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Anthony Bourdain's on T&T - 9.00 pm CNN
2017-06-18 02:40:34
2017-06-18 04:50:56
In reply to Narper
Like meds keeping you up Mamoo 
2017-06-18 13:32:33
In reply to Narper
I bet yuh local TV-6 do something...they good at taking rights from flow,even on flow's own output...lol..you know how many times flow have to block multiple foreign stations when TV-6 buy rights..lol..
Flow wutless bad..
2017-06-18 22:12:09
In reply to bravos
Looks like they postpone the airing of the show here
CNN showing an attack on Muslims in London
2017-06-18 22:16:16
In reply to Emir
No meds here
What keeping you up? Preparation for the daily fast? My Pak colleague at work told me she and family must stop eating anything by 3.00 am....before the daily fast.
2017-06-19 00:49:31
In reply to Narper
Trailer..
Good stuff..
2017-06-19 05:04:15
In reply to bravos
Trinidered!
2017-06-19 13:10:36
In reply to granite
Serious river lime going on dey!! Can't wait to see it..
2017-06-19 17:30:34
In reply to bravos
Mr. Bourdon nyaming TT culinary delights,all good for my TT. 
2017-06-22 21:55:29
Another excerpt..man covering everything..
De Syrians and Lebanese say de doh write 'home' no more..
2017-06-22 22:01:36
Whole vid!!!
Looking good with real accurate detail,despite the quirks I've always known life to be good here,maybe more will believe after de yankee done tark..see you guys in 43 mins..
2017-06-23 09:43:37
Wham allyuh playin ting ah wah?
2017-06-23 10:58:43
In reply to bravos
bravos
I saw it. I am a bit disappointed figured he would show a bit more about Carnival, pitch lake
how industrial we are Point Lisas etc..........
Bits and pieces video.
At least it gives people an idea about T&T.
2017-06-23 11:35:58
In reply to sgtdjones
Yeah true but they only has 40 odd mins so not too bad considering,he did make mention about those things though....
I loved the pan music arrangement breakdown..
2017-06-25 21:01:58
Starting CNN at 9.00 pm tonite
2017-06-25 22:10:06
2017-06-26 13:46:24
In reply to bravos
Is you write dis long apology?
2017-06-26 13:51:22
In reply to Maispwi
Man only had 42 mins.....and relevant international media have had documentaries on many aspects of T&T sport,as they have when the discussion was about drugs/crime etc...who knows maybe they should've spliced in sports and bake and shark somewhere..even then many others positive aspects of T&T would still be left out with the time allotted.
Who say Part 2!?
2017-06-26 14:14:31
Expected more on the culinary side. Think too much of the street foods and the various ethnic fusions were left out. And no wild meat?
Funniest line --
Granny: "Mohammed...doan bad-talk me"
2017-06-26 14:20:40
A few observations:
1 - De Sabga/Aboud fella and his continued use of "They"....
2 - Carib well get some high profile exposure.....Stag get a small bligh in Phase II panyard
3 - Phase II (my band) get all de "love" and exposure.....yet...it have more successful Panorama bands like All Stars, Renegades, and Despers. I suspect Hadco have someting to do with that
4 - I liked the segment with the Mohammed fella....with the interaction with his granny....and the convo with Bourdain. It was scripted (IMO) with the aspect of narcoticization of the people through the "fete" culture and Mohammed trying to explain why his father participated in the 1990 coup. He biased of course but some truths in there.
5 - The river lime was cool and somewhat authentic....with an element of denial of harmony etc in place
6 - Nice segment with Calypso Rose but way too short on Tobago IMO.
7 - Was pleasantly surprised by, and appreciated the jab jab/stick fighting segment. An aspect of the culture often neglected and ignored. Stick fighting in particular is BRUTAL. Nuff buss head involved in that.
8 - All in all...Bourdain had to try and fit an entire culture into 45 minutes and it's not possible to cover everything. For example...no mention of the Chinese influence in the Trinidad culinary experience. It's way more than that of the Syrian and Lebanese culinary influence for example and it supposed to be a culinary show. I guess Bourdain in that segment was more highlighting the Syrian/Lebanese economic influence in T&T and the culinary side of things was more of an aside.
