Its time to get real. I know I said you Joonies could meet my parents, but this is an even more intimate relationship
Cause it’s ME + Flaming Hot Cheetos,Til Death Do Us Part.
But do you know why that is?
Because it is the snack of champions. Eff Wheaties, if you can eat them on a drive, WITHOUT water, you’ve got it in you. & FlamingHotCheetos (FHC-i use a lot of acronyms during the day, here’s another to add to the list)- is also about the American dream: Did you know the idea for this snack came from a janitor in the Frito-Lay company?
But before you guys sign off cause SAAGHI’s gone batshitcray, I want to emphasize something else I love about FHC: how it made me BFFs with all my…BFFs.
Now, maybe some of you don’t champion the Cheeto (try it with FAGE, and die ). Maybe you like the Lays, maybe you like the FROYO, or maybe you’re all about Cheesecake.
At S&F, we love finding those Irooni kids who are doing exactly what they shouldn’t be- comedy, film, stripping… But if it’s music, then we’re even more hooked. Clearly you joonies were as well, when we shared this young producer’s Rack City Remix in an earlier post (and below). I got the chance to interview IpaNEEMA (yes, his name is Neema)– at his studio, where he makes all kinds of magic happen.
While Neema insists he’s a ‘weird kid’, I think he’s just a bit different because he’s never told a lie and he believes in earning over entitlement – but quite frankly, those are great reasons to be weird.
But in all honesty, I hope this interview captures the passion and strong morals that make Ipaneema– and it impresses you all as much as it impressed me. I know he’ll be size 42 font and causing lots of eargasms in the future. (read for explanation).
Oh, and the fact that he’s disgustingly talented also helps.
Joonies, for those of you in college/going to college—I know you’re looking forward to the stellar academic opportunities coming your way. I mean which Persian family lets their kids go to a party school anyway? Pshhtttt..
But realistically, whether you decide to keep your head in the books or rage from Margarita Mondays to SundayFundays – you’re going to have to deal with sex in college. Directly or indirectly because your roommate keeps kicking you out with a post-it on the door.
There are a few lessons you learn only after you’ve become a seasoned college student with a penchant for self-pity. Lucky for you guys, I’m not only seasoned, I’m fully marinated.
It is finally the weekend. & while you may not have specific plans to go out and ‘rage’, if you’re smart– you’ll have a booty call on speed dial because it is starting to be a really hot summer.
I don’t know what it is about the high temperatures that drives up people’s sexual desires. You would think that you’d want to avoid getting all sticky and sweaty…
Anyway, summer is mating season for us homo-sapiens.
S&F initially became familiar with Arash Tebbi through his hilarious ‘Shahs of Sunset’ Parody: “Queens of Sunrise” (see below). We’ve watched every video since, and none have ever disappointed.
When I interviewed Arash, I realized it was one of those rare moments that I was going to walk away from the conversation with more than I expected. Great advice is hard to come by, especially because we usually tune out our parents’ lectures. And also because finding someone who is young, but wise beyond their years AND articulate enough to talk about their story is rare. Oh, the fact that he was charming also helped- so Kudos to his momma who raised him right!
I know we’ll be seeing A LOT more of Arash and his company RUGGER PRODUCTIONS, because his ambition has no limit and his intentions are good. And I’m not sure if he’s a Nicki Minaj fan, but ‘Greatness is what we on the brink of’‘ was the lyric I couldn’t get out of my head while writing this.
Joonies, I hope you enjoy and take away as much as I did. xx, Saaghi
- Tell me a bit about your background- have you ever lived in Iran?
I’ve lived in San Diego since I was 8 months old, and my parents are from Tehran and Rasht. I was raised in a household that was modern, yet traditional at the same time, so it kept me in the culture. I went back to Iran once in 2000, but I’ll never go back. I made a few videos for the the uprising in 2009, and I got a few death threats. They’re still up on youtube (Check his Channel Here).
- The best or worst thing about being Persian?
The best thing is the consistency of hospitality.
Every Iranian home has a welcoming, “We’re gonna give you every type of food in our house, challenge you to eat everything” vibe. Continue reading →
I’m going to do things a bit differently tonight, and that’s because it’s been an eventful week.
It all started (for me) last week when I was on a date with this white guy… okay fine, we were in my bed- but that’s irrelevant. We were talking (surprised? me too…), and he asked, “What do you think it means to be American?”
I couldn’t answer, not because I didn’t know how to, but blunt Farrah was out to play and I didn’t want to offend. So I asked him to answer instead, which prompted him to say, “America is great because it provides equal opportunities for people of all different races.”
My response? ”Spoken like a true white guy.“
You see if that were the case, then an Iranian AMERICAN would’t have been denied an iPad for speaking FARSI at the Apple store– iDiscriminate? Check it out yo.
I hope some of you guys are going out, and enjoying yourselves- because I’m sitting at home. It’s one of those days where the thought of looking aadam (human) or even remotely nice enough to go out in public, seriously distresses me. So I’ll be watching Mob movies, pining away after Al Pacino.
Michael Corleone is perfection.
Onto something less boring.
Anyone who knows me , knows I have some addictions:
to good meth, to good music, and to great sex. Unfortunately, all three are hard to come by.
To have to follow David Golshan is a bit much because let’s be real, you really can’t beat that… but you do what you gotta do. So #LEGGO.
My topic tonight might be a little confusing because I’m still trying to figure everything out myself- but here’s to hoping that you guys can help me out a little bit.
Guilt.
As Persians (men and women), we ALL feel it whether it’s with getting bad grades or having sex out of wedlock. But it’s how we allow that guilt to take over our decisions and lives that really matters (to me).
When I lost my virginity, I had to justify it to myself. As if waiting until I was 20 years old and in love wasn’t justification enough, I had to plead with myself that it really was okay to have done the dirty.
I felt the need to convince myself that what I had done wasn’t “wrong,” even though it’s a natural part of life.
today’s post is all about the dark side of being persian– and I’m getting straight to de point.
For some this will be necessary, for others irrelevant. But I promise it is entertaining nonetheless, so LEGGOOO
Persian Club Etiquette For Dummies.
Introduction:
Let me break it down. I know that how much fun you have at clubs is inversely related to how many times you go clubbing. Especially if you start before you hit the legal age, the big 2-1 (eff 18+ nights! #sorryboutit) The earlier you start, the more jaded you get. But aside from that, this is fact:
I can’t count how many times I’ve been clubbing, but I can count how many time’s I’ve enjoyed it.
(Ibiza takes the cake FOSHO)
I go to clubs for music, and dancing– there is nothing better than seeing your favorite DJ play a live set. But for some Persians, clubbing is a different ball game. They ruin it for the rest of us, but if you by chance want to join their ranks– here’s a few lessons.
JOONS, I promise not to disappear like this again without advanced notice, but I can’t help playing hot/cold. I’m told that’s how I’ll get rid of my meth, and get all my men ;)
On another note: Memorial DAY WEEKEND Is approaching!! The first reality check on how far you are from BEACH BODY ready…
damnit.
And also sorry for the title, I just watched THE DICTATOR yesterday and couldn’t help myself…only Sacha Baron Cohen could be offensive/crude/funny all at the same time. Not gonna lie though– you can get all the funny scenes in this 3 minute trailer:
And if you fast forward to 2:19, you’ll know what this post is going to be about!
Honestly, I’m sure nobody’s dad wanted to throw their daughters in the trash can because its not 500AD, however I know for a fact my dad treats me like the ‘son he didn’t have til a few years later’.
I’m the oldest. I’m a girl. And I’m Middle Eastern. Screwed isn’t even the word, I assure you. Continue reading →
