Wednesday, October 15, 2008

The Adorablest Journalists, Part One: Roland Martin

I'm starting today what I hope to be a multi-part series of showcases of journalists that I consider to be just precious. First up is CNN's baby-faced Roland Martin. Oh my God, I just want to kiss that tiny face of his!

He basically looks like an infant with a hipster beard. According to his bio, Roland's analysis is usually drawn upon in African-American matters. Ebony Magazine named him one of the 150 most influential African-American figures in 2008, which is a coincidence, because in 2008 I named him one of the top five little champions I want to throw up in the air and then catch and then give a zerbert to! I also like that he looks like one of those "cool babies" that were on posters in the '90s, with sunglasses and saxophones. He just does not give a fig, particularly when it comes to making sure his eyes are pointed in the same direction.

"heck yeah" - Roland Martin, 2008

Roland's also written extensively on issues of faith, which is awfully cute. I don't think he really cares about the God stuff all that much, I think he just likes to go to church to see his friends and play in the playground in the back after Sunday School. For Roland Martin's birthday, I am going to get him a Tonka Truck.

He also maintains a blog with a gigantic fucking typeset that somehow is harder to read than if it were smaller. Roland! That is too silly! Why did you do that!?

Here is a video of Roland being adorable for the camera on CNN the other day. Also, as a bonus, a woman says "cunt" twice.


From Wonkette

Roland Martin, you are a multifaceted and experienced contributor to my heart.

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