I will venture to say that the average Trinbagonian eh know bout raw kibbi, muhamarra and dem ting so. Looks like the Syrian/Lebanese "TriniDADEians" keep their food to themselves.
That said, yuh cyah please everybody and the areas that were highlighted were mostly on point and relevant.
2017-06-26 14:42:27
He said Trini has the best food in the Caribbean. 
2017-06-26 14:43:39
In reply to bravos
He did not do Richards bake n shark? Who really produced n planned his show?
2017-06-26 15:18:34
In reply to Runs
Maybe cuz there's no shark in Trini bake and shark
2017-06-26 16:17:02
In reply to Runs
Yeah shoulda bin longer...Maracas alone woulda take up a segment..
2017-06-26 16:17:39
In reply to Da-Vincy
Vincy wah happening,I shouted you out on another thread..you still in T&T?
2017-06-26 16:19:28
In reply to imusic
Those foods available long time here..Lawrence of Arabia and others..they are becoming more and more available...not so much the raw version though..
2017-06-26 17:21:37
In reply to bravos
Vincy wah happening,I shouted you out on another thread..you still in T&T?
Yes man. Still waiting fuh de lime!!!
2017-06-26 22:48:34
In reply to Da-Vincy
Ok it soon come brother...keep you posted...
2017-06-27 08:48:29
In reply to Da-Vincy
Granny: "Mohammed...doan bad-talk me" big grin
And is level pig tail and pork cooking in de house!! Trini sweet too bad!
2017-06-27 14:29:27
In reply to imusic
The Syrian segment really rubbed me the wrong way
The foolish woman asking Bourdain if he know about typical ME fare
The assertion of smallest and most powerful
Also the 'they' speech
I cringed to think about the future
2017-06-27 14:35:36
In reply to Halliwell
Yup.....same here
Man bawl they call me the starbucks of the caribbean and a nex man nervously roll he eye yes....
No forkane shame!
2017-06-27 17:03:01
In his apology, Sabga-Aboud stated:
“On the recently broadcast CNN show 'Parts Unknown' I used careless words in referring to the standing of citizens of Middle Eastern descent in our society, and ended up misrepresenting myself and my values.
I have never taken for granted the blessing to be a born and bred Trinbagonian. I am, and have always been humbled by the opportunities and support I have received in my over 30 years in business in T&T.
Over these many years, I have met with many people across the wider society who in one way or another have positively impacted and enriched my life.
This is testament to the amazing people of this country and as a Trinbagonian, I cherish that and I offer my deepest apologies to anyone whom I offended.”
He added:“I always treat with appreciation, love and respect the members of my staff, many of whom are like my family because they have been with me for over 25 and 30 years, and are fundamentally the reason for my accomplishments. This was a regrettable moment where my excitement led me to misrepresent myself as boastful instead of proud. Though I cannot retract my words, I hope that you all recognise my remorse and accept my sincere apology.”
'Most powerful': Sabga-Aboud apologises
2017-06-27 22:26:18
In reply to imusic
Yeah that man look terrified facepalm level 1000,he know how easy they can lose that sheen,and you know the kind of ambitious bad men we have here,all it take is one of their relatives to get fired or sumn as trivial as that and Sabga Aboud better off in Syria...but like he said he's a Trini and he's sorry,so I believe he'll get a bligh...bad man does take apology in T&T.."is ah cool scene" ..lol they must have been terrified thinking about the repercussions and possibilities after such a statement especially in these hard times...lol what a cock..
2017-06-28 03:32:04
In reply to bravos
Brisk apology
I must say, the potential damage must have been highlighted to them sharpish!
2017-06-28 08:40:59
In reply to Halliwell
Trinis forget in seven days and business as usual...no boycott nutten....if this was Jamaica, it wouldah been Badman nah nyam Marios Pizza.
2017-06-28 08:57:14
Nah...I watch the clip....anybody taking issue with that have some real hang-ups oui....
I ain't know what "most powerful" means? What measure? influence over laws and policy?
Or just the most economic clout...don't know...don't care...
The woman did say Trinidad is their home and has been good to them...
It's the elite enjoying their success as perceived by them...
Natural for us to envy them...
life goes on...
