Laz Alonso

You remember those Budweiser “Wassup” commercials, right? Total pop-culture gold. The dude behind that legendary catchphrase actually snagged an Emmy for his role in those ads. Not even kidding. I mean, who would’ve thought a random beer commercial would blow up that big? But it did. “Wassup!” became this massive thing—everybody and their grandma was saying it, even if they’d never touched a Bud in their life. Honestly, it’s one of those rare ads that just hijacked the zeitgeist. And yeah, that Emmy wasn’t just handed out for nothing—the guy’s delivery made it iconic. It’s pretty wild how a simple joke between friends morphed into a cultural phenomenon. Next time you hear someone drop a “Wassup!” out of nowhere, just remember, there’s an Emmy statue somewhere with that legend’s name on it, all thanks to some dudes chilling on a couch and yelling into the phone. Classic.

Sometimes people get so hung up on the pain and struggle in our history that they forget the victories, you know? There’s so much more to our story than just the hard parts. Traveling really flips the script—suddenly you’re soaking up history from a whole new angle. Take Christ the Redeemer, for example. That statue isn’t just some tourist trap, it’s a huge symbol that stands for hope, unity, and honestly, a little bit of defiance. It’s wild to think about how these pieces of history can light a fire inside you. It’s not just about the past—it’s about seeing yourself in those moments of overcoming, feeling that power in your bones. Learning about these things, especially outside the classroom or books, can really change the way you see yourself and where you come from. It’s like finding gold in places you never thought to look.