irish), so “mammy” way of travelled that way too
Was she 200 lbs or more?
whats the name of the song played at the ending
Mammy’s were the best, most entertaining, the strongest and the most adored and supported. Her work and she were beloved, nothing racist.
And now they tryna get rid of Mrs. ButterWorths
I think that mammy means mother
White people you been asking about your aunt jemima now you got ya answer.
Ester roll did not play no mammy the setting was in the city I was about to continue but no thank you please fact check sir
I call my mom mammy
The black woman did EVERYTHING for the white families sooo sad. She dressed them, fed them etc... 😞
I wish I could have had a mammy growing up 😔
you are a privileged white man
A TV one? There weren't as warm and optimistic in real life. The ones on TV and media where exxagerated.
speak up
Bruh open your mouth when you speak, made it 2 minutes in before bailin on this mumbler. Show a little pride in being educated enough to enunciate what you have to say.
Lol! Although I appreciate your comment, I'm very proud of my history and you're the one who saw fault in my commentary.