2017-06-28 10:15:17
In reply to DAVE400
Who envy dem,not me for sure,I admire good business and I applauded the lady's remark..and know she's sincere,but Mario was a cock that's all...and the facepalm by his cousin and "MaRiooooo WTF"??!! by a lady in the background spoke volumes..there's no need to analyze it,he goofed..
They know what could happen here and they know 'power' comes in many forms and colours..what use is money and power if you can't enjoy it freely at home,and so far they've done well in that department and if we want to analyze it,they've thrived because of humility,harmony and acceptance by the majorities..
Don't think for one moment that bank balance alone trumps all that.
And wrt to boycott,I don't see that as being necessary or realistic...but I see other possible and very dark realities with the original stance.
Also the 10 day mentality don't apply here,Trinis have good memories for these things and just need a slight trigger or 'justification' to act upon them. "Or so allyuh is de most powerful arrite" Yuh know Trini could tote that and that could lead to a psyche change in the harmony,like a case of 'us and them',very dangerous and I'm glad he apologized,for his and TT's harmony's sake.
But man they do great business and I wish them well.
2017-06-28 10:19:16
In reply to Halliwell
Yeah man they know how good they've had it across the board and know happiness is more than just money in the bank and assets..vulnerable assets to boot..
The last thing they want is a Syrian Boogey man..and pal T&T have characters that would make it their lifes work to show them they not so powerful..trust me I know the characters..
"so allyuh is de most powerful"?? "Arrite"
Glad he apologized,shows humility and that's how they have always been..held their corners and held their tongues..
2017-06-28 10:25:56
In reply to Halliwell
The Bourdain show did what many in Trinidad couldn't do"
1. Highlight the clan of the "most powerful" group and their economic might.
2. Trevor Sudama highlighted two weeks ago how they have followed ac plan of non assimilation and inter marriage among the small group is planned. But few peeps in Trinidad took note.
3. Those who married outside, like the parents of Philip Alexander, are shunned.
4. Their draining of foreign exchange to pay foreign junk food franchise much to the detriment of the nation.
5. The recent influx of Syrians into Trinidad and their almost immediate ability to make it big economically requires an investigation- who got them here and how did they apply for immigration status?
This show will hopefully open their eyes and thus begin the process of full assimilation.
2017-06-28 11:04:30
In reply to bravos
A UNC journalist all over Facebook bad talking PNM Syrian financiers, but a UNC Syrian financier paying her rent.
Take chain up.
A Syrian businessman has TWO public contracts for years worth hundreds of millions of dollars, BOTH of which have been questioned by public servants, BOTH of which are unnecessary, BOTH of which have been repeatedly questioned in the Parliament, yet they exist and are renewed every time.
Mario Sabga Aboud told you who has the power, and you think boycotting burgers and coffee is the answer.
The problem many of you having is not WHAT he said, the problem is that for the most part you suspect that it is true, and it is pissing you off.
But shutting down a coffee shop or a chain of coffee shops will do nothing as long as the system allows abuses to continue.
Like the wife of a PNM Syrian financier who got fifty million dollars to do gardening under the UNC, and is probably getting millions more to do gardening for the PNM.
What will REALLY piss you off is that this is not a Syrian thing alone. There are financiers of other races who could buy and sell Mario Sabga Aboud for small change who are keeping quiet and laughing. There are financiers of every hue and colour, heritage and descent who are staying quiet, laughing all the way to the bank.
You want to fix this? Fix it where the contracts are awarded.
Fix it in your political choices.
Get ready to boycott BOTH the PNM and the UNC.
Standing up outside a Rituals and calling for a boycott is an expression of people power but will accomplish nothing of value in the long run.
Using it to effect change on a NATIONAL level, that should be the goal.
This evening we are live at 58 Independence Avenue San Fernando from 6:00 p.m.
You want change?
Come let's talk REAL change.
Take chain up.
A Syrian businessman has TWO public contracts for years worth hundreds of millions of dollars, BOTH of which have been questioned by public servants, BOTH of which are unnecessary, BOTH of which have been repeatedly questioned in the Parliament, yet they exist and are renewed every time.
Mario Sabga Aboud told you who has the power, and you think boycotting burgers and coffee is the answer.
The problem many of you having is not WHAT he said, the problem is that for the most part you suspect that it is true, and it is pissing you off.
But shutting down a coffee shop or a chain of coffee shops will do nothing as long as the system allows abuses to continue.
