its commonlicious....comm common licious


>Considering the Gap's reputation as a corporation... go to:
>http://www.knowmore.org/index.php/Gap%2C_Inc. I cant
>understand why anyone would be excited to see an art form they
>love used to build up the image of a company that quite
>frankly, has a dispicable track record in terms of sweat shop
>labor, environmental violations, etc. So, to answer your
>question, "what do I think of common's gap ad ?" I suppose I
>wonder what it is that Common stands for. And, lets say we
>agree that he is a worthy ambassador for the "hip-hop"
>world...what does that say about the art form as a whole? I
>dont believe that Common, or Will I Am (if I am not mistaken
>he produced the video, correct?) are oblivious to the business
>practices of the gap, and if they are ignorance is no excuse.
>I am under the impression that "hip hop" has to do with
>community, understanding of self and the world around you,
>your place in it, and not to mention personal responsibily. In
>the end, If this commercial looks like "good exposure" or an
>accurate representation of something you enjoy; I suggest
>doing some research and start holding the artists accountable
>for what they do and who signs thier paychecks.
>
>Thanks... sorry for the long-winded post.
>Autonocycle