Tut Tut

The Tutankhamun exhibit is in Los Angeles, something I definitely will see. Egyptology is fascinating.

I Read in newspaper that the recreation of what he looked like has caused some controversy. One team of scientist determined that he was caucasoid, while another team of scientists determined he was negroid. Well, of course the fairly white skinned model of Tut got some of the African-American groups protesting. Now, I don't know what is correct regarding Tut, and I got a gut feeling these dipshits don't either, but it is a reason to bitch.

I'm glad racism and inequality have been stamped out finally so this can become a hot issue. Doing the Mary Kay Extreme Makeover on a mummy is one of the lesser concerns anyone besides academics should contemplate. Especially when the scientists admit it's nothing but a guess.

All sarcasm aside, someone made the point that the skin color issue was important due to the stature of Tut. This guy wanted to point out that here was a young, black man who ruled a kingdom. Great, are you so desperate of role models that you want to point out somebody whose achievement was being born to the right family? By that virtue, the Hilton sisters have done wonders moving up in the world. Role models are something a kid can aspire to be. Unless your Dad is the reincarnation of Akhenaten you are shit out of luck kid.

People, go see the Tutankhamun exhibit and see some amazing bits of history. Look to the best people around you for role models and look to the scientists to figure out Tut's skin tone and features.