Like the wife of a PNM Syrian financier who got fifty million dollars to do gardening under the UNC, and is probably getting millions more to do gardening for the PNM.
What will REALLY piss you off is that this is not a Syrian thing alone. There are financiers of other races who could buy and sell Mario Sabga Aboud for small change who are keeping quiet and laughing. There are financiers of every hue and colour, heritage and descent who are staying quiet, laughing all the way to the bank.
You want to fix this? Fix it where the contracts are awarded.
Fix it in your political choices.
Get ready to boycott BOTH the PNM and the UNC.
Standing up outside a Rituals and calling for a boycott is an expression of people power but will accomplish nothing of value in the long run.
Using it to effect change on a NATIONAL level, that should be the goal.
This evening we are live at 58 Independence Avenue San Fernando from 6:00 p.m.
You want change?
Come let's talk REAL change.
PEP Party Phillip Alexander.
2017-06-28 11:11:31
what does any apology accomplish...nothing really. the act, deed or words have already the perpetrated or spoken. people do and say exactly what they intend to do or say.
2017-06-28 11:13:06
In reply to Narper
As a proud member of the 47% coolie population I say take your apology, wrap it in a gyro skin sprinkle some hummus and shove it up your 1% powerful Ethnic Lebanayise Syrinidaydian wrinkly olive ass
If I have offended you or any of your cousins/ wives / husbands( which is yuh cousin anyways) please forgive my excitement and pride in my noble ancestry of cutting cane, planting rice and living in lagoon and being honest and hard working.
Not selling powder for textiles
And which pizza boy or rituals cashier or server satisfied with their pay and wukking for your 1% grey goose Ass 30 yrs.
Miss me with the bullshit from a unicorn.
Yuh want to apologize , to the poor niggas and coolies now, well put yuh money where yuh mouth is and give relief in all your food places and real estate to those affected by squatting and Bret, give back to the people .
And this apology costing you nothing cuz you own all the blasted media too.
Cnc3 ain't even talk bout the public reactions to your apology.
You feel we schupid ent. There was a reason the companies where the 1% are majority owners blocked the program on Cable and Directv. Cuz yuh know the shit storm was coming.
Where the apology from every member nodding and agreeing at that table. Where yuh wife/cousin/ olive oil hummus serving apology.
The people done getting fucked with From Mason Hall to White Hall now yuh coming with From Bayroot to Bayshore. And have this Tiger Woods wanna be leaving the country to be run by two PsuedoSyrian, the Leprechaun and the gun totting Prophet
And I making No Fucking Apology for this because I don't own a house in Tobago or a Condo over looking little Bayroot but live in the lagoon in Penal, flood out because allyuh living and owning on the whole north west coast and hills and destroying it.
Tell me which African or Indian who plant cane for Caroni get land in chaguramas or goodwood park from the Governments you all control
A next thing, all of us " Below Citizens " had to wait a week to see the S buss but allyuh Powerful 1% done gone away or have your personal premier party and up until us natives start to act with a little verbal civil commotion against yuh jackassedness have you decided to " Apologize" a whole cousin cunt week after ? Yuh was hoping Bret woulda drown the 99% lagoon dwellers
Take a Roody and "Hush Yuh Stink Mouth "
You might think your Powerful but this is one educated, hard working, patriotic coolie you will never control.
Is not because I getting poorer that I getting angry, is because you are a jackass born with the gift of voice to utter such bigoted bullshit and follow it up with an even more half olive ass attempt at what ..... ah sorry but ogosh people think I'm famalee?
And apology is not meant to make you look good, it's meant to be genuine
Dr Kriyaan Singh
If I have offended you or any of your cousins/ wives / husbands( which is yuh cousin anyways) please forgive my excitement and pride in my noble ancestry of cutting cane, planting rice and living in lagoon and being honest and hard working.
Not selling powder for textiles
And which pizza boy or rituals cashier or server satisfied with their pay and wukking for your 1% grey goose Ass 30 yrs.
Miss me with the bullshit from a unicorn.
Yuh want to apologize , to the poor niggas and coolies now, well put yuh money where yuh mouth is and give relief in all your food places and real estate to those affected by squatting and Bret, give back to the people .
And this apology costing you nothing cuz you own all the blasted media too.
Cnc3 ain't even talk bout the public reactions to your apology.
You feel we schupid ent. There was a reason the companies where the 1% are majority owners blocked the program on Cable and Directv. Cuz yuh know the shit storm was coming.
Where the apology from every member nodding and agreeing at that table. Where yuh wife/cousin/ olive oil hummus serving apology.
The people done getting fucked with From Mason Hall to White Hall now yuh coming with From Bayroot to Bayshore. And have this Tiger Woods wanna be leaving the country to be run by two PsuedoSyrian, the Leprechaun and the gun totting Prophet
And I making No Fucking Apology for this because I don't own a house in Tobago or a Condo over looking little Bayroot but live in the lagoon in Penal, flood out because allyuh living and owning on the whole north west coast and hills and destroying it.
Tell me which African or Indian who plant cane for Caroni get land in chaguramas or goodwood park from the Governments you all control
A next thing, all of us " Below Citizens " had to wait a week to see the S buss but allyuh Powerful 1% done gone away or have your personal premier party and up until us natives start to act with a little verbal civil commotion against yuh jackassedness have you decided to " Apologize" a whole cousin cunt week after ? Yuh was hoping Bret woulda drown the 99% lagoon dwellers
Take a Roody and "Hush Yuh Stink Mouth "
You might think your Powerful but this is one educated, hard working, patriotic coolie you will never control.
Is not because I getting poorer that I getting angry, is because you are a jackass born with the gift of voice to utter such bigoted bullshit and follow it up with an even more half olive ass attempt at what ..... ah sorry but ogosh people think I'm famalee?
And apology is not meant to make you look good, it's meant to be genuine
Dr Kriyaan Singh
2017-06-28 11:42:40
In reply to Emir
Wow
Who is this dacktar?
2017-06-28 12:01:34
In reply to Emir
Dyamn!! Good fuh he ass!!
2017-06-28 12:50:45
In reply to DAVE400
Trinis forget in seven days and business as usual...no boycott nutten....if this was Jamaica, it wouldah been Badman nah nyam Marios Pizza.
Dem own KFC. Yuh tink Trinis boycottin dey KFC?
2017-06-28 13:41:05
In reply to imusic
Prestige own KFC...half/syrian half french-creole.
2017-06-28 13:56:59
That was vicious.
2017-06-28 14:04:57
Before Bourdain had dinner with those folks, he'd already established that where they were living was basically for the 1%.
There was no need for the Syrian to run his mouth to Bourdain, but he couldn't help himself from letting Anthony know that his family were bigshots. Being humble ain't easy.
I've read a lot of interesting remarks about that family on Facebook. I don't know the story so I can't comment, but apparently many folks seem to hold them partially responsible for a lot of the gun violence in Trinidad, amongst other criminal activities.
2017-06-28 14:08:10
In reply to Devin
Trini Posse peeps?
2017-06-28 14:45:43
In reply to Runs
Didn't look that way to me.
2017-06-28 19:36:36
In reply to imusic
Good summary
2017-06-28 19:44:26
In reply to Emir
What a tracing dat
2017-06-28 22:50:10
Wow his cousin wants no part of that,great read!! WOW!!
"The views represented on the program were made, in my view, by "a community within a community" and not the community itself. I am not a member of that small community within a community and neither are countless other humble Trinbagonian citizens of Syrian-Lebanese heritage."
Every ethnic group have contributed according to their ability to the social and economic development of our nation. Sensible, unbiased citizens should be be equally proud of all citizens contributions, and be mindful that Trinbagonians like Anise Hadeed, the master pan man, and De Mighty Trini have helped shape our culture. My community has even produced a Soca Elvis. Any cursory glance of the “Trini Posse” at every cricket match here or elsewhere in the Caribbean will show you members of the community I come from, and not the community shown on the terrace of that posh balcony on the show.
They worked very hard, saved their money, invested, and grew into what you see today. But not all members of my community are members of those who were portrayed on TV. Today, many live humble lives in Belmont, Arima, Woodbrook, and San Fernando, tending to stores, managing their professions, and playing Mas, music and sports. They do not consider themselves as “powerful”. Many are managing by like the rest of our citizens
And it's true there are ketch ass 'Syrians' here tooo...
Gary is big in the downtown store business and is a real roots man